Grade 12 Parent Information Evening October 2 nd, 2014

This Evening’s Focus Introductions Graduation Requirements Beyond Graduation (Post Secondary Options and Requirements) Financing your Education (Bursaries and Scholarships) Grad Dates and Activities

Introductions Counsellors: Mrs. Diane Demug A-L Mrs. Sandy Corrado M-Z Career Life Programs Counsellor: Mrs. Patti Buna Grad Transitions: Mr. Harry Parmar/Mr. Tony Sodaro Grad Coordinator Teacher: Ms. Dayna Culham Vice Principals: Mr. Steve Labrie A-G Ms. Barb Leclair H-N Mr. Mark Steen O-Z Attendance Tracking Teacher: Mr. Ryan Mansley Principal: Mrs. Vianne Kintzinger

Graduation Requirements While the provincial requirements are 80 credits to graduate, KSS recommends Grade 12s to carry a minimum of 88 credits Grade 10 English Social Studies Mathematics Science PE or Dance Fitness Electives from Fine Arts or Applied Skills Grade 12 English At least 3 additional Grade 12 Courses Grad Transitions 12 Electives aimed towards Focus Area and/or Post Secondary Entrance Requirements Grade 11 English Social Studies Mathematics Science Planning / ADC Electives aimed towards Focus Area and/or Post Secondary Entrance Requirements

Grad Transitions 12 Students must complete and document: 30 hours of work and/or volunteer work 150 minutes per week of moderate to vigorous physical activity representing a healthy, active lifestyle District MAP preparation and presentation

Graduation vs Post-Secondary Requirements Post-Secondary Institute entrance requirements are different from Graduation requirements Each program has its own entrance requirements Students must check carefully for the requirements of their chosen programs

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For Example: Bachelor of Science (General) Requirements UBC – Okanagan 4 approved Grade 12 academic courses English 12 Pre-Cal 12 Two other approved grade 12 academic courses: including at least one of Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Geography, Geology 12, or Physics 12 Plus Chemistry 11 - which is NOT used to calculate entrance average UBC – Vancouver 4 approved Grade 12 academic courses English 12 Pre-Cal 12 Two other approved grade 12 academic courses: including at least one of Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Geology 12, or Physics 12 Plus English 11 A second language 11 Pre-Cal 11 Chemistry 11 Physics 11 Social Studies 11 which are NOT used to calculate entrance average University of Alberta 5 approved Grade 12 academic courses English 12 Pre-Cal 12 Two from Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Calculus 12, Physics 12 One from one from approved courses listed in U of A calendar

Financial Support Post-Secondary Funding Any financial opportunities that come through KSS will be advertised on the school website, and the grade 12 information board outside the counseling office. Students should also be checking other sources for financial assistance.

Post-Secondary Funding Opportunities Scholarships and Bursaries COBSS – Central Okanagan Bursary and Scholarship Society District Award Scholarship – must be nominated by a teacher Passport to Education (91-100%) Scholarship websites Grade 12 Graduation Scholarship Program

Graduation Events DATESEVENTS AND ACTIVITIES October 2 Grad Council information meeting, lunch – Portable 1 October 15 Grad President speeches and vote October 20-23Please pay grad fees online and be measured for your grad gown this week December 18Grad All Night Event

Graduation Events DATESEVENTS AND ACTIVITIES November Complete a Post-Secondary Institution Selections form online (“PSI”) December Bursary and Scholarship information evening (tbd) January 13-21Grad photos by appointment, 4:00 to 9:00 MPR February 4Grad Fashion Show February 18Grad Semi-Formal, 7:00 – 11:00 MPR

Graduation Events March 2Final round of grad gown measuring (A late charge of $20 will be added after Mar 6) May 15Grand Banquet and Dance, 5:00, Grand Hotel June 13Grad gown pick up, 2:00-6:00, KSS Drama Room June 15Commencement Ceremonies, 5:00 & 7:45pm Evangel Church(2 sittings) June 19-24Provincial Exams

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