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Fr. Henry Carr CSS Information for Potential Graduates. Diploma Requirements. 30 credits 18 government mandated 12 electives A minimum of 40 hours Charitable work Career exploration Cannot be during school hours Cannot be paid Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test
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Diploma Requirements • 30 credits • 18 government mandated • 12 electives • A minimum of 40 hours • Charitable work • Career exploration • Cannot be during school hours • Cannot be paid • Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test • If you fail you can take the OSSL Course
Which 18 courses are government mandated? • 4 English • 3 Math • 2 Science • 1 French • 1 Geography • 1 History • 1 Phys. Ed. • 1 Art • 1 Career/Civics • 1 Group 1 • Grade 11 Religion • 1 Group 2 • Art or • Phys. Ed. or • Business or • Co-op • 1 Group 3 • Tech or • Grade 11 Science or • Co-op
Alternate Learning Opportunities • Night School (Semester 1 and/or 2) • Summer School (July) http://www.tcdsb.org/continuinged/ • Elearning (semester 1 and/or 2) http://www.tcdsb.org/dayelearning/students/students.htm
Post-secondary Choices • Apprenticeship • College • University • Royal Military College • Military • Work
Most require OSSD Chef Math Electrician Math, Physics Mechanic Math Aesthetics Biology ECE Non-OSSD Programs: Drywall Mason (Bricklayer) Forklift Operator Hairstyling Prerequisites for Apprenticeship Programs
How does Apprenticeship work? • Find an employer who will contact Ministry of Training Office • Government “Training Consultant” is assigned to you • 3 components before you get licensed: • Hours 3500-5000 • Skills and 2 or 3 college courses (8 weeks each) • Licensing exam 60% Ontario License, 70% Canadian License
Humber CollegeSample Prerequisites and Admission Averages All diploma programs require an OSSD with a minimum of 75% in 4C English (Placement tests are mandatory) • Business Administration (4C/4U Math 76%) • Child and Youth Worker • Early Childhood Education • Paramedic or Practical Nurse (4C/4U Math and 3C Bio, 4C Chem) • Law Clerk • Court and Tribunal Agent • Culinary (4C/4U Math) • Prerequisites and Admission Averages are subject to change
York UniversitySample Prerequisites and Admission Averages All programs require an OSSD with 4U English and 5 additional 4M/4U courses • Arts degree (mid 70s) • Science degree MHF MCV SBI SCH SPH (high 70s to low 80s) • Business or Administrative Studies MHF MCV (mid 80s) • Schulich school of Business (low 90s) MHF MCV • Visual Arts or Graphic Design (Portfolio + mid 70s to mid 80s) • Theatre Arts or Music (Audition + mid 70s to mid 80s) • Engineering MHF MCV SCH SPH (mid 80s) • Prerequisites and Admission Averages are subject to change
Toronto Area Ryerson York University of Toronto University of Guelph-Humber Outside Toronto University of Ontario Institute of Technology (Oshawa) Western (London) McMaster (Hamilton) Queens (Kingston) Ottawa or Carleton Guelph Brock (St. Catherine's) Ontario Universities
University with grade 12 College courses • Students may apply to transfer to University after one successful year in a College program • Students must meet prerequisites and admission averages for specific university programs
University/College Applications All applications are completed on-line University: www.ouac.on.ca • PIN available from counsellor • Deadline: January 12, 2011 • Application Fees: $120 for 3 choices • Additional choices: $40 each College: www.ontariocolleges.ca • Deadline: February 1, 2011 • Application Fees: $95 for 5 choices
University/College Fair University Fair Metro Convention Centre September 24, 25, 26, 2010 College Fair Direct Energy Centre • Exhibition Place October 19, 2010
Professional Schools and Graduate Studies These programs require a degree: • Law School A and LSAT • Medical School A+ and MCAT and (GP or Surgeon) • Dentistry A+ and DAT • MBA andGMAT • Veterinary Sciences andMCAT
D1 USA Athletic Scholarships • 50% = D average = 1.0 ----- (not eligible) • 60% = C average = 2.0 ----- SAT must be 1010 • 70% = B average = 3.0 ----- SAT must be 620 • 80% = A average = 4.0 ----- SAT must be 400 • 16 core courses – Academic, college/university, university stream only • English, Math, Science, Social Sciences and Languages only – other courses are not considered • For further information, an appointment may be arranged with Ms Di Meo
Scholarships, Bursaries, Grants Information is available: • at www.scholarships.ca • in the guidance department.
What is… Government Loan Start paying back 6 months after graduating No limit to payment period How to… Applications completed in May before you start post-secondary program OSAP representative at Carr in late April OSAPwww.osap.ca