1. Grade 12 Information Presentation Fall 2017
Ms. Bowes (surnames A-L) and
Ms. Lovett (surnames M-Z)
@MHSGuidance11

2. Dates to Remember Parent Teacher Interviews- November 27th
Afternoon 1-3
Evening 6-8
Format to be announced- check website for details
Prom: TBD
Graduation: June 28
Rebecca Cohn- 10 am.
Typically students get 4 tickets and then they can put their name on a wait list for extra tickets. This process takes place in the spring. Details will be communicated through the website.
Ticket prices are TBD

3. Supporting your Child in High School
Stay in touch with the school by:
Power School- Contact Mike McLellan for log in information
Curriculum Night Parent Teacher night (November/ April)
Evening parent’s nights offered by Guidance Department
School Website/ Teacher Websites
School Messenger/ s
Sign on Sackville Drive
Stay in contact with your child’s teachers/ guidance counsellor

4. Volunteer Opportunities
We are looking for parent volunteers to lead fundraising initiatives for prom and graduation; including Millwood High Financial Awards.
If you are interested in being a part of this, please sign up on the list or Ms. Stymest, Vice Principal

5. Student Fees Students fees are $40 per person or $65 per family
Fees must be paid in order to purchase Prom and Grad Tickets

6. Provincial Attendance Policy
At 18 absences, students may no longer be eligible to receive credit. This will be at the discretion of the Administration.
It is necessary for parents to call the attendance line to report absences that are excused. Please let us know if the student is ill or at a medical appointment.
Each case is individual and parents will be notified at certain benchmarks for missed classes.
For more information, please check the HRSB website
If you are concerned, feel free to contact your child’s vice principal

7. Exemption Policy
Students are eligible to exempt one exam if they miss 6 or fewer classes per class
If a student is late 6 or more times per class, they are no longer eligible for exemption
Some exams are not able to be exempted; students should check with their teachers as to whether or not their exam can be exempt
Students attending Open Houses for Post-Secondary schools will receive an ACT absence. This will not count against their exam exemptions

8. Can I Graduate?
About Post Secondary
How Do I Apply?

9. GRADE 12 = Potential Grad
Students who, when the year begins, can graduate during or at the end of this school year.

10. CREDIT CHECK AND GRAD LIST
The Counsellors complete credit checks to ensure a student is eligible to graduate.
Students should also take responsibility and check their graduation status
The Potential Grad List is the list of all who are eligible to graduate.
The list is meant to show you what we have on record as a student’s legal full name in order to prepare their diploma for graduation.
We are meeting with all potential grads individually in the months of October/ November.

11. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Maximum 7 Grade 10 credits
Minimum 5 Grade 12
Must include 13 specific credits listed at the right:
3 English
Science #1 & #2
2 Math (10 & 11)
1 Cdn History 11
1 Global Studies 12
1 Physical Education
1 Fine Arts
2 further Math/Sci/Tech

12. GRAD REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE: 2 courses of the same subject and same grade level can only count as 1 credit except Pre Cal Math 12 and Calculus and Cooperative Education. Example: Math At Work 11+ Math 11=just one credit.

13. Be Careful!!!!!!!!!!!
You may be meeting graduation requirements BUT your courses might not be suitable for admission into your preferred post-secondary program. Ex: 5 academic gr. 12 credits for BA program Pre-Calculus 12 for MOST Bachelor of Science programs.

14. CAREER SERVICES IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE AND ONLINE
There is a scholarship book attached to the Guidance Website
We regularly tweet scholarships and open houses
Follow our Twitter account for the most up to date information:
@MHSGuidance11

15. About Post Secondary

16. WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL? (“Post-secondary options”)
Go directly to full-time work
Military Training and Employment
Apprenticeship (a formal on-the-job training program) for skilled trades
Private Career College: Business, Cosmetology, Computer etc.
Community College for trades, technology, business
University
Students can talk to their counsellor about any of these options!

17. UNIVERSITY Programming
Typically, programs are at least three-four years long
The most popular programs are in:
Arts (such as English, History, Languages, Sociology, etc),
Sciences (such as Physics, Biology, Nursing, etc),
Commerce or Business. These do not usually train you specifically for a particular occupation, but are necessary for entry into many occupations, where you get specific training.
There are many more options available- it is important to look through programs at a variety of schools when making decisions.

18. General Requirements for University Admission
Admission requirements differ widely for various programs and institutions. Requirements can change without notice. Students should check websites or talk to counsellors about requirements.

19. Plan Ahead!!!!!!!!!! Many careers require you to:
First complete a bachelor’s degree
Then go on to further university for at least one other degree (Masters Degree).

20. RMC & CGC: Royal Military College, Kingston, Ontario:
a military university
requires high academics for acceptance
must be accepted into military
free tuition; paid while there
military life while there; military training summers
must serve for 5+ years after completion
Check with Military recruiters about this and other military options.
Canadian Coast Guard College, Sydney
Free, requires high marks, Math, Physics, maybe French

21. U.S. UNIVERSITIES Should apply as soon as possible.
Usually require SAT I (or ACT) scores:
-write at Dalhousie
-apply by late October to write in early December or apply in mid December to write in late January
-SAT’s may also be needed for international scholarships

22. About Community College
Offer programs that train you for specific occupations. Some of these occupations or trades may pay more than university-oriented jobs and have more likelihood of employment.
Skilled trades, computer, business, service, helping occupations
Programs take 1 or 2 years (less than university) and are less expensive
Some programs require academic high school credits. Many don’t. See your counsellor or contact the college.

23. Community Colleges in Atlantic Canada
NS Community College
NB Community College
NB College of Forest Technology
Holland College (PEI)
College of the North Atlantic (Nfld)
College de l’Acadie (NS – part of U Ste Anne)

24. NS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
You can apply as soon as you enter your Gr 11 year
“First come – first qualified.”
$25 to apply
See the calendar, available in Guidance or online, for list of programs and descriptions.

25. About PRIVATE COLLEGES
Also called private trade schools, career colleges, business colleges, etc. These are private businesses operated for profit.
Programs are usually 1 or 2 years
Train you specifically for a certain occupation
There are many right here in the Halifax area.
Concentrate on business and human service training programs

26. About Apprenticeship Training
Many skilled trades require you to be an apprentice (on job learner) before you are fully qualified (journeyperson). An apprenticeship is a program in which you learn on the job under the supervision of a qualified person.
Involves some in-school time (Some courses at NSCC)
Get paid while working as an apprentice
Eventually write exams and put in time and become qualified yourself
Can take pure apprenticeship without going to community college. This route is basically free, as you are paid while under training.
More info at:

27. How Do I Apply?

28. Applying to University or College (typical procedure)
Access the online applications (some are open now for early conditional acceptance- although not all schools/programs offer early acceptance)
There are application fees
Sometimes Universities/Colleges offer an “Open House” where you can visit the campus and *sometimes* apply FOR FREE.
Students attending open houses will be marked ACT when attending Open Houses if the parent specifies they are at an open house when they call the attendance line
Request transcripts from Guidance (binder on counter), and pick up when ready. Students must then mail their transcripts to the schools where they applied
If you are hoping to be considered for entrance scholarships there are specific deadlines you have to meet for each school

29. Financing your education

30. Financing your education
Check out Canada Student Loans Program
Talk to bank about student line of credit
Apply for every bursary and scholarship you are eligible for!
Some are based strictly on grades
Some take into account extra curricular involvement both in and out of school.
Talk to your child about activities they may want to get involved in
Sample entrance scholarship amounts for a local university (every university offers different amounts for entrance scholarships).
Many schools have a pre-determined amount of scholarship money offered for certain grades

31. Conclusion Confirm you are a grad
Confirm the correct spelling/ names in PowerSchool (this is what will be on the High School Diploma)
Start looking at post-secondary options Visit your Guidance Counsellor for career help and help with applying
Lots of options for financing (check our website)
Student Loan presentation
and check back to our website FREQUENTLY 