Grade 12
When a student graduates from a Catholic
school, we don’t only ask, “What did you
learn?” but “Who did you become?”
Sister Clare Fitzgerald
The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 12
Focus on The
Future
It is your future.
It is your choice.
It is your responsibility.
Ontario Secondary
School Diploma
(OSSD)
Ontario Secondary School
Certificate
OSSC
A minimum of 14 credits
Compulsory (total of 7)
2 English
1 Canadian geography or Canadian history
1 mathematics science
1 health and phys. ed.
1 arts or technology
Optional (total of 7)
7 credits selected by the student from available courses including
Religion.
Certificate of Accomplishment
C of A

Students who leave school without fulfilling the
requirements of the OSSD or the OSSC may be granted a
Certificate of Accomplishment. The C of A may be
useful in recognizing achievement for students who plan
to take certain vocational programs or other kinds of
further training or who plan to find employment after
leaving school. If credits were earned, the C of A will
be accompanied by the student’s Ontario Student
Transcript and a copy of the IEP if there is an IEP.
Individual Pathway Plan
Ensure that you meet the final graduation requirements:
compulsory credits (18)
Religion credit every school year
credit count (total of 30)
Ontario Secondary School literacy
requirement (passed test or OLC 4O
course)
Community service hours (4O)
Apprenticeship
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Apprenticeship is a practical method of learning, providing
hands on training in over 150 occupations
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Apprentices are paid while gaining work experience. Their
wages increase while they develop skills.

Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training and
classroom theory lasting 2-5 years.
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OYAP allows students to begin their apprenticeship in high
school through coop.
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You may want to be an apprentice if you enjoy hands on
learning and have good mechanical and spatial abilities.
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You enjoy applying your skills to real life problems.
Techniques Programs at Colleges
These programs are 1 year or less in length and prepare students to
enter an apprenticeship or the workplace.
Fanshawe
Electrical
Welding
Construction
Techniques Programs at
Colleges
Conestoga College
Brick and Stone
Construction Carpentry
Drywall
Electrical
Heavy Equipment
Mechanical/General Machinist/Millwright
Plumbing
Tool and Die
Motive Power/Auto/Motorcycle/Truck and Coach
Renewable Energy
Roofing
Earnwhileyoulearn.ca
College
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You must fulfill certain admission requirements to be
accepted into college programs.
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These programs combine real life skills, training and
theory
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Colleges offer 1, 2 and 3 year diploma programs as
well as 4 year degree programs.
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You may be interested in a college programs if you
enjoy hands on curriculum.
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You enjoy smaller classroom situations and a more
personal approach to instruction.
University
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You must fulfill certain admission requirements in order
to be accepted to a university program.
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All Degree programs require 6 grade 12 course at the U
or M level including Grade 12 ENGLISH U
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Most programs have additional requirements that may
include Grade 12 University level Maths and/or Sciences
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Universities provide a variety of programs that are
theoretical in nature ranging from 3 to 10 years of study.
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You may be suited to university study if you enjoy
theoretical thinking and learning by studying concepts
and are able to complete much of your studying and
learning independently.
Research Programs
On INFO you can
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Browse programs and Universities
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View program prerequisites
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Learn what admission requirements are needed
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Find out about upcoming campus tours
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Research residence and meal plans
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Explore available scholarships
To-Do List
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Research your options using eINFO and the
universities’ websites
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Make a list of the programs and OUAC program
codes you are interested in
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Attend scheduled Guidance appointments to
discuss questions about application and get your
Application Access Code Letter (Nov-Dec)
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Apply online by January 13, 2016 Deadline at
www.ouac.on.ca
Apply at www.ouac.on.ca
Base Application Fee $150
Choose up to 3 University programs
Each additional choice after that is $50
Offers of Admission
May 27, 2016
The latest date by which you can expect a response
from an Ontario university. This includes:
an offer of admission;
a refusal; or
a deferral, pending the receipt of specific
information.
June 1, 2016
The earliest date you may be required to respond to an
Ontario university offer of admission and give a financial
commitment (e.g., registration deposit, residence deposit,
etc.).
All other admissions-related elements, including
scholarships, other forms of student assistance or financial
incentives, and offers of residence are considered part of
the offer of admission. Therefore, you may accept these
other offers prior to June 1, 2016, but Ontario universities
will not compel a student in any way to make a decision
earlier.
Collaborative Degrees
Offered by both a University and a College in cooperation with each
other
Example: Fanshawe/Western Collaborative Nursing Degree
Often part of the schooling is done at the college and part at the
University
Admission averages similar to those for the University program
Application for the program is done through the University Application
site www.ouac.on.ca
Degree Programs at
College
Many colleges now offer Applied Degree Programs of
their own
These programs are often less theoretical and more job
focused than University Degree programs
These programs have the same requirement of
six Grade 12 U or M admission courses including ENG4U
Admission averages for these programs are often lower
than admission programs at Universities
Students apply to these programs through the College
Application site ontariocolleges.ca
Work

A wide variety of careers require a high school
diploma followed by work experience or specific
on the job training.
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Many high school programs provide opportunities
for students to gain skills and knowledge for
entering specific industries. : technology, arts and
other options as well as coop.

You may be interested in an on the job option if
your courses have given you some appropriate
skills you would like to use

You want to delay a post secondary program
until a later date.
Research, Research, Research …
Interest questionnaires and assessment tools
Internet sites
Talk to friends, family and community
Talk with your guidance counsellor
Visit campuses
Job shadowing
Part time work
Volunteering
Cooperative education
OYAP
Specialist High Skills Major
Dual Credits
Research, Research,
Research…
DATA COLLECTION
Career Cruising
CONSULT
Family
www.careercruising.com
Apprenticeship
Friends
www.apprenticetrades.ca
www.apprenticeship.com
eINFO
Community
www.electronicinfo.ca
Ontario Universities Application Centre
Teachers
www.ouac.on.ca
Ontario Colleges
www.ontariocolleges.ca
Other government sites
Guidance Counsellor
Research, Research,
Research…
WORK EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN
SCHOOL
Cooperative Education
Part Time Job
OYAP
Dual Credits
Specialist High Skills Majors
Volunteer in Parish, Community
and School
Job Shadowing
Board Website – A Great
Resource

www.ldcsb.on.ca (program – guidance and
career education)
Paying for Your
Education
Many bursaries and scholarships
go “unawarded” as students
don’t apply
Part-time job
Education Savings
Bursaries (a cash award that is based primarily on
financial need, but academic standing may also be
considered)
Scholarships (academic achievement, volunteer
work etc)
www.scholarshipscanada.com
www.studentawards.com
Paying For Your
Education
Loans (borrowed funds that must be paid back, often with interest)
Bank Loans
OSAP – Ontario Student Assistance
http://osap.gov.on.ca
Program
Every student should apply for OSAP regardless of financial situation!!
Listen to the announcements regarding financial aid information.
Research Your Financial
Plan
Talk with your family.
Visit the guidance office.
Listen to morning announcements.
Search online scholarships and bursaries.
Search post secondary institutions’ websites and
financial aid publications.
Go to your local bank and discuss options.
Helpful Websites
www.canlearn.ca
http://osap.gov.ca
www.scholarshipscanada.com
www.studentawards.com
www.osca.ca
http://www.ontariocolleges.ca
http://www.electronicinfo.ca