Grade 12 Parent Information Meeting

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Grade 12 Parent Information Meeting
http//sd67.bc.ca/schools/sss/counsellors.htm
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Agenda

• Introductions
• Graduation Tracking (Dogwood)
• Provincial Exams
• Graduation Transitions Program
• Post Secondary Information
• Scholarship / Bursary Information
• Financial Aid
• Post- Secondary Options
• Graduation Ceremony
• Conclusion

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Graduation Tracking

• Parent Letters
• Dogwood graduation is an accumulation of 80
  credits during 10,11 and 12.
• Transcript Verification Report (TVR)
• The TVR, sent to the school in November and May,
  summarizes a grade 12 students marks and tracks
  graduation requirements. Students are encouraged
  to ask the school counselors to review the data
  on the TVR.

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Sample TVR
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Sample Transcript of Grades
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External Credentials

• Specific Information on External Credentials can
  be found on the Ministry of Education website
• www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation/courseinfo/
• Click on Course Information for the Graduation
  Program
• DANCE COURSES
• DRAMA, SPEECH AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS
  COURSES
• POST-SECONDARY COURSES
• LANGUAGES
• SPORT COURSES
• YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COURSES
• INDUSTRIAL AND OCCUPATIONAL COURSES

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Grade 12 Provincial Exams

• Exams are written in January, June and August,
  with some being offered in October, November,
  April and May.
• It is mandatory that all students write English
  12 or Communications 12, however all other
  provincial exams are OPITIONAL. (students have
  three years to write the exam if required for
  entrance purposes)
• These courses have 60 of the grade based on the
  school mark and the remaining 40 on an exam.

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Grade 12 Provincial Exams

• If a student chooses not to write an optional
  provincial exam the teacher will be providing a
  classroom final.
• If a student elects to write an optional exam the
  BC Universities will take the best mark between
  the school mark and blended mark.
• Students may rewrite an exam once within 12
  months of taking the class, the best mark will be
  used in the final calculation of the grade.
• Students must write exams to be eligible for
  provincial scholarships.
• Alberta universities require provincial exams.

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Exam Preparation

• Important to adequately prepare for these exams.
• Teachers will provide the opportunity to write at
  least one full exam.
• More practice exams may be done in preparation,
  by visiting the website www.bced.gov.bc.ca .
  Follow the link to Student Information and
  Government Exams.
• A complete provincial exam schedule for is
  available at www.bced.gov.ca/exams

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Graduation Transitions Program

• Graduation Transitions is an opportunity for
  students to reflect on their knowledge and
  abilities and plan for life after graduation by
  collecting evidence of their achievements in the
  following required areas
• Career and Life - complete a transition plan and
  present significant accomplishments.
• Community Connections - participate in at least
  30 hours of work experience and/or community
  service and describe what was learned.
• Personal Health - maintain a personal health plan
  and participate in at least 150 minutes a week of
  moderate to vigorous physical activity, in
  addition to PE10.
• Students who complete their Graduation Transition
  receive four credits and will receive a
  Requirement Met (RM) on their final transcript.

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Post Secondary School Choices

• Many post-secondary education options to consider
• Universities
• Colleges
• Technical Institutes
• Apprenticeship Programs

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University

• Universities offer a range of traditional
  undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Undergraduate degrees usually take 4-5 years
• Admission by GPA on 4 or 5 grade 12 admitting
  courses

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College

• Offer a broad range of certificate, diploma, and
  some degree programs.
• Certificates and diplomas take 1-2 years applied
  degrees take 4 years
• Some colleges focus on a specific industry
• Admission usually is first come first serve as
  long as students have the program prerequisites.

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Technical Institutes

• Institutes provide specialized instruction in
  technologies and trades, art and design, law
  enforcement, industry technology, business ect.
• Offer a variety of 1-2 year certificate and
  diploma programs and 4-year degree programs
• Work closely with business community to tailor
  programs to meet labour market demands

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Secondary School Apprenticeship

• SSA Secondary School Apprenticeship
• SSA is a career program that provides students
  with the opportunity to begin an apprenticeship
  while still in high school, and to earn high
  school credits for doing so.
• The program helps to encourage students to
  continue to pursue academic goals and to
  graduate. At the same time, it provides a
  smoother transition from school to work, and a
  quicker route to certification in a trade - and
  to the earning power that goes with it.
• Like other apprentices, Secondary School
  Apprentices are responsible for finding an
  employer who will hire them and commit to their
  training but will receive assistance through
  C.A.V.E. www.ssscave.ca

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Secondary School Apprenticeship

• ACE IT Accelerated Credit Enrolment in Industry
• ACE IT Programs allow students to take courses
  that will provide credits toward both high school
  graduation and the completion of an
  Apprenticeship or Industry Training program. ACE
  IT programs are developed and offered as
  partnerships between school districts and
  post-secondary institutions.
• Students who successfully complete an ACE IT
  program will receive credit for Level 1 of the
  technical training (in-class) component the
  Industry Training Program (apprenticeship).
  Through work experience placements that are
  usually part of the program, students can earn
  credit towards the on-the-job component of an
  apprenticeship.

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Secondary School Apprenticeship

• Website Resources
• www.ssscave.ca Summerland Secondary Career and
  Vocational Education. Contact Mr. Knowlton
• www.itabc.ca
• www.okanagan.bc.ca/trades
• www.careersintrades.ca
• www.skillscanada.com
• www.apprenticetrades.ca

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Post Secondary Application Process

• If planning to attend post secondary it is
  critical to research the schools that you are
  considering to check the individual institutions
  entrance requirements.
• Every College and University has its own Entrance
  Requirements and every program has its own
  special requirements.
• These requirements are both Course and GPA
  specific.
• Research tools include the Post Secondary
  websites and the school calendars available in
  the counselling area.

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Application Process

• Post Secondary Schools are accepting applications
  as of October.
• The deadline for Early Admission to the three
  major universities in BC is February 28.
• Apply to more than one school to keep options
  open.
• Most schools require online applications.
• Applications require a fee for processing which
  is non-refundable (credit card or cheque).

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What is PASBC?

• PASBC(https//portal.bccampus.ca/createaccount)
  stands for the Post-Secondary Application Service
  of British Columbia (BC).
• It is a centralized online service that allows
  you to apply for admissions to multiple
  post-secondary institutions in BC.
• UBC has created a new website for prospective
  https//you.ubc.ca/ubc/index.jsp. undergraduate
  students admission
• Note students can also still apply to UBC/UBCO
  through PASBC

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How does PASBC work?

• Before starting this process students should
  ensure they have
• Social Insurance Number
• P.E.N. (Personal Education Number) see student
  services.
• Permanent mailing address and telephone number(s)
  
• Emergency contact name and telephone number(s)
• Email addresses
• dates of post-secondary institutions attended
• To submit an application, you must create an
  account in the myBCcampus portal. The admission
  (PASBC) application is laid out in two sections.
• Once you hit "submit," your application is sent
  electronically to the institution for processing.
  Processing time varies from institution to
  institution.

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PASBC Common Form

• The first section is called the Common Form and
  is where you provide personal information. This
  form only needs to be filled in one time, but can
  be used again to submit your admission
  application to other institutions.

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PASBC Institute Form

• The second section is the Institutional
  Application Form. This section asks you to select
  your preferred program and start date, pay your
  institution application fee, and submit your
  application to the institution.

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How do I check on the status of my application?

• Once both parts of the application are completed,
  it is submitted to the institution. You will
  receive a PASBC application number that you can
  use to check the status of your application with
  the institution

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Remember

• Once the application has been sent, a
  confirmation number will be issued. You can use
  this check the status of your application with
  the institution.
• Students should make sure they keep a copy of the
  confirmation number, as this proof of
  application.
• Students should remember to record their login
  username and password for future access.
• If students choose not to sent the application
  fee by credit card through the internet, they
  should send the fee in by cheque, with the
  reference number or confirmation number written
  on the cheque.

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Remember To

• Research, Research, Research
• Apply Early
• Study and Maintain a good GPA

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LPI-Language Proficiency Index

• The purpose of the Language Proficiency Index
  (LPI) is to provide information about an
  individuals competency in English. This
  information is used primarily by post-secondary
  institutions and professional organizations
  within British Columbia.
• The test is written only by those who do not
  achieve the English mark required by the
  University or College.
• The fee is 55.00.
• www.lpi.ubc.ca

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SAT/ACT Tests

• All students must write these exams if you plan
  to go to school in the States. These tests
  measure a students readiness to complete
  college/university work.
• SAT www.collegeboard.com/splash/
• ACT www.actstudent.org
• What is the difference between SAT and ACT? The
  majority of United States schools now accept
  either
• Below are two sites that explain the differences
  between the two test.
• http//www.math.com/students/kaplan/satoract.html
• http//www.princetonreview.com/college/testprep/te
  stprep.asp?TPRPAGE141
• Information including preparation booklets,
  registration packages and test dates and location
  are available in the counselling centre.

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Plan Ahead and Be Organized

• Keep a folder for Post Secondary information.
• Give those writing you a reference letter at
  least a weeks notice.
• Official interim transcripts are available at the
  office, Universities/Colleges will require these.
• Self-reporting of grades.
• Early admission on grade 11 marks.
• Post Secondary Institutions (PSI) Form. After
  completion of this form a students final
  transcript will be sent to the post secondary
  institutions of their choice (important for early
  admissions programs).

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Sample PSI Form
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Scholarships and Bursaries

• Types of Scholarships
• Provincial grades specific
• Entrance grades plus factors specific to college
  or university
• District District selection committee
• Local specific to an organization.

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Provincial Scholarships

• Students do not apply for these as they are
  automatically eligible when they write provincial
  exam
• A student will receive 1000 Examinations
  Scholarship if he or she
• Achieves at least a B in English 12.
• Achieves 86 or higher on each of his or her
  three best grade 12 provincial exams.
• Fulfills the graduation requirements.
• A student will receive a 2500 Examination
  Scholarship Award if he or she
• Qualifies to receive an award (above)
• Ranks among the top twenty scholarship students
• ( based on his or her percentage scores.)

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Entrance Scholarships

• Offered by and decided by the Universities and
  Colleges
• Applications begin after you have applied for
  admission
• Selection is based on grades, letters,
  nominations, and detailed application forms and
  vary between schools and scholarship

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District Scholarships

• District scholarships are awarded to graduating
  students who have excelled in field other than
  academic.
• The student receives a 1000 award which consists
  of a 500 cheque and a 500.00 voucher that can
  be used toward their post secondary tuition.
• Requirements are determined by the local district
  scholarships committee, which requires the
  student to demonstrate superior achievement in
  any of the following areas
• Fine Arts (Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, Music)
• Applied Skills (Business Ed., Technology Ed.,
  Home Economics)
• Physical Activity
• Second Languages

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Local Bursaries Scholarships

• Local Bursary / Scholarship Application Booklet
  is available in early March.
• Local Bursaries
• Criteria is specific for each bursary
• Factors considered in selection process
• Financial Need
• Effort
• School and Community Service
• Grades
• Post Secondary School Plans
• Scholarships
• Based on Grade Point Average on selected courses

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Passport To Education

• Every student in the province can earn up to
  1000 to go toward their post-secondary tuition.
  A student is eligible at the completion of Grade
  10 to 12, and 30 of the students in each grade
  can win this award. Students will receive their
  pass book and information on how to redeem the
  money with their June report cards.
• Grade 10 250
• Grade 11 250
• Grade 12 500

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Scholarship and Bursary Information Sources

• Student Services Bulletin Board / Black filing
  cabinet.
• Websites
• www.studentawards.com
• www.scholarshipscanada.com
• www.bcawardsonline.sd61.bc.ca
• www.studentcounsellor.com
• www.bced.gov.bc.ca/awards.com
• Companies/Employers
• Check with your employer to see if they offer any
  bursaries or scholarships.

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Canada Student Loans

• Student Loans
• The Canada Student Loans Program enables students
  with a demonstrated financial need to attend a
  post-secondary institution by providing them with
  loans to cover the costs of going to school. 
• StudentAid BC helps eligible students with the
  cost of their post-secondary education through
  loans, grants, bursaries, scholarships and
  special programs. It also has programs for
  borrowers who need help repaying their loans.

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Applying for A Student Loan

• Applying for a Government Student Loan (CanLearn)
• Determine your eligibility for a Canada Student
  Loan--find out how to apply for a loan, and learn
  when you will receive the funds.
• Some pages within this section will ask you for
  your student profile in order to provide the
  information that is most relevant to your
  situation.
• You will need to select your province or
  territory of residence, whether you are (or will
  be) a full-time or part-time student, and what
  type of institution you are (or will be)
  attending.

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Post-Secondary Options

• Web Site resources
• Comprehensive academic and planning sites
• www.educationplanner.bc.ca
• www.studentcounsellor.com
• Username summerss
• Password rockets
• The Ministry of Education website on Career
  Planning
• www.bced.gov.bc.ca/careers/planning
• For discovering occupations
• www.workfutures.bc.ca
• To finding out more about work
• www.workinfonet.bc.ca

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Other Post Secondary Options

• High school upgrading
• After a student completes their graduation
  requirements they can register in high school
  courses or at the Summerland Community Learning
  Center the following year free of charge.
• Travel

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Grad Ceremony

• Grad Information for Student Introductions
• Click on My Computer
• X-Drive
• Grade 12 Grads Folder
• Click on Grad Info Icon
• List of Sentence Starters. Students need to enter
  data into the specified boxes.
• Click SAVE INFOif student would like to go back
  to their data to add information or change data
• Click SUBMIT if students have completed the
  document

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Grad Ceremony
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Grad Ceremony

• Ceremony Format
• Thursday June 25th
• Formal dress day
• Grand March, Prom ???
• Friday June 26th
• 11am Grad Ceremonies
• After Grad Party ????

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Grad Parent Committee

• Currently meeting every 2nd Thursday of the month
  in the school library at 700 pm
• Next meeting is on November 13th
• Norm Matheson and Janice Kitson
• Current Fundraising Projects
• Poinsettia Sales
• Purdys Chocolates

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Conclusion

• Questions ???

• Enjoy the rest of the Grade 12 year
• Parent and Student.