EDHSEDHS

Congratulates theCongratulates the

Class of 2015Class of 2015

GRAD GRAD MEETINGMEETING

APRIL 7APRIL 7thth, 2015, 2015

AGENDAAGENDA

Material DistributionMaterial Distribution

OSAP InformationOSAP Information

Community Service Hours ReminderCommunity Service Hours Reminder

Bursary/Merit Awards InformationBursary/Merit Awards Information

Graduation CeremonyGraduation Ceremony

OSAPOSAP InformationInformation

Go to osap.gov.on.ca to create accountGo to osap.gov.on.ca to create accountNew applications usually available May 1New applications usually available May 1stst – Do not use the 2014 applicationDo not use the 2014 application

Must have detailed tax information for self and Must have detailed tax information for self and for parents/guardiansfor parents/guardiansUse the “Aid Estimator” to estimate how much Use the “Aid Estimator” to estimate how much you will get and what information you will needyou will get and what information you will need30% Off Ontario Tuition Program 30% Off Ontario Tuition Program you must you must apply for OSAP to be eligible (parents’ apply for OSAP to be eligible (parents’ combined income < $160,000)combined income < $160,000)

Community HoursCommunity Hours40 Hours Form is required for an OSSD40 Hours Form is required for an OSSDUniversity and Colleges are anxious to receive University and Colleges are anxious to receive notification of completed hoursnotification of completed hoursThe next transaction electronically sent to The next transaction electronically sent to OUAC and OCAS is ~ April 22OUAC and OCAS is ~ April 22ndnd

Offers of admission are conditional on Offers of admission are conditional on receiving your OSSDreceiving your OSSDDo not jeopardize admissibility to your Do not jeopardize admissibility to your program of studies, especially those that are program of studies, especially those that are competitivecompetitive

Community Hours (Community Hours (continuedcontinued))Graduation Honour Cords awarded this year:Graduation Honour Cords awarded this year: Silver = 200-300 hoursSilver = 200-300 hours Gold = 300-500 hoursGold = 300-500 hours Red = 500+ hoursRed = 500+ hours

Updated Hours must be submitted by Updated Hours must be submitted by May 1May 1stst to be eligible for cords to be eligible for cords If you have not handed in hours (or Grad If you have not handed in hours (or Grad Fee) you will not receive your invitation Fee) you will not receive your invitation today.today.

Also, remember ……………………………… Also, remember ………………………………

NO HOURS = NO PROMNO HOURS = NO PROM!!!!

Local Bursary and Merit AwardsLocal Bursary and Merit AwardsThere are three categories of awards:There are three categories of awards:1) Merit Awards – based mostly on specific criteria 1) Merit Awards – based mostly on specific criteria

(academic achievement, pursuing specific (academic achievement, pursuing specific programs/institutions, volunteerism, etc.)programs/institutions, volunteerism, etc.)

2) Bursary Awards – based mostly on financial need 2) Bursary Awards – based mostly on financial need (critical that application be completed in full)(critical that application be completed in full)

3) Separate Application – very specific criteria with 3) Separate Application – very specific criteria with additional application and supporting documents additional application and supporting documents requiredrequired

Be sure to carefully read information sheet Be sure to carefully read information sheet descriptions of all awards to determine descriptions of all awards to determine eligibility eligibility

EDHS Bursary & Merit Awards ApplicationEDHS Bursary & Merit Awards Application

Print neatly Print neatly

All information requiredAll information required must be complete must be complete

Program of study importantProgram of study important

Total Income crucial for Bursary selectionTotal Income crucial for Bursary selection

Information viewed only by members of Information viewed only by members of bursary selection committeebursary selection committee

Reverse side Reverse side please complete the extra- please complete the extra-curricular activities and curricular activities and extenuating extenuating circumstancescircumstances, if any, if any

Description of Awards:Description of Awards:Merit (Merit (blueblue) & Bursary () & Bursary (greengreen))

Read all criteria carefullyRead all criteria carefullyMerit are achievement based, Bursary are Merit are achievement based, Bursary are financial-need basedfinancial-need basedSelect five (5) awards for which you feel Select five (5) awards for which you feel specifically eligible (indicate on application)specifically eligible (indicate on application)All information must be completed to be given All information must be completed to be given full considerationfull considerationWinners will be notified during the graduation Winners will be notified during the graduation exercises exercises

Applications (yellow) due on May 1Applications (yellow) due on May 1stst

Awards Selected by Donors (Awards Selected by Donors (purplepurple):):

Check criteria and requirements carefully:Check criteria and requirements carefully:The EGCC Simpson Legacy Bursary The EGCC Simpson Legacy Bursary The Essex Rotary ClubThe Essex Rotary ClubThe Optimist Club Volunteer Service AwardThe Optimist Club Volunteer Service AwardE. Jim Brown BursaryE. Jim Brown BursaryMichael Newsted Memorial AwardsMichael Newsted Memorial AwardsEDHS Athletic Merit AwardEDHS Athletic Merit Award

Applications due on specified dates.Applications due on specified dates.

Letters of ApplicationLetters of Application

Read the criteria carefullyRead the criteria carefullyEmphasize in your letter why you are Emphasize in your letter why you are deserving of this particular awards deserving of this particular awards (volunteerism, achievements, interests…)(volunteerism, achievements, interests…)If it does not indicate a name and/or address If it does not indicate a name and/or address simply address it as: simply address it as:

““To Whom It May ConcernTo Whom It May Concern””It is wise to have a teacher proof-read your It is wise to have a teacher proof-read your lettersletters

Letters of Application in Letters of Application in sealedsealed envelope with all required envelope with all required documentationdocumentation

IdentifyIdentify the award for which you are the award for which you are applying on the envelopeapplying on the envelope

Write Write your nameyour name on the envelope on the envelope

Submit your completed application Submit your completed application packages to packages to Mr. RicciMr. Ricci by the due date by the due date

Letters of Application (Letters of Application (continuedcontinued))

Graduation DayGraduation Day

Wednesday, June 24Wednesday, June 24thth , 2015 at 5:30 pm , 2015 at 5:30 pm

Required to be here for 4:45 PM for line up and Required to be here for 4:45 PM for line up and grad card distribution (in cafeteria)grad card distribution (in cafeteria)

Proper attire required, including gown and Proper attire required, including gown and suitable footwearsuitable footwear

Invitations distributed todayInvitations distributed today

Tickets of admission for your guests; four (4) Tickets of admission for your guests; four (4) per student in envelope per student in envelope written request form written request form for extras in Guidance, for extras in Guidance, due by Fri. May 22due by Fri. May 22ndnd

Graduation Ceremonies ProcedureGraduation Ceremonies Procedure

Gowns distributed two weeks prior – press/iron Gowns distributed two weeks prior – press/iron and bring to ceremony (yours to keep after)and bring to ceremony (yours to keep after)Acquire “Acquire “Personalized CardPersonalized Card” with completed ” with completed destination information (to be handed out destination information (to be handed out Period 1 this week) Period 1 this week) please return these by please return these by Friday, May 22Friday, May 22ndnd to Guidance Office to Guidance OfficeCard will also list any awards for which you are Card will also list any awards for which you are a selected/known recipienta selected/known recipientStaff will guide you through the line-up process Staff will guide you through the line-up process for procession into the Gymfor procession into the Gym

Graduate of EDHS 2014-2015Graduate of EDHS 2014-2015Name: __Name: __(pre-printed)(pre-printed)___ Ontario Scholar: _______ Ontario Scholar: ____

(pre-checked)(pre-checked)

State your future plans. Please print legiblyState your future plans. Please print legibly. .. .

(Example: Seeking employment, community college, (Example: Seeking employment, community college, university-program of studies) university-program of studies)

________this field will be completed prior to graduationthis field will be completed prior to graduation _______ _______ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

AwardAward Value$Value$ PresenterPresenter

1. 1. (filled in if applicable)(filled in if applicable)

2. 2.

3.3.

4.4.

Parents are welcome to take picturesParents are welcome to take picturesFamily members attending - please keep in Family members attending - please keep in mind the capacity of our facilities and the fire mind the capacity of our facilities and the fire hazard regulations (4 tickets per student)hazard regulations (4 tickets per student)If “Handicap Seating” is required, please If “Handicap Seating” is required, please notify Student Servicesnotify Student ServicesAfter graduation you may keep gowns as After graduation you may keep gowns as souvenirs!!souvenirs!!Light refreshments will be served afterwards Light refreshments will be served afterwards (in courtyard, weather dependent)(in courtyard, weather dependent)

Final Notes:Final Notes:

Please remember:Please remember:Bursary and Merit Award Application DatesBursary and Merit Award Application DatesShare Graduation Information with parentsShare Graduation Information with parentsReturn unneeded guest tickets ASAPReturn unneeded guest tickets ASAP““Request For Additional Tickets” form if Request For Additional Tickets” form if needed by May 22needed by May 22ndnd