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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

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  After the full disclosure deadline, any grade 11 or 12 course completed, withdrawn from or failed will appear on a student transcript along with the marks earned in the course.

6. 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)

7. 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.

8. 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 Credits
18 Compulsory
12 Elective

10. 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.

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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)

14. 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

15. Quick Facts: University vs. College, in Ontario
Research:
University - electronicinfo.ca
College - ontariocolleges.ca
Apply:
University – ouac.on.ca
College – ontariocolleges.ca

16. 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

17. 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

18. Ontario University Info Sessions
2018 Southwest University Information Programs:
Fair Style
Medway High School, 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. Scholarships Admission Scholarships E.g. #1 Western University
88% % $1000 (1 year only)
90% % $2000 (1 year only)
95% and up $10,000 ($2500/year)
#2 Huron at Western
80% % $6000 ($1500/year)
85% % $10,000 ($2500/year)
90% % $12,000 ($3000/year)
95% and up $14,000 ($3500/year)

23. Online Sources of Scholarship Information
scholarshipscanada.com
yconic.com
scholartree.ca
electronicinfo.ca
osca.ca

24. Other Sources of Scholarship Information
“Scholarships” bulletin board outside Guidance office
“Student Awards & Scholarships” binder inside Guidance office
Announcements on Remind,
Speak to your Guidance Counsellor or Learning Services Counsellor

25. 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

26. How to Apply for a Scholarship Requiring a School Nomination
Join the “Scholarship Nominations ” Google classroom
Class code: qxfziop
A separate “Assignment” will be posted for each of the next three scholarships requiring school nomination

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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.

30. 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:
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.)

31. 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.

32. 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

33. Questions?