Grad Guide Assembly Oakridge Secondary School Grad Guide

Grad Guide Assembly Oakridge Secondary School Grad Guide 2019/2020 Grade 11: Thursday October 10, 2019 Grade 12: Friday October 11, 2019

Student Services Website • Information in this presentation can be found on the Oakridge homepage. Look under “STUDENTS”, then “Grad Guide Assembly 2019/2020”. • You are strongly encouraged to sign up for Oak Grad on School Messenger. Group access code: TM 5 L 8 F

Student Services Department Guidance Counsellors (non-IEP) A – H Mr. Kunder I – R Mr. Michailidis S – Z Ms. Favento Learning Support Teachers (IEP) A – M Ms. Hubert N – Z and Gifted Ms. Basso Student Success Teacher (SST) – (non-IEP) A – Z Mr. Harris English Language Learner (ELL) Ms. Comrie

Credit Counselling Summary vs. Transcript • The Credit Counselling Summary lists the credits and marks you have earned. It also shows how many credits you still need to graduate, how many community service hours you have completed and submitted and if you have successfully completed the Ontario Literacy Test. • The Ontario Student Transcript is an official document which shows all credits successfully earned in grades 9 and 10, plus all courses continued past the full-disclosure date (which is 5 days after the mid-term report card goes home), each semester in grades 11 and 12.

What is Full Disclosure? • The Ministry of Education has a policy of full disclosure. This policy states that all grade 11 and 12 courses attempted by students must be recorded on their Ontario Student Transcript. • Full disclosure does not apply to grade 9 or 10 courses. After the full disclosure deadline, any grade 11 or 12 course completed, withdrawn from or failed will appear on a student transcript along with the marks earned in the course.

2019/2020 Midterm Marks and Full Disclosure Dates (applies to senior level courses only) Semester 1: • Midterm Reports go Home: Friday November 22, 2019 • Full Disclosure Deadline: Friday November 29, 2019 • Full Disclosure Begins: Monday December 2, 2019 Semester 2: • Midterm Reports go Home: Friday May 1, 2020 • Full Disclosure Deadline: Friday May 8, 2020 • Full Disclosure Begins: Monday May 11, 2020 Note: to officially drop a senior level course before the Full disclosure deadline, the student MUST have completed the “Request for Timetable Change” form and have it signed by the classroom teacher and parent/guardian and returned to Student Services by 3 pm on the deadline dates (see dates above)

Credit Counselling Summary • The Credit Counselling Summary lists the credits and marks you have earned. It also shows how many credits you still need to graduate, how many community service hours you have completed and submitted and if you have successfully completed the Ontario Literacy Test. • Credit Counselling Summaries are usually distributed to senior students in September/October to assist with graduation requirements. If you do not receive a copy of your Credit Counselling Summary please see your Guidance Counsellor and/or visit your Student Portal. • Please note that Credit Counselling Summaries are NOT considered to be an official transcript, and will not be accepted at institutions requesting an official Ontario Student transcript.

Credit Counselling Summary • Community Service Hours • Minimum of 40 hours required • Literacy Test Requirement • Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) • Ontario Literacy Course (OLC 4 O) • Credit Accumulation - 30 Credits • 18 Compulsory • 12 Elective

Transcript Information Ontario Universities and Ontario Colleges: Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC) and Ontario College Application Service (OCAS) receive transcript information directly from Oakridge that is then forwarded to Universities and Colleges you are applying to for 2020.

Transcript Information Out of Province Universities: The OUAC assists the following out of province Universities with collecting academic data for Ontario high school students who have applied through OUAC: • Acadia University • Bishop’s University • The University of British Columbia • The University of Calgary • Concordia University • Dalhousie University • • Mc. Gill University Saint Mary’s University Simon Fraser University of Victoria

Transcript Information Out of Province Universities and Colleges: • Transcript information needs to be sent to University/College by you • Please see Ms. Mills, between 9 am – 12: 30 pm, in the Guidance office to order an official transcript

The Application Process University Admission • Average based on 6 grade 12 U or M courses, including prerequisites, one of which MUST be grade 12 University English (ENG 4 U) • May require a supplementary application (essay, portfolio, interview, etc. ) • Research universities/programs on “electronicinfo. ca” • Apply to universities/programs on “OUAC” • OUAC PIN required for application (early November)

The Application Process College Admission • Grade 11 and 12 marks are considered • Certain programs will have specific prerequisites • Research and apply to colleges/programs on “ontariocolleges. ca” • No PIN required for application on Ontario Colleges Application Service (OCAS) website

Quick Facts: University vs. College, in Ontario Research: • University - electronicinfo. ca • College - ontariocolleges. ca • University and College – transitionresourceguide. ca • College? University? Or Both? – ontransfer. ca Apply: • University – ouac. on. ca • College – ontariocolleges. ca

Quick Facts: University vs. College, in Ontario Application Fee: • University - $150 for 3 program selections, NO more than 3 selections in any one university, $50 for each additional program • College - $95 for 5 program selections, max 3 programs in any one college, NO additional program selections allowed

Quick Facts: University vs. College, in Ontario • Application deadline: • University – January 15, 2020 • College – February 1, 2020 • Acceptance deadline: • University – June 1, 2020 • College – May 1, 2020

Ontario University Info Sessions • 2019 Southwest University Information Programs : Fair Style • Medway High School, 14405 Medway Road, Arva Ontario • November 4, 2019, 9: 00 am – 10: 45 am Presentation Style • St. Andre Bessette Catholic Secondary School, 2727 Tokala Trail, London Ontario • November 7, 2019, 6 pm – 8 pm

Ontario College Info Sessions • Ontario College Information Fair • Enercare Centre, 100 Princes Blvd, Toronto Ontario, Hall B Exhibition Place • October 23, 2019, 5 pm – 9 pm • October 24, 2019, 9 am – 2 pm • Ontario College Information Program Event • • Fanshawe College, J-Gym, Health and Wellness Facility, Campus Drive October 16, 2019 9 am – 12 pm All Ontario colleges will be present

Universities/Colleges Visiting Oakridge Room 118 at 11 am • • • • Friday October 11 Thursday October 17 Friday October 18 Monday October 21 Tuesday October 22 Wednesday October 23 Monday October 28 Tuesday October 29 Wednesday October 30 Thursday October 31 Friday November 1 Tuesday November 5 Tuesday November 12 Wednesday November 13 Tuesday November 26 Wednesday November 27 Windsor University Western University (Auditorium) Laurentian University Mohawk College University of British Columbia Guelph Humber University of Guelph University of Alberta University of Waterloo Queen’s University Huron at Western St. Claire College Niagara College Carleton University Ryerson University Fleming College

Scholarships/Awards/Bursaries • Admission Scholarships – based on admission average, no application required • University/College Scholarships • School Specific • Faculty Specific • General Scholarships – eg. TD Scholarship • Parents’ Employment – eg. 3 M • Community Organizations – eg. YMCA

Scholarships • Admission Scholarships • E. g. #1 Western University • 88% - 89. 9% $1000 (1 year only) • 90% - 94. 9% $2000 (1 year only) • 95% and up $10, 000 ($2500/year) #2 Huron at Western • 80% - 84. 9% $6000 ($1500/year) • 85% - 85. 9% $10, 000 ($2500/year) • 90% - 94. 9% $12, 000 ($3000/year) • 95% and up $14, 000 ($3500/year)

Online Sources of Scholarship Information • scholarshipscanada. com • studentawards. com • yconic. com • scholartree. ca • electronicinfo. ca • osca. ca

Other Sources of Scholarship Information • “Scholarships” bulletin board outside Guidance office • “Student Awards & Scholarships” binder inside Guidance office • Announcements on School Messenger at “Oak Grad”, group access code: TM 5 L 8 F • Speak to your Guidance Counsellor or Learning Services Counsellor

Scholarships • LORAN Scholarship • Oakridge can sponsor up to 3 applicants • Unlimited direct pool applicants • Deadlines: • Request for sponsorship…was October 1 • Sponsored applications. . …October 17 • Direct pool applications…. . October 24 • Criteria • Character, Service, Leadership • 85% Cumulative average grade 9/10/11

How to Apply for a Scholarship Requiring a School Nomination • Join the “Scholarship Nominations 2019 -2020” Google classroom • Class code: jw 0 b 6 e (third character is a “zero”) • A separate “Assignment” will be posted for each of the next three scholarships requiring school nomination

Scholarships Requiring Nomination • Queen’s Chancellor’s Scholarship • Deadline - December 1, 2019 • Western National Scholarship • Deadline - February 14, 2020 • Schulich Leader Scholarship • Deadline - February 19, 2020

Scholarships Requiring Nomination • Queen’s Chancellor’s Scholarship • 2 nominations (1 Qu. ARMS, 1 non-Qu. ARMS) • Western National Scholarship • 4 nominations • Schulich Leader Scholarship • 1 nomination

References • A letter of reference is required if you are nominated for a major scholarship • Ask a staff member or community contact who knows you well • Ensure to allow your reference a reasonable amount of time to prepare a letter, minimum 2 weeks.

Thames Valley Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships • Available Thames Valley Education (TVEF) Awards (along with other Scholarships and Bursaries) can be found on the Oakridge website at the following link: https: //oakridge. tvdsb. ca/en/parents/awards-bursaries-andscholarships. aspx? _mid_=22343 • Click on “Student Award and Scholarship Website Directory” • Select “Oakridge S. S. ” to search TVEF awards specific to our school • The majority of the awards are for graduating students but some awards apply to grade 10 and 11 students. • Search individual awards for specific details (eg. eligibility criteria, deadlines, etc. )

Bursaries What is a Bursary? • Non-repayable grants for students who demonstrate financial need. How do I Qualify? • Generally to qualify for a bursary, you must also have applied for OSAP. Types of Bursaries: • Admissions Bursaries – for students entering first year • Work Study Bursaries – on campus paid positions available to students who demonstrate financial need.

Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) • Its money to help you go to college or university. And not just loans! Grants too. That’s money you don’t need to pay back. • It’s based on financial need. Even students from families with incomes up to $170, 000 can qualify for assistance. • Once you have accepted a conditional offer, to a college or university, you may apply for OSAP: ontario. ca/osap

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