1. Secondary V parents Information night
September

2. Graduation Requirements
There are four requirements to receive a Secondary School Diploma
You have a minimum total of 54 credits
20 of these credits are from secondary five courses
You must pass Secondary 4:
Math
Science
History
Art (Drama, Art, Dance or Music)
You must pass Secondary 5:
English, French, Phys. Ed or Ethics

4. How to Read The provincial transcript
Your child’s Permanent Code and name
UN =Credits
Resultat =Grade
CEN percentile:
only for Ministry exams

5. CODE = last 3 digits tell you the course level
Credits you have
ALREADY
Accumulated
UN de 4e
Credits you CAN
Accumulate this year
UN de 5e sec

6. IF YOU ARE REPEATING A COURSE
All results are taken into consideration, all courses are given equal weight in the average calculation.
Ex: Sec 4 Science (first time) :
Sec 4 Science (second time) :76
Average Mark : 64

7. Minimum: Secondary School Diploma!!!
CEGEP Programs
Pre-University Programs
Career Programs
2 Years
Objective: To go to University
Streams: Science, Commerce, Creative Arts, Liberal Arts
Offered in all schools
3 Years
Objective: To enter a career or to go to University
Ex: Computer science, Police Tech, Nursing
Specific to a school
Minimum: Secondary School Diploma!!!

8. CEGEP Programs Continued…
Both Pre-University and Career programs have common “General Education” courses
English (placement test)
French (placement test)
Humanities (classes related to human civilization)
Phys Ed
Complementary (social science, science and technology, computer science, modern languages, arts and aesthetics classes)

9. What Grades do CEGEPS look at?
Sec 4 (Final Grades)
Sec 5 Term 1
Sec 5 Term 2
Acceptance is conditional; you have to pass term 3 to guarantee going to CEGEP

10. Minimum Admission Requirements depending on Cegep

11. Pre-requisite classes Overview
Science programs
Chemistry
Physics
Secondary V Science Math
Commerce
General Social Science
No specific course requirements
EACH PROGRAM IS DIFFERENT!!!
Your son or daughter should consult the college guide books and website pages to ensure they understand what pre-requisites are required for their program of interest

12. Min. Admission Requirements to get into: Science - (Not including Honors Science)
Institution
Science + Math Average
Overall Average
Champlain
80%
*Dawson
70%
70% * (Minimum avg. accepted was 86%)
*Marianopolis
81% Science avg
75% TS/SN Math
83%
*Vanier
78%
John Abbott
70% in each pre-rec
82-85%
* = Institutions with Honors Science Programs

13. Min. Admission Requirements to get into: Commerce
Institution
Math Average
Overall Average
Champlain
75%
75 %
Dawson
70 %
Marianopolis
70 % TS/SN Math, sec IV and V
*76% “Arts average”
Vanier
65%
John Abbott
N/A
75% - 77%
“Arts average” = all credited courses from sec IV and V but no math or science courses

14. Min. Admission Requirements to get into: Social Science
Institution
Overall Average
Champlain
65 % **(75% in science math if going into world studies with math)
Dawson
65 %
Marianopolis
73%
*74% “Arts average”
Vanier
74% **(60% in science math if going into Social Science With Math)
John Abbott
75% - 77%
“Arts average” = all credited courses from sec IV and V but no math or science courses

15. Preparatory Science Programs
Dawson
Developmental Science : You have all the required courses (Chem, Phys and Math TS/SN V) to get into Health or Pure, but 1 (or more ) is below 70%
Explorations Science: You are missing one or more of the required courses and you haven’t failed anything.
Vanier
John Abbott
Pathways to Science: You are missing one or more of the required courses

16. Continuing Education courses
Adult Education Centers
If you child is missing pre-requisites they have the option of taking those classes in the Adult Education sector, for example at Access
Dawson continuing education program
For students who wish to complete courses specifically required by a university for admission to a program. Students registered in this program can be either part-time or full-time

17. Make an informed Decision
Open Houses -
Student for a day – register online on CEGEP websites
Guide books/CEGEP websites
Students have access to guide books in Academic Advising Office D102

18. Tips for Students Choose programs you have the prerequisites for:
You may need a letter of intent , portfolio or fitness testing - make sure you have time to prepare yourself!
Your applications MUST BE COMPLETE!
Make sure you know your permanent code (on report card) as you will need it for your application

19. How to Apply Deadline for all CEGEPS = March 1st
Students must have their permanent code
Grades will be submitted by the School Board
A copy of your birth certificate (sent in by mail or uploaded online)
Application fee - $30.00 (more for private CEGEPS)

20. Application sites Common Application - http://commonapplication.qc.ca/
Champlain, Dawson
SRAM -
Vanier, John Abbott, Champlain – Lennoxville, French CEGEPS
Private CEGEPS
Have their own application websites

21. Round System Common Application SRAM
1st and 2nd choice programs made at time of admission
SRAM
1st choice made at time of admission
2nd choice made in 2nd round
3rd choice made in 3rd round
Application Simulations are possible on both sites

22. Vocational Education Under the Adult Education Sector
Duration of Program : 6 months to 1.5 years depending on the program
Courses specific to trade being taught
No general courses

23. Vocational Education Minimum entrance requirements
16 years old
Completed Sec 4 English, French and Math
(Some programs available at Sec 3 level)
Starting dates: vary
Need to speak to center offering the program

24. Vocational Education Examples of Careers
Secretarial Studies - Carpentry
Pharmacy Technical Assistance - Dental Assistant
Health Assistance and Nursing - Mechanics
Computer Accounting
Automobile mechanics
Professional Cooking/Baking
Hairdressing …and many many more!
Inforouteftp-

25. Applying to a Vocational Program
Service regional d’admission en formation professionnelle (srafp)
Contact the center directly to find out starting dates of the program you are interested in
Documents needed:
Birth Certificate
Most recent copy of Provincial Transcript
Most recent copy of high school report card
6$ fee to apply

26. When in doubt, make an appointment!
Visit the Guidance page of our CRHS website to request appointments -
See Ms Martindale in D102 Or