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2017 Graduation Information Handout April 19, 2017 Graduation Ceremony Thursday, June 29 at 7:00 p.m. Requirements 30 credits 18 compulsory & 12 optional Pass the OSSLT (Literacy Test) or passed the Literacy course 40 hours of community service deadline to submit hours is Friday, May 26th Potential grad list is posted on the bulletin board outside the Guidance office check to make sure you are on the list if you think you are graduating and your name is not on the list see Mr. St. Amant ASAP If ** is beside your name, you do not have your 40 community hours completed and submitted Scholarship Information List of Scholarships & Awards and Application form is attached. They are also available in the Guidance office or on the school website Scholarship Applications due in the Guidance office Friday, May 5 th Gown Order Forms Graduates must have a gown to participate in the ceremony You will keep your cap & tassel as a souvenir, gown and stole to be returned after the ceremony Order form is attached and is also available in the Guidance office Order form is due in the Guidance office by Friday, May 5th Cash online payment must be completed by Friday, May 5th Valedictorian Procedures Only graduating students are eligible for nomination Nomination information and form is attached Candidates must be nominated, have a student and 2 teachers second the nomination A committee of the teaching staff will meet to review the nominations and shortlist the candidates Short-listed candidates will be invited to let their name stand Only members of the graduating class vote If a clear majority is not determined, the bottom candidate(s) are removed from the ballot and subsequent votes are held Due date for Valedictorian nominations Friday, May 5th Voting process for Valedictorian o Thursday, May 11 th in the Board room during lunch Program Cover Selection Program cover submissions will be on display board beside the main office window from May 8 - 10 Vote: Thursday, May 11 th - in the Board room during lunch Prom Information Prom will be on Friday, June 9 th @ Quality Inn See Ms. Marion for information Grad Lunch Friday, June 16th is the date of the Grad lunch, students who have completed the following: 40 Community Involvement hours, potential 30 credits, successfully completed the OSSLT designation are eligible to attend. Please sign up in the Guidance Office by Friday June 9. Next Grad Information Handout Assembly Monday, June 12 th @ 9:00 am Grad Lunch Student Information Cards Invitations Grad Ceremony procedures
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2017 Graduation Information Handout April 19, 2017

Graduation Ceremony – Thursday, June 29 at 7:00 p.m. Requirements

30 credits – 18 compulsory & 12 optional

Pass the OSSLT (Literacy Test) or passed the Literacy course

40 hours of community service – deadline to submit hours is Friday, May 26th

Potential grad list is posted on the bulletin board outside the Guidance office – check to make sure you are on the list – if you think you are graduating and your name is not on the list see Mr. St. Amant ASAP If ** is beside your name, you do not have your 40 community hours completed and submitted

Scholarship Information List of Scholarships & Awards and Application form is attached. They are also available in the Guidance office or

on the school website

Scholarship Applications due in the Guidance office – Friday, May 5th

Gown Order Forms Graduates must have a gown to participate in the ceremony

You will keep your cap & tassel as a souvenir, gown and stole to be returned after the ceremony

Order form is attached and is also available in the Guidance office

Order form is due in the Guidance office by Friday, May 5th

Cash online payment must be completed by Friday, May 5th

Valedictorian Procedures Only graduating students are eligible for nomination

Nomination information and form is attached

Candidates must be nominated, have a student and 2 teachers second the nomination

A committee of the teaching staff will meet to review the nominations and shortlist the candidates

Short-listed candidates will be invited to let their name stand

Only members of the graduating class vote

If a clear majority is not determined, the bottom candidate(s) are removed from the ballot and subsequent votes are held

Due date for Valedictorian nominations – Friday, May 5th

Voting process for Valedictorian o Thursday, May 11th in the Board room during lunch

Program Cover Selection Program cover submissions will be on display board beside the main office window from May 8 - 10

Vote: Thursday, May 11th - in the Board room during lunch

Prom Information Prom will be on Friday, June 9th @ Quality Inn – See Ms. Marion for information Grad Lunch Friday, June 16th is the date of the Grad lunch, students who have completed the following: 40 Community Involvement hours, potential 30 credits, successfully completed the OSSLT designation are eligible to attend. Please sign up in the Guidance Office by Friday June 9.

Next Grad Information Handout – Assembly Monday, June 12th @ 9:00 am

Grad Lunch

Student Information Cards

Invitations

Grad Ceremony procedures

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VALEDICTORIAN

Students eligible to attend graduation will be asked to nominate a fellow graduate to be Valedictorian. The following criteria must be met by all candidates: 1. Must be a graduating student. 2. Must be recognized as a good citizen of GBDSS. 3. May be eligible only once for this award. 4. Must be taking a minimum of 3 credits in this school year. Nominations will be reviewed to ensure that the criteria are being met and a list will be prepared. Once a list of candidates has been prepared all students eligible to attend graduation may vote for their valedictorian.

**Deadline for submitting Valedictorian nomination is Friday, May 5th @ 4:00**

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NOMINATION FOR VALEDICTORIAN

Nominee: _______ Nominated by: _______ Student Seconder _______ Seconder #1: (teacher) _______ Seconder #2: (teacher) _______ Reasons for nomination: _______ ________ ________ ______________________________________________________________________ _______________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

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GBDSS 2017 GRADUATION AWARD/SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Please be sure to fill out all sections of this application and add additional documentation if you wish.

Name ___________________________________ A. In September 2017 I plan to:

□ Attend University (name) ______________________________Program______________________________

□ Attend College (name) ________________________________Program______________________________

□ Go to work ________________________________

□ Return to Georgian Bay District Secondary School

B. List award/scholarships you are applying for – you only apply for the ones that say “**Apply” beside the name.

C. List below all groups, clubs and/or teams you have been associated with while attending GBDSS or any other previous secondary school and the number of years you participated. Also, list any community activities and organizations you have been involved with while attending High school.

D. Please include number of volunteer hours and name of the community sponsor.

E. In 250 words or less, outline the reasons why you feel you qualify for these scholarships. (Must be typewritten and attached to this application form. Put your name at the top of the page.)

Signature

(Signature authorizes disclosure of the above information)

PLEASE RETURN THE COMPLETED FORM & SHORT ESSAY

TO MRS. GAGNON (Guidance Office) BEFORE MAY 5, 2017 @ 4:00 p.m.

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GEORGIAN BAY DISTRICT SECONDARY SCHOOL

To all Graduating Students Attached is a list of awards and scholarships which we anticipate will be presented at this year’s graduation. The name of the award/scholarship, a brief outline of the criteria required to qualify and the monetary value of each award is listed. You can only apply for the awards marked with “**Apply”. You must complete all sections on the application form. Please note that some of the awards require that you apply directly to the donor, and that either an essay or an application form be submitted by a specific date. Contact the office for specific due dates. Please note that some of the scholarships are awarded with a Conditional Letter. This means that a tuition receipt from a post-secondary institution confirming your registration must be presented to the office before you can be issued the value of the scholarship. If you wish to apply for any of these or want more information about any of the awards and scholarships, please see Mrs. Gagnon in the Guidance Office. Application form is attached.

ANTICIPATED Awards & Scholarships June 2017

SPECIAL AWARD CRITERIA AMOUNT PAID IN 2016

Academic Achievement Award in Memory of Boyd Jamieson

Awarded to the top Beausoleil First Nation graduate who has attained the highest overall average proceeding to post-secondary, either university or college.

$250.00

Angela Burgess Memorial Fund **Apply

Bursary for any student who ventures nationally or internationally with the purpose of gaining knowledge and insight of the global community.

$250.00

Asselin Insurance Award **Apply

Awarded to a student planning to pursue a career in business. $500.00

Attitude is Everything Award **Apply

Awarded to a student who has a positive attitude, displays integrity and has been an overall good classmate.

$1,000.00

Nancy Baird Band Scholarship **Apply

Awarded to a graduate who is enrolled in post secondary education and who has made a significant contribution to the GBDSS music program.

$500.00

Bill Barnett Award **Apply

Awarded to a graduate proceeding to post-secondary education who has contributed to extra-curricular life at GBDSS and who possesses qualities such as caring, understanding and a desire to help others.

$500.00

Bayport Lodge #249 Citizenship Award

**Apply

Awarded to a graduate who is pursuing a post-secondary education at a Canadian College or University. The award is presented to the individual who, in the opinion of the faculty of GBDSS:

Is actively involved in the life of the community either inside or outside of school

Shows genuine concern for the well being of others as illustrated by active assistance to those in need, and

Maintains the highest level of integrity and respect when interacting with staff, fellow students, and others within the community

$250.00 Conditional

Beausoleil 1st Nation’s Academic Achievement Award

Awarded to the top Beausoleil 1st Nation’s graduate who has attained the highest overall average proceeding to post-secondary, either to university or college.

$100.00

Ron Bellisle Rotary Scholarship **Apply

Awarded to a graduate pursuing post secondary education in the college or university pathway showing the greatest level of personal growth and improvement in grade 12, and who has been selected as Rotary Student of the Month at some time during high school. (AT MSS OR PSS)

$1,500.00

Eunice BUCK Memorial Award sponsored by Community

Living Huronia **Apply

Awarded to a graduate proceeding to post-secondary education and planning to work in the field of developmental services.

$600.00 Conditional

Sarah Burke Memorial Award **Apply

Awarded to a graduate student proceeding to post-secondary education who exemplifies the virtues practiced by Sarah Burke: innovation, a fierce work ethic and kindness. Consideration is given for athletic participation.

$500.00

Carquest Award Awarded to a graduate who has excelled in the grade 12 Transportation course and has achieved the highest overall mark.

$50.00 gift certificate

Chin & Orr Work Ethic Award in Memory of Susan Orr **Apply

Awarded to a graduate who possesses qualities similar to that of the late Susan Orr; dedication, determination, kindness, humility and courage.

$250.00

Community Living Huronia Award

Awarded to a Life Skill graduate who has demonstrated good academic skills, attendance and participation in the overall life of the school throughout their career at GBDSS

Plaque only

Robert Davenport Award **Apply

Awarded to one male and one female graduate with a minimum of 6 grade 12U/M who has maintained first or second class academic standing and who has contributed to extra-curricular life.

$100.00 each

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SPECIAL AWARD CRITERIA AMOUNT PAID IN 2016

Difference Maker Award/ Scholarship **Apply

Awarded to a student who makes a positive difference in the lives of others. Criteria to look for: hard worker, consistency and perseverance, makes positive changes in the lives of others, problem solver, lifelong learner, truth teller, active listener, kind, caring, supporting and encouraging.

Ferguson Barristers Award ** Apply

Awarded to a graduate with a high academic standing pursuing a law related career. $100.00

Chris Fournier Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a graduating student planning to pursue musical a post-secondary institution or who has the highest average in grade 12 Music.

$200.00

Friends of Penetanguishene Youth **Apply

Awarded to a graduating student who will be continuing studies in community college and in need of financial support.

$500.00

Frey Science Award Awarded to the graduating student who has the highest average in grade 12 4U Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Previous year grades qualify as well.

R.C. Gauthier Award Awarded to the top graduate whose majority of their Grade 12 program was taken at the College level. Plaque

General Mills Canada Award Awarded to a graduate who has achieved the highest marks in 2 senior English courses. $150.00

Georgian Bay General Hospital Award ** Apply

Awarded to a graduate proceeding to post-secondary in the field of health sciences. $200.00

Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre Award for Academic Excellence

Awarded to a First Nations graduate with the highest overall average. $50.00 Plaque

Governor General’s Bronze Academic Medal

Top Ontario Scholar. Awarded to a graduate who achieves the highest average upon graduation from a secondary school.

$50.00 Bronze medal

Graffiti Art Scholarship Awarded to graduate who has shown creative ability in Grade 12 Visual Arts.

Hacker Gignac Rice Award in memory of Dave Hudson

**Apply

Awarded to a graduate proceeding to post-secondary education who has exhibited strength of character, high standards & commitment to excellence.

$250.00

Independent Order of Odd Fellows Award ** Apply

Awarded to one female/one male graduate proceeding to post-secondary education, who have maintained good academic standing and who intend to pursue a career in the trades.

$100.00 ea.

Jilesen Family Bursary ** Apply

Awarded to financially assist compassionate student(s) entering post-secondary education in the health sciences field.

$750.00

T.J. Johnston Memorial Shield

Awarded to the top student in each grade. Plaque

Kiviuq Art Award **Apply

This awards is given to a graduating student who has used his or her visual art skills to enhance the climate of the school. The visual art teachers select a graduating student who has used their creative talents to produce visual representations that reflect the character of the school and contribute to fostering a positive school climate.

$250.00

Penetanguishene Knights of Columbus Award **Apply

Awarded to the graduate who best exemplifies moral values and service to our community proceeding to post-secondary education.

$200.00

Stephan Kramp Memorial Award **Apply

Awarded to a student who has been involved in student government, demonstrated interest in public affairs (social/political engagement) and engagement within the community.

$150.00

Knox Presbyterian Church Award **Apply

Awarded to a graduate who is proceeding to post-secondary education and who has contributed to the Music program at GBDSS and who intends to pursue musical interests.

$100.00

Lt. Governor’s Community Volunteer Award

Awarded to a graduate in recognition of exemplary student involvement in the community. Medal

Main Street Computers Service Award

Awarded to a graduate who demonstrates good social skills, peer leadership, and had been involved with customer service through co-op or part time job. The student has earned an overall average of 80% and has an interest in computers and technology.

$400.00

Murray Macinnes Bursary Awarded to a student who is planning on studying to pursue post secondary education in a social work or child and youth worker program and who has achieved an average of 80%.

$1,000.00

Tom McCullough Memorial Scholarship **Apply

Awarded to a graduate who has completed a minimum of 2 Business credits and who intends to continue his/her post-secondary studies in Business.

$400.00

Grace McMullen Scholarship Awarded to a graduate with the highest mark in 12U French. $250.00

Midland District Shrine Club Award **Apply

Awarded to a graduate proceeding to post-secondary education in a social service field who has demonstrated through volunteering, an interest and aptitude in this field.

$500.00

MSS 100th Anniversary Volunteer Award ** Apply

Awarded to a graduate proceeding to post-secondary who has promoted the interests and betterment of GBDSS and the local community, as an active volunteer throughout their secondary years.

$300.00

MSS Award of Excellence

Awarded to the most deserving graduate, who in his or her graduating year, took the majority of his/her courses at the Workplace Level.

$50.00

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SPECIAL AWARD CRITERIA AMOUNT PAID IN 2016

MSS Centennial Scholarship Awarded to a graduate who has the highest total marks in three 12U Mathematics and 12U Physics, taken for the first time.

$150.00

Midland Y’s Men’s Club Award **Apply

Awarded to a graduate with a strong academic record who has made a significant contribution to the extra-curricular activities of GBDSS and the community.

$200.00

Mikey’s Place for Autism Award **Apply

Awarded to a graduate proceeding to post-secondary education to pursue studies in a social service field (DSW children/youth worker, studies in autism).

$250.00

The Moss Family Scholarship **Apply

Awarded to a graduate proceeding to post-secondary education in business or engineering who has contributed to extra-curricular activities that encourage leadership and organizational abilities.

$1000.00

NEBS Entrepreneurship Award **Apply

Awarded to a graduate who is pursuing a career in business or entrepreneurship. $500.00

NSCFDC - North Simcoe Community Futures Development Corp. **Apply

Awarded to a graduate who can demonstrate that they are pursuing a career in a skilled trade or an apprenticeship program.

$250.00

Northern Waterworks Award Awarded to a Beausoleil First Nation graduate pursuing a post-secondary education in Science or Engineering

$150.00

Ontario Principals’ Council Award for Student Leadership

Awarded to a student who has demonstrated strong leadership ability through his/her involvement in school activities.

Plaque/certificate

Joanne Orser Memorial Award

Awarded to a graduating student with the highest average in a Grade 12 Social Science class (C/U/M level)

$250.00

O.S.S.T.F. AWARD **Apply

Awarded to one male and one female graduate proceeding to post-secondary education who have maintained 1st class honours and have contributed to extra-curricular life at GBDSS.

$150.00 ea.

Penetanguishene Funeral Home Student Success Award **Apply

Awarded to a graduating student who has demonstrated the greatest improvement from grade 9 through 12.

$150.00

Penetanguishene Power &

Sail Squadron Award Awarded to a student who plans to pursue a career in a marine related field, biology or science $100.00

Quota Club Award ** Apply

Awarded to a graduate who is planning on pursuing a post-secondary education in health sciences or social services.

$400.00

Raytheon Elcan Optical Technologies Award

Awarded to a graduate who is proceeding to post-secondary education with the highest mark in senior Physics, taken for the first time.

$1000.00

Jas ROBERTS Art Award Is presented to a graduate who is proceeding to post secondary education who has displayed proficiency and talent in applied design and/or fine art and who has, in their last 2 years at MSS/PSS/GBDSS participated in extra-curricular activities

$250.00

Royal Canadian Legion, Br.80 - Bill Gibson Memorial Award **Apply

Awarded to a graduate proceeding to post-secondary education who has demonstrated good citizenship.

$500.00

Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 80 – John Loughran Award

Awarded to a graduate who has demonstrated academic excellence and volunteer service. $500.00

John Stout Arcade Jory Guardian Pharmacy Memorial Award **Apply

Presented a graduate pursuing a career in a pharmacy related career (preferably pharmacist/tech or science) and will graduate with honours and has given back to his/her community through volunteering.

$750.00

Student Council Scholarship **Apply

Presented to a graduate who is enrolled in a post-secondary college or university program. $500.00

Student Council Award for School Citizenship **Apply

Awarded to a graduate proceeding to post-secondary education who has actively participated and contributed to a variety of student activities over a period of no fewer than 3 years. (Payable upon entering post-sec. & Jan. 10 of following year if recipient is in good standing)

$500.00

Tech Design Award **Apply

Awarded to a graduate who is going into an apprenticeship program or pursuing post-secondary studies in a trade.

$100.00

Technological Performance Award sponsored by North Simcoe Tool & Manufacturing

Awarded to a graduate dedicated to a chosen technological field; who has exhibited exceptional skills in design and performance and has obtained excellence on a particular project.

$100.00

Matthew Anthony Thompson Award **Apply

Awarded to a student enrolling in a college computer course. $200.00

Sheila Tidy Memorial Award **Apply

Awarded to a graduate proceeding to a Business or Computer Studies program at a College of Applied Arts & Technology who has shown a commitment to excellence in all aspects of his/her secondary school activities.

$200.00

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SPECIAL AWARD CRITERIA AMOUNT PAID IN 2016

Town of Midland Award **Apply

Awarded to a graduate proceeding to post-secondary education who has demonstrated leadership qualities by being involved in student government for 2 years while maintaining good academic standing.

$750.00

Town of Penetanguishene Award

To be determined

Township of Tay Award Awarded to the graduate proceeding to post-secondary education who has achieved the highest mark in 12U Family Studies.

$200.00

Villa Care Centre Award **Apply

Awarded to a graduate who possesses a desire and initiative to enroll in post-secondary studies within the Health Science discipline.

$100.00

‘Toots’ & Jean Wallace Memorial Scholarship **Apply

Awarded to a female graduate in the College or Workplace Destination Courses who has contributed to school life through her participation in athletics and the school community. This student has also demonstrated dedication, hard work, good attendance and commitment to the community.

$500.00 Female

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care

** Apply

Awarded to a graduate who has excelled in overall academic achievement and is entering college or university to study in the health related field (ie nursing, medicine, social work, occupational therapy, etc.)

$200.00

John Weel Memorial Award sponsored by Midland/ Penetang Builders Assoc.

**Apply

Awarded to a graduate who has excelled in construction technological studies and is pursuing post-secondary education or a career in this field.

$500.00

May Williams Barber Scholarship

Awarded to a graduate who has attained the highest mark in Dramatic Arts. $100.00 School trophy

York Family Award

Awarded to a Life Skills graduate who has contributed in a positive manner to extra-curricular life at GBDSS.

$100.00

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**Application forms for the following awards are available in the Guidance Office**

Atherton Financial Group Inc. Bursary

Awarded to a graduate intending to continue their education at a four year college or university, pursing a degree in Business Administration – Finance or Economics. Consideration will be given to academic achievement and the submission of a short essay.

Apply by Tuesday, May 23rd

$300.00

Gord Dyment Scholarship Fund

Awarded annually to a deserving candidate to be determined by the executive of the Midland Minor Baseball Association.

$100.00

Huronia Players Thomson Family Award

Awarded to a graduate from one of five area high schools, who has been active in the area of the performing arts, ie. music and drama, and who is proceeding to post-secondary education in that field. This is not limited to performers but can include technicians. Apply by Friday, May 19th

$200.00

James Townes Memorial Bursary Program sponsored by North Simcoe Anglers & Hunters

Awarded to a graduating student with financial need proceeding to post-secondary in an environmental program. This Bursary cannot be deferred. One student will be awarded this bursary from applications received from all 5 area high schools.

Apply by Monday, June 30th

$2000.00/year for up to 4 years

Midland & District Business Women’s Association Award

Awarded to a female graduate from the top of her class who is going on to pursue a business career.

Apply by Friday, June 9th

$500.00

PENTON Awarded to a graduate of GBDSS who is proceeding to an institution of higher learning and has financial need. Apply by Friday, May 19th

Helen REDMAN Award

Awarded to assist a graduate seeking a career in Visual Arts, Music or Horticulture. Apply by Friday, May 19th

$300.00

Stanley REDMAN Award

Awarded to a graduate pursuing journalism studies or for studies that lead to a career in journalism. Apply by Friday, May 19th

$300.00

Rotary Club of Midland Service Above Self Award

Awarded to a graduate proceeding to post-secondary education who has maintained good academic standing and shown leadership ability in extra-curricular activities.

Apply by Friday, May 19th

$1500.00 Conditional

OSAP PRESENTATION

A representative from Georgian College will be visiting GBDSS Wednesday, April 26 @ 12:35 p.m. in the Library pit

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Sources of Funds for Post-Secondary Education

The following are common sources of funds used by students and their families for post-secondary education: 1. Personal savings (from summer jobs) 2. Help from family (RESPs & other support) 3. Government loans & grants 4. Private loans (lines of credit from banks, etc.) 5. Working during the school year Here are some tips on finding more sources of free money to decrease/eliminate potential post-secondary debt: 1) Visit college and university Financial Aid websites. All post-secondary institutions have Financial Aid webpages which list ever-changing possible sources of funding for prospective and current students-from government loans to entrance awards, bursaries and other scholarships offered uniquely to students attending that school. 2) Familiarize yourself with government student loan and grant programs. Start at: www.canlearn.ca. Each province’s loan program details are listed here. The Ontario Student Assistance Program can be found at www.osap.gov.on.ca. Application deadlines are important to note. 3) Register at www.ScholarshipsCanada.com which has a matching system to help narrow down awards best suited to your unique profile. There’s also a search tool located at the top right corner for registered members when they log in. Over $177 million dollars in awards are available every school year! 4) If you are considering college visit www.ontariocolleges.ca/colleges/paying-for-college 5) If you have a disability visit www.disabilityawards.ca 6) Ask employers—your parents’ and/or your own. They may have a scholarship for employees and their children or a tuition reimbursement program. 7) Use www.HigherEdPoints.com. We allow you to convert anyone’s loyalty points into funds for tuition and for loan repayments at over 80 Participating Institutions in Canada! Aeroplan and TD Bank points can turn into cash! 8) When on campus stop in each year at the Financial Aid office (when touring, but especially once enrolled). Visit regularly to ask about any new or open awards. 9) Ask about Work Study programs on your campus—usually run by the Financial Aid department. 10) Make the Campus Career Center another regular stop on your rounds. A job will earn you some cash, but it may also help you land a job once you graduate. Searching for funds for higher education pays off…search now, search often!

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Graduation Gown & Cap Order Form

GBDSS Graduation will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

A grad gown is required to be able to participate in the graduation ceremony. The cost is $20.00, you will receive a grad gown and stole to wear at the graduation (to

be returned after the ceremony) and a cap and tassel with a year date charm to keep as a mememto of your High School graduation.

Please return this completed form to the Guidance Office by Friday May 5th.

You must pre-book and pay for your cap & gown. Extra gowns are not available the evening of graduation. Your gown is not ordered until payment is received online.

Please see instructions provided.

Name of Graduate (print):

Please check off appropriate height (in shoes) for the gown.

Gaspard Size Chart

Gaspard Size Chart

Height Size Check one box

4’9” – 4’11” (140-150 cm) 42

5’0” – 5’2” (150-160 cm) 45

5’3” – 5’5” (160-165 cm) 48

5’6” – 5’8” (165-175 cm) 51

5’9” – 5’11” (175-180 cm) 54

6’0”-6’2” (180-190 cm) 57

6’3” – 6’5” (190-195 cm) 60

6’6” and over (195cm+) 63

PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR PAYMENT ONLINE BY FOLLOWING THE PROVIDED INSTRUCTIONS

Graduation – Thursday, June 29, 2017

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For safety and efficiency reasons, School County District School Board would like to reduce the amount of

Cash & Cheques coming into our school. Please join the thousands of parents who have already registered and

are enjoying the convenience of paying ONLINE! It takes less than 5 minutes to register. Please follow these

step-by-step instructions, so you will begin to receive email notifications regarding upcoming events involving

your child(ren).

NOTE: If you require assistance, select the GET HELP option in the top right hand corner of the screen.

Step 1: Register

a) If you have not registered, please go to the School Cash Online home page https://simcoecounty.schoolcashonline.com/ and select the “Get Started Today” option.

b) Complete each of the three Registration Steps *For Security Reasons your password, requires 8 characters, one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter and a number.

Step 2: Confirmation Email

A registration confirmation email will be forwarded to you. Click on the link provided inside the email to confirm your email and School Cash Online account. The confirmation link will open the School Cash Online site prompting you to sign into your account. Use your email address and password just created with your account.

Step 3: Find Student Note: Student Number is Required The student number is located on your child’s most recent report card under “Pupil Number”. This step will connect your children to your account. a) Enter the School Board Name b) Enter the School Name c) Enter Your Child’s Name & Birth Date d) Select Continue e) On the next page confirm that you are related to the child,

check in the Agree box and select Continue f) Your child has been added to your account

Step 4: View Items or Add Another Student

If you have more children, select “Add Another Student” option and repeat the steps above. 5 children can be added to one parent account. If you do not wish to add additional children, select “View Items For Students” option. A listing of available items for purchase will be displayed.