leah ann cameron a-f alanna campbell g-m lori welsh n-z
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Leah Ann Cameron A-FLeah Ann Cameron A-FAlanna Campbell G-MAlanna Campbell G-M
Lori Welsh N-ZLori Welsh N-Z
Credit checks for all Grade 12 are underway (for
graduation NOT post-secondary requirements)
A Potential Graduation List will be posted by the end of the month. Students should check that they are on it and that their legal names are spelled correctly.
Grade 12 students are encouraged to make an appointment with their Guidance Counsellors to ensure things are in place to support their future academic plans.
Credit Checks
TOTAL OF 18 CREDITS 3 ENGLISH 10,11, and 12 2 MATH 2 SCIENCE (Sci10, Bio11, Phy 11,Chem 11) plus
one 2 OTHER (Math, Science OR Tech) 1 Canadian STUDIES (MkQ10,CanHis11,Acs11) 1 GLOBAL STUDIES (Ggs12/Hgs12) 1 FINE ARTS (Art, Music or Drama) 1 PAL,PHE or Yoga No more than 7 grade 10 credits towards 18
mandatory credits Min. 5 grade 12 credits
Graduation Requirements
Travel (passport, travel/work visa, financing) Volunteering (do the research) Au Pair Academic upgrading – NSCC, Correspondence,
Night School, Flecs, Part-time study
What Next?Gap Year
Diplomas or Certificates – one or two year
programs Generally have COOP placements or
internships NSCC, NBCC, Ontario Colleges (OCAS),
numerous colleges across Canada
What next?College
4 year Undergraduate (Bachelor) Degree (BA,
BSc, BComm, BEng, etc) majors, minors, concentration COOP Minimum acceptance average vs application
average (check) Can transfer some credits and switch degrees Scholarship decisions and entrance to limited
programs will be based on grade 11 marks (predictors) and first semester marks this year
What Next?University
Costs (travel, tuition, textbooks, supplies,
residence/apartment, etc) Employability in the field Campus Activities and/or work opportunities Class size for first year classes Supports Available Talk to current/former students DEADLINES (Admission, scholarship,
residence, etc)
Do the Research
Online
Many institutions within the Atlantic provinces have a March 1st or 15th 2015 deadline to be considered for Entrance Scholarships based on marks.
outside the Atlantic provinces, the date varies, usually earlier than above
It is the Student’s responsibility to check with the school of his/her choice.
Early Admissions?
Order Transcripts from the guidance secretary (Mrs. Fitzgerald) $1 per transcript
NSCC – Apply NOW! http://www.nscc.ca/sites/real/index.asp
Application Process
What is Career Cruising? How do you use it? Simply visit the link on HWHS home page or
go to www.careercruising.com
The username is halifax and the password is west.
Career Cruising web site
Ontario Universities: Central Application www.ouac.on.ca $130 for first three; $44 for each additional school; plus
supplementary fees ranging from $59 (Carleton University) to $90 (U of T)
Send transcripts directly to the institution/s (request them from HWHS guidance office)
Ontario Colleges:• Central Application• http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/portal/page/portal/ONTCOL/Home• $95
Ontario Schools
SAT/ACT www.collegeboard.com has all
pertinent information and registration $81+ US fee SAT Registration # - 825400 Upcoming dates: Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 6, Jan
24 Walk on (if space available, extra)
U.S.A. Schools
Examples: • Centre for Arts and Technology • Hair Design Centre• Atlantic Flight Attendant Academy Limited • Canadian College of Massage Hydrotherapy• Carpenter Millwright Trades College (CMTC) Inc.• ICT ® Northumberland College• Maritime School of Paramedicine • Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education Society • Nova Scotia Firefighters School• Ravensberg College (police cadet training)
Private Post Secondary Institutions
March 1st Acadia, SFX; March 15th Dal, SMU,
MSVU ( to be considered for Grade(%) Based Entrance Scholarships, Atlantic Provinces)
Always check individual schools and programs
NSCC – Apply NOW (check program openings on website). If you applied in your grade 11 year, you must send them a transcript by Sept. 30th.
Admission Deadlines
Register with on-line scholarship/awards search sites. http://www.studentawards.com
Check with parents’ employment /union, students’ employers and community organizations if you are involved (i.e. Boys and Girls Club,Church, cadets, scouts, guides….).
Announcements at HWHS (available on HWHS homepage , link to announcements on left ) and wall outside Guidance.
Scholarship, bursary and award opportunities are updated on a regular basis on the guidance website (info also available in binder located in guidance).
Visit from NS Student Assistance TBA
How to finance my education!
Check post-secondary institution website for named entrance awards (and deadline dates!). Some require a separate application.
Dal Entrance Awards
Entrance Awards
SMU Money Matters
Please self-identify to your counsellor if you
qualify for these awards to ensure your course load meets the various criteria.
African-Nova Scotian,First Nations & Indigenous Black Students Scholarship / Awards
$100 to $1000
Most are sponsored by community groups such as the Freemasons, Lion’s Club, political parties, etc.
Different criteria: financial need, disability, post-secondary program or institution, where you live, political ridings, extra-curricular involvement.
Complete a Student Awards Application online in December.
DEADLINE April 1, 2015
HWHS School-Based Awards/Prizes
Student Line of Credit: Secured through bank-
Draw only what funds you need (interest starts the moment you take the money out)
Student Loan: (Interest starts 6 months after you graduate)
$$$$$
Applications for September 2015 will be
available on-line June, 2015.www.canlearn.ca
www.studentloans.ednet.ns.ca
Student Loans
Many institutions visit our school for
presentations; most during the lunch hour. As well, all institutions offer campus visits/tours. It is highly recommended that students visit before making their final decision on a school.
Open houses, campus tours, test drives
Visiting Institutions
Open Houses (proof of attendance)Dal Oct 25th www.dal.ca/openhouseSMU Nov. 15 + others www.smu.ca/openhouseMSVU Nov.14Kings Oct. 18NSCC Ongoing Test Drives www.nscc.ca
AARO Monday, October 6th 9:30-11:30Gr. 12 IB Parent Meeting in October
Upcoming Events
Starting mid-October A, B, C, D and lunch Sign up in Guidance Office
Potential Topics: University Applications, Scholarships, Engineering, Nursing & Science, NSCC Programs, Commerce and Arts
Information Sessions