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14-The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, August 7, 2001 Hi*gh demand for math sparks summer school enrolment hi*ke in Halton region's classrooms By DENNIS SMITH Special ta The Champion Summer's here, the days are long and a young man's fancy tumrs to thoughîs of... math? That's right, mathemnatico. Heavy demand for the aubject haa sparked an enrolment hike for the Halton District School Board's summer high ochool program. For the session juot concluded, 36 per cent of tudento weoe taking math, said summer chool oupervioor David Knight. "More classeo for math have been offered since the new curriculum started," said Mr. Knight. "I suspect some parts of it (the new curricu- lum) are more difficuit." 'Mis summer, about 1,500 to 1,600 students took 2, 100 credits through the board'o program. That's an increase of 10 per cent over last sum- mer. "Every year, we have 10 do some crystal bal gazing," said Mr. Knight. "But the last two years, we've been really bard hit in math." Grades 9 and 10 courses were particularly crowded, but few students were tumned away, he said. 'The teachers were quite remarkable about accepting so many students," said Mr. Knight. He said there were some waiting uiss, but many teachers took ai l students, knowing there'd be some drop-outs alter the first day. Mr. Knight said he wishes there were no over- crowded classes, but summer school can be dif- ticult 10 plan. "Some studenîs neyer did get in, but not a huge number," he said. "But when you're that person, il is huge." Others missed ouI because of a lack of enrol- ment for certain coursen. Besides making up for failures, studenta take summer achool for other reasons. These include upgrading marks t0 apply for post-secondary education or eamning credits 10 graduate high achool earlier. The latter category includes students slated 10 complete OAC in 2003. They're facing a gradu- ation bulge with the tirst students finishing the new four-year curriculum. "Some kids who've just finished grade Il are trying 10 stay away from those in kids in grade 10," said Mr. Knight. Most took two-week courses Mr. Knight estimated about two-îhirds of stu- dents took two-week courses for a credit, while the remainjer had four weeks of summer ochool. Those who failed earlier with 40 to 49 per cent or those upgrading previous marks can take two- week sessions. But those nconing under 40 per cent, those tak- ing a new course and OAC students ail require four-week sessions for summer courses. And with daily classroom sessions running from 8 a.m. 10 1 p.m. for a single course, that can be a grind. "There's a significant homework component; it's not easy" said Bryn Davies, principal of adult altemnative and continuing education. "It's a real challenge 10 take a four-week OAC course in July." Some senior studenîs find il easier t0 drop out and take the course during the regular ochool year, he said. 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Classes will include English, Westemn, Jumping, Obstacle Courses, Driving, Steady Hand, Command and othero for a total of 15. Stallions aren't permitted. The pre-entry fee per clans is $5, while post-entry is $7. Duc to certain regulations, ASTM-approved helmets and heels are mandatory. However, mounted/show attire and braiding are optional. There were more than 200 people and 28 bornes in allen- dance last year. This year'n gig will be larger not only in scope but in medley as well. "The clanses are separated int two groups, 12 and under and 12 and above. Competing horses will be travelling from as far an Penry Sound and possibly even the United States," said Kelly McLaughlin, program coordinator for the Sîandardbred Adoption Society. The show ilself is in existence due in no small part 10 the spon- sorship of the Ontario Hamness Association. A new component of the program will be the trade show dis- playn. These will be mostly horse-related but cen alter in presen- talion. Expected exhibitions will include riding cloîhes, crafis, art and a melange of other horse producîs. And there's still lime 10 set up a vending booth. The cool per booth is $15 including the use of a ix-foot table if required. Interested vendors can contact the Standardbred Adoption Society for a form at (905) 812-7408. "This is nor a money-making proposition, but raîher an oppor- îunity 10 show people that standardbreds can be idden," said Ms McLaughlin. "We want 10 demonstrate that bornes which were previously bel on are now available for riding purposes." The exposure is also seen as a good way 10 mix different types and classes of people in the horse arena, she said. Aside from the basic shows and vending booths, there will be many goodies distributed by way of raffled prized and ribbons for winners. Ribbons will be awarded 10 winners ranging from first 10 sixth places. Anyone wishing 10 donate an item for the raffle cen do so by contacting the Standardbred Adoption Society. This event is a greal introduction for anyone inlerested in leamn- ing about the characteristico of standardbred horses, nays Ms McLaughlin. Docile and sleady, they maintain a greal deal of stamina. Curiously, sîandardbreds are favoured for their role in Civil War movies and re-enacîment groups because lhey're 'bombproof', meaning thal mock baIlles with cannons and muskeîs don't ruffle their equanimity.