important - register for remind
Graduating Students should register for REMIND in their grade 12 year. Click HERE for instructions. You will receive text messages or emails with important updates re. University & College Workshops, scholarships, Campus Tours & Open Houses, etc.
Graduating this year?
For most of you, this is your last year of high school. There are many things you need to know about graduating. This section will provide you with the information about the post secondary processes by posting the materials handed out at assemblies, newsletters, and by providing important web sites.
Important Websites for Planning:
myblueprint.ca/halton - the should be your primary planning tool. Make sure you have updated your account (use the ID & password you use for course selection). Make sure you have 30-credits by looking at the Graduation Indicator in the High School Planner. Complete the Explorations and Learning Styles assessments - they will be used as filters when you click on programs (Apprenticeship, College or University). Use the other sites below to get more information on programs you discover in myBlueprint.
apprenticesearch.com - the apprenticeship processes, what is required for each apprenticeship, detailed descriptions, how to find and employer
ontariocolleges.ca - locating college programs, financial planning for college – scholarship and bursary information, online application
electronicinfo.ca - locating university programs, admission requirements, school visits, financial aid, researching the best program for you
jobspeopledo.com - videos for jobs of all kinds, linked to post-secondary programs across Canada
*For information on how to transfer credits from a College Program to a University Program, visit OnTransfer.ca
www.ouac.on.ca - Ontario Universities Application Centre – online application, information about profession programs
www.osca.ca - Ontario School Counsellors’ Association website – many links to information relating to all pathways in and outside of Ontario – planning for work – employability skills – self-assessment – enrichment opportunities
www.studentawards.com - community and school scholarship information for Canada
www.scholarshipscanada.com - community and school scholarship information for Canada
Timelines for Craig Kielburger Grade 12 Students
September
VALEDICTORIAN NOMINATIONS
June
Important Websites for Planning:
myblueprint.ca/halton - the should be your primary planning tool. Make sure you have updated your account (use the ID & password you use for course selection). Make sure you have 30-credits by looking at the Graduation Indicator in the High School Planner. Complete the Explorations and Learning Styles assessments - they will be used as filters when you click on programs (Apprenticeship, College or University). Use the other sites below to get more information on programs you discover in myBlueprint.
apprenticesearch.com - the apprenticeship processes, what is required for each apprenticeship, detailed descriptions, how to find and employer
ontariocolleges.ca - locating college programs, financial planning for college – scholarship and bursary information, online application
electronicinfo.ca - locating university programs, admission requirements, school visits, financial aid, researching the best program for you
jobspeopledo.com - videos for jobs of all kinds, linked to post-secondary programs across Canada
*For information on how to transfer credits from a College Program to a University Program, visit OnTransfer.ca
www.ouac.on.ca - Ontario Universities Application Centre – online application, information about profession programs
www.osca.ca - Ontario School Counsellors’ Association website – many links to information relating to all pathways in and outside of Ontario – planning for work – employability skills – self-assessment – enrichment opportunities
www.studentawards.com - community and school scholarship information for Canada
www.scholarshipscanada.com - community and school scholarship information for Canada
Timelines for Craig Kielburger Grade 12 Students
September
- visit to Student Services - sign freedom of information forms
- information on college and university visits
- University Fair in Toronto (bus tour)
- College & University Visits to CKSS
- College &University visits to CKSS continue
- College Fair in Toronto (bus tour)
- Students should visit schools they are considering
- Most schools have open houses
- Make an appointment with Guidance Counsellors to discuss pathways planning
- Research information on scholarships and bursaries
- VISIT, VISIT, VISIT
- Brag Sheet should be completed (this information is used to help us determine suitability for in-school awards, for writing letters of reference, for knowing where are grads are planning to go next year)
- Final semester 1 marks sent to colleges and universities
- Students should check for accuracy three days later
- Report any problems to guidance immediately
- Semester 2 midterm marks are send to colleges and universities meet the deadlines that teachers assign – there are no extensions
- Students should check for accuracy three days later
- Report any problems to the guidance immediately
VALEDICTORIAN NOMINATIONS
- Nomination forms available in Student Services
- Voting during Leave a Legacy Grade 12 Day
June
- Begin application for OSAP
- Final marks are sent to colleges and universities
- Check three days later for accuracy
- Report any problems to the guidance immediately
- Pick up your report card the first week of July– it will have a transcript in it so you can verify that you have graduated