Grade 12 Information

Important Dates for 2023 - 2024

September

Status Sheet review
- use this video to ensure graduation is on track
21st ~ Ontario University Application opens for the 2023 - 2024 cycle
- application help @ OUAC Resources
26th ~ Ontario Universities' Virtual Information Session (5 pm to 7 pm)
30th ~ Deadline to submit School Nominated Scholarship consideration form

October

Ontario College Online Application opens for the 2023 - 2024 cycle
- application help @ OntarioColleges Resources
18th ~ Ontario College Fair @ Enercare Centre Hall B, Exhibition Place (5pm - 9pm)
19th ~ Ontario College Fair @ Enercare Centre Hall B, Exhibition Place (9am - 2pm)

21st ~ Ontario Universities' Fair @ Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building (10am - 5pm)
22nd ~ Ontario Universities' Fair @ Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building (10am - 5pm)

November

22nd ~ Ontario Universities' Virtual Information Session (5 pm to 7 pm)

December

January

15th ~ University Application equal consideration deadline (www.ouac.on.ca)

February

1st ~ College Application equal consideration deadline (www.ontariocolleges.ca)
Grad photo booking by appointment only @ www.edgeimaging.ca (enter school code KNM)

March

Grad Fee payment opens ($80.00 payment through School Cash Online)

April

Grad Fee due (payment through School Cash Online)
Grad Survey due April 26th, 2024

May

Grad Mass & Grad Breakfast
1st ~ Most common day to confirm offers from Ontario Colleges (check your offer for your deadline as dates vary)
29th ~ Last day to receive offers from Ontario Universities (admission or refusal)
31st ~ Deadline for Submission of Community Service Hours to Guidance

June

1st ~ Earliest date colleges may require payment of tuition fees (check your offer carefully)
3rd ~ Earliest date universities may require payment of tuition fees (check your offer carefully)
15th ~ Recommended Deadline to submit OSAP application
27th ~ Graduation @ Embassy Church (2:00 pm)

Post-Secondary Application Handouts

Post Secondary Fairs & Open Houses

Ontario College Fair
Ontario College Recruitment (Campus Tours, Open Houses, etc,)
Ontario Universities' Fair
Ontario University Virtual Open House/Tour Schedule
Student Life Expo
Study and Go Abroad Fair

Post Secondary Fees & Info

Ontario Universities:

$156 ~ Basic Application Fee (includes 3 choices)
$50 ~ Additional Choice Fee

Ontario Colleges:

$125 ~ Application Fee (includes 5 choices; maximum of 3 at one college)

Useful Websites

The following websites are helpful for planning your future pathway:

www.apsip.ca/ - APSIP: Aboriginal Post-Secondary Information Program
www.cucc-ontario.ca - college/university transfer information
www.forces.ca - Canadian Armed Forces
www.ocas.ca/e-materials - college application service e-materials
www.ontario.ca/page/skilled-trades - Skilled Trades Ontario
www.ontariocolleges.ca - Ontario College information and application site
www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca - a database containing info for programs at all Ontario universities
www.ouac.on.ca/101 - Ontario University Application Centre
www.tradeability.ca - research trades
https://trades.ontariocolleges.ca/ - search for available trades at Ontario colleges
www.vpi-inc.com - an employment agency to help with entering the world of work

Graduation Information

Ceremony Details

Date: Thursday June 29, 2023

Time: 2:00 pm (grads are asked to arrive by 1:00 pm)

Location: The Embassy Church, 416 Taunton Rd. W., Oshawa

Grad Photos

Book your grad photo while appointments are still available using the school code KNM.

Edge Imaging Pop-Up Studio is available if you are unable to attend ND for your graph photo.

Please note that photos taken off-site (at the pop-up studio) will not appear in the graduation composite. Retakes will also not appear in the graduation composite.

Clothing Recommendations:

a collared shirt or blouse always complements the gown nicely
pair a buttoned up collar with a tie in a colour that works with the gown
a tank top style shirt will not be visible in the V neck of the gown

More information is available at www.edgeimaging.ca.

Ordering Your Grad Gown

The size of your gown is determined by your height.

The gown should reach down to your mid-calf and height should be measured with flat shoes/barefoot, from the head to bottom of the foot.

Please note that the gown widths do not increase with size.

Wearing Your Grad Gown

When you receive your gown and cap with the silver vee-stole and tassel, put them away safely until you can take them home - there are NO REPLACEMENTS.
Take the package home and open it up. The cap is wrapped int he gown. Check the gown for any damage, and then hang it up so any wrinkles release by graduation. Do not iron the gown.
DO NOT DECORATE THE CAP.
GRAD DAY: Come to the venue and put the gown on and zip it up. The zipper goes in the front.
Put the silver vee-stole over the gown. The LONG TAIL goes to the back. The seams should be on the shoulders.
Attach the tassel to the button on top of the cap. You can wrap the string once around the button to secure the tassel. DO NOT PULL TOO HARD ON THE BUTTON - it will pop off!
The cap has a front and a back. The front is the longer flat edge - the shorter flat edge is the back. The scrunchy elastic edges are the sides. Put the cap on with the longer flat edge tot he front. You may need to use bobby pins useful in securing the cap over your hair.
Put the tassel on the LEFT hand side.