Preparing for Post-Secondary October 5, 2017 Preparing for Post-Secondary

Presentation Outline Graduation Requirements Review Post-Secondary Options University (Mareika Dow – Mount Allison University College (Jennifer Poley – NBCC) Apprenticeship ( Chris Milner and Richard LeBlanc) Applying to post-secondary Transcripts Paying for Post-Secondary Scholarships CareerCruising

Graduation Requirements You Need a minimum of 17 Credits to Graduate. This must include: The following 7 Compulsory credits Grade 11 English 11 (2 credits) Math 11 (1 credit) Science (or approved Technology Course) (1 credit) Modern History 11 (1 credit) Fine Arts/Life Role Development cluster (1 credit) Grade 12 English 12 (1 credit) You must also have: English 12 and a minimum of 4 other credits at the Grade 12 Level. Successful completion of the English Language Proficiency Assessment *or approved exemption Post Intensive French (PIF) 10 or French Immersion Language Arts (FILA) 10 * Or approved exemption Two Grade 10 Math Courses – GMF 10 and NRF 10

Fine Arts / Life Role Courses Visual Arts 110 / 120 Individual and Family Dynamics 120 FI Relations Familiales 120 Music 112 / 122 Co-op Ed 120 Theatre Arts 120 Outdoor Pursuits 110 Physical Education Leadership 120 Entrepreneurship 110 Graphic Arts & Design 110 Wellness through Physical Education 110

Local Option Courses Theatre Arts 110 Advanced Theatre Studies 120 Advanced Training Principles 120 F.I. Co-op (2 or 3 credits) Site Layout & Foundations 110 Mandarin 120 Reminder: Students can only count 2 local options towards the 17 credits necessary to graduate. However, students may take more if they will have more than the minimum 17 credits at graduation.

Life after High School University – Mareika Dow College – Jennifer Poley Apprenticeship – Chris Milner and Richard LeBlanc Work Other (Gap Year, Volunteering, Exchange Program, etc…)

Applying to College / University Select the program Select the post-secondary institutions that offer the program Check admission requirements Arrange a campus visit Apply (mostly on-line) * Be sure you are aware of deadlines, including entrance scholarship deadlines Arrange to have transcripts sent (at least two; in January & June)

Transcripts A record of the credits you have in high school. Used for application for post-secondary. Transcripts have to be requested from the main office by completing a “Transcript Request Form”. (Cost is $2.00 per official transcript. There is no cost for an unofficial transcript) Unofficial Transcripts: Picked up by the student. Official Transcripts Sent directly to college / university by the office

Paying for Post-Secondary Parental Assistance Summer Employment Part time Employment Student Loans Scholarships Savings Bank Loans / Credit Lines Websites with good information on financial assistance: www.canlearn.ca www.studentaid.gnb.ca

Scholarships https://aesdscholarships.wordpress.com Grads of 2018 Facebook Group Post-secondary events, scholarship info, etc… www.studentawards.com www.scholarshipscanada.com www.studentscholarships.org Update resume Find references Create scholarship folder to help keep organized

CareerCruising Careercruising is a career exploration and planning website to which all BMHS students have access. It can help students learn about: themselves through interest and skills assessments hundreds of occupations and links to related post-secondary programs post-secondary schools and their programs / requirements how create a resume and portfolio www.careercruising.com Username: NBED-StudentId (E.g. NBED-123456789) Password: Student’s Date of Birth MMDDYYYY (E.g. 08251980 - August 25th, 1980)

Upcoming events Post-Secondary Education Fair Moncton Coliseum October 17, 18 Grade 11 and 12 students from BMHS are going in the afternoon of October 17 Open to public during evening of October 17 Guidance bulletin board and calendar in the foyer for post- secondary school visits to BMHS, open house information, and other information pertinent to Grade 12 students. Information will also be shared through the Grads of 2018 Facebook Group.

Final Thoughts….. High School Student Handbook Link http://web1.nbed.nb.ca/sites/ASD-E/SiteCollectionDocuments/high- school-handbook.pdf Visit CareerCruising. A wealth of information on a wide variety of topics related to post-secondary Talk to / Visit / Get in contact with post-secondary schools you are interested in. Open Houses; Individual tours; Information sessions; High school visits Apply, apply, apply for scholarships. Create a file folder for scholarship purposes. Talk to or Email us. If we do not know the information we will be sure to find out and/or put you in touch with the person who can provide it.

Contact info. Phone number: Mr. Harris (surnames A-K) 856-2661 Mrs. Pringle(surnames L-Z) 856-3422 Email: stephen.harris@nbed.nb.ca kimberly.pringle@nbed.nb.ca Students can also make an appointment by completing the green appointment request forms in the guidance area.