Fr. Henry Carr CSS Information for Potential Graduates

Diploma Requirements  30 credits 18 government mandated 12 electives  A minimum of 40 hours Charitable work Career exploration Cannot be during school hours Cannot be paid  Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test If you fail you can take the OSSL Course

Which 18 courses are government mandated?  4 English  3 Math  2 Science  1 French  1 Geography  1 History  1 Phys. Ed.  1 Art  1 Career/Civics  1 Group 1 Grade 11 Religion  1 Group 2 Art or Phys. Ed. or Business or Co-op  1 Group 3 Tech or Grade 11 Science or Co-op

Alternate Learning Opportunities  Night School (Semester 1 and/or 2)  Summer School (July)  Elearning (semester 1 and/or 2) udents/students.htm

Post-secondary Choices  Apprenticeship  College  University  Royal Military College  Military  Work

Prerequisites for Apprenticeship Programs Most require OSSD  Chef Math  Electrician Math, Physics  Mechanic Math  Aesthetics Biology  ECE Non-OSSD Programs:  Drywall  Mason (Bricklayer)  Forklift Operator  Hairstyling

How does Apprenticeship work? 1.Find an employer who will contact Ministry of Training Office 2.Government “Training Consultant” is assigned to you 3.3 components before you get licensed: Hours Skills and 2 or 3 college courses (8 weeks each) Licensing exam 60% Ontario License, 70% Canadian License

Humber College Sample Prerequisites and Admission Averages All diploma programs require an OSSD with a minimum of 75% in 4C English (Placement tests are mandatory)  Business Administration (4C/4U Math 76%)  Child and Youth Worker  Early Childhood Education  Paramedic or Practical Nurse (4C/4U Math and 3C Bio, 4C Chem)  Law Clerk  Court and Tribunal Agent  Culinary (4C/4U Math)  Prerequisites and Admission Averages are subject to change

York University Sample Prerequisites and Admission Averages All programs require an OSSD with 4U English and 5 additional 4M/4U courses  Arts degree (mid 70s)  Science degree MHF MCV SBI SCH SPH (high 70s to low 80s)  Business or Administrative Studies MHF MCV (mid 80s)  Schulich school of Business (low 90s) MHF MCV  Visual Arts or Graphic Design (Portfolio + mid 70s to mid 80s)  Theatre Arts or Music (Audition + mid 70s to mid 80s)  Engineering MHF MCV SCH SPH (mid 80s)  Prerequisites and Admission Averages are subject to change

Ontario Universities Toronto Area  Ryerson  York  University of Toronto  University of Guelph- Humber Outside Toronto  University of Ontario Institute of Technology (Oshawa)  Western (London)  McMaster (Hamilton)  Queens (Kingston)  Ottawa or Carleton  Guelph  Brock (St. Catherine's)

University with grade 12 College courses  Students may apply to transfer to University after one successful year in a College program  Students must meet prerequisites and admission averages for specific university programs

University/College Applications All applications are completed on-line University: PIN available from counsellor Deadline: January 12, 2011 Application Fees: $120 for 3 choices Additional choices: $40 each College: Deadline: February 1, 2011 Application Fees: $95 for 5 choices

University/College Fair University Fair Metro Convention Centre September 24, 25, 26, 2010 College Fair Direct Energy Centre Exhibition Place October 19, 2010

Professional Schools and Graduate Studies These programs require a degree:  Law School A and LSAT  Medical School A+ and MCAT and (GP or Surgeon)  Dentistry A+ and DAT  MBA and GMAT  Veterinary Sciences and MCAT

D1 USA Athletic Scholarships  50% = D average = (not eligible)  60% = C average = SAT must be 1010  70% = B average = SAT must be 620  80% = A average = SAT must be 400  16 core courses – Academic, college/university, university stream only  English, Math, Science, Social Sciences and Languages only – other courses are not considered  For further information, an appointment may be arranged with Ms Di Meo

Scholarships, Bursaries, Grants Information is available:  at  in the guidance department.

OSAP What is…  Government Loan  Start paying back 6 months after graduating  No limit to payment period How to…  Applications completed in May before you start post-secondary program  OSAP representative at Carr in late April

Good Luck to Carr’s Class of 2011!