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Chrome Essentials

Chrome Essentials - 5 Credits

Chrome Essentials is an optional online computer skills summer course that will be offered to all current grade 9 students who are enrolling in grade 10 at Monsignor McCoy High School for the fall. 

The course is self-paced. Students will have access to up to 80 hours of teacher support in July to help them complete the course.

When successfully completed, students will earn five credits that will go towards their high school graduation and will be assigned a new Chromebook to use throughout high school. 

This opportunity is intended to prepare students for high school with the technology and computer skills they will need to be successful. Students will learn a variety of computer skills connected to Google Suite.

Course Delivery

Online, self-paced learning.

Asynchronous learning allows students to learn at their own speed and on their own schedule, within a specified timeframe. 

Completion Deadline

Courses are to be completed by July 25, 2025.

Registration

Register online here

Students can expect an initial welcome communication from their online summer school teacher before the end of June. 

The course will allow students to gain transferable skills that are important for high school success, and in return, students are able to keep their new Chromebook. 

Chromebooks will be assigned upon completion of the course and available for pickup in the Monsignor McCoy Learning Commons on the day of grade 10 orientation. 

Students will be assigned a new Chromebook upon completion of the course. Students can use this Chromebook at school and home in the years ahead.

Chromebooks will be managed by Medicine Hat Catholic's IT Department to allow students access to network printing and secure exam writing sites. Upon completion of high school, devices will be removed from the division management console.

** Chromebooks will be distributed at Monsignor McCoy High School in the Learning Commons during Grade 10 orientation.**