Grade 12 Exit Assembly February 2018 DONALD A. WILSON S.S. Grade 12 Exit Assembly February 2018

AGENDA GUIDANCE INFORMATION GRADUATION INFORMATION

GUIDANCE INFORMATION

NON-RETURNING STUDENT FORM All students who are NOT returning in the fall of 2018 must complete the online questionnaire sent to your parent’s email. This information is used for statistical purposes by the school. http://bit.ly/2C4Pr5P

STUDENTS WISHING TO RETURN TO WILSON IN THE FALL OF 2018 Students wishing to return must complete and submit a White Request to Return to Donald A. Wilson Educational Goals and Career Planning Package by February 20, 2018. These packages are available in the Guidance Office. Once you have completed the entire package and met with a Vice Principal (around May) for approval, Ms. Webb will book an appointment in June to discuss your plans and course selection options.

EVERYONE MUST SUBMIT EITHER The Electronic DESTINATION FORM OR A REQUEST TO RETURN PACKAGE BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2018

ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS 30 credits 18 compulsory credits 12 electives 40 hours of community involvement Literacy Requirement

OTHER SOURCES OF CREDITS (Other than Day School) If you are taking a course outside of the 4 periods at Wilson, you must advise Ms. Webb in Guidance. All OFFICIAL report cards should be delivered to Guidance to update your status sheet. Night School (DDSB, DCDSB or any other school board) Summer School Private School

UNIVERSITY APPLICANTS Equal Consideration Deadline: January 17, 2018 Students who apply after the deadline must contact each university choice to determine program availability. Apply online: http://www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-101/ Recent transmission to OUAC is February 8 for final marks from semester one. Third transmission: April 24, 2018 (mid-term grades) Fourth transmission: July 4, 2018 (final S2 grades) Final transmission: August 15, 2018 (Summer School)

COLLEGE APPLICANTS Equal Consideration Deadline was February 1, 2018 Students who apply after the deadline must contact each college choice to determine program availability. Apply online at : www.ontariocolleges.ca Recent transmission to OCAS is February 8 for final marks from semester one. Fourth transmission: April 24, 2018 (mid-term grades) Fifth transmission: July 4, 2018 (final S2 grades) Final transmission: August 15, 2018 (Summer School)

UNIVERSITY & COLLEGE INFORMATION www.electronicinfo.ca www.ontariocolleges.ca

APPRENTICESHIP INFORMATION A student who wishes to pursue an apprenticeship must first find an employer who is willing to sponsor him/her as an apprentice. Training agreements are prepared by training consultants at the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. Students interested in starting an apprenticeship are encouraged to visit www.tradeability.ca

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS Scholarship information : Scholarship Report available in the Guidance Office www.studentawards.com www.scholarshipscanada.com OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) Applications are available online at https://www.ontario.ca/page/how-apply-osap

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION www.ymcagta.org Whitby Office: (905)668-0044 Services include: Access to computers Job matching and placement Resume critiquing Job readiness workshops Access to training initiatives

SO…WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP?

GRADUATION 2018

GRADUATION 2018 The formal presentation of your Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Certificate Mandatory graduation Cap and Gowns must be ordered before April 30 2018 through cash on-line to participate in the Commencement ceremony. Commencement will take place the first week of November 2018. 200+ potential graduates at Donald A. Wilson for the Class of 2018.

WHO RECEIVES AN INVITATION TO GRADUATION? Potential Graduates: On track to complete 30 credits required for your diploma by June Literacy requirement fulfilled or enrolled in the OLC course Completed the required 40 Community Service Hours (on status sheet!)

WHAT HAPPENS AT COMMENCEMENT? Formal ceremony with a processional Graduation Awards are presented to students Valedictory address Diplomas and Certificates

Students who want to be considered for awards at Commencement must complete the DAWSS STUDENTS PROFILE FOR SCHOLARSHIP NOMINATIONS available in the Guidance Office.

FINAL REMARKS Remember to complete the On-line Destination Form or hand in the Request to Return to Wilson Application to your homeroom teacher by Feb 20, 2018. Thank you and good luck in Semester 2!