Graduation

St. Theresa’s Catholic High School ~ Class Of 2015

Year End Mass

• This mass honours our graduates • Graduates are invited for breakfast at 8:50 on Thursday June 11 th .

• Following breakfast we will process into mass as a graduating class • Following mass the St. Theresa’s Awards (school letters and pins) will be given to those who have qualified • Immediately following the awards, grads will have short graduation rehearsal

Year End Mass Awards

School Pins The St. Theresa’s School pin is presented to students who have maintained an average of 80% or greater during their entire high school academic history, from Grade 9 to Grade 12.

School Letters The St. Theresa’s School Letter is presented to Grade 12 students who have made a valuable contribution to our school community in multiple areas.

Year End Mass Awards Con’t

Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award This award is presented to graduating Ontario students who have gone above and beyond to volunteer for their school and their community. School Spirit Award This award is presented to a student who over their high school experience has displayed outstanding school spirit. The deserving student is one who is a participant in a variety of school activities and who by their enthusiasm and energy creates positive school spirit among their peers.

Legacy Award This award is presented to deserving graduating students who have demonstrated exemplary leadership and achievement, impacting curricular and co-curricular areas. The recipients are leaving a positive legacy for the St. Theresa's students and our community.

Graduate Survey of Activities

• In order to be considered for a school letter, graduates are required to fill out the survey provided today • School Letters are presented at the Year End Mass • Survey is due on Tuesday April 21

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Student Services at noon ~ drop off in

St. Theresa’s Graduation Awards

• Several Community Sponsored Awards • Complete the yellow form if you wish to be considered for these awards • Form to be submitted by Friday May 22 nd Student Services at noon ~ to • All students will be equally considered for theses awards • Check school website under “Student Services” for additional scholarships • Student must be in attendance at Graduation to receive an award

Graduation Components

• 30 credits for your Ontario High School Diploma • 40 Volunteer Hours – Due Monday June 1 st at noon (list posted in Student Services) • Literacy Test or Course (OLC4O) 30 Credits Literacy Test or Course 40 Volunteer Hours

Grad Fee

$30 – includes gown rental, diploma folder, photo receiving diploma • Many students paid this fee in the fall • Check list posted in Student Services if you are unsure

Tickets for Graduation

• Each graduate will receive 4 tickets for graduation • There will be no extra tickets • Each guest MUST present their ticket in order to enter the graduation ceremony

Graduation Ceremony

Date: Time: Thursday, June 25 th , 2015 Grads MUST arrive by 6:00 p.m.

Report to the Library to pick up gown Ceremony begins at 7:00 p.m.

Doors to Gymnasium open at 6:30 p.m.

After Graduation

• Grad Gowns must be returned to the LIBRARY a half hour after the conclusion of Graduation • Grads must pick up their official diploma in the library after gown is returned • The folder received during the Graduation Ceremony does not contain your dipolma

Valedictorian Information

A valedictorian should:

• Represent the entire graduating class • Must be respected by staff and students • Contribute to the St. Theresa’s Catholic High School Community in a positive way

Dates:

• Nominations: May 19 th Student Services – 22 nd in • Voting: June 1 st Room – 5 th in Home • Announcement: June 11 th Year End Mass at the

OSAP ~ and Financial Aid

• OSAP applications are found on-line only • The site will open up in mid-May • www.osap.gov.on.ca

• OSAP & Financial Aid Presentation will take place at 10:15 on May 19 th – PLAN TO ATTEND if you are applying for OSAP

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