GRADUATING CLASS OF 2024

Guidance Team
Ms. Richardson
Last names A-F hrichardson@wqsb.qc.ca

Ms. Nikota
Last names G-M dnikota@wqsb.qc.ca

Ms. Maloney
Last names N-Z fmaloney@wqsb.qc.ca
Send us an email, message us on Teams, or see Ms. Pilon to book an
appointment.
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• 54 credits in Grade 10 and 11
• At least 20 of those credits from Grade 11
GRADE 10
• 4 or 6 credits Mathematics
• 4 credits History of Quebec and
Canada
• 6 credits Applied Science and
Tech.
• 2 credits Arts Education
GRADE 11
• 6 credits English
• 4 or 6 credits French
• 2 credits Ethics
OR Physical Education
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Ministry Transcript

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Ministry Transcript

Grade 10 and 11 Did you get your transcript? Credit Check

You will receive credits Check for errors and You can also do a
for every grade 10 and omissions, and make sure credit check with your
11 course that you pass. you have all of your grade counsellor.
10 requirements.
This is a very important document
• Schools use this to make acceptance decisions.
• It is a permanent document that can be submitted to Colleges, Universities,
jobs, etc.
Careful - Don’t play the credit game!
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Important Points

Grade 10 Requirements Graduation Ceremony Summer School

If you did not pass a You must be in a position to Some courses are not
grade 10 grad graduate to attend the grad offered in summer
requirement, you ceremony. school.
should be taking it this
year. * If you are short credits,
you may have to attend
You can rewrite the Adult Ed.
History, Math, and
Science exams in
January.* 6
Importance of Marks
▪ Colleges, cégeps, universities, etc. will be using your grade 10 final marks
and grade 11 Term 1 (maybe Term 2) marks to make acceptance
decisions.
▪ If you fail term 1 or 2 pre-requisites, you will not get accepted into your
program (cégep).
▪ If you fail a grad requirement in term 1 or 2, you may not get accepted
into your program (Cégep).
▪ Montreal cégeps have strict cut-off averages. Check with your guidance
counsellor.
▪ If you get accepted into your program, you still need to meet the
requirements and averages at the end of the year.

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College, University & Trades Info

▪ Grade 11 guide (coming soon)

▪ Open houses and Information Sessions:
▪ WQCC – October 25th
▪ Algonquin presentation – November 1st
▪ College, University & Trades Evening – November 2nd (at Philemon)
▪ Algonquin Open House – Saturday, November 4th
▪ Heritage Day – November 16th
▪ Viewbooks available in student services
▪ Guidance website: Graduation and Beyond
▪ Follow the Guidance Instagram account for reminders 8
Options After High School

What will you choose?

Cégep Adult Education Travel/Study Abroad

Ontario College Work Canadian Armed Forces

Vocational Program University Gr.12

(in Ontario or another
province)
Apprenticeship
 Going to University After Grade 11
Only four universities accept students directly from grade 11:
• Ottawa University and St-Paul
• Memorial University of Newfoundland
• University of New Brunswick

Going straight to university is a big step - you must be a strong student with a high average.

➢ If you are interested in other universities, you must complete at

least one additional year of schooling (grade 12, college, or
Cégep).
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Application Deadlines

Ontario Colleges Cégeps University

• Can apply now • Applications open in • Apply early

• February 1st: equal January • Different programs
consideration date • March 1st: deadline for have different
Round 1 deadlines
Western Quebec Career
Centre
• Can apply now
• Registration closes
when programs fill
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Key Things to Remember
Admission decisions: based on term 1 & 2 marks, must be
passing grad requirements & prerequisites.

Check all admission requirements: required courses, cut-off

averages, portfolios, letters of intent, birth certificate (cégep).

Apply early – don’t miss deadlines!

Next steps: read offers of admission carefully and follow all

instructions. Plan finances, and look ahead at other
programs/diplomas/degrees.

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THANKS! ANY QUESTIONS?