king city secondary school graduate information session...graduation awards application (due april...
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King City Secondary School
Graduate Information Session
King City Secondary School
Graduate Information Session
Topics…
1. College and University Important Dates
Marks Reporting Timelines
2. Handling Offers of Admissions
3. OSAP
4. Handling Refusals
5. Graduation Ceremony Valedictorian Nomination Process
Awards Applications
6. Grad To Do List…
1. College and University Important Dates Marks Reporting Timelines
Mid-term report cards – April 25
Mid-term marks sent to OCAS (college) – April 27
to OUAC (university) – April 27
Full disclosure deadline – May 1
Final semester two marks and proof of graduation sent
to both OUAC and OCAS – June 29
If you are taking a Night School,
eLearning, Private School course it
is essential that Guidance know of
it…this may be your 30th credit
which affects your Graduation
status…which affects offers of
admissions etc.
Be sure the mid-term mark is also reported to
the university and college systems
Check your application status through OUAC and OCAS
Multiple offers?
You may accept only ONE offer of admission at a time
Alternate offers
Are made when the college or university is not able to accommodate one of your original program choices
Waitlists
All offers are conditional
Offers are time sensitive!
should respond before expiration date
need to accept online at OUAC/OCAS website
2. I got accepted! What should I do?
2. College Timelines
May 1 – deadline to confirm acceptance of an offer of admission through www.ontariocolleges.ca
Each college will determine the due date to confirm offers made after May 1st
June 15 - earliest date that colleges may require payment of tuition fees
2. University Timelines
Bulk offers of admission – mid-May
May 26 – You can expect to hear something regarding
an admission decision by this date (offer of admission, a
refusal, or a deferral)
June 1 – earliest date you
may be required to respond
to an offer of admission and
give a financial commitment
of any kind deposit)
www.ouac.on.ca Tutorial # 7
3. Ontario Student Assistance Program
Once you have accepted an
offer you are able to apply
to OSAP…
…until you have, check out
the Aid Estimator….
www.osap.on.ca
4. I didn’t get accepted! What can I do?
• Adjust your application
Applied to college? - Change your start date from
September 2017 to January or May 2018
Add/change a program (check availability on OUAC
and OCAS websites)
• Consider and apply to college diploma or degree programs
if the program is still ‘open’ and accepting applications.
• Upgrade your marks- would require completing the
Application to Return request form
• Take a Gap Year
Check availability of
college diploma and
degree programs at
www.ontariocolleges.ca
Check availability of university programs at
www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-101/
Browse Programs
By University
By Geographic Area
By Program Grouping
5. Graduation Requirements
In order to cross the stage at graduation,
students must have:
30 credits (18 compulsory and 12 elective)
completed 40 hours of community involvement
met the provincial literacy requirement
ON TRACK TO GRADUATE?
EXPECT TO RECEIVE YOUR
CREDIT COUNSELLING
SUMMARY AND MID-SEMESTER
REPORT CARD FROM YOUR HR
TEACHER ….TUESDAY
PERIOD TWO CLASS FOR STUDENTS
WITH A SPARE IN PERIOD 1
ON TRACK TO
GRADUATE?
BE SURE THAT YOU MEET
THE OSSD REQUIREMENTS.
*** IF THERE ARE ANY
QUESTIONS SEE GUIDANCE
ASAP ***.
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Ceremony – Le Jardin Event Centre
8840 Hwy 27 Woodbridge
Details will be made available later in May
Have you paid for the cap and gown?
5. The Graduation Ceremony
The Valedictorian
You are encouraged to nominate one of your peers for the
important responsibility of Valedictorian.
The Valedictorian:
represents the Class of 2017
exemplary character attributes:
integrity, courage, honesty, respect and optimism
delivers a farewell speech at the graduation ceremony
Forms available in Guidance and Main Office
Complete Nomination Form
o Brief explanation
o Student Signatures/ Reasons Support
o Teacher Signatures/ Comments
o Candidate must sign the form
Submit Form to Guidance
by Thursday, May 4th (4 pm)
Voting for Valedictorian
In Guidance, May 11th, May 12th and May 15th
Only potential grads receive ballot
Nominating a Peer for Valedictorian
Graduation Awards
Monetary awards available* (up to $1500)
Nominate yourself for any of these
Complete the online application; print and
submit signed application to Guidance by
3 pm on Friday, April 28th
Awards presented at graduation ceremony
www.bit.ly/kcssawards
The King City S.S.
School Letter Award
Acknowledges involvement at King in three areas –
Academics/ Activities/ Athletics.
Points are awarded for your involvement in each area.
Apply online bit.ly/kcssletteraward
Confirmation of Graduation Status (check your CCS - April 25)
Review OCAS and OUAC mid term marks
Check for and Accept Offers of Admissions
Complete and submit OSAP application
Graduation Awards Application (due April 28)
Nominate your choice for Valedictorian (May 4)
Vote for Valedictorian (May 11, 12 or May 15)
Expect your Invitation to attend the Graduation Ceremony
Graduation notice will be sent confirming your Cap and Gown
payment through HR
6. Grad ‘To Do’ List
Assembly regarding Prom and Graduation protocols
Prom (May 25)
Complete and submit any outstanding community involvement hours (May 31)
Pick up the Graduation Cap and Gown before exams
Pass your courses
GRADUATION (June 28)
6. Grad ‘To Do’ List
QUESTIONS?
Keep working!
Good Luck!
2. Additional Admission Requirements
Applying to University or College?
Check whether the programs that you are applying to
have additional admission criteria such as:
• supplementary information form
• portfolio
• interview or audition
• skills assessment
• English language proficiency test
• first aid certification
• TB screening
• vulnerable sector police reference check
What to expect next…
Confirm your Graduation Status
Check your OUAC and/ or OCAS accounts regularly for offer of
admissions. Accept the offer before the stated deadlines.
Apply for KCSS Commencement Awards
Apply for the KCSS School Letter Award
Nominate a classmate for the Valedictorian
Vote for the Valedictorian
Expect your Invitation to attend the Graduation Ceremony
Graduation notice will be sent confirming your Cap and Gown
payment through HR
Assembly regarding Prom and Graduation protocols
3. Going directly to the world of work or a
skilled trade after graduating?
Fast Track Conference
Tuesday May 17th at
Cardinal Golf Club
Participate in workshops on:
preparing for the world of work
apprenticeship info
finding jobs and resources in York Region
Entrepreneurship
Sign up in Guidance