Resources to Prepare Students for Life After High School
Here you will find resources for supporting your child as they begin researching and/or applying to post-secondary institutions.
Below are two important sites for beginning, continuing, or finalizing your post-secondary research.
- Ontario Colleges - research the most updated information on degree, diploma, and certification programs offered by Ontario colleges.
- eINFO - research the most updated information on degree programs offered by Ontario universities.
Parent Information Night - November 8, 2016
Parent information night is an opportunity for parents/guardians to learn about the resources available at Bur Oak Secondary School and beyond to help students create educational plans. Information about post-secondary options for students and preparation advice can be found in our
Trailblazers presentation.
Students as Trailblazers - Designing Your Path
What can students do if they are interested in art and culture, applied science, manufacturing, health care, etc.? Bur Oak Secondary School has prepared
detailed guides to help students plan their path, or trail, after high school and pursue their interests.
Course Selection Presentations
Bur Oak students receive presentations in February to help them make informed course selection decisions for their next school year. Find these presentations below:
Grade 9 Course Selection Presentation
Grade 10 Course Selection Presentation
Grade 11 Course Selection Presentation
Grade 12 Course Selection Presentation
Other Resources to Use in Pathways Planning Research
Directory of Canadian Universities
http://www.univcan.ca/universities/member-universities/
Ontario Postsecondary Transfer Guide (ONTransfer)
https://www.ontransfer.ca/index_en.php
Ontario University Links
http://www.ouac.on.ca/unilinks/
University Support and Resources for Ontario High School students
http://www.ouac.on.ca/student-support-and-resources/
Funding Your Child's Post-Secondary Education