The Western Québec School Board will offer classes over the summer of 2023 for students who have a failing mark in a course from the 2022-2023 school year or would like to improve their mark in a subject. We have compiled all relevant information on this page.
On this page:
- General information
- Registrations
- Fees
- Tutorials offered at Philemon Wright Summer School
- Summer tutorials and exam re-write fees
- Re-write final examinations
- Expected dates to receive the final June 2023 marks in a course
- Ministry requirements for graduation
General information
Location:
Most summer classes take place at Philemon Wright High School, at 80 boul. Daniel Johnson, Gatineau (QC) J8Z 1S3.
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:
Betsy Murphy, the summer school principal, can be contacted by email at summerschool@wqsb.qc.ca or by phone at 819-776-3158 ext. 439005. The office will open on 19 June 2023.
Registrations
You can register using the online forms linked below, or register in person at Philemon Wright High School.
Online registration links:
- Exam Re-Write ONLY
- English Tutorial
- French Tutorial
- History 10 Tutorial
- Math Tutorial
- Grade 10 AST Science Tutorial
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, 27 June: 4 to 7 PM
- Wednesday, 28 June: 4 to 7 PM
- Thursday, 29 June: 10 AM to 5 PM
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, 5 July: 3 to 6 PM
- Thursday, 6 July: 3 to 6 PM
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 Philemon Wright Summer School
The following tutorials will be offered at Philemon Wright High School on the dates & times indicated.
Tutorials are open to all students who have a failing mark in a course from the 2022-2023 school year or would like to improve their mark in a subject. Please note that tutorials that are under-subscribed may be cancelled.
| Subject/Tutorial | Dates | Time | Exam |
| Grade 7/8/9 Mathematics $260 | July 4 – 12 (mornings only) | Tutorial 21 hours 9 am – 12 pm | July 13th 9am– 11am (C1 exam) Gr 7/8/9 July 14th 9am– 12pm (C2 exam) Gr 7/8/9 |
| Grade 10 History 585-404 $300 | July 10 – 21 (afternoons only) | Tutorial 30 hours 1 – 4 pm | July 28th 9:00am – 12:00pm |
| Grade 10 Science 557-416 $260 | July 25 – 28 (afternoons only) | Tutorial 17.5 hours 1 – 4:30 pm | Lab Exam: July 28th 3-4:30 p.m. Theory Exam: July 31st 9:00am – 12:00pm |
| Grade 10 Mathematics CST option 563-414 $260 | July 19 – 26 (6 mornings) | Tutorial 24 hours 9 am – 1 pm | C1 Exam-July 27th 9-11 a.m. C2 Exam-July 28th 9:00am – 12:00pm |
| Grade 10 Mathematics Science option 565-426 $200 | July 17 – 26 (8 afternoons) | Tutorial 16 hours July 17 & 18, 1 – 4 pm July 19 to 26, 1 – 2 pm | C1 Exam-July 27th 9-11 a.m. C2 Exam-July 28th 9:00am – 12:00pm |
| French Grade 7/8/9 $300 | July 10 – 21 (afternoons only) | Tutorial 30 hours 1 – 4 pm | July 20th 1:00–3:00 pm July 21st 1:00–3:00pm *Interaction: Individual slots will be given* |
| French Grade 10 $300 | July 10 – 21 (mornings only) | Tutorial 30 hours 9 am – 12 pm | July 20th 9 – 11 a.m. *Interaction: Individual slots will be given* |
| French Grade 11 $300 | July 10 – 21 (mornings only) | Tutorial 30 hours 9 am – 12 pm | July 21st 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Oral/Written Comprehension August 2nd 9 a.m. -12 p.m. Written Production *Interaction: Individual slots will be given* |
| English Grade 7-8 $200 | July 4 – 6 (afternoons only) | Tutorial 9 hours 1 – 4 pm | Exam July 7th 1 – 4 pm Exam July 10th 1 – 4 pm |
| English Grade 9 $200 | July 11-15 (afternoons only) | Tutorial 9 hours 1 – 4 pm | Exam July 14th 1 – 4 pm Exam July 17th 1 – 4 pm |
| English Grade 10 $200 | July 4 – 6 (mornings only) | Tutorial 9 hours 9 am – 12 pm | Exam July 7th 9 am – 12 pm Exam July 10th 9 am – 12 pm |
| English Grade 11 $220 | July 18 – 21 (afternoons only) | Tutorial 12 hours 1 – 4 pm | Exam July 24th 9 am – 12 pm Exam July 25th 9 am – 12 pm Exam July 26th 9 am – 12 pm |
Summer examination re-write only fees
| Exam | Type | Fee |
| Ministry Re-Write Final Examination | Ministry Exams: Sec 4/Gr 10 Math | $0.00 ***If a student has passed a required certification course & wants to improve his/her mark in that course there is a $50 fee. |
| 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 or who wish to upgrade their final mark. 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 21 to August 2, 2023. 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 2023 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 first 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)