We hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable summer break. Mrs. Kruchten & Mrs. Practicante are ready to help all our high school students navigate this next year.

The schools we support with in person meetings are:

Mrs. Kruchten - Bashaw, Bawlf, BRACE, Daysland, ECCHS, Forestburg, New Norway, Sedgewick, Viking

Mrs. Praticante - ECCHS, Hay Lakes, Tofield

Happy fall! 🌰 🍂

Check your myPass account to ensure you received the credits in your courses from last year. If you are not connected see the videos on the HS+ site or contact your career counsellor.

Most institutions are open for Fall 2025 applications starting October 1, 2024. Some may already be open, so check the individual institutions sites for details.

If you are applying for a competitive program, you should attend an ApplyAlberta session and get your account set up to apply on October 1. (Even midnight of September 30). Programs like registered nursing and the health sciences at NAIT & SAIT fill up FAST so be sure to apply early.

⤳ Visit Post-Secondary websites and/or explore possibilities to visit the institution directly: Open House Events, Preview Days, or Student for a Day. Always check for pre-registration requirements.

⤳ THINK ABOUT and ASK QUESTIONS to determine the RIGHT FIT: program choice, residence costs, student services, other supports, location, safety, transferring of credits, tuition, student organizations, and so much more! Do your research!

⤳ View the link for upcoming events.

So much money out there, but where do you start? Consider signing up for these scholarship websites. Use your PERSONAL email!

Many scholarships are based on leadership and volunteerism, so be sure to stay well-rounded for more scholarship opportunities.

The High School Plus site is a great starting point to learn more about scholarships.