Fr. Henry Carr CSS
Information for Potential Graduates
Diploma Requirements
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30 credits
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A minimum of 40 hours
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18 government mandated
12 electives
Charitable work
Career exploration
Cannot be during school hours
Cannot be paid
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test
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If you fail you can take the OSSL Course
Which 18 courses are government
mandated?
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4
3
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1
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English
Math
Science
French
Geography
History
Phys. Ed.
Art
Career/Civics
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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/
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Elearning (semester 1 and/or 2)
http://www.tcdsb.org/dayelearning/st
udents/students.htm
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Post-secondary Choices
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Apprenticeship
College
University
Royal Military College
Military
Work
Prerequisites
for Apprenticeship Programs
Most require OSSD
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Chef Math
Electrician Math,
Physics
Mechanic Math
Aesthetics Biology
ECE
Non-OSSD Programs:
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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:
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Hours 3500-5000
Skills and 2 or 3 college courses (8 weeks
each)
Licensing exam 60% Ontario License, 70%
Canadian License
Humber College
Sample Prerequisites and Admission Averages
All diploma programs require an OSSD
with a minimum of 75% in 4C English
(Placement tests are mandatory)
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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
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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)
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Prerequisites and Admission Averages are subject to change
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Ontario Universities
Toronto Area
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Ryerson
York
University of Toronto
University of GuelphHumber
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
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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
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PIN available from counsellor
Deadline: January 12, 2011
Application Fees: $120 for 3 choices
Additional choices: $40 each
College: www.ontariocolleges.ca
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Deadline: February 1, 2011
Application Fees: $95 for 5 choices
University/College Fair
University Fair
Metro Convention Centre
September 24, 25, 26, 2010
College Fair
Direct Energy Centre • Exhibition Place
October 19, 2010
Professional Schools and
Graduate Studies
These programs require a degree:
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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
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50%
60%
70%
80%
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D average = 1.0 ----- (not eligible)
C average = 2.0 ----- SAT must be 1010
B average = 3.0 ----- SAT must be 620
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!