1. Student Support Services Ms. Watts & Ms. Felstrom: Counsellors Mr. Rick Desjarlais: Aboriginal Liaison Ms. Krista Holm: Addictions Counsellor Student Support Services Ms. Watts & Ms. Felstrom: Counsellors Mr. Rick Desjarlais: Aboriginal Liaison Ms. Krista Holm: Addictions Counsellor The primary purpose of the Guidance Office is to help you. A counselor is available every period of the day for personal, vocational, and educational counseling. I BELONG I RESPECT I AM RESPONSIBLE I WANT TO KNOW

2. Saskatchewan Secondary Level Credit Requirements Grade 12- Minimum 24 credits (5 of which must be at the 30 level) Compulsory courses are: English Language Arts A30 and English Language Arts B30 Social Studies 30 or Native Studies 30 or History 30 a Science 30 (or 20) a Social Science 30 (or 20) a minimum of 2 credits in Arts Education and/or Practical and Applied Arts (10/20/30 level) It is your responsibility to make sure you have all the credits you require to graduate and to be admitted to the post secondary program you are interested in. Regularly discuss your progress with your PRIDE teacher.

3. How are you doing? Are you passing all your required classes? What are your plans for next year? Working – do you have a resume and contacts? Trades Programming- have you check out Sask. Apprenticeship http://saskapprenticeship.ca/# or Skills and Trades http://www.rtsc.org/ http://saskapprenticeship.ca/#http://www.rtsc.org/ GAP year travelling – have you checked out some awesome volunteer programs www.gapyearcanada.com/www.gapyearcanada.com/ www.projects-abroad.ca/gap-year- abroad/ https://www.metowe.com/volunteer-travel/ http://www.goeco.org/tags/teenage-volunteeringwww.projects-abroad.ca/gap-year- abroad/https://www.metowe.com/volunteer-travel/ http://www.goeco.org/tags/teenage-volunteering

4. University or College Do you have the average and classes required to go on to the post- secondary institution that you want to attend? Do you know registration deadlines? Transcripts sent or knowledge on how to do so https://www.k12.gov.sk.ca/etranscript/ https://www.k12.gov.sk.ca/etranscript/ If you are thinking about applying for a student loan please check out this website well before you need the funds http://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/education-and-learning/student-loans Just for fun check out https://www.saskcareers.ca/ https://www.saskcareers.ca/sites/default/files/relevance/2016relevance.pdf http://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test

5. Scholarship Information Scholarship: Money given to a student on the basis of academic achievement. Some scholarships may also include consideration of school and community activities, qualities of leadership or other defined criteria. Bursary: A monetary award made on the basis of a combination of financial need and academic achievement. Some bursaries may also include consideration of school and community activities, qualities of leadership or some other specifications. Some bursaries may require a commitment of completion of course related duties. Prizes, Medals: Awards made in recognition of specific accomplishments or superior achievement. These prizes and medals may also include money.

6. A BRONZE medal is awarded to the student who achieves the highest average upon graduation from a secondary school. The average includes all grade 11 and grade 12 courses as listed on the student’s official Transcript of Grades issued by the ministry of education. The average cannot be anticipated; it must be calculated based on final results after provincial examinations, where the ministry of education requires final exams. Equitable access for the entire student population is an important aspect of the medal’s value. Regardless of the stream or the subjects chosen, all students are eligible for consideration upon graduation. The Governor General’s Award

7. General Proficiency Awards 500 awards of $400 are awarded to students across Saskatchewan who have the highest level of achievement in their school division. In order to receive a General Proficiency Award, students must: be permanent residents of Saskatchewan. be enrolled in and be regularly attending a provincially funded high school. complete the requirements for Grade 12 during the current school year. gain a minimum of six course credits within the academic year.

8. Scholarship Application Form for Martin Collegiate Martin Scholarship application form is available on the Martin website http://martincollegiate.rbe.sk.ca/http://martincollegiate.rbe.sk.ca/ Copies are also available in Student Services Please complete the scholarship application and submit it to Student Services before May 9 th. A completed form is required for application to Martin Scholarships Include all the information required. The scholarship committee uses this information in determining scholarship recipients.

9. Martin Scholarships Martin 25 th Anniversary Trust Exemplary Academic Standing Leadership and pride in Martin demonstrated through involvement in school activities Proof of Registration at Post- Secondary SIN number required

10. Martin Scholarships Board of Education ($500) Access Communications Centennial Scholarship ($200) Awarded to the top graduate who is entering the Faculty of Education in the fall Proof of registration and SIN number are required Community involvement Exemplary academic achievement Saskatchewan residency Going to Post Secondary

11. Martin Scholarships Evraz Place Scholarship ($2,000) SRC Awards ($1000 can be divided) Awarded to a Regina Public High School student who completed Grade 8 at Wascana Community School A letter explaining how this scholarship will enable meeting your educational / career goal, including a transcript of high school grades Three letters of recommendation See Guidance or Ms. Hutton for more information SRC involvement 75% or greater average Going to Post Secondary Proof of registration and SIN number required

12. Martin Scholarships Principal’s Award ($300) Luther College Partnership ($1,500 to be divided) Academic Standing Leadership and pride in Martin demonstrated through involvement in school activities Proof of Registration at Post-Secondary SIN number required Enrolled at University of Regina through Luther College in Arts, Science, or Fine Arts Starting University in Fall semester

13. Martin Scholarships 2016 Martin Collegiate Volunteer Scholarship The Rosemont/Mount Royal Community Association is awarding this scholarship to a graduate who has shown exceptional volunteer efforts both at Martin and in the community. Proof of registration at a Post-Secondary Institution is required.

14. References are IMPORTANT! Many scholarship applications ask for references. It is polite and respectful ask a person to be your reference and to give them at least two weeks notice before the reference letter is required. A reference letter outline will ask about your achievements. Be specific: list all details, years, proper names of awards, teams and organizations, educational and personal goals, and other pertinent information. As well it will ask you about your interests and aspirations. There are copies at the door for you to fill out and supply to your reference. References given through school require a completed reference letter outline well in advance or the deadline so teachers can provide information on all aspects of your contributions.

15. References often include: References often include: Career and Educational Goals Extra-Curricular Involvement (School Based) Community Involvement (Out of School) Employment History Special Awards and Recognition, Outstanding Traits, Hobbies and Special Interests (both school and community)

16. SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES There are many websites are available for you to search for scholarships. Come see us at the guidance office for a list of sites that are useful for identifying scholarship opportunities. Searching for scholarships is a time consuming job. There are sites where you submit information about yourself and the database emails you possible scholarships that match your input. One such site is: http://www.scholarshipscanada.com/ In preparation for applying for scholarships please create a resume showing your academic achievements, a generic cover letter introducing yourself and why you qualify for a scholarship, a professional sounding email address for all correspondence and several references.

17. My BluePrint This program is provided through Regina Public Schools and can be accessed through the Martin website and many of you have an account on this site which will be available to you after graduation It has a scholarship search engine that will link you to thousands of scholarships

18. Saskcareers Comprehensive school to career website Includes several interest inventories, resume builder, links to post secondary and links to employers seeking workers. This is a resource for you throughout your adult life. Sign up and remember your password. https://www.saskcareers.ca/

19. Scholarship Websites https://www.saskcareers.ca www.canlearn.ca www.uregina.ca/awards/SAMS www.sasknetwork.gov.sk.ca www.univcan.ca Check out the Martin website http://martincollegiate.rbe.sk.ca/ for sites/ applications for scholarships. http://martincollegiate.rbe.sk.ca/ If you qualify for First Nation, Metis or Inuit scholarships there are lists there for you. Please see Mr. Desjarlais if you want help applying for funding.

20. Bulletin Boards Check the bulletin boards outside and in the Student Support Offices for new awards that have been posted. Awards are also advertised in the daily Student Announcements. Ms. Hutton posts all new scholarship information.

21. Graduation: June 28 th Cap and Gown $30 for gown rental. This is a non refundable fee The cap is yours to keep. Students must have the required 24 credits to participate. These are the payment options : go to the Martin website and do an on line payment go to the Martin website and do an on line payment bring cash or a cheque to Ms.Black in the Main Office bring cash or a cheque to Ms.Black in the Main Office