Graduating Class (see your counsellor if you have questions)

1. FALL GRAD MEETING Graduating Class (see your counsellor if you have questions)

2. Agenda • Release of Information Form • Grad Application • Community Hours • SAT Information • University and College Visits (UIP and CIP days) • OUAC and OCAS websites • College, University, Apprenticeship Requirements • Scholarships and Financial Assistance (Websites) • OSAP, 30% Off Tuition Program, Local Awards • eINFO (electronicinfo.ca), Ontariocolleges.ca

3. “Release of Information Form” • Grants permission to EDHS to provide information recorded in the OSR when student is no longer attending EDHS to a future employer or post- secondary institution, i.e. course marks • Due first Friday in October to Student Services Office

4. GRAD APPLICATION • Graduation is a year long process • Application deadline early October • Must be eligible to graduate by June • Fee to cover graduation cost is $55.00 • Complete all information requested on application • Read the conditions on the application thoroughly • Grad date: (See Guidance) at EDHS (arrival at 4:00 PM, ceremony at 5:30 PM)

5. Community Hours • 40 Hours Community Service are requested by MoE to fulfill one of the requirements OSSD • Completed Community Hours form must be submitted by March 1st • Complete your community involvement document correctly and verify that the signatures are in the appropriate space • Submit your completed form to Mrs. Pearce in Student Services as soon as it is completed

6. Community Hours (continued) • Graduation Honour Cords will be awarded : Silver = 200-300 hours Gold = 300-500 hours Red = 500+ hours • Updated Hours must be submitted by May 1stto be eligible for cords • If hours or Grad Fee not submitted, you will not receive Grad invitations in April.

7. No Fees/Hours = Consequences: No Prom Ticket

8. SAT Information • Students interested in attending U.S. university/college • SAT Website to register (must register on-line) www.collegeboard.org Dates: November (early) January (late) May (early) Location: Kennedy C.I., 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM • Preparation booklets available in Student Services. • Prep courses/tutors available – see Guidance. • All information is available on the website.

9. University/College Visits • See handout to select schools you are considering • Sign-up in Student Services with Mrs. Pearce and obtain an admit slip (slips will not be granted on day of presentation as destination must be verified) • Do not miss tests to attend these visits • Go to your class and show teacher your appointment slip but do not hand in to teacher • Admit slip is required to attend presentation and will be collected so that attendance can be tracked • College bound students are not eligible to apply to university presentations

10. UIPUniversity Information Program DAY • Date: See Guidance Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM • Location: Belle River District High School • Sign-up in the Student Services • Parental note for absence required • College-bound students cannot attend

11. CIPCollege Information Program DAY • Date: (see Guidance) , 9:00am –11:00am • Location: St. Clair College • Sign-up in Student Services  bring in a note to main office or,  have parent call the day before the event  Sign up if you want the free bus (need field trip permission form) • Do not come to the main office to sign out on the day of the event!

12. OUAC/OCAS • Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC) • Ontario College Application Services (OCAS) • On-Line Application • Deadline: ~mid-January (OUAC) • Deadline: February 1st (OCAS) • PIN Numbers for OUAC applicants available by November • No PIN numbers needed for OCAS – you create a user account • A tutorial session will be conducted in November for University and College on-line Application process (students must sign-up for this tutorial in Student Services) • More information will be provided as updates are received…listen to announcements. If you are not present for announcements, inquire in Student Services!

13. College Entrance Requirements • Grade 12 Diploma (OSSD) • All programs require ENG4U or 4C • You must check individual programs for other requirements (usually maths/sciences) • Ontario College Guide (research location of programs…www.ontariocolleges.ca) • Go toindividual school calendarsto acquire information for entrance into individual programs • Private career colleges can be researched at: www.ontariocollegesearch.caorwww.ontario.ca/pcc

14. University Entrance Requirements • OSSD • 6 Grade 12 U/M courses, including ENG4U • eINFO admission guidelines for university entrance (research location of programs, average ranges, prerequisites, new programs, additional admission criteria, campus news, scholarships…www.ouac.on.ca/101/ • Research program in individual school calendars

15. Apprenticeship and Trade Certification • Brochure available in Student Services • Apprenticeship is a hands-on training program for people who want to work in skilled trades and who enjoy learning by doing • Requires a High School Diploma • You must find an employer who wants to hire an apprentice • Contract between Ministry of Skills, employer, and trainee

16. Scholarships and Financial Assistance • It is your responsibility to research all scholarships and financial assistance available for you • List of websites provided by the GECDSB at publicboard.ca  Students  Scholarships • External Scholarships - applications or advertisement available in Student Services (many based on community involvement and leadership skills) • Listen to announcements • All advertisements posted on bulletin board outside the Student Services Office – CHECK THESE!! • Take note of deadlines

17. Scholarship Research University and College Entrance Awards and Scholarships • Each University or College website will have awards information regarding scholarships and bursaries. These sites will tell you whether an application is required or not (also refer to eINFO and College Guide).

18. Ontario Student Assistance Plan - OSAP • Information available on OSAP website https://osap.gov.on.ca • Available early May, workshop to come • Application must be done on-line • Each case is assessed individually • “Estimator” feature is excellent • “30% Off Ontario Tuition Grant” now available through OSAP application

19. Local Community Bursaries and Merit Awards • Provided by community donors • Applications and information provided in Spring • All graduating students who are pursuing their education at a post-secondary school after graduation are welcome to apply • Must read criteria for eligibility • Many based on financial need and not necessarily academic excellence

20. ELIGIBILITY for Local Awards • You must pursue your studies at a post-secondary institution in the Fall after your June graduation in order to beeligible for any scholarships/financial awards/bursaries • Graduate students returning for a fifth year of high school are not eligible • Awarded scholarships and bursaries are not deferred to the following year – they are forfeited

21. Reminders • OSSD Requirements (30 credits, 40 Hours, OSSLT) • Day school credit cap of 34 now exists… • College entrance requirements • University entrance requirements (six grade 12 U/M courses minimum, incl. ENG4U) • Make sure you have prerequisites for programs • Upgrading is allowed but credit is not counted twice! • Ontario Scholar average is calculated from best six Grade 12 courses (all levels of learning considered)

22. Sessions • Appointments for counselling sessions will begin next week (you can also request appointments – use spares) • Your opportunity to ask questions regarding; • programs of study, • entrance requirements, • verify your eligibility

23. electronicinfo.ca Search for programs

24. Ontariocolleges.ca Search for programs

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