Summer School

The Western Québec School Board will offer classes over the summer of 2024 for students who have a failing mark in a course from the 2023-2024 school year. We have compiled all relevant information on this page.

On this page:

General information

Location:

Most summer classes take place at D’Arcy McGee/Symmes High School, at 925 boul. du Plateau, Gatineau (QC) J9J 3G2. Please see the link below for helpful bussing information in regard to the summer school location, D’Arcy McGee/Symmes.

Bus Routes to Darcy McGee High School

However, some summer classes can be offered at Golden Valley, Noranda, G. Théberge, and Maniwaki Woodland Schools, as well as at Pontiac and St. Michael’s High Schools. Contact these schools for more information.

Principal:

Meredith Daley, the summer school principal, can be contacted by phone at 819-684-7472 ext. 439512 or via email at summerschool@wqsb.qc.ca. The office will open on 17 June 2024.

Registrations

You can register using the online forms linked below or register in person at D’Arcy McGee/Symmes High School.

Online registration links: Please use the appropriate link to register your child for their summer school tutorial or exam re-write. Tutorial and Exam schedules can be found on the summer school website.

In-person registration dates:

For grades 7-8-9-10 English, French and Math tutorials, and exams that are NOT MINISTRY, registrations will take place:

  • Tuesday, 2 July 2024: 1:00pm to 6:00pm
  • Wednesday, 3 July 2024: 1:00pm to 6:00pm
  • Thursday, 4 July 2024: 1:00pm to 6:00pm
  • Friday, 5 July 2024: 1:00pm to 6:00pm

In-person registration for all ministry course tutorials and exam re-writes:

These ministry exams are graduation requirements:

  • Grade 10 History, Math & Science
  • Grade 11 English & French

Registrations will take place:

  • Wednesday, 10 July 2024: 3:00pm to 6:00pm
  • Thursday, 11 July 2024: 3:00pm to 6:00pm
  • Friday, 12 July 2024: 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Fees

Accepted payment methods are cash (upon in-person registration) or online banking payment. Please refer to the following WQSB document for information on the payment process for a student’s summer school fees.

Tutorials offered at D’Arcy McGee/Symmes High School

The following tutorials will be offered at D’Arcy McGee/Symmes High School on the dates & times indicated. 

Tutorials are open to all students who have a failing mark in a course from the 2023-2024 school year. Please note that tutorials that are under-subscribed may be cancelled.

Summer School Calendar

Subject/Tutorial Dates Time Exam

Grade 7/8 Mathematics
$260

 

Grade 9 Mathematics
$260

July 8 – 17
(afternoons only)

July 8 – 17
(Mornings only, afternoons, FULL)

Tutorial 21 hours
1:00pm – 4:00pm

 

 

Tutorial 21 hours
9:00am – 1:00pm

 

July 18th 1:00pm–4:00pm (C1 exam) Gr 7/8
July 19th 1:00pm– 4:00pm (C2 exam) Gr 7/8

Exam schedule for GR 9 am classes:

July 18th 9:00am–12:00pm (C1 exam)Gr 9
July 19th 9:00am–12:00pm (C2 exam)Gr 9

Exam schedule for GR 9 pm classes:

July 18th 1:00pm–4:00pm (C1 exam) Gr 9
July 19th 1:00pm–4:00pm (C2 exam) Gr 9

 

Grade 10 History 585-404
$0.00

 July 15 – 26
(afternoons only)		 Tutorial 30 hours
1:00pm– 4:00pm		 July 30th 9:00am – 12:00pm

Grade 10 Science 557-416
$0.00

 July 22 – 30
(afternoons only)		 Tutorial 17.5 hours
1:00pm – 4:30pm		 July 31st 9:00am – 12:00pm

Grade 10 Mathematics CST option 563-414
$0.00

 July 17 – 25
(mornings only)		 Tutorial 24 hours
9:00am – 1:00pm		 C1 Exam-July 26th 9:00am – 12:00pm
C2 Exam-July 29th 9:00am – 12:00pm

Grade 10 Mathematics Science option 565-426
$0.00

 

 July 17 – 25
(afternoons only)		 Tutorial 16 hours
July 17 to 25, 2:00pm – 4:00pm		 C1 Exam-July 26th 1:00pm – 4:00pm
C2 Exam-July 29th 9:00am – 12:00pm
French Grade 7/8/9
$300		 July 8 – 16
(mornings only)		 Tutorial 30 hours
9:00am – 12:00pm

July 17th 9:00am–12:00pm
July 18th 9:00am–12:00pm
July 19th 9:00am–12:00pm
*Interaction: Individual slots will be given*

French Grade 10
$0.00

 July 15 – 23
(mornings only)		 Tutorial 30 hours
9:00am – 12:00pm

July 24th 9:00am – 12:00pm
July 25th 9:00am – 12:00pm
July 26th 9:00am – 12:00pm
*Interaction: Individual slots will be given*

French Grade 11
$0.00

 

 July 15 – 26
(mornings only)		 Tutorial 30 hours
9:00am – 12:00pm		 July 23rd 9:00am – 12:00pm
Oral/Written Comprehension
August 1st 9:30am -11:30am Written Production
*Interaction: Individual slots will be given*
English Grade 7-8
$200		 July 8 – 12
(mornings only)		 Tutorial 9 hours
9:00am – 12:00pm		 Exam July 15th 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Exam July 16th 1:00pm – 4:00pm
English Grade 9
$200		 July 15-19 (mornings only) Tutorial 9 hours
9:00am – 12:00pm		 Exam July 22nd 9:00am – 12:00pm
Exam July 23rd  9:00am – 12:00pm

English Grade 10
$0.00


 July 15-19 (mornings only) Tutorial 9 hours
9:00am – 12:00pm		 Exam July 22nd 9:00am – 12:00pm
Exam July 23rd  9:00am – 12:00pm

English Grade 11
$0.00


 July 15-19 (mornings only) Tutorial 12 hours
9:00am – 12:00pm		 Exam July 24th 9:00am – 12:00pm
Exam July 25th 9:00am – 12:00pm
Exam July 26th 9:00am – 12:00pm

Summer examination re-write only fees

Exam Type Fee
Ministry Re-Write Final Examination

Ministry Exams:

Sec 4/Gr 10 Math
Sec 4/Gr 10 History
Sec 4/Gr 10 Science
Sec 5/Gr 11 English
Sec 5/Gr 11 French

 $0.00


Re-Write ONLY Final Examination All other exams $100.00 per exam

Re-write final examinations

In addition to these summer school tutorials, there will be re-write final examinations for the following subjects.

  • Grade 10: Science & the Environment 402 [extra science]
  • Grade 11: English, French, Math, Chemistry 504 & Physics 504

These re-write exams will be available to students who did not pass the course. To qualify for a re-write final examination, the student must have previously taken the course.

These re-write final exams are scheduled from July 17 to August 2, 2024.  An exam schedule is posted on this webpage showing what re-write exams are being offered, the dates and times of each re-write exam; upon registration, you will also receive the schedule. Until then, please refer back to this webpage or contact the summer school principal at summerschool@wqsb.qc.ca.

Expected dates to receive the final June 2024 marks in a course

Grade 10 Math and Science as well as Grade 11 English and French have Ministry of Education (MEES) uniform final exams in June. School marks for these courses are moderated by the Ministry of Education, the final mark in these courses is determined by the Ministry, NOT by the school.  Consequently, the final June mark in these courses is NOT given on the final school report. Instead, the final mark for these courses is given on the Ministry of Education Statement of Marks, which you should receive by mail during the second week of July.

The school regulates all courses other than those mentioned above. The final mark for these courses appears on the final school June report card, which will be available on the portal in late June.  Thus, some students may have to register for a summer course before they know if they need to take it.  Students and parents can call or come in to summer school to inquire about marks if you have not received your transcript. If a student registers for a summer course, then finds out from either the school report or the Ministry of Education report that it is not necessary, there will be a full refund.

Ministry requirements for graduation

Students must accumulate 54 credits, 20 of which must be at the Secondary V level. The compulsory credits are:

  • Secondary 5/Grade 11 English (6 credits)
  • Secondary 5/ Grade 11 French (4 credits)
  • Secondary 4/Grade 10 Mathematics (4 credits or 6 credits)
  • Secondary 4/ Grade 10 Science and Technology (4 credits) or Applied Science and Technology (6 credits)
  • Secondary 4/ Grade 10 History of Quebec and Canada (4 credits)
  • Secondary 4/Grade 10 Arts Education (2 credits)
  • Secondary 5/ Grade 11 Ethics and Religious Culture or Physical Education and Health (2 credits)