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(The Almost Final) GRAD ASSEMBLY

This text provides important timelines and information for graduation, including application deadlines, referral services for university and college applicants, OSAP applications, and community involvement hours.

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(The Almost Final) GRAD ASSEMBLY

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  1. (The Almost Final)GRAD ASSEMBLY Wednesday, May 8th

  2. APPLICATION TIMELINES Community College May 1st - applicant must have responded June 17th – earliest date that colleges will expect payment of tuition fees YOU CAN ONLY ACCEPT ONE OFFER AT A TIME Ontario University May 29th -receive a response June 3rd-applicantmust respond with financial commitment YOU CAN ONLY ACCEPT ONE OFFER AT A TIME

  3. No offers??Try the “Admission Information - Referral Service” Ontario secondary students applying for admission to an Ontariouniversity who do not receive an offer of admission can inquire about possible openings at other Ontario universities through the “Admission Information – Referral Service” found on the OUAC website from June 6th until August 30th. www.ouac.on.ca

  4. No offers??Check for available programs on ontariocolleges.ca Students applying for admission to an Ontariocollege who do not receive an offer of admission can look on ontariocolleges.ca to see programs still available. Call the school to see if they are still accepting applications to that program Change 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 accept a post secondary offer and 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. Mrs Raithby will be in the foyer 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 Approx. 110 potential grads have not finished their hours! Proof of vol. hours must be brought to Student Services ASAP to be recorded. You have not graduated until this is complete! Absolute Deadline is June 1st. (or you’re not graduating until next year!) See Mrs. Pemberton in Student Services!!

  8. Commencement 2013 INFO • Thursday, June 27th 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! (right now, that’s nearly 60% of you!)

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

  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 Selectioncont’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 2013

  12. NOMINATION PROCESS FOR VALEDICTORIANCOMMENCEMENT 2013 • A graduating student can nominate another graduating student only once. Nominations begin almost immediately and close in Student Services at 3:00 pm on Thurs., May 9th. Fill out a nomination form in Student Services.

  13. NOMINATION FORM FOR VALEDICTORIANCOMMENCEMENT 2013 GRADUATING STUDENTS CAN ONLY NOMINATE ONCE I______________________nominate____________________ (print your name) (print nominee’s name) to be Valedictorian at Commencement, June 27th ____________________________________ (your signature) Please collect from and submit to Mrs. Pemberton in Student Services

  14. NOMINATION PROCESS FOR VALEDICTORIANCOMMENCEMENT 2013 • The three nominees from the graduating class that receive the most nominations will be considered finalists. Finalists will be announced on the morning of Fri., May 10th

  15. NOMINATION PROCESS FOR VALEDICTORIANCOMMENCEMENT 2013 • 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 Wed. May 15th pd 5 (after lunch) in the Aud. and Cafeterias. • N.B. – after lunch on May 15th, go to class first (for attendance) and wait to be called to the Aud.

  16. NOMINATION PROCESS FOR VALEDICTORIANCOMMENCEMENT 2013 • A secret ballot will occur after the speeches. Graduates must be present to vote for the Valedictorian on May 15th. • The 2013 Valedictorian will be announced at the annual year end Recognition Assembly on June 11th.

  17. Previous Nelson Valedictorians Matt Venick 2005 Sarah Dall 2006 Tyler Norton 2007 Charlie Livermore 2008 Lacey Joyce 2009 Jordan Moody 2010 Peter Francis 2011 Daniel Robinson 2012

  18. QUESTIONS?

  19. THANK YOU! See you at the Grad Assembly (part 2) and Reception, May 15th after lunch in the Aud./Caf.’s (go to class first for attend., then called down) * If not returning next year, please tell Mrs Raithby now * If you have $20 for your gown, please see Mrs Clement in the Main Office right now

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