Georges Vanier Secondary School

18 Compulsary Credits

You need these 15 Credits:

• 4 English credits (1 credit per grade)
• 1 French credit
• 3 Math credits (At least one credit in grade 11 or 12)
• 2 Science credits
• 1 Canadian history credit
• 1 Canadian geography credit
• 1 credit in the arts
• 1 health and physical education credit
• 1/2 credit in civics
• 1/2 credit in career studies 

Plus 1 Credit from each of the following groups:

• 1 additional credit in English, a third language, or social sciences and
  the humanities, or Canadian and world studies or guidance and career education,
  or cooperative education*
• 1 additional credit in health and physical education, or the arts, or business
  studies or cooperative education*
• 1 additional credit in science (grade 9-12) or technology education (grade
  9-12) or cooperative education*

*A maximum of 2 credits in cooperative
education can count as compulsory credits

12 Optional Credits

40 Hours of Community Involvement

Pass Grade 10 Literacy Test

Deadline: January 14, 2009, but don’t wait until the last minute as the website gets flooded in the final days

Visit: www.ouac.on.ca

Fee: $105.00

• Allows you to apply for 3 programs
• $35 for each additional program that you apply to, with no limit other than maximum of 3 per university

Information:

• INFO guide to all universities is now available online (eINFO). Please go to www.electronicinfo.ca
• Also check individual university calendars, which are available online or in the Student Services office, for program requirements, scholarships and other important school information

Notes:
Universities entrance averages are based on a student’s top 6 University (U) or Mixed (M) level courses.

Check the individual universities and programs to which you are applying for further requirements. Many programs require an essay, reference letters, interviews and even auditions.

Students applying to a U.S. College and want information on writing the SAT should go to www.collegeboard.com
APPRENTICESHIP

Apprenticeship is a very viable post-secondary pathway. Many students show an aptitude for the skilled trades. These careers are in high demand in our economy.

Students who enter the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) go through a program of classroom study and practical work placements. There are typically 3 or 4 study and work cycles. While on the job the students are paid, and their pay increases with each subsequent work cycle.

Sectors for the Skilled Professions

• Construction (e.g. Cement Mason)
• Industrial (e.g. Electrician)
• Motive Power (e.g. Parts Technician)
• Service (e.g. Child & Youth Worker)
• Agriculture (e.g. Horse Groomer)

Skills Canada Assembly

An assembly is being planned for January 28, 2009, in which Skills Canada will outline the various job sectors and explain the OYAP application and training process. Information will also be given about our co-operative education program at Mowat.

Co-operative Education

Students who are interested in the skilled trades should consider applying for our co-op in order to gain practical work experience in their field of interest. These students should also try to select subjects that relate to their chosen field.

Deadline: February 1, 2009, don’t wait until the last moment to apply. Applications after the deadline will still be considered on a first come, first served basis.

Visit: www.ontariocolleges.ca

Fee: $95.00

Allows you to apply for up to 5 programs, with a maximum of 3 per college

Information:

• Find a Program guide was distributed to all students at the grade 12 assembly in Septemberat the beginning of the school year. Copies of the Ontario Colleges guide, which contains more detailed information is available for viewing in the Student Services office. It is also available onlne at www.ontariocolleges.ca
• Also check individual college calendars (available online or in the Student Services office) for program requirements, scholarships and other important school information

Notes:
Colleges have individual requirements for each of their programs. Many require a minimum average for certain grade 12 courses.Some colleges have developed partnerships with universities and now offer degree programs, in addition to diplomas. Please check calendars and websites for more information.

WORKPLACE

The World of Work is another viable post-secondary pathway. Many students decide to enter the workplace directly from high school. These students often have some experience through evening, weekend or summer employment.

Students who wish to enter the workplace should try to choose subjects in high school that match their job interests.

Co-op is certainly a recommended course as it allows the student to engage in a practical work experience and learn skills such as resume writing and job interview skills, which will serve them well when applying for a job. At Sir Oliver Mowat C. I. we offer either a 2 credit or 4 credit Co-op.

Job Search

There are many agencies and websites that offer job search services.

JobLoft.com is a fairly new web site for doing job searches. It seems to be growing in popularity with employers as it has many entries. One of the strengths of this web site is it sorts jobs by location-a benefit for students looking for work close to home or school.

Students should also check with guidance for information about the Job Connections work fair in the spring.

Please see a guidance counsellor for more information or help with post-secondary choices.