Prom photos are available at https://www.playbook.com/s/vincentdayritphotography/BuaTud2upeZMszUbVrsWHVNx until July 5.

Dear Potential Graduate, 

Our annual Graduation Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, June 24 at 10:00 a.m. at Parkview Manor (55 Barber Greene Rd #1, North York, ON M3C 2A1).  Graduates are expected to arrive at 9:00 a.m. to organize the procession lineup.  Please review the important information below. 

Graduation Requirement: 

It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that our Guidance Department has received all outstanding documentation pertaining to Diploma requirements, such as community service hours and any credits obtained outside of YMCI.  If you have not yet submitted such documentation, please submit them to the Guidance office by Friday, June 13th to ensure that you are identified as a Potential Graduate according to our school records.  Failure to submit such documentation by Friday, June 13th may result in:  your name not appearing in the Graduation program, and ineligibility to receive your diploma at the Graduation Ceremony.   

Grad Pack: 

Graduating students who plan to attend the Graduation Ceremony can purchase a Grad Pack ($60) using School Cash Online from today, May 30th through Friday June 13th.  The Grad Pack includes grad admission, two guest tickets, a cap & gown, Class of 2025 composite, and photo crossing the stage.  If you have any difficulties navigating this payment, please come to the main office for assistance.  Please note that tickets will not be available for purchase on the day of the Graduation Ceremony.  If our numbers permit, extra guest ticket(s) will be available to purchase from June 16th – 20th. Grad Packs are available to purchase on School Cash Online.  

Outstanding Materials: 

Please remember to return all school materials such as, textbooks, library books, team uniforms and any other items belonging to YMCI by Friday, June 20th, 2025. 

We look forward to seeing you at Graduation! 

Sincerely, 

L. Gage 

Principal 

Starting June 4, 2025, Ontario high school students can use the AIS to find possible openings at Ontario universities.

 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pf-YXtZlpyXfq5SYlMdAPRKFrobRqUDO/view?usp=drive_link 

Here is the link to cast your vote for your Valedictorian of the YMCI graduating class of 2025!

Voting closes on May 20th, at 4:00pm.

What does the Valedictorian do?
As a fellow graduate, the Valedictorian represents the voices of the graduating class.  The Valedictorian gives a closing/farewell speech at the graduation ceremony which should commemorate the students’ high school experiences. The speech should inspire the graduates as well as thank those responsible for their successes.

Criteria for Nomination:
•       Will be graduating by June 2025
•       Has demonstrated commitment to learning and achievement
•       Is an engaged, committed and contributing member of the York Mills Collegiate school community
•       Has strong public speaking skills
•       Is inclusive and respectful of all members of our school community

Valedictorian candidates will be announced on May 2nd.  

Prom tickets were distributed May 9 during Period 2. If you did not receive your ticket, please pick it up from Ms. Muere in the Library May 12 to 16 (8:45- lunch). As well, visit @ymciprom25 on Instagram to vote for Prom Awards, send song requests, and submit photos for the Prom slideshow before next Friday! 

Date: Thursday May 29, 2025

Location: Grand Luxe

Time: 6:00pm

Cost: $100/person (available via School Cash Online starting Mon April 14 until April 21 or cash in the Main office)

ALL students and guests MUST complete a waiver due April 17th to the main office

Here is a list of the awards that are presented at Commencement. https://docs.google.com/document/d/14jdXJIMY5psIpZKRnnbtmGZRtpzVyHm_Yq3H8p8rFyU/edit?usp=sharing 

Most of the awards are self-nominating. You may also wish to nominate another student that you believe is deserving.

Use this form to nominate yourself or someone else for an award. https://forms.gle/jpCRJ6U8DjRCzNfq5 

Please ask ONE Teacher OR Staff Advisor to verify your application! Ensure you request their permission and provide them with the link to this form so they can complete it.DO NOT ASK MORE THAN ONE TEACHER TO SUPPORT YOUR NOMINATION FOR AN AWARD. (Different teachers may support a nomination for different awards.)

PLEASE NOTE:  The school will only support submissions from students who have earned all credits at YMCI (including TDSB eLearning Day School) or other publicly funded institutions (TDSB/TCDSB night and summer school for example). The Awards Committee reserves the right to consider exceptions.  

Deadline : May 9th, 2025 (4pm)

If you wish to apply for more than one award, please complete one form for each award.

Thank you for your participation and best of luck!  

Your graduation is fast approaching and we need this information to help make it an amazing one!

Please complete this form by April 11th, 2025 to put in an order for your Cap & Gown.

GRADUATION PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION with Clear Images School Photography York Mills Collegiate Institute

START DATE: Monday, November 18th, 2024 (Secure your preferred time slot. Appointments fill quickly.)

LOCATION:   Cafeteria (Room to the left of the stage)

Hello Graduates!

It's time to capture your special milestone! A $35 session fee is required at this time, to secure your appointment. This $35 fee includes your photography session, an 11"x14" print of your Graduating Class Composite and secures access to your exclusive Graduation Online Portrait Gallery. During your appointment, the photographer will provide you with access codes to your exclusive Graduation Online Portrait Gallery for you to view and purchase. These photos will be available to view 10 business days after your school's last graduation appointment has been taken.

Please respect your appointment time and remember to come prepared for your photo session. Collared shirts pair well with the graduation gowns and please bring your smile!

Please click on the following link to book your appointment: 

https://square.site/book/L3PQVHQ9D63GH/clear-images-photography-north-york-on

Questions? email us at info@clearimages.ca

Attention all grads! It's time for you to think about what your yearbook message will say. Grad comments are due Friday, December 20th @ 11:59 pm. If you wish to submit a baby photo (up to 3 years of age), there will be an opportunity to do so at a later date. Grad Comment google form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfL_ccnL55WWXJR9nJPWukDABiTU1wVud2Vjb8_XFasuzB9ow/viewform 

Your school MUST identify on OUAC the following: 

• you are enrolled

• upload midterm mark

York Mills guidance counsellor MUST receive either a transcript or report card directly from the school (via mail or e-mail) once the course is complete (ideally prior to June 14th)

If you are taking a TDSB NIght school or e-Learning course no action is required.

If you want to take a summer school course to upgrade a mark, you will need to get permission from the college/university if it is required for admission.

Use this handy checklist to make sure you are eligible to graduate. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AJvaTzQdD8VrT18Nh_mtrluhvW0pwAO6/view 

Make an appointment to see your Guidance Counsellor if you need help with this.

Online learning graduation requirement

Beginning with students that entered Grade 9 in the 2020-21 school year, students must earn at least two online learning credits to get their Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

Note that "Remote" learning credits such as those taken through the Continuing Education Summer School program DO NOT count as an online learning credit. Credits earned through the eLearning Summer School program do count towards this requirement.

Families may choose to opt out of this requirement. To do so please go to our Course Selection page.

For more information, visit the Government of Ontario’s High School Graduation Requirements site.

Students graduating after August 2022 are required to earn 40 hours of community service in order to meet their graduation requirement.

For more information, visit the Government of Ontario’s High School Graduation Requirements site.

You need to have a total of 10 French Immersion credits to earn your French Immersion Certificate, or 11 French Immersion credits to earn your Honours French Immersion certificate. You can check this on MyBlueprint (a French Immersion course has a "5" at the end of the course code).

In both cases one of the above credits must be FIF4U5.

COURSE WITHDRAWAL (FULL DISCLOSURE)

If you are considering dropping a course, please communicate with your Counsellor to discuss and determine your eligibility on or before the dates below.  Parent/Guardian consent is required through the completion of our virtual drop form.

The deadline dates for the 2023/2024 school year to drop a course without it appearing on your transcript are:

SEMESTER 1: MEET WITH YOUR COUNSELLOR BY:  Nov. 15, 2024; DROP DATE:  Nov. 20, 2024 (NOTE: The upload to OUAC and OCAS happens between Nov. 15 and Nov. 19)

SEMESTER 2: MEET WITH YOUR COUNSELLOR BY:  April 25, 2025;  DROP DATE:  Apr. 30, 2025 (NOTE: The upload to OUAC and OCAS happens between Apr. 17 and Apr. 24)

PLEASE NOTE: Students withdrawing from a Grade 11 or 12 course after these deadline dates, the course will be recorded on the transcript.  

Sometime over the summer you will likely lose your TDSB student email address and also lose access to your TDSB Google Drive. In order to prevent the loss of important files you should transfer the data in your Google Drive to somewhere safe. We cannot help you recover files if you fail to do this!! Instructions can be found at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H6BnpAz3hsNVSMrSHLdBlQBSsMPr3emh1iMG3QzO2aM/edit#heading=h.3qiy7gljv6v5  

Inform your counsellor of ANY credits that you are enrolled in outside of the TDSB. This includes the TCDSB, other school boards, and private schools.

Final reports must be sent to York Mills directly by your school prior to June 15 to be considered for our commencement ceremonies and final mark transmission to colleges and universities in early July. You may provide your school with your counsellor's email address to facilitate this. We will also accept a report card in an envelope signed and sealed by your school.

ATTENTION GRADE 12s: Vote for your Prom Theme!

All Grade 12s are welcome to vote for this year’s Prom Theme using this Google Form. Voting closes on Friday, February 7.

The chosen theme will be announced later in February, as well as information about this year’s Prom Committee.