Fr. Henry Carr CSSInformation 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 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

Prerequisites for Apprenticeship Programs

Most require OSSD

Chef Math Electrician Math,

Physics Mechanic Math Aesthetics Biology ECE

Non-OSSD Programs:

Drywall Mason (Bricklayer) Forklift Operator Hairstyling

How does Apprenticeship work?

1. Find an employer who will contact Ministry of Training Office

2. Government “Training Consultant” is assigned to you

3. 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 University Sample 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

Ontario Universities

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)

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 FairMetro Convention CentreSeptember 24, 25, 26, 2010

College FairDirect 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 and GMAT Veterinary Sciences and MCAT

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.

OSAP www.osap.ca

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

Good Luck to Carr’s Class of 2011!