1. Grade12: Planning for Success & Life After High School Mrs. Polches (First Nations Students) Mrs. Stairs (A-Ch) Ms. Stinson (Ci-H) Mrs. Gatto (I-O) Mrs. Vienneau (P-Z)

2. Post-secondary Options Work Community College Private/Career College Military Volunteer Travel/Exchange Trips University

3. Graduation Requirements You are responsible to make sure you have the following compulsory credits for graduation: English 11English 12 Grade 11 MathModern History 11 1 Science 1 Fine Arts/Life Role Credit 5 Grade 12 credits 5 Immersion Credits at grades 11/12 for those in Immersion Program 17 credits in total We will meet with each grade 12 and review your transcripts with you after mid-term marks sem. 1.

4. Post-secondary Expo Up to 40 different schools and programs Occurs on October 21 st during PM classes Parent evening the night before at FHS Come prepared with questions; think about which schools, trades, etc you are looking at and go find out what you want to know Use time to visit several booths Collect and save view books and contact info

5. Learning more about options... Check post-secondary school websites-best source of info-look under Admissions or Future or Prospective Students Social Media: All schools are on all social media- follow the schools you’re interested in to learn more about them, student life, etc-Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, etc Guidance office-view books, AARAO and CUE contacts; can stop by at lunch to view these or make an appointment You can contact recruiters by phone or email and have your questions answered Book a tour!

6. Communicating Information Announcements Homeroom Scholarship links on websites Scholarship bulletin board Post-secondary bulletin board Posters Binders are going to be placed in homerooms once updated

7. Admission Information Students must check to see that they meet the admission requirements and deadlines of universities/colleges of interest. You should know right now if you have the courses you need to get into the programs of choice. Students will be assessed based on sem. 1 marks and grade 11 marks for early admission. Most institutions require a fee to process applications Most have an on-line version for faster processing For those students interested in residence a separate application is usually required, as if a separate fee.

8. Application Process Most are on-line Application for Atlantic universities and colleges usually begin after semester one Early admission: over 85% on entrance electives; often after mid-term Ontario/BC universities can require earlier admission. College-NBCC-now Gather info at Post- Secondary Expo and college visits See Ms. Stinson for info on writing SAT’s for US schools

9. Scholarships There are community- based scholarships that arrive throughout year at guidance or on-line (see LHHS website) Entrance scholarships School-based scholarships (prizes) Grad Prizes Parent work scholarships Internet options Involvement is as important as marks for winning scholarships

10. Where do I look for scholarship information? Leo Hayes Website : http://leohayeshigh.nbed.nb.ca >Quick Links >Guidance >Scholarships (on right hand side) Anglophone West District Website: http://web1.nbed.nb.ca/sites/ASD- W/scholarships/Pages/default.aspx

11. ...where do I look for scholarship info? Look within Post-secondary Websites: Universities and colleges have internal entrance scholarships and larger scholarships that students should apply for if they meet the criteria Example: UNB Scholarships Nova Scotia Community College Scholarships & Bursaries Nova Scotia Community College Scholarships & Bursaries

12. We also recommend the following websites to continue your search... www.canlearn.ca (student loans, education planning)www.canlearn.ca www.studentawards.com (Scholarships & Contests) www.studentawards.com www.scholarshipscanada.com (Scholarships & Contests) www.scholarshipscanada.com http://www.studentscholarships.org http://www.ammsa.com/ammsabursary.htm l (Aboriginal Scholarship Guide) http://www.ammsa.com/ammsabursary.htm l

13. Social Media!!! Follow scholarships and schools on all social media; Facebook, Twitter, Instagram @Guidance4Grads (LHHS Twitter for grads) Up to date info posted on university visits, scholarships, contests, things going on at post- secondary institutions, deadlines, etc. Can also follow schools and programs of interest https://twitter.com/Guidance4Grads

14. Transcripts Available at the counter at guidance; students can stop by in the morning, at lunch or after school and request a transcript be sent or picked up Can be mailed directly to the institution or scholarship address or picked up by the student $1.00 per transcript Try and request a few days in advance (we suggest three), especially at busy times of year such as right after marks come out.

15. Student Loans Are meant to supplement income Not all students are eligible A parental contribution calculator available on line Students don’t apply until late May/June; available in May Students must apply on- line Processing time takes from 4-6 weeks www.studentaid.gnb.ca

16. Decision-Making Follow your heart and know your strengths Decide what your important values are Prioritize Research Options Talk to people in the field Job shadow Use fall PD days to book university and campus tours or job shadow-October 6 and 7 Ask employers who they hire

17. Upcoming dates to remember: Loran Scholarship: Character, Service Leadership-apply to be one of our three school nominees-Meeting Sept 26 in Library; application due Oct 3rd. School can only nominate three applicants. UNB Open House: STU Open House: Post-Secondary Expo at LHHS: Oct. 21 NBCC Open House: October 29 th in Fredericton, October 2 nd in Woodstock See LHHS website calendar under quick links for all upcoming post-secondary visits and the bulleting board across from guidance.

18. Upcoming Post-secondary Visits Listen to announcements for more!

19. NEED HELP? See your guidance counsellor to set an appointment to discuss options Complete an updated Career Cruising profile to look at interests, skills, and find careers that match your personality. You may have changed since grade 10 PSE Helper http://www.initproductions.ca/pseproj ect/first-nation-role-models-project/ http://www.initproductions.ca/pseproj ect/first-nation-role-models-project/