1. Summer SWAC at LOYALIST COLLEGE

2. Summer SWAC at Loyalist
An opportunity for high school students to attend summer school at Loyalist College
Eligible students can earn two high school credits and one college credit in less than four weeks

3. Primary Target Group
Students falling behind in credit accumulation who are eligible for credit recovery
Students with the potential to succeed in a college environment
If seats remain, dual credit courses are available to students wishing to increase credits only

4. Selection Process
Through secondary school credit recovery and student success teams
Through established interview processes
Completion of required registration
Secondary school credit recovery and student success includes
Student guidance
Special Education
Alternative Education and Student success teachers
School Principal and/or vice principal

5. SWAC Dual Credit Component
Delivered by college faculty
Students are monitored and supported by secondary school teachers
Students receive a college transcript

6. SWAC Credit Recovery/ Credit Improvement
Students upgrade previously attempted school course
Taught by secondary school teachers
Students receive a provincial report card

7. How it works Students take one of four dual credit course offerings
Dual credits require 2X per week
Credit recovery requires 1X to 3X per week (determined on an individual basis)
Offerings have included:
Automotive (suspension, steering & brakes)
Culinary (baking or cooking)
Esthetics (nails or makeup)
TVNM
Construction Renovation/Carpentry
Dual credits are hands-on – in Loyalist College labs, studios, shops
The college provides classrooms for secondary school teachers/students for credit recovery work
Classrooms equipped with computers, printers
Transportation needs are considered on an individual basis – students living in the area are provided with bus tickets, those in rural areas take taxis, and those who are able to drive have access to free parking

8. Summer SWAC Success & Retention