Saint Thomas Aquinas Graduation Year 2016 -2017 Parent Information Meeting

Agenda Introduction Graduation Information Graduation Transitions Post-Secondary Grade 12 Retreat Questions

Graduation Events Graduation Mass Commencement Ceremonies Tuesday, June 27th, 2017 11:00 am in the School’s gym Commencement Ceremonies 7:00 pm at Broadway Church Graduation Dinner & Dance Friday, June 23th, 2017 from 6:30 pm to midnight Crystal Pavilion Ballroom, Pan Pacific, Canada Place Dry After Grad See STA’s Website for Details

GRADUATION 2016 Grad Portraits Yearbook Write-Ups School Sponsored Events Confirmation Sheets Grad Activity Fee Fundraising Initiatives Valedictorian Selection Awards Ranking Dry After Grad

Graduation Program Requirements Required Courses SUBJECT AREA Minimum Credits English 10 4 Language Arts 11 Language Arts 12 Social Studies 10 Social Studies 11 or BC First Nations Studies 12 or Civics 11 Science 10 Science 11 or 12 Mathematics 10 Mathematics 11 or 12 Physical Education 10 Planning 10 A Fine Arts and/or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12 Total 48 ELECTIVE COURSES Students must earn at least 28 elective credits for Grade 10-12 courses 28 Graduation Transitions Students must earn 4 credits by completing GT Overall Total 80 Of the 80 credits for graduation, at least 16 must be at the Grade 12 level, including a Grade 12 Language Arts course. Others may be required or elective courses

Graduation Credits External Credits Distributed Learning Music Certificates, Driver’s Education, Dance, Sports Distributed Learning Courses taken outside of STA (i.e. online, summer school) Language Challenge Exam Students who have studied in Canada since grade 9 and have a first language other than English Exams are written through the Delta School District

Graduation Transition Plan Components Students will be working on their GT portfolio throughout the year during HACE weeks Resume, Goal Setting, Financial Plans, etc… 2. Presentation of GT Portfolios to STA Staff Members - Presentations occur in April 7

Required Provincial Graduation Exams (no changes for this grade) Mathematics 10 Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 or Foundations and Pre-Calculus Mathematics 10 English 10 Science 10 Social Studies 11 Social Studies 11 or First Nations 12 Language Arts 12 English 12 or Communications 12

Ministry of Education: The Provincial Scholarships Program Passport to Education No longer offered by the Min. of Ed. District/ Authority Scholarships Outstanding Achievement in Fine Arts, Applied Skills, Physical Activity, International Languages, Community Service, Indigenous Languages & Culture, & Technical and Trades Training www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation/district_authority_scholarships.htm

Ministry of Education: The Provincial Scholarships Program New Awards - BC Excellence Scholarship - BC Achievement Scholarship - The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship -www.bced.gov.bc.ca/awards/

Post Secondary Admission Post Secondary Institution (PSI) - Students must authorize the Ministry to forward information to BC’s PSI - Students are given the information during their GT classes to register Check websites of specific PS Institutions to determine: Admission criteria Admission procedures Course requirements Application deadlines Tuition and Fees

Post-Secondary Planning www.educationplanner.bc.ca A resource to provide clear, reliable and detailed information about post-secondary programs available in BC. Using Education Planner can help learners make well-informed decisions about their education and career options.

Post-Secondary Day Tuesday, October 11th, 2016 7:00 – 9:00 pm at STA Information Sessions with a variety of PS Institutions including SFU, UVic, UNBC, KPU, TWU, CCC, CapU, Douglas, Langara etc…

University Advisor Visits VCAD ( Visual College of Art & Design) Presentation- Wednesday,October 19th, 2016 from 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm VCAD ( Visual College of Art & Design) Presentation- Wednesday,October 19th, 2016 from 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm University Advisor Visits U Western Ont. Oct.12 at 10:00 am Visual Coll. of Art & Design Oct 19 1:00 pm UBC Oct. 27 at 11:00 am U of Calgary Nov. 4th at 1:00 pm Ryerson U Nov. 8 at 3:15 pm University of Alberta Nov. 24th at 11:00 am PSI NIGHT is Oct 11; 7:00-9:00 pm

Scholarships & Bursaries Begin looking now Corporate & Associations Community & Athletics Post Secondary Institutes STA (Internal Awards) Academics as well as School & Community Leadership and Service STA Website for some links

Scholarships and Bursaries www.studentawards.com www.scholarshipscanada.com www.academicinvest.com

Transcripts Most Post Secondary Institutes in BC do not require a transcript be sent by schools anymore. Students must make sure they fill out the PSI Selection Form on the website by Jan. 31. The link to the PSI selection is on the STA site under Academic Counselling https://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/trx_updates/pdf/psi_selections_instructions.pdf

Reference Letters Give reference 1-2 weeks (be fair) Give copy of the criteria to referee as well as a copy of the Biographical Resume All About Me Forms Be selective - choose a person who can speak to your gifts and talents

Academic Advisors Provide academic advising, post secondary exploration and course selection Available to work with students and parents one-on-one for academic planning and support Available by appointment or e-mail me at: maledy@aquinas.org 19

Grade 12 Retreat May 3th, 4th and 5th, 2017 Mandatory attendance (plan ahead for work & other commitments) STA Alumni involved Great experience for next phase of life after grad

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