Update From Guidance

GUIDANCE UPDATES -  Feb. 28


Two weeks left for students to apply!

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

MARCH 15, 2024

https://www.horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships


**See Ms. Popiel in the guidance office for more details.

The Horatio Alger Association of Canada seeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a post-secondary education, and a desire to contribute to society.


To be considered for the Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarship, applicants must:

·       Be a current Grade 11 student, with plans to enter university 

        in the fall of 2025

·       Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a

        bachelor’s degree program at an accredited university

·       Demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or less net

        income per family is required)

·       Be involved in extracurricular and community activities

·       Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity

·       Maintain a minimum grade percentage of 70

·       Be Canadian citizens

·       Attend high school and reside in Canada


Please noteCheck the website for specific instructions on application procedure.  You must submit the online application - FOUND HERE.  One Support Form.  Online Certification Form.  High school transcript.  Income Verification. 


DEADLINE:  March 15, 2024 at 12:00pm

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE GRADUATION CEREMONY

FOR GRADE 12 PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND STUDENTS

 

Please note that the deadline to pay for graduation is fast approaching. 

 

The deadline is MARCH 21.

 

If you would like to attend the Graduation Ceremony, please pay your grad fee of $75 through SchoolCash online.

 

This fee provides all Grade 12 students with their very own cap, gown and stole, which are worn to the graduation ceremony.  The cap, gown and stole can be kept as a keepsake of this major milestone.  In addition, the fee helps to defray the cost of the graduation ceremony.  Please select the appropriate sized gown (size options found on SchoolCash).  Be sure to measure your height from head to toe. 

 

**If you are not sure whether or not you paid your fee, please log into SchoolCash and check under ‘Payment History’.

 

All students who pay the graduation fee will receive 2 guest tickets.  These tickets are numbered and assigned to the student who paid the fee.  Guest tickets are non-transferable.  Students who pay the fee do not need a ticket to attend the ceremony.

 

Date of Graduation:  June 27

Venue:  Paradise Banquet Hall

Arrival for Students:  5:45pm

Ceremony Start Time: 6:30pm