Hello and welcome to GHS Guidance!
Gillian Humphries - Guidance Counsellor
If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me at (705) 687-2283, ext. 33021. I can also be reached at: gillian.humphries@tldsb.on.ca
Kids Help Phone - NEW! Texting Option now available - 24/7
Help is just a text away. Text TALK to 686868
Learn more at: kidshelpphone.ca/text
Transcript Request - If you are a former GHS student and would like a copy of your transcript:
- Order your transcripts as part of your online application – you will be prompted to request your transcripts online as part of your application, and this information will be sent directly to www.ontariocolleges.ca from your high school.
- Any questions? Just call Mrs. Sanderson at GHS: 705-687-2283
The method of calculation of the Honour Roll will be as follows:
- 640 marks in Gr. 9 – average of all 8 credits taken in one year - July to June
- 640 marks in Gr. 10 – average of all 8 credits taken in one year
- 560 marks in Gr. 11- best 7 credits taken in one year
- 480 marks in Gr. 12 – best 6 credits taken in one year
Upcoming Events
Valued at $28,000 The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award is one of Canada's most established and prestigious awards. Students who demonstrate the ideals of Terry Fox - true humanitarians, individuals who are compassionate and altruistic in their intention to improve the lives of others and human welfare overall. Apply online at
Burger King Scholarship.
Scholarship grants range from $1,000 to $50,000 and are intended to help students offset the cost of attending college or post-secondary vocational/technical school. Recipients are selected based on their grade point average (GPA), work experience, extracurricular activities and community service. Senior High School Students are eligible to apply.
https://www.scholarsapply.org/burgerkingscholars/
Applications for the Loran Scholarship are now open!
http://www.loranscholar.ca
University Information Program
When: October 10, 2019
Where: Gravenhurst High School
Sign up in the Main Office if you are: in Grade 12, taking U/M level classes, and interested in applying to University. See Mrs. Schandlen in Guidance for more information. All universities in Ontario will be here at GHS to answer any questions you might have about programs, admission requirements, residence, varsity sports, etc. You don't want to miss it!
College Information Program
When: Friday, October 30, 2019
Where: Georgian College
Sign up in the Main Office if you are: in Grade 12, taking U/M or C level classes, and interested in applying to College. See Mrs. Schandlen in Guidance for more information. All Colleges in Ontario will be there to answer any questions you might have about programs, admission requirements, residence, varsity sports, etc. You don't want to miss it!
Grade 12 Parent Information Night
If your son/daughter plans on attending College or University next September, you won't want to miss the Parent Information Night.
When: Parent Teacher Interview Night
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Trillium Room at GHS
This is your opportunity to learn about the application and admission process for the postsecondary pathway. GHS Parent-Teacher Interview Night will be occurring the same night from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
February 1st is the deadline to apply to Ontario Colleges. See Ms. Humphries in the Guidance Office if you need assistance. www.ontariocolleges.ca
January 16, 2019 is the deadline for Ontario high school students to submit their completed application to the OUAC - Ontario University Application Centre
OSAP
The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) offers two kinds of money:
grants: money you don’t have to pay back
- a student loan you need to repay.
The maximum amount you can get depends on your circumstances.
For one academic year (two terms) for a typical, full-time student:
- single, no dependents: $12,240
Chek out the website
