Here’s what’s happening at Options Solutions next week:
Intro to University Level Writing
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. This course prepares students bound for post-secondary for the challenges of writing for different disciplines at the university level. It discusses strategies for successful research, critical thinking, and writing while giving students a chance to practice these skills and receive individualized feedback. This workshop will be held on Monday, August 23 – Thursday, August 26 from 10am-12pm.
Pre-Calculus 12
The Pre-Calculus 12 boot camp is a one-week course introducing the concepts of Pre-Calculus 12 and is intended for incoming math 12 students. The Pre-Calculus 12 boot camp addresses all the Ministry Prescribed Learning Outcomes for Pre-Calculus 12. The course is preparatory and not for credit. Materials provided during the session, including course notes, assignments, homework, and a final exam, will function as resources for students during the week, as well as resources students can use during the school year. To get the maximum benefit from this course, it is recommended that students study at least one hour outside of class for every hour spent in class. This series will be held on Monday, August 23 – Friday, August 27 from 9am-12pm.
Pre-Calculus 11
This boot camp is a one-week course introducing the concepts of PreCalculus 11 for students entering grade 11 math (this course is preparatory and not for credit). Materials provided during the session, including course notes, assignments, homework, and a final exam, will function as resources for students during the week, as well as resources students can use during the school year. To get the maximum benefit from this course, it is recommended that students study at least one hour outside of class for every hour spent in class. This boot camp will be held on Monday, August 23 – Friday, August 27 from 1pm-4pm.
English 101
These three-hour workshops are designed to give students in grades 9-11 ongoing English and writing support, so they don’t lose their momentum. 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 task they may encounter throughout high school and ensure they don’t backslide. Materials will be provided. This series will be held on Monday, August 23 – Thursday, August 26 from 2pm-5pm.
Canadian Admissions
This two-day intensive preparation will help students understand and tackle the Canadian admissions process. The goal of this boot camp is to relieve the stress students feel about the application process and to get a head start. Topics will include a comprehensive overview of the Canadian admissions process, selecting a major, finding a field of study & matching a field of study to the best post-secondary options, exploration of the curriculum covered in one’s expected major, & more! This session will be held on Wednesday, August 25 – Thursday, August 26 from 10am-1pm.
For more about our upcoming programs, please refer to our calendar or contact the office at (604) 922-8456 or info@optionssolutionsed.com.
