Workshops & Group Sessions

Grade 12 students heading to post-secondary programs in the social sciences, humanities, arts, sciences, and business will be expected to have the skills necessary to write at the university level next year. However, the quarter-system and other alternative school schedules have made it difficult for students to develop and hone these skills. This course prepares

Core test skills classes at Options Solutions allow students to prepare for the ACT and/or SAT exam(s) while also building essential academic skills. Students develop their abilities as active readers, learn fundamental grammar, and increase their understanding of math fundamentals. Ongoing classes prepare students for the ACT and/or SAT by teaching test structure and test-taking

These weekly two-hour workshops are designed to give students in grades 9-11 ongoing English and writing support, so they don’t lose their momentum due to online learning. Students will learn essential skills to improve their writing and build on these fundamentals each week to become more confident and better equipped to deal with any writing

This three-hour session introduces Grade 11 students to the writing components for Canadian applications. The session will include a presentation that outlines the university application essay genre and provides brainstorming, research, and writing tips. An interactive simulation will provide students with an understanding of how admissions decisions are made and better prepare them for their