SCHOLARSHIP INFO
GRADUATE CHECKLIST:
studentawards.com
scholarshipscanada.com
osap.gov.on.ca
canlearn.ca
einfo
ontariocolleges.ca
Grade 9
University/College Websites
University/College Financial Aid Office
Unions
Insurance Companies
Service Agencies (Lions Club, etc)
CDDHS Website (Student Services –
Scholarships)
Grade 10
 Choose to study at applied or
academic level & select courses in
consultation with grade 8 teacher and
parents
*Visit myBlueprint regularly and
complete tasks
 Take Careers to learn more about
potential careers
 Visit myblueprint.ca &
careercruisng.com
 Pass literacy test
*Visit myBlueprint regularly and
complete tasks
CENTRE
DUFFERIN DHS
Information for Future
Graduates
Grade 11
What Do I need to graduate?
 30 credits (see course calendar for list
of mandatory courses)
 40 hours of community service
 Pass the Grade 10 literacy test
 Select courses at the appropriate
level i.e. university, college or
workplace
 Be sure to take a variety of courses
to assess interests
 Begin to research admission
requirement for post-secondary
programs & make choices that fit
 Make an appointment with a
Guidance counsellor to discuss options
*Visit myBlueprint regularly and
complete tasks
Grade 12
Helpful Websites:
www.myblueprint.ca/uppergrand
www.careercruising.com
(Login: uppergrand Password: 46250)
 Attend university, college & job fairs
 Apply to university or college online
 Attend information sessions, listen to
announcements & check Guidance
postings
 Apply for scholarships/bursaries
*Visit myBlueprint regularly and
complete tasks
“BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND”
-Stephen Covey
APPLYING TO UNIVERSITY?
APPLYING TO COLLEGE?
Timeline for Grade 12 year:
Timeline for Grade 12 year:
September/October
September/October
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Research university programs at
www.electronicinfo.ca
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Attend University fair at Metro Toronto
Convention Centre
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Read through the “Ontario Colleges
Handbook” and/or research programs at
www.ontariocolleges.ca
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Attend College Fair in Toronto
Talk to your parents, teachers & guidance
counsellor
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Talk to your parents, teachers & guidance
counsellor
Visit universities that interest you
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Visit colleges that interest you
Check out options for scholarships and
bursaries on the student services link
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Check out options for scholarships and
bursaries on the student services link
November/December
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Narrow choices and apply online at
www.ouac.on.ca
May - June
Narrow choices and apply online at
www.ontariocolleges.ca
May - June
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Await admission response
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Await admission response
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Apply for OSAP if applicable
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Apply for OSAP if applicable
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No admission? Universities will post open
programs early June along with new
averages.
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No admission? Consider other program
options. Visit ontariocolleges.ca to see which
programs still have openings.
ouac.ca
electronicinfo.ca
aucc.ca
univforum.com
cou.on.ca
schoolsincanada.com
collegeboard.com (PSAT & SAT info)
petersons.com (US schools)
ocutg.on.ca-college-univ.transfer
Canadian-universities.net
Did you know there are over 140 apprenticeship
occupations in Ontario?
What to do during the high school years:
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Enroll in a co-op program
Register with your school board OYAP
coordinator to become an apprentice and
receive credit for hours worked through co-op
Complete a Dual Credit
Keep a portfolio and include:
November/December
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INTERESTED IN
APPRENTICESHIPS?
www.ontariocolleges.on.ca
http://www.accc.ca
http://www.ontario.ca/education-andtraining/ontario-colleges
schoolsincanada.com
collegeboard.com (PSAT & SAT info)
petersons.com (US schools)
ocutg.on.ca-college-univ.transfer
Canadian-universities.net
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Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Ontario Student Transcript
OYAP employer performance appraisals
Resume that highlights your skills
Letters of recommendation
Many colleges offer diploma programs related to skilled
trades. A college graduate with a diploma in a skilled
trade may find an employer willing to register him/her as
an apprentice.
Develop your own network by talking to friends and
neighbours.
www.apprenticesearch.com
www.careersintrades.ca
http://www.red-seal.ca/
http://www.ellischart.ca/
www.oyap.com