This course is FULL, - Please utilize the WAITLIST option. If a student withdraws a space will open up. Moreover, if there are enough students on a waitlist and there is a teacher and room available, we can consider opening another section. If you would like to be added to the waitlist for a course, please send an email to summer@sd44.ca, with WAITLIST NUMERACY in the subject line. Please include the student's full name, current grade, school attending, and parent contact phone number. If a seat becomes available, we will use this contact information to offer a seat.
This course begins on July 6 and concludes on July 22, 2026.
Classes run from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Monday-Friday) at Argyle Secondary (1131 Frederick Road).
Please note that all final course offerings are dependent on staffing and student demand.
Program Overview
Literacy 8/9 is a course designed for students who meet the following criteria:
have taken English Language Arts 8 or 9, but their competency was Emerging or Developing
need to build core skills and foundational knowledge
would benefit from additional teacher support and direct instruction in developing Literacy skills and knowledge
Literacy 8/9 focuses on curricular and core competencies and is NOT a complete review of English 8 or 9. It is NOT a preview course for students in Grade 7, nor is it for ELL students who are better placed in the ELL 8-11 course.
The
Literacy course is personalized, as it is tailored to students'
individual needs and provides extra support in developing reflective and
actively engaged learners.
Daily attendance is mandatory
Students currently completing Grade 8 must register for Literacy 8 and students currently completing Grade 9 must register for Literacy 9 (If student registers for the wrong grade course the registration will not be accepted)
Families are encouraged to register early, as space for this course is limited and fills up quickly.
