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HURON HEIGHTS SECONDARY SCHOOL
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
Helpful Graduate Information
1. Distribution of Credit Counselling Summaries
• students should review the credit counselling summary to ensure
they have met all of the necessary compulsory credits
• ensure you have 30 credits to graduate
• passed the Literacy Test
• completed 40 hours of Community Service – due in to Guidance
no later than May 11th.
• if there are any inconsistencies, see a counsellor as soon as
possible – also a chance to ask any specific questions you might
have regarding college/ university/work/apprenticeships
• if planning on attending University – you need 6 –
Grade 12 U or M courses on your CCS including ENG 4U1
• University and College application processing only recognize the
first five characters in the code – for example TDJ 4M1 and TDJ
4M5 / IDC 4U1 and IDC 4U3
• if attending college – ENG4E1 and OLC 4O1 won’t count!
• Students will only be granted one credit from each of the Gr 11/12
groupings (see master course list)
2. Distribution of Websites and Ontario College Guide
• Websites and pamphlets provide a starting point for research
• go to the individual College/ University website to find out specific
prerequisites
• pay special attention to additional requirements eg. Portfolio,
auditions, supplementary application forms – many of which are on-line
so that you can make sure you meet the requirements in advance
University Information – www.electronicinfo.ca
• All information pertaining to University admissions is on the
above website
• Timelines – January 14, 2009 – Deadline for on-line
applications
• We will discuss the on-line application process in a few weeks
– stay tuned.
ONTARIO COLLEGE GUIDE
Timelines – February 1st, 2008 – Deadline for equal consideration
Find A Program Guide is meant to be the beginning of your research. This
booklet is meant to be a guide to find out what colleges offer your programs.
Most of the information for colleges including application procedures
can be found at www.ontariocolleges.ca
3. University/College Fairs
• 2008 University/College/Workplace Fairs
Tuesday October 21st at Mulock High School, Newmarket from 7:00 –
9:00pm
Wednesday October 22nd at Keswick S.S., Keswick from 7:00 – 9:00pm
Thursday October 23rd at G.W. Williams S.S., Aurora from 7:00 –
9:00pm
Look at the University/College Bulletin Boards for more opportunities for research!!!
4. Applying to University and College
• Both university and college applications will be completed on-line.
• Guidance will be hosting information sessions for both University
and College students in October to outline the on-line application process.
College
• www.ontariocolleges.ca
• Online tutorial – walks through the application process
– available soon
• lists important dates and deadlines
• use links to access college websites and/or search by programs
University
• www.ouac.on.ca
5. Important Notes
• Remember to listen to the announcements for important information
• Check the bulletin boards outside of Guidance on a regular basis
for important info from the Universities and Colleges
The Huron Heights Guidance Website (currently under construction) will
be an important resource for deadlines, scholarships and general graduate
announcements
www.huronheights.ss.yrdsb.edu.on.ca
Two very useful websites
www.myblueprint.ca
Blueprint Activation Key – “hheights1”
www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca/guidance.services
APPLY EARLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Graduation Date – June 24, 2009