GRADE 12 ASSEMBLY Graduation Requirements Application Process Post

GRADE 12 ASSEMBLY Graduation Requirements Application Process Post Secondary Planning

Graduation Requirements • 30 credits (18 compulsory and 12 elective) • Completion of Literacy Component • 40 hours of Community Service • Check that your name in on the grad list (this will be available in early November)

Planning • Check admission requirements. Make sure you have all the courses /certifications you need. • Attend a college / university information session at BSS. Sign up in Student Services. • Attend CIP at St. Lawrence Friday, October 7 th , 2016 12: 00 – 1: 30 pm (Permission forms available soon - Busing is provided) • Attend UIP at FSS Tuesday, October 25 th, 2016 6: 30 -8: 30 pm

BSS College/University Visits (Sign Up in Student Services) • September 20 th, 8: 30 am – Queen’s University • September 21 st, 10: 00 am – KLC College • September 21 st, 1: 20 pm – Loyalist College • September 22 nd, 1: 30 pm – Algonquin College • September 26 th, 12: 00 pm – Tyndale University • September 26 th, 1: 00 pm – Western University • September 27 th, 8: 30 am – Wilfrid Laurier University • September 29 th, 1: 20 pm – UOIT • October 4 th, 10: 00 am – Carleton University • October 5 th, 8: 30 am – Redeemer University • October 6 th, 8: 30 am – University of Toronto • October 12 th, 10: 00 am –Trent University • October 12 th, 1: 20 pm – University of Ottawa

BSS College/University Visits • October 14 th, 8: 30 am – Ryerson • October 19 th, 8: 30 am – University of New Brunswick • October 26 th, 8: 30 am – Lakehead University • November 8 th, 8: 30 am – University of Guelph-Humber • November 9 th, 10: 00 am – Humber • November 9 th, 1: 20 pm – Mc. Master University • November 10 th, 9: 30 am – Brock University • November 14 th, 12: 00 pm – Centennial College • November 15 th, 10: 00 am – Nipissing University • November 16 th, 8: 30 am – University of Guelph • November 22 nd, 10: 00 am – Huron University (Western) •

OCAS Application Process • College Applications • Watch the program you are applying for – some college programs are 4 year degree programs and require 6 4 U/M courses to apply. • OCAS – web based applications for Ontario Colleges; you need your OEN • 5 programs (up to 3 programs at one college) • $95 application fee • Application will not be processed until $95 is paid / received ( if paying by certified cheque / money order) • You can apply after October 1 st

OCAS Application Process • Apply before Winter Break Friday, December 23 rd, 2016 Equal Consideration Date is Feb. 1 st • If you are a high school student your marks are directly submitted to OCAS • If you are applying outside of Ontario the application will be different (varies by school) • If you need help with your application book an appointment with Ms. Moore in Student Services

OUAC Application Process • University Applications • Must have 6 grade 12 U/M courses to apply to a university program • OUAC – web based application process for Ontario universities • $150 for 3 choices • $50 per additional choice • Application will not be processed until application fee is paid and/or received (if paying by certified cheque / money order) • In order to apply, you need a PIN. These will be available in Student Services by early November

OUAC Application Process • Apply before Winter Break – Friday, December 23 rd, 2016 • Deadline for OUAC applications is Wednesday, January 11 th, 2016 • If you are a high school student your marks are directly submitted to OUAC • If you are applying outside of Ontario – it will be a separate application. • If you need help with your application book an appointment with Ms. Moore in Student Services

Scholarships • Information about scholarships is arriving regularly – check the binder in Student Services outside of Ms. Moore’s office • Check information on monthly post- secondary update newsletters • Grad Board outside of Student Services • Research the school you want to find out about specific scholarship / bursary opportunities specific to that school.

Scholarships • Upcoming Scholarship Opportunities • Loran (3 students can be sponsored) • School Sponsored Deadline: Wednesday, October 19 th 2016 All students interested in a school sponsored Loran nomination are asked to submit a package to Student Services by NOON on Monday, September 26 th. • Direct Pool Deadline: Wednesday, October, 26 th, 2016 • Queen’s Major Awards (1 student can be sponsored) • School Sponsored • Deadline Monday, December 1 st, 2016 • TD Scholarship • Deadline: Friday, November 18 th, 2016

Apprenticeship / Work • Apprenticeship – return to complete a COOP. Set up a meeting with Mr. Cusson to discuss to opportunities • Work – Resume workshops and Job Fairs

Focus Programs / Dual Credits / COOP • Focus Programs – Carousel will be in Feb. Applications available in March. Refer to the Red Book for a list of programs in the board • Dual Credits – take a course at St. Lawrence while being a student at ESS.

Knowledge is Power!! • Twitter: • Follow Student Services: @BSS_St. Srv_LDSB • Remind: • Text: @bss 201 to: 613 -704 -1389 • Email: bss 201@mail. remind. com • OR Ms. Moore can add you directly • Monthly Newsletters • Announcements • Information Board

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