Grad Guide 2018/2019 Oakridge Secondary School Grade 11: Monday October 15, 2018 Grade 12: Tuesday October 16, 2018

Student Services Website Information in this presentation can be found on the “Guidance and Support Services” link from the Oakridge homepage. Look under “Grad Guide 2018/2019”. You are strongly encouraged to sign up for Oak Grads on Remind. Text @oakgrad 519-800-2426.

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 Mr. Gauld 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  After the full disclosure deadline, any grade 11 or 12 course completed, withdrawn from or failed will appear on a student transcript along with the marks earned in the course.

2018/2019 Midterm Marks and Full Disclosure Dates (applies to senior level courses only) Semester 1: Midterm Reports go Home: Friday November 23, 2018 Full Disclosure Deadline: Friday November 30, 2018 Full Disclosure Begins: Monday December 3, 2018 Semester 2: Midterm Reports go Home: Friday May 3, 2019 Full Disclosure Deadline: Friday May 10, 2019 Full Disclosure Begins: Monday May 13, 2019 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 3pm 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 (OLC4O) 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 2019.

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 McGill University Bishop’s University Saint Mary’s University The University of British Columbia Simon Fraser University University of Victoria The University of Calgary Concordia University Dalhousie University

Transcript Information Out of Province Universities and Colleges: Transcript information needs to be sent to University/College by you Please see Ms. Martin, between 9am – 12:30pm, 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 (ENG4U) 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 Apply: University – ouac.on.ca College – ontariocolleges.ca

Quick Facts: University vs. College, in Ontario Application Fee: University - $156 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 16, 2019 College – February 1, 2019 Acceptance deadline: University – June 3, 2019 College – May 1, 2019

Ontario University Info Sessions 2018 Southwest University Information Programs: Fair Style Medway High School, 14405 Medway Road, Arva Ontario November 5, 2018, 9:00 am – 10:45 am Presentation Style St. Andre Bessette Catholic Secondary School, 2727 Tokala Trail, London Ontario November 8, 2018, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Ontario College Info Sessions Ontario College Information Fair Enercare Centre, 100 Princes Blvd, Toronto Ontario, Hall B Exhibition Place October 23, 2018, 5 pm – 9 pm October 24, 2018, 9 am – 2 pm Ontario College Information Program Event Fanshawe College, J-Gym, Health and Wellness Facility, Campus Drive October 17, 2018 9am – 12pm All Ontario colleges will be present

Universities/Colleges Visiting Oakridge Room 118 at 11am Monday October 15 Western University (Auditorium) Tuesday October 16 Brock University Friday October 19 Laurentian University Tuesday October 23 King’s University (Western) Tuesday October 30 University of Guelph Wednesday October 31 Ottawa University Thursday November 1 Conestoga College Tuesday November 6 University of Alberta Monday November 12 University of Toronto Tuesday November 13 Trent University Wednesday November 21 Queen’s University Thursday November 22 University of Guelph Humber Monday November 26 St. Claire 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. 3M 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 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 Remind, text @oakgrad 519-800-2426 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 2 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 2018-2019” Google classroom Class code: qxfziop 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, 2018 Western National Scholarship Deadline - February 14, 2019 Schulich Leader Scholarship Deadline - February 20, 2019

Scholarships Requiring Nomination Queen’s Chancellor’s Scholarship 2 nominations (1 QuARMS, 1 non-QuARMS) 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-and- scholarships.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? Types of Bursaries: Non-repayable grants for students who demonstrate financial need. 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 $175,000 can qualify for assistance. Apply at the same time you apply to college or university. Or apply directly at: ontario.ca/osap

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