Useful Websites and Resources
University and College Information
US and International Post Secondary Options |
Ontario University Research Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) Ontario College Research and Application Employment Outcomes of Ontario College Grads Articulation and Transfer agreements between Ontario Colleges and Universities Canadian Universities Canadian Colleges Road Map for US Bound Students NCAA bound Athletes = Start Here to find schools by sport, etc., NCAA Eligibility Center - Guide for the College Bound Student Athlete-click here Click here for free, professional advice about studying in the US Schools In the USA S.A.Ts - Where to Begin NCAA Freshman-Eligibility Standards - Quick Reference Sheet Ontario approved Courses for NCAA Rating ( Enter NCAA High School Code of 998003) How to convert our grades into GPA - click here! US based Rowing Schools - click here to find them! Scholarships and Funding for Canadian Students Studying in the United States. Study and Go Abroad- International University Info. Practice Test Questions and information on SAT tutors- we can not attest to the effectiveness of these tutors. This is just a tool we have come to learn about. SAT/ACT prep resources Higher Ground - Fee based, but great results! Alpha Prep - Fee based, but again, great results! Khan Academy for math prep - Free! Kaplan Test Prep - More economical choice, good results! The Princeton Review - Again, another more economical choice with good results. |
Military Careers
Entering the Work Force Labour Market Information |
Military Information
Royal Military College Jobbank.gc.ca Jobgym Careers in The Federal Pulic Service Careers in the Coast Guard Canadian Occupational Projection System - Is your career in Demand- check here! Search Job Profiles to see if your career will be in demand! Income levels as per various occupations across Canada More Labour Market Information Explore Careers by Either Wages or Outlook |
Mental Health Resources
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A comprehensive list of Niagara Region resources for mental health concerns - click here !
Practical Strategies for Dealing with Stress and Anxiety - click here! Mental Health- Niagara Resources Support Services in the Niagara Region Teens Struggling with Mental Health Teen Mental Health Mind Your Mind Mend the Mind Looking for a professional? - click here kidshelpphone.ca - online, anonymous counselling available here! Community-based parent education for supporting Positive Mental Health in Kids Early Intervention in Psychosis Intake process Concerned that a loved one may have an eating disorder? Click here for support. McMaster Children's Hospital Eating Disorder program. Click here for more information. "The Always There app provides a password protected space for you to log your feelings, flip through a ton of youth-submitted tips, inspirational quotes, and jokes aimed at helping you cope with stress. You can access tipsheets offline on a variety of emotional health topics and more. Finally, the app can also connect you directly with a Kids Help Phone counsellor over the phone, or through Live Chat." http://www.kidshelpphone.ca/Teens/PhoneUs/AlwaysThere.aspx |
Interesting articles
for students & parents |
Maclean's - How to Decide Between College or University in Canada - Dec. 28, 2017
Why are more teens than ever, suffering from extreme anxiety? - New York Times, Oct., 2017 The culprit to why teen mental health has & is deteriorating? The Conversation, Nov., 2017 Gap Year: Why Your Students Shouldn't go to School in the Fall What Your Kids Should Eat to do Well in School Perseverance is the Key to Success Are Teenage Brains Really Different From Adult Brains? Understanding the Teenage Brain The State of Canadian Boyhood - Beyong Literacy to a Holistic Approach Drugs and Addiction - Facts You Need to Know! Over Use of Technology and Anxiety Is Music the Key to Success? Sleep Deprivation - As harmful as drug or alcohol addiction! Tips for Improving Sleep My Teen is Stressed: How Can I help? Tips for Parents - Article from CBC- October 2016 |
Travelling/Enrichment
Opportunities |
Edutravel - earn credits(Civics/Careers - English, etc., ) through travel Rotary Youth Exchange- if interested, please see Ms. Cripps Reciprocal Student Exchanges in Europe - CEEF visit www.ceef.ca EF- Foundation for Foreign Study or www.effoundation.ca AFS Interculture Canada - Non profit organization - study abroad, learn an new language! Ontario Science Centre - Earn grade 12 Science credits @ the Ontario Science Centre High School Summer Health Research Bursary Program at McMaster Gap Year Idea - Work and Travel Abroad with International Experience Canada - Volunteer Abroad Be a Page in the House of Commons, Ottawa Summer Credit Courses in Paris France Cooperative Education Credit in India Ideas if Considering a Gap Year Latitude Global Volunteering Highschool Enrichment program at the University of Waterloo Experience the Life of a Politician 5-week French Language Bursary Program - most expenses covered! Unique Career Exploration Opportunity in Cuba ! Archaeology Summer Credit Course YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange program to Quebec - 6 weeks! Altitude - McMaster Medical School- Mentoring Students interested in Healthcare SWAP - helps you to find jobs while you are abroad( work to travel!) Medical School for Secondary School Students - MacMeducation Clay - Creating Leadership Amongst Youth - sponsored by McMaster's Students' Union Youth Ambassador Program to the United States: Click here if interested! Scientifically Yours - A 2 day science experience for grade 10 & 11 students @ Brock U Brock Mentorship program - Earn credits while under the Mentorship of a university professor International Summer School for Young Physicists - Perimeter Institute in Waterloo Summer Program for Students interested in studying Law or Medicine - University of Toronto McGill Summer Academy Student Science and Technology online research coop Shad - STEAM and Entrepreneurship enrichment program - click SHAD to read more! Summer Aviation Camp for those entering grade 10 |
Study Guides/Strategies -Online Tutoring
Miscellaneous |
Math Homework Help for grades 9 & 10; students will need their OEN # to login
Additional Math Support Online Practise Exams Tips and Tricks to Improve Yourself as a Learner - Click here for Study Guide and Strategies Common Grammar Errors - Tips Need Legal Advice? check here for free advice! Social Skills Training for Teens with Autism - read more! |