Frequently Asked Questions

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Inquiries may be directed to:
403-938-4119 (Calgary Area)
1-800-659-1945 (Toll Free Alberta)
summerschool@redeemer.ab.ca

Are the Summer School courses recognized by Alberta Education?
Yes. St. Paul’s Academy is a fully accredited school recognized by Alberta Education and part of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools from Okotoks, Alberta.. 

Will I receive a transcript and proof of course completion?   No. Once our summer school is complete, students final grades are submitted to Alberta Education and will show up on a student’s official transcript.  You can access your transcripts through myPass.   All schools in the province of Alberta will have access to your online summer school grades when you return to your local school in September.

Will you send my marks to my current school?
No. Marks will be submitted to Alberta Education at the end of the course. You can access your final course grades through myPass by clicking here.

Do I have to come to The Centre for Learning@HOME for classes?
No. We are an online distance education program and our courses are delivered online.

Can I start early?
No, all courses start July 3. Exceptions may apply in PE .

Can I start late?
No, all courses start July 3. Exceptions may apply in PE..

Can I  begin courses in August?
No. All courses run for the duration of  July. Exceptions may apply in PE . That may begin sooner than and run longer than July.

What does this course cost?
There is no cost for the course. However,  there is a non-refundable $25.00 shipping  and handling fee, plus a refundable $75.00 deposit is charged for course requiring a textbook(s).  The $75.00 deposit will be refunded upon the return of the textbook(s). To receive the deposit, books must be received by the Centre for Learning@HOME by August 20. Books returned after August 20 will not receive a deposit refund. 

Do I need to purchase books?
No. However, for those course that require a textbook, there is a non-refundable $25.00 shipping cost. Textbooks are to be be returned to the school once the course is finished.  To receive the deposit, books must be received by the Centre for Learning@HOME by August 20. Books returned after August 20 will not receive a deposit refund. 

Can I do my school work at anytime during the day?
We advise, where possible, you are online during school hours (outlined in the school calendar) so you can seek assistance from teachers, however, you can submit assignments throughout the day.

Is this online course going to be easy?
Five credit courses are completed in July.  As such, expect to be busy for at least four hours a day with school work.  You will be as busy as a traditional school student that attends bricks-and-mortar school.

Can I take a diploma course online?
No, we do not offer Diploma courses during summer school.

Can I enroll at the Centre for Learning@HOME to complete high school?
Yes, if you’ve enjoyed our summer program, you can complete your entire high school program online with The Centre for Learning@HOME.  For more information visit us at:
www.albertahomeeducation.ca

I live in another province.  Can I take a summer course?
Only Alberta residents are eligible and must have an Alberta Education student number to register.