Graduation Information Evening October 30, 2014

Welcome  The end of high school - The beginning of questions  Tracking Graduation status  Post-Secondary Admission Process  Transcripts  Scholarship/Bursary

Student Erica Schmidt VP – gr 12 Family Jay Prepchuk counsellor Planning 12 teachers Friends Meghan Burns –Stacey Schwegler Grad sponsors

 Grad Barbeque (TBA)  Grad Scavenger Hunt (sometime in Nov)  Grad Clothing (Dec)  Grad Photos in January (sign up for studio appointments in November)  Grad Ceremony (TENTATIVE DATE: Thursday, June 17, 2015 Orpheum) (Need Gown Heights – sign up in Planning 12 in February)  Grad Banquet (June 13, 2015 – Hyatt Regency)  Much, much more

 Outside organizations  Big White (or other)Ski Weekend  Spring Break trips (no teachers aboard)  Limousine Scams  After Grads/After formals  If in doubt, call the school !!!!

GRAD UPDATES  Prospects will be posted on the school website two or three times per year

 Diploma Verifications ◦ Students have already seen these in Planning 12 and programming last year ◦ Students/parents correct errors – online marks, external credits, etc ◦ New data transferred to the Ministry regularly ◦ Unofficial transcript available at BC Ministry of Education website

Purpose of DVR’s:  verify the information sent to Ministry  double check all graduation requirements met  student’s responsibility to make sure the information on his/her DVR is accurate and to ensure missing requirements are being addressed  Students will review their official DVR in Planning 12

 Unofficial transcripts available by order in the main office (sign up sheet – 1 week)  Record of successfully completed Gr. 10, 11 & 12 courses  Official transcripts mailed to home address in August.

Apprenticeship programs University Technical programs Career programs VCC,BCIT, CAP U BCIT, VCC Begin in High School, BCIT VCC BC Universities and beyond So many choices…..

Work, Travel Voluntouring Work on yourself……

Education planner  create your own profile  search by area of study/program/ length of program etc.  links to school websites/aptitude tests etc

…….  Early admissions deadline February 28  Note : UBC – Jan 31 -Apply online at -Need PEN, Faculty (1 st, 2 nd choice) -Pay fee (credit card) -Student account will be set up – pay attention to next steps, deadlines, etc.

Self-reporting grades You will probably be asked for 1st Term Grades You will be asked for 2 nd Term Grades Electronic submission of grades Final grades to be sent by the Ministry - August

 - applied to the post secondary institution(s)  - self-reported my grades  NOW WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

 - The university will cross check your grades in early May  - Offers will go out in May / June (may depend on GPA)  - You will accept or decline the offer  - Course registration – late June/ early July

 You will complete the PSI form (Post- Secondary Institutions) in Planning 12 class this fall  Gives the Ministry of Education permission to release your school and exam results to the Post Secondary Institutions that you indicate --Available only in electronic format  PSI selections made between November and mid July. Form available only until JULY 15.

 A more detailed look at the post secondary process…..

 Factors to consider:  Program availability  Entrance grades  Location  Size of institution (small/mid/large)  Tuition cost (usually per credit)  What else the institution has to offer  Family history  Other…..

POST SECONDARY

 High School Diploma – Dogwood  Certificate Program – 8 months – 1 year  Diploma Program – 1 – 2 years  University Transfer – 1 – 2 years  Undergraduate Degree – 4 – 5 years  Graduate Degree – 6 years in total undergrad years + 2 graduate years

 BCIT  Justice Institute  Cap University  Vancouver Community College  Langara  Douglas  check websites !! Abundant program choice!Abundant program choice! Entrance requirements varyEntrance requirements vary Wait list possibilitiesWait list possibilities check nowcheck now may be able to work on pre- requisites this year

Faculties to consider : Faculties Sciences Commerce (Business) Arts (Humanities Social Sciences) Applied Sciences Health Sciences Health Sciences Education Fine Arts Law Medicine Dentistry MBA

Check with Institution for: ◦ General Requirements  Courses ( grade 11 & 12)  Second Language & Math requirements  English Language requirements ◦ Faculty Requirements ◦ Program Requirements ◦ GPA  Courses used  Admissions averages

Faculty / Program … Faculty / Program … Requirement examples: BCIT ( programs)  Bridge Watchman Program : Graduation, Trades pre-entry test for En + Ma, medical certificate, resume, letter of intent  Electrical and Computer Engineering : En 12, Precalc 12,  Ph 11, Ch 11(recommended)

Faculty / Program (con’t) Faculty / Program (con’t)  University of ???  Faculty of Business : En 12, Precalc 12 + …… 12, ……. 12  Faculty of Engineering : En 12, Precalc 12, Ph 12, Ch 12  Faculty of Arts/Humanities : En ’s  Faculty of Sc: En 12 + Precalc Sc 12’s Leaving the province??….double check!!

BC –use Alberta – use Saskatchewan & Manitoba – directly to the school website Ontario –use Quebec –directly to the school website Maritimes –directly to the school website KNOW YOUR PEN # (9 – digits)!!

 keep track of all applications – GT Binder / file folder  Will receive student # & info on how to access your student site  Look for contact info in confirmation /letter  Check if additional/supplemental applications are needed  Continue to monitor account for any additional paperwork/deadlines etc.

 Distributed Learning, (ONLINE), courses are different…see me if you are unsure  DL school sends grade to Ministry  IDEALLY - complete DL courses by March/early April so the DL schools can submit grades  course must be at least 50% complete by end of March/early April for a submission of the mark to the Ministry (there are exceptions- double check)

 FOR UBC… – If you wish to use your Distributed Learning (online) course in the calculation of your competitive admission average, the course must be 100% complete by February 1, Online courses that are being used to meet prerequisites, ( for example, French 11), can be completed by June 30, 2015

United States ◦ Usually a lot of paperwork! ◦ Sometimes common applications forms ◦ Stay ahead of deadline dates ◦ Will need to send paper transcripts ◦ Check each institution requirements carefully! ◦ SAT’s  American Universities determine the eligibility of applicants by their Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) results combined with their High School marks.  You should write your SAT (hopefully done!) as soon as possible if you are planning to attend a U.S. university.

 Almost every post secondary institution has some sort of “English Language Proficiency” requirement  The most common is the Language Proficiency Index (LPI )  Fee is $ Handsworth date TBA – usually in April  No walk-ins. Must register 3 weeks in advance of the writing  Passport type picture required  More info to come in January  Study materials :

 A Language proficiency test is used by many institutions to determine placement in first year English course….NOT as a means of getting into the Institution  To be exempt from the LPI:  UBC - 75% or better final grade  SFU - 75% or better final grade  Capilano U ( University Transfer) - 75% or better final grade

Research, research, research……

Scholarship Bursary Loan Parental contribution

 Monetary ◦ Based on academic merit or excellence in the area to which the award pertains  Other criteria may include ◦ Leadership ◦ Community service ◦ Athletics ◦ Excellence in the Fine Arts

 Provincial Scholarships  excellence in the 5 mandatory exams ($1000 for top 5000 Gr 12 students in BC / $2500 for top 20 students in BC) Must have at least a 73% final mark in English 12.  District Scholarships  excellence in non-academic ($1000)  Passport to Education  Gr. 10 $ 250, Gr. 11 $250, Gr. 12 $500

 Academic achievement only  Guideline - some in December (UBC) – check websites!  Local Institutions : - SFU, UBC, UVIC, Capilano, BCIT, UNBC  Out of province – Check websites

 Pool of Scholarships and Bursaries  Decided at the School Level - Scholarship Committee.  Due in January – Handsworth Scholarship form available in Planning 12 and on the web page  General criteria includes: - academic standing - volunteer service - extracurricular involvement  Specific Criteria – depends on Scholarship or Bursary

 Affiliation Scholarships  Sports/CUPE/workplace etc.  Sponsored by private organizations  Info and application deadlines are ongoing  Sometimes a parent or grandparent must be a member or employee  Check with employers!  RESEARCH required – may not be sent directly to schools

 Meet the criteria  Download applications  Due Dates – received by, mailed by  Postage  Follow instructions precisely  Cover Page  Resume

 Resume – for scholarship purposes  Transcript of Grades  Reference Letters  Information for Referee/Reference  Budget Statement for Financial need

 Bursaries – for financial need  - income statement  - family contribution  - non-repayable Loans -government program - studentaid.ca - repayable

 Planning 12 class  School website  Prospects (Grad Update)  Bulletin board outside the cafeteria 

Academic Social Future Plans

Thank you for coming… Good Night