1. Graduation Parent Meeting
Important Dates:
Sunday, June 23rd: Grad Church Service
Thursday, June 27th: Grad Ceremonies
Friday, June 28th: Grad Banquet & Dance

2. Grad Parent Evening 2019 Counsellors: Mr. Ken Hunt Mr. Anthony Donner
Miss Leah Steiner
Vice Principals: Mr. Dean Brown
Mrs. Susan Withers
Mr. Allan Thompson
International Coordinator: Mr. Scott Howes
Principal: Mr. Boris Grisonich
Grad Executive Coordinator: Mr. Sheldon Regier

3. Alberta High School Diploma Requirements:
100 Credits Required
Courses:
English 30-1 or 30-2
Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2
Math 20 Level (20-1, 20-2, or 20-3)
Science 20 Level (Bio, Chem, Physics, Sci 20 or 24)
PE 10
CALM
10 Credits Options
10 Credits Any 30-level courses (excluding English 30 and Social 30)
**K&E Certificate has different requirements… see your counsellor**

4. High School Diploma Elgibility and Credit Checks
All Grade 12 students must book a credit check appointment with their counsellor by October 31st
**All counsellors are located in the main office**

5. Grad List Procedures @ MHHS
In April... Counsellors will check specific criteria in order for Grade 12s to be considered for Grad List Eligibility.
**Initially, students may start “OFF” the Grad List**
They will have a few weeks to clear up any outstanding issues to get “ON” the Grad List before official Grad Packages are distributed.

6. Omit From Grad List
Students will be omitted from the grad list and participating in graduation ceremonies and banquet for the following reasons:
Insufficient courses or credits
Failing grades (marks below 50%) in required courses
Incomplete Work Experience credits
Incomplete Distance Learning or Central High School courses
Outstanding school fees
Lost textbooks or library books
Poor attendance
*once these things are dealt with by the student – counsellors will add them to the Grad List*

7. Fees
Fee Invoices were distributed to students via TA on September 24, 2018
Please verify the information & check your address
Ms. Melissa Holmes - (bookkeeper) is available in the office during school hours to take payments & provide information on fee exemptions and payment plans. Online payment is also available.

8. Graduation Executive & Activities
Mr. Sheldon Regier –
MHHS Grad REMIND APP to
Sunday, June 23rd: Grad Church Service
Thursday, June 27th: Grad Ceremonies
Friday, June 28th: Grad Banquet & Dance

9. Principal’s Message
- Mr. Boris Grisonich -

10. Grad Awards
Many students are recognized and have the opportunity to receive an award!!
Award Categories: Academic, Athletics, Complimentary Courses, Volunteering/Leadership
Awards range from $100 - $2000 +
Application: Awards Information Request (Grad Package: April)
Include any post-secondary scholarships
Honors Cords & Valedictorian Criteria
White & Green Cords
BRAG… BRAG…. BRAG when applying!

11. Scholarships www.scholartree.ca www.studentscholarships.org
** Rutherford Scholarship applications online… See page 19 of the MHHS Student Agenda**
Students should listen to announcements and see their counsellor for further advising.

12. Post-Secondary Advising
Counsellors can provide students with post-secondary advising, but contacting institutions directly is recommended!
**We hope you received valuable information at tonight’s event.**
College & University recruiters will be at MHHS throughout the school year…
Please listen to announcements for information on their visits.

13. PROJECT FORMAL Fashion Kare (dry cleaning)
One Beauty Academy (Hair & Makeup)
Ms. Lilianne Alexandre (alterations)
Generous donations of dresses
Volunteers who help the program run each year

14. Thank you for coming…

15. Check in with Mr. Regier after the meeting
**REMINDER**
Parents interested in CHEM FREE…
Check in with Mr. Regier after the meeting