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Grade 9 Summer Credit course offerings offer a unique opportunity for WCDSB Grade 8 students entering a WCDSB Catholic Secondary School in Fall 2025 to earn their FIRST high school credit!

Course Grade 9 Summer 2025 Course Offerings

There are FOUR, in-person, Grade 9 Technological Education – summer credit courses available and ONE, online only, Grade 9 Individual and Family Living credit course offering available.  See below for course descriptions and read carefully as you may enrol in ONLY ONE credit course in Summer 2025.

You may not register for more than one summer program offered in July.

ONLINE Monday to Friday

The Individual and Family Living is a Grade 9 credit course and ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE. Students move through the program individually. There is no in-person teaching or digital class time for this course, however teachers will have daily office hours to support students with their work. Like all summer credit classes offered in summer, students are required to

• Login to their courses each day for 6 hours each day (no exceptions)
• Login Information for online courses will be emailed to the students one week prior to the start of the course.
• Students can access the Student Information Sheet and Guidelines for Online Learning 
• Final exams / culminating activities are online on the date indicated in the course schedule.

The HIF1O Individual and Family Living course explores fundamental concepts and challenges within the context of families, such as meeting basic needs, relating to others, managing resources, and becoming responsible members of society. Students will develop interpersonal, decision-making, and practical skills while learning about diverse family dynamics and structures in Canada. The course covers effective communication, adolescent issues, coping skills, and recognizing healthy relationships. It also includes household safety, food preparation, nutrition and meal planning, and managing food resources. Additionally, students will explore various family forms, cultural diversity, and support systems for families in a changing environment. This comprehensive course aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed for personal and family well-being.

Open to Current WCDSB Grade 8 students entering Grade 9 at a Waterloo Catholic Secondary School.

Course assignments will make up 70% of a student’s overall grade. The culminating activity will make up the remaining 30%.

July 2 to July 28, 2025

(no programming on Tuesday, July 1- Canada Day)

Since HIF1OE is a full credit eLearning (online) course, students are expected to login to their courses each day for 6 hours each day (no exceptions). Vacation plans and other summer activities should be scheduled outside of these summer school dates.

Teachers will have office hours so they are available to students.

Final exams / culminating activities are online on the date indicated in the course schedule

*All courses are subject to enrollment.  Classes may be cancelled due to insufficient enrolment. Registration may close early if classes are full.  Don’t be disappointed. Register EARLY!  (*Program changes may occur due to unforeseen circumstances or programming needs.)

In-Person Monday-Thursday / Asynchronous Fridays

These FOUR hands-on courses enable students to develop technological knowledge and skills. Students will safely work with and create products and/or services, working with tools and technologies from the specific industries the course focuses on. As students develop their projects to address real-life applications, they will apply technological concepts such as precision measurement, as well as health and safety standards. Students will begin to explore job skills programs and education and training pathways, including skilled trades, that can lead to a variety of careers. 

The Exploring Technological Design Grade 9 credit course involves applying design processes to technological and engineering challenges. It includes project research, design creation, model/prototype building, and product/process assessment. It also covers environmental and societal issues in engineering and technological design, and explores education and career paths in these fields. 

Offered at:

• St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School, 50 Saginaw Pkwy, Cambridge
• St. Mary’s High School, 1500 Block Line Rd., Kitchener

TDJ1OI will be made available to current WCDSB Grade 8 students entering Grade 9 at a Waterloo Catholic Secondary School.  Parent to complete Summer Registration form. Registration opens Tuesday, March 18, 8:00am.

The Exploring Hospitality and Tourism Grade 9 credit course explores the hospitality and tourism sectors, focusing on food service. It includes study of food handling and preparation, safety standards, tool usage, food origins and event planning. Students will develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues and explores career pathways in the industry.

Offered at:

• St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School, 50 Saginaw Pkwy, Cambridge – WAITLIST ONLY
• St. Mary’s High School, 1500 Block Line Rd., Kitchener – WAITLIST ONLY

TFJ1OI will be made available to current WCDSB Grade 8 students entering Grade 9 at a Waterloo Catholic Secondary School.  Parent to complete Summer Registration form. Registration opens Tuesday, March 18, 8:00am.

The Exploring Communication Technology Grade 9 credit course covers communications technology with a media focus. It includes work in video, print, photography, and interactive new media. Projects may involve creating videos, editing photos, audio work, animations, and web design. It also addresses environmental and societal issues related to communication technology and explores education/career paths in the field.

Offered at:

• St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School, 50 Saginaw Pkwy, Cambridge  ONLY

TGJ1OI will be made available to current WCDSB Grade 8 students entering Grade 9 at a Waterloo Catholic Secondary School.  Parent to complete Summer Registration form. Registration opens Tuesday, March 18, 8:00am.

The Exploring Hairstyling and Aesthetics Grade 9 credit course presents hairstyling and aesthetic techniques from a salon/spa perspective. Using materials, processes, and techniques used in the industry, students learn fundamental skills in hairstyling, aesthetics, and providing hair analyses and treatments. Students will also consider related environmental and societal issues, and will explore secondary and postsecondary pathways leading to careers in the field of hairstyling and aesthetics. 

Offered at:

• St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School, 50 Saginaw Pkwy, Cambridge – WAITLIST ONLY
• St. Mary’s High School, 1500 Block Line Rd., Kitchener – WAITLIST ONLY

TXJ1OI will be made available to current WCDSB Grade 8 students entering Grade 9 at a Waterloo Catholic Secondary School.  Parent to complete Summer Registration form. Registration opens Tuesday, March 18, 8:00am.

July 2 to July 28, 2025

(no programming on Tuesday. July 1- Canada Day)

Monday to Thursday: 8:30am -3:00pm

Fridays: asynchronous*  – 6 hours each day (no exceptions).

*Vacation plans and other summer activities should be scheduled outside of these summer school dates.

LOCATIONS are indicated beside each course offering

NOTE:

• All courses are subject to enrollment. 
• Classes may be cancelled due to insufficient enrolment.
• Registration may close early if classes are full.
• Program changes may occur due to unforeseen circumstances or programming needs.

• Students may arrive / leave independently or be dropped off 10 minutes before and after this program.
• Bus Transportation by Student Transportation Services Waterloo Region is available at centralized pick-up / drop-off spots at designated Catholic Elementary schools and all requests for transportation must be made at the time of registration.
• If you are planning to use this bus transportation opportunity, please choose the course carefully to be at the program location offered in the same city in which you live.
• Please indicate on the registration form if you require transportation. (Summer transportation procedures and routes will be posted in June: https://www.stswr.ca/policies/information-for-families/summer-school-transportation/)