Course Selection 2015-2016

Course Selection for the 2015 2016 school year is now open for students.  On February 19,  all students received information on selecting their courses in Career Cruising.  Please assist your son or daughter with this.  All students were given information and a "Cheat sheet"at the assembly.  Students who were not present should see their Homeroom Teacher for the information. We are asking that all students have their course selections finalized by March 2^nd, at the latest.   The course master is available to students in the Career Cruising site.  Guidance will be available February 23^rd and 26^th at lunch time to assist any student with questions. See the instructions below to help gain access to the site.

CAREER CRUISING – COURSE SELECTION INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1:

• Go to the board website: www.wecdsb.on.ca
• Select Student Portal
• Select Career Cruising
• Username:  wecdsb-your 9 digit student number
• Password: your 9 digit student number ( unless you changed your password ! ) See Guidance if you cannot log in.
• Click on Login
  

NOTE: Students logging in from home may need to gain access to the site with an additional step. Use the word student for both the username and password, and then proceed with Career Cruising

STEP 2:

• Add your email (This is highly recommended. Make sure it is one that you will use regularly.)
• Agree to the terms of service and then hit "Submit"
  
  

Step 3:

• Click on my IPP
• Go to Choose My courses or Course Planner
• Compulsory courses are highlighted in yellow
• Elective courses are highlighted in white
  
• Compulsory courses: click the course and select the appropriate level from the list provided then click add course
  
• Elective courses: click on the white square that says elective, select Discipline from the menu, select the course then add
  
• You must select a total of 8 courses (grade 12 students can select one spare)
  
• Select 2 alternate courses (in case a scheduling conflict occurs)
  
• You cannot submit if you do not complete the selection properly
  
  

Note: if a red flag appears when selecting a course, that may indicate you do not have the required prerequisite course.

A blue flag indicates you have already taken the course and it will not count as a credit.

There may also be a recommendation about the chosen course

Step 4:

• Review all your choices, once you're happy with your selection click Submit
• Once you click Submit, you will no longer be able to make changes to your course selection.
• Your $50.00 is due by March 3- hand in to your period 1 teacher
  
• Course verification sheets will be distributed to all students after March Break. If you need to make any changes you may do so at that time.
  

Cooperative Education:

• A co-op application must be submitted in order to be considered for the co-op program.
• Co op courses have a 2 or 3 credit value.
• Choose COP3X9 ( if in grade 11 ) or COP4X9 ( if in grade 12 )as a course code (it will appear as two classes); 1/GWL is used if you wish a 3 period co-op
• If you wish a full day co-op , please your guidance counsellor
• You can take co-op more than once .
  

If interested in one of our Specialist High Skills Major programs, please make an appointment with your Guidance Counsellor

University Fair in Toronto for September 2015

Plan your future now!

If you're thinking about attending an Ontario university, don't miss the Ontario Universities' Fair –

the only event where you can visit all 21 Ontario universities in one place!

The OUF is September 25-27, 2015, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and admission is free.

You can talk personally with students, professors and senior university reps, get answers about programs, admission requirements, student life and much more. Don't miss out on the largest educational fair in Canada!

Meridian Scholarship

Meridian's Commitment to Communities Sean Jackson Scholars

Are you a dedicated volunteer or innovative community organizer entering a post-secondary institution in 20​15? If so we want to hear from you! You could be awarded a $10,000 scholarship to help fund your education!

About Sean Jackson

This scholarship is named in tribute to Meridian's first CEO, Sean Jackson. Sean served as Meridian's CEO from 2005-2012 and led our organization towards tremendous growth. He was equally strong in supporting his community having volunteered countless hours to a variety of causes and being influential in the creation of the Niagara Community Foundation in his role as a founding director. Meridian has created this scholarship to honour Sean's excellence in his role as CEO and as a community leader.

Scholarship Information

We are seeking out young students that will be graduating high school in 2015 (or have graduated high school within the past year) who are showcasing creative and innovative ways of helping their communities. There are many types of community support from volunteering with a charity, starting your own social enterprise, or finding a creative way solving a problem for people in need.

One student who shows an outstanding commitment to their community will be awarded a $10,000 scholarship to help them pursue their post-secondary education goals.

How to Ap​ply

Simply open the PDF document below and complete the application form. Save your application and attach it along with all of your supporting materials and email your application to scholarship@meridiancu.ca.

The deadline for applications is May 1, 2015. Applications will only be received electronically at the email address. Please include all of your supporting documents and application in one email.

If you have any questions related to the scholarship or application, please email scholarship@meridiancu.ca.

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​Application Form

Please download and electronically complete the PDF application form below and submit via email (along with your supporting documents) to scholarship@meridiancu.ca.

Sean Jackson Scholarship Application Form.pdf

OHF BUrsary Program

$30,000 IS AVAILABLE TO ELIGIBLE

PLAYERS - COACHES - TRAINERS - OFFICIALS

The Ontario Hockey Federation Bursary Program was established to provide financial assistance to registered participants including players, coaches, trainers, and officials to help offset the cost of post secondary education. All students who are enrolled or plan to enroll in a Canadian post secondary institution are eligible to receive bursary funds.

For more information on the OHF Bursary Program, including eligibility requirements and applications, please go to the OHF website at www.ohf.on.ca.

Once on website, click on programs and the bursaries.