Transcript EDHS GRAD MEETING - Essex District High School

FALL GRAD
MEETING
Graduating Class
(see your counsellor if you have questions)
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
“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
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)
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
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 1st to be eligible for cords
 If hours or Grad Fee not submitted, you
will not receive Grad invitations in April.
No Fees/Hours = Consequences:
No Prom
Ticket
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.
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
UIP
University 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
CIP
College 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!
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!
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 to individual school calendars to acquire
information for entrance into individual programs
Private career colleges can be researched at:
www.ontariocollegesearch.ca or
www.ontario.ca/pcc
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
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
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
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).
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
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
ELIGIBILITY for Local Awards
You must pursue your studies at a postsecondary institution in the Fall after your June
graduation in order to be eligible 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
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)
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
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programs
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