1. Grade 12 Exit Assembly February 2018
DONALD A. WILSON S.S.
Grade 12
Exit Assembly
February 2018

2. AGENDA
GUIDANCE INFORMATION
GRADUATION INFORMATION

3. GUIDANCE INFORMATION

4. NON-RETURNING STUDENT FORM
All students who are NOT returning in the fall of 2018 must complete the online questionnaire sent to your parent’s .
This information is used for statistical purposes by the school.

5. STUDENTS WISHING TO RETURN TO WILSON IN THE FALL OF 2018
Students wishing to return must complete and submit a White Request to Return to Donald A. Wilson Educational Goals and Career Planning Package by February 20, 2018.
These packages are available in the Guidance Office.
Once you have completed the entire package and met with a Vice Principal (around May) for approval, Ms. Webb will book an appointment in June to discuss your plans and course selection options.

6. EVERYONE MUST SUBMIT EITHER
The Electronic DESTINATION FORM OR
A REQUEST TO RETURN PACKAGE
BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2018

7. ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
30 credits
18 compulsory credits
12 electives
40 hours of community involvement
Literacy Requirement

8. OTHER SOURCES OF CREDITS (Other than Day School)
If you are taking a course outside of the 4 periods at Wilson, you must advise Ms. Webb in Guidance.
All OFFICIAL report cards should be delivered to Guidance to update your status sheet.
Night School (DDSB, DCDSB or any other school board)
Summer School
Private School

9. UNIVERSITY APPLICANTS
Equal Consideration Deadline: January 17, 2018
Students who apply after the deadline must contact each university choice to determine program availability.
Apply online:
Recent transmission to OUAC is February 8 for final marks from semester one.
Third transmission: April 24, 2018 (mid-term grades)
Fourth transmission: July 4, 2018 (final S2 grades)
Final transmission: August 15, 2018 (Summer School)

10. COLLEGE APPLICANTS Equal Consideration Deadline was February 1, 2018
Students who apply after the deadline must contact each college choice to determine program availability.
Apply online at :
Recent transmission to OCAS is February 8 for final marks from semester one.
Fourth transmission: April 24, 2018 (mid-term grades)
Fifth transmission: July 4, 2018 (final S2 grades)
Final transmission: August 15, 2018 (Summer School)

11. UNIVERSITY & COLLEGE INFORMATION

12. APPRENTICESHIP INFORMATION
A student who wishes to pursue an apprenticeship must first find an employer who is willing to sponsor him/her as an apprentice.
Training agreements are prepared by training consultants at the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
Students interested in starting an apprenticeship are encouraged to visit

13. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Scholarship information :
Scholarship Report available in the Guidance Office
OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program)
Applications are available online at

14. EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Whitby Office: (905)
Services include:
Access to computers
Job matching and placement
Resume critiquing
Job readiness workshops
Access to training initiatives

15. SO…WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP?

16. GRADUATION 2018

17. GRADUATION 2018
The formal presentation of your Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Certificate
Mandatory graduation Cap and Gowns must be ordered before April through cash on-line to participate in the Commencement ceremony.
Commencement will take place the first week of November 2018.
200+ potential graduates at Donald A. Wilson for the Class of 2018.

18. WHO RECEIVES AN INVITATION TO GRADUATION?
Potential Graduates:
On track to complete 30 credits required for your diploma by June
Literacy requirement fulfilled or enrolled in the OLC course
Completed the required 40 Community Service Hours (on status sheet!)

19. WHAT HAPPENS AT COMMENCEMENT?
Formal ceremony with a processional
Graduation Awards are presented to students
Valedictory address
Diplomas and Certificates

20. Students who want to be considered for awards at Commencement must complete the DAWSS STUDENTS PROFILE FOR SCHOLARSHIP NOMINATIONS available in the Guidance Office.

21. FINAL REMARKS
Remember to complete the On-line Destination Form or hand in the Request to Return to Wilson Application to your homeroom teacher by Feb 20, Thank you and good luck in Semester 2!