1. (The Almost Final) GRAD ASSEMBLY Thursday, May 15th

2. APPLICATION TIMELINES Community CollegeMay 1st - applicant must have responded June 16th – earliest date that colleges will expect payment of tuition fees YOU CAN ONLY ACCEPT ONE OFFER AT A TIME Ontario UniversityMay 29th - last day for Univ. to make offer June 2nd -applicant must respond, with financial commitment YOU CAN ONLY ACCEPT ONE OFFER AT A TIME

3. No offers?? Try the “ Admission Information Service” Ontario secondary students applying for admission to an Ontario university who do not receive an offer of admission can inquire about possible openings at other Ontario universities through the “Admission Information Service” found on the OUAC website from June 5 until August 29, 2014. www.ouac.on.ca/ais/

4. No offers?? Check for available programs on ontariocolleges.ca Students applying for admission to an Ontario college who do not receive an offer of admission can look on ontariocolleges.ca to see programs still available. Call the College to see if they are still accepting applications to that program BEFORE changing your OCAS application See us in Student Services for help

5. Returning to Nelson? You are welcome back at Nelson next year. However, if you signed up for courses for next year, but decide not to return, PLEASE let us know ASAP so we can remove you from next year’s roll. Many courses are already waitlisted, so you could free up a spot for someone else. Ms Hall will be in the Caf after this assembly if you can tell us now that you are not returning.

6. OSAP Applications Financial assistance is available: – apply online at http://osap.gov.on.ca/ http:// osap.gov.on.ca - you may also qualify for an Ontario Tuition grant; info in Student Services, or check: Ontario.ca/30off

7. Community Involvement Hours Good News! Only 44 potential grads have not finished their hours! Proof of vol. hours must be brought to Student Services ASAP to be recorded. Not a graduate until this is complete! Absolute Deadline is June 1 st. (or you’re not graduating until next year!) See Ms. Everett in Student Services!!

8. Commencement 2014 INFO Commencement 2014 INFO Thursday, June 26 th at Nelson - 7:00 p.m. - arrive no later than 6:20 for marshalling Gown Rental Fee: - $20.00 due immediately! - give to Mrs Clement in the Main Office - participation forfeited (and tickets not provided) if fee not paid! (that’s still nearly 20% of you!)

9. Gerard P. Murphy Valedictorian Scholarship Generously provided by: Gerard P. Murphy, Valedictorian - 1969 Valedictorian Scholarship

10. Valedictorian Qualities has been involved with many aspects of Nelson High School can represent the diverse groups within the graduating class has achieved high academic standing has displayed strong interpersonal skills

11. Valedictorian Qualities cont’d will represent the graduating class with honour and dignity has shown integrity and respect for others possesses public speaking skills will continue on to further study at college, apprenticeship, or university in September 2014

12. NOMINATION PROCESS FOR VALEDICTORIAN COMMENCEMENT 2014 A graduating student can nominate another graduating student only once. Nominations begin almost immediately and close in Student Services at 2:00 pm on Fri., May 16th. Fill out a nomination form in Student Services (or in the Caf. right now)

13. NOMINATION FORM FOR VALEDICTORIAN COMMENCEMENT 2014

14. NOMINATION PROCESS FOR VALEDICTORIAN COMMENCEMENT 2014 The three nominees from the graduating class that receive the most nominations will be considered finalists. Finalists will be announced when tallying of nomination ballots is complete.

15. NOMINATION PROCESS FOR VALEDICTORIAN COMMENCEMENT 2014 Finalists will have the opportunity to give a brief (~ 2 min.) speech to their graduating class at the Grad Assembly (part 2) and Reception on Thurs. May 22 nd, pd 4 (after lunch) in the Aud. and Cafeterias. N.B. – after lunch that day, go to your pd 4 class first and wait to be called to the Aud.

16. NOMINATION PROCESS FOR VALEDICTORIAN COMMENCEMENT 2014 A secret ballot will occur after the speeches. Graduates must be present to vote for the Valedictorian on May 22 nd. The 2014 Valedictorian will be announced at the annual year end Recognition Assembly on June 6 th.

17. Previous Nelson Valedictorians Sarah Dall2006 Tyler Norton2007 Charlie Livermore2008 Lacey Joyce2009 Jordan Moody2010 Peter Francis2011 Daniel Robinson2012 Jake Osborne2013

18. QUESTIONS?

19. THANK YOU! See you at the Grad Assembly (part 2) and Reception, May 22 nd after lunch in the Aud./Caf.’s (go to class first, then called down) * If not returning next year, please tell Ms Hall now (Caf.) * Valedictorian nomin.: Caf. now, Student Services later * ASAP - $20 gown fee to Mrs Clement in the Main Office