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Countdown to Graduation: Essential Steps for the Class of 2014

Congratulations to the Class of 2014! With just 175 days left until graduation, it's time to focus on completing your final credits, community involvement hours, and preparing for your future. Whether you're planning to apply to college or university, start an apprenticeship, or consider a gap year, Student Services is here to support you. Ensure you're on track to graduate by checking your credits and literacy requirements. Don't miss important deadlines for applications and financial assistance. Your future starts now!

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Countdown to Graduation: Essential Steps for the Class of 2014

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  1. Congratulations class of 2014

  2. Only 175 days to go… • Over the next 10 months you will: • Complete your final credits to graduate • Finish your Community Involvement hours • Apply to college or university • Begin an apprenticeship • Plan your gap year • Look for financial assistance (scholarships, OSAP) • Begin your life after high school…

  3. DON’T PANIC!

  4. Student Services is here to help…

  5. Step 1: Make sure you are graduating! • Check your CCS/Book your Grad Game Plan Interview • 30 credits, 18 compulsories (**on-line or ILC courses**) • No? SEE US NOW!!! • Literacy requirement • No? SEE US NOW!!! • 40 hours Community Involvement • No? Get to work…see the board outside Student Services • APRIL 1 DEADLINE

  6. Step 2:Make sure you are prepared • University entrance • Best 6 “U” or “M” level courses • Course requirements? (included in calculation of 6 best) • College entrance • Overall average • ALL programs require 12 “C” English

  7. Step 3:Make a plan • Book an appointment with Ball or Weichel • Research college programs @ www.ontariocolleges.ca • Research university programs @ www.electronicinfo.ca • Research every option at www.careercruising.com • Plan to attend the University Fair • September 28 - 30 • Metro Toronto Convention Centre

  8. Leaving PSHS Friday, September 27th at 9:00 am • Home by 9:00 pm • $30 per person • First 46 students with money and permission forms will get a seat • Details available at www.ouf.ca

  9. If you are headed for college… • Date TBD at PSHS

  10. Step 4:Applying and Application deadlines • University • Application process begins after you receive your PIN number in mid-late November. • Last day to apply: January 15, 2014 • College • Application process begins in late October • Last day to apply with “equal consideration”: February 1, 2014 • If you only do ONE THING on time this year, make sure it is your college or university application!

  11. College/University not your cup of tea? • Apprenticeships • Armed Forces • Victory Lap • Gap Year

  12. Step 5:$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ • Scholarships • See the handouts in Student Services • See Scholarship board in Student Services • www.studentawards.com • www.scholarshipscanada.ca • www.schoolfinder.com • Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) • Apply on-line in the spring • Must be accepted at a post-secondary institution to qualify

  13. Step 6:Take Control • Review the resources • Review your CCS • Sign up for the visits • Get on the bus • Attend class and do your best • Marks count!

  14. CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2014

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