Update From Guidance

GUIDANCE UPDATES - April 10

OUAC - In Person and Virtual Events Ontario's universities are excited to host a collection of in-person and virtual events this spring and fall, where students can speak directly with university and student representatives. These events are free and anyone may attend. Virtual Information Sessions ·         May 22, 5-7 pm (ET) Dates for the fall events will be posted on the OUEvents website soon. Each virtual event gives students the opportunity to learn about the universities of their choice and ask questions. New this spring: Ontario's universities will host an Information Sessions virtual event geared towards Grade 11 students looking to explore their university options ahead of Grade 12. Encourage your students to sign up for this event now. Ontario Universities' Fair (OUF) ·         October 5-6, 2024, 9:30 am to 5 pm, daily - Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building The OUF is one of the largest educational fairs in North America. This event allows students to gather information and chat one-on-one with representatives from Ontario's universities. Note: There are no university presentations at OUF 2024. If students are looking for a similar experience, we encourage them to attend the virtual Information Sessions. Ontario Universities' Regional Fairs ·         Northeastern and Northwestern Ontario: September 16-20 ·         Ottawa and Eastern Regions: September 23-27 ·         Southwestern Ontario: October 7-11 ·         Central Eastern Ontario: October 15-18 Individual event dates and locations are TBD. Ontario's university representatives are coming to a city near you as they travel across the province for this year's Regional Fairs. These events are fair style and offer an opportunity to speak directly with university representatives. Note: The Aboriginal Post-Secondary Information Program (APSIP) will participate in the OUF and Information Sessions, offering students the opportunity to connect with Indigenous recruiters and explore their opportunities. Visit our website to find out more about these events. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on X Like us on Facebook

YRDSB 2024 Secondary Summer School Learning Opportunities Registration NOW OPEN    The following opportunities will be available:   Acceleration Courses (18 days) For students who wish to earn a credit in a subject they have not previously studied or those who wish to upgrade a mark in a course that they have successfully completed.  Students are encouraged to register early to avoid disappointment. Course offerings are not guaranteed as they are based on sufficient enrollment and teacher availability.  Students can only take one acceleration course during the summer session. Transportation is not provided for this program.   Learn more about Secondary Summer School.    Online Learning​ Courses that are specifically designed to be taught in a fully online format. Online learning does not require pupils and teachers to be face-to-face with each other. Classes occur online using an asynchronous model, with check-in opportunities with the teacher. The learning platform is Brightspace by D2L. Dates:   Tuesday, July 2 to Thursday, July 25 Hours:  Flexible (6 hours per day minimum) Learn more about Secondary Summer School Online Learning. For more information email online.learning@yrdsb.ca    In-Person Learning Courses will be offered in a face-to-face learning model.  Dates:  Wednesday, July 3 to Friday, July 26 Hours:  8:45 am to 3:33 pm Locations:  Bill Hogarth SS, Maple HS, Milliken Mills HS, Newmarket HS, Pierre Elliott Trudeau HS, Richmond Green SS, Stephen Lewis SS and Sutton DHS Learn more about Secondary Summer School In-Person Learning. For more information email continuing.education@yrdsb.ca - in subject line Secondary Summer School    Summer Pathway Programs Information will be updated as it becomes available. Learn more about Summer Pathway Programs.   PLEASE NOTE:  REINFORCEMENT COURSE SIGN UP SHOULD OPEN ON APRIL 15.

GRADE 12 - REQUESTING TO DROP    Please note that semester 2 midterm marks are being transmitted to both OCAS (College) and OUAC (University) on April 25. Therefore, April 24 is the final date to drop a course if you do not want the mark transmitted to college or university.   By April 18, grade 12 teachers will share midterm marks with grade 12 students. Between April 18 and April 24, students can come to the Guidance Office and fill in the paperwork to request to drop.   When can students come to Guidance to fill in the paperwork with their counsellor? Students can come any of the dates/times below -  DROP IN….NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY. Please do not come at lunch. Students may come before school.