Grade 12 Parent Information Meeting

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

Graduation Tracking Dogwood graduation is an accumulation of 80 credits during 10,11 and 12. Dogwood graduation is an accumulation of 80 credits during 10,11 and 12. Transcript Verification Report (TVR) Transcript Verification Report (TVR) The TVR is sent to the school in November and May The TVR is sent to the school in November and May It summarizes a grade 12 students marks and tracks graduation requirements. It summarizes a grade 12 students marks and tracks graduation requirements. Students will need to review the TVR data such a correct address, birth date, name spelling courses and marks. Students will need to review the TVR data such a correct address, birth date, name spelling courses and marks.

Sample TVR

Sample Transcript of Grades

External Credentials Specific Information on External Credentials can be found on the Ministry of Education website: Specific Information on External Credentials can be found on the Ministry of Education website: Click on Course Information for the Graduation Program Click on Course Information for the Graduation Program DANCE COURSES DANCE COURSES DRAMA, SPEECH AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS COURSES DRAMA, SPEECH AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS COURSES POST-SECONDARY COURSES POST-SECONDARY COURSES LANGUAGES LANGUAGES SPORT COURSES SPORT COURSES YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COURSES YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COURSES INDUSTRIAL AND OCCUPATIONAL COURSES INDUSTRIAL AND OCCUPATIONAL COURSES

Provincial Exams In grade 12, it is mandatory that all students write English 12 or Communications 12, which is 40% of the students blended mark. In grade 12, it is mandatory that all students write English 12 or Communications 12, which is 40% of the students blended mark. Exams are written in January, June and August, with some being offered in October, November, April and May. Exams are written in January, June and August, with some being offered in October, November, April and May. All other course exams are school based. All other course exams are school based.

Exam Preparation Important to adequately prepare for the exam. Important to adequately prepare for the exam. English teachers will provide the opportunity to write at least one full exam. English teachers will provide the opportunity to write at least one full exam. More practice exams may be done in preparation, by visiting the website Follow the link to Student Information and Government Exams. More practice exams may be done in preparation, by visiting the website Follow the link to Student Information and Government Exams. A complete provincial exam schedule is available at A complete provincial exam schedule is available at

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: 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. 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. 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. 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. Students who complete their Graduation Transition receive four credits and will receive a Requirement Met (RM) on their final transcript.

Post Secondary School Choices Many post-secondary education options to consider Many post-secondary education options to consider Universities Universities Colleges Colleges Technical Institutes Technical Institutes Apprenticeship Programs Apprenticeship Programs

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

College Offer a broad range of certificate, diploma, degree programs as well as transfer courses for a University degree. Offer a broad range of certificate, diploma, degree programs as well as transfer courses for a University degree. Certificates and diplomas take 1-2 years; applied degrees take 4 years. Certificates and diplomas take 1-2 years; applied degrees take 4 years. Some more high demand programs such as LPN will have a ranking system for admission. Some more high demand programs such as LPN will have a ranking system for admission. Admission usually is first come first serve as long as students have the program prerequisites. Admission usually is first come first serve as long as students have the program prerequisites.

Technical Institutes Institutes provide specialized instruction in technologies and trades, art and design, law enforcement, industry technology, business ect. 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 Offer a variety of 1-2 year certificate and diploma programs and 4-year degree programs Admission is usually on 1 st come basis with minimum mark requirements for specific courses Admission is usually on 1 st come basis with minimum mark requirements for specific courses Work closely with business community to tailor programs to meet labour market demands Work closely with business community to tailor programs to meet labour market demands

Secondary School Apprenticeship ACE IT: Accelerated Credit Enrolment in Industry 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 the school district and Okanagan College. 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 the school district and Okanagan College. 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). 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. Through work experience placements that are usually part of the program, students can earn credit towards the on- the-job component of an apprenticeship.

Secondary School Apprenticeship SSA: Secondary School Apprenticeship SSA: Secondary School Apprenticeship SSA is a career program that provides students with the opportunity to begin a $paid$ apprenticeship while still in high school, and to earn high school credits for doing so. SSA is a career program that provides students with the opportunity to begin a $paid$ apprenticeship while still in high school, and to earn high school credits for doing so. 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. 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.

Secondary School Apprenticeship Website Resources Website Resources Summerland Secondary Career and Vocational Education. Contact Mr. Knowlton Summerland Secondary Career and Vocational Education. Contact Mr. Knowlton

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. 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. 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. These requirements are both Course and GPA specific. Research tools include the Post Secondary websites and the school calendars available in the counselling area. Research tools include the Post Secondary websites and the school calendars available in the counselling area.

Application Process Post Secondary Schools are accepting applications as of October. Post Secondary Schools are accepting applications as of October. The deadline for Admission to universities in BC is February 28, with the exception of The University of British Columbia’s deadline of January 31 st The deadline for Admission to universities in BC is February 28, with the exception of The University of British Columbia’s deadline of January 31 st Apply to more than one school to keep options open. Apply to more than one school to keep options open. Applications require a fee for processing which is non- refundable (credit card or cheque). Applications require a fee for processing which is non- refundable (credit card or cheque).

BC Post Secondary Application Service Post-Secondary Application Service of British Columbia (BC). 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. 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 undergraduate students admission. UBC has created a new website for prospective undergraduate students admission. Note students can also still apply to UBC/UBCO through PASBC Note students can also still apply to UBC/UBCO through PASBC

BC Post Secondary Application Service Before starting this process students should ensure they have: Before starting this process students should ensure they have: Social Insurance Number Social Insurance Number P.E.N. (Personal Education Number) see student services. P.E.N. (Personal Education Number) see student services. Permanent mailing address and telephone number(s) Permanent mailing address and telephone number(s) Emergency contact name and telephone number(s) Emergency contact name and telephone number(s) addresses addresses Dates of post-secondary institutions attended Dates of post-secondary institutions attended Once you hit "submit," your application is sent electronically to the institution for processing. Processing time varies from institution to institution. Once you hit "submit," your application is sent electronically to the institution for processing. Processing time varies from institution to institution.

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. 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 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. 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. 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.

Plan Ahead and Be Organized Keep a folder for Post Secondary information. Keep a folder for Post Secondary information. Give those writing you a reference letter at least a weeks notice. 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. Official interim transcripts are available at the office, Universities/Colleges will require these. Self-reporting of grades. Self-reporting of grades.

P.S.I Choices Form POST SECONDARY INSTITUTION Students can provide their transcript information to a number of post-secondary institutions by completing an electronic Post Secondary Institutions Selections form on line from January to June of each school year via the Ministry of Education Web site: Student Secure Web. Students can provide their transcript information to a number of post-secondary institutions by completing an electronic Post Secondary Institutions Selections form on line from January to June of each school year via the Ministry of Education Web site: Student Secure Web.Student Secure WebStudent Secure Web 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). 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). This electronic PSI selections form is only to be submitted by students who expect to graduate this year and are applying to a PSI. This electronic PSI selections form is only to be submitted by students who expect to graduate this year and are applying to a PSI.

Student Secure Web The Ministry is providing online access to a variety of data for students who are currently enrolled in school. Provincial Exam results Electronic PSI submission CREATE AN ACCOUNT If you have not previously created an account to access your exam results, click the "Create Account" button. Your personal profile will be saved for future access. LOG-IN TO YOUR ACCOUNT If you have already created an account to access your exams results, click the "Log-in to Account" button. NOTE: You must know your Personal Education Number (PEN) before you attempt to create your account. If you don't know your PEN check with student services.

SAT/ACT Tests All students must write these exams if you plan to go to school in the States. These tests measure a student’s readiness to complete college/university work. All students must write these exams if you plan to go to school in the States. These tests measure a student’s readiness to complete college/university work. SAT: SAT: SATwww.collegeboard.com/splash/ SATwww.collegeboard.com/splash/ ACT: ACT: ACT: ACT: What is the difference between SAT and ACT? The majority of United States schools now accept either 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. Below are two sites that explain the differences between the two test ep.asp?TPRPAGE=141 ep.asp?TPRPAGE=141 ep.asp?TPRPAGE=141 ep.asp?TPRPAGE=141 Information including preparation booklets, registration packages and test dates and location are available in the counselling centre. Information including preparation booklets, registration packages and test dates and location are available in the counselling centre.

LPI-Language Proficiency Index The purpose of the LPI is to provide a consistent and standardized measurement of an examinee’s competency in English. The purpose of the LPI is to provide a consistent and standardized measurement of an examinee’s competency in English. Many post-secondary institutions in British Columbia and other parts of Canada use LPI scores to assess the English language proficiency of prospective and current students for entrance into their academic programs or first-year English courses. Many post-secondary institutions in British Columbia and other parts of Canada use LPI scores to assess the English language proficiency of prospective and current students for entrance into their academic programs or first-year English courses. The test is written only by those who do not achieve the English 12 mark required by the University or College. The test is written only by those who do not achieve the English 12 mark required by the University or College. The fee is $ plus HST The fee is $ plus HST

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

Provincial Scholarships Students must achieve at least a “B” (73% or above) final mark (provincial exam and school mark combined) in one of the Language Arts 12 (Communications 12, English 12, Francais langue premiere 12 Students must achieve at least one “A” (86% or higher) and three “B”s (73% or higher) on four of their best provincial exams (can include the Language Arts 12 provincial exam).

Provincial Scholarships Students do not apply for these as they are automatically eligible The examination rewrite rule will be relaxed for one year (September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012) to allow students to rewrite a required exam to improve their scores. A student will receive a $1000 Examinations Scholarship if he or she meets the following requirements : Achieves at least a “B” (73% or above) final mark (provincial exam and school mark combined) in one of the Language Arts 12 (Communications 12, English 12, Francais langue premiere 12, or English 12 First Peoples). Achieves at least one “A” (86% or higher) and three “B”s (73% or higher) on four of his or her best provincial exams (can include the English 12 provincial exam). Students must have a final course mark (course and exam combined) for the exam to be counted towards scholarship.

Provincial Scholarships A student will receive a $2500 Examinations Scholarship if he or she: ranks among the top twenty scholarship students (based on their percentage score) Any student who achieves a perfect score (100%) in each of three provincial exams from grades 10 – 12 (exam mark) will also be awarded an Academic Medal of Excellence. A student can receive only one Graduation Program Examinations Scholarship in their lifetime. A student can receive a both a Graduation Program Examinations Scholarship and a Dogwood District/Authority Award in the same year.

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

School District Scholarships District scholarships are awarded to graduating students who have excelled in field other than academic. 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 $ voucher that can be used toward their post secondary tuition. The student receives a $1000 award which consists of a $500 cheque and a $ 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: 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) Fine Arts (Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, Music) Applied Skills (Business Ed., Technology Ed., Home Economics) Applied Skills (Business Ed., Technology Ed., Home Economics) Physical Activity Physical Activity Second Languages Second Languages

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

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. Students will receive their pass book and information on how to redeem the money with their Grade 12 June report cards. 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. Students will receive their pass book and information on how to redeem the money with their Grade 12 June report cards. Grade 10: $250 Grade 10: $250 Grade 11: $250 Grade 11: $250 Grade 12: $500 Grade 12: $500

Scholarship and Bursary Information Sources Student Services Bulletin Board / Black filing cabinet. Student Services Bulletin Board / Black filing cabinet. Websites: Websites: Companies/Employers Companies/Employers Check with your employer to see if they offer any bursaries or scholarships. Check with your employer to see if they offer any bursaries or scholarships.

Student Loans 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. 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. StudentAid BC StudentAid BC

Post-Secondary Options Web Site resources Web Site resources Comprehensive academic and planning sites: Comprehensive academic and planning sites: Username: sss Username: sss Password: summerland Password: summerland The Ministry of Education website on Career Planning: The Ministry of Education website on Career Planning: For discovering occupations: For discovering occupations: To finding out more about work : To finding out more about work :

Other Post Secondary Options High school upgrading High school upgrading After a student completes their graduation requirements they can register for high school courses or at the Summerland Community Learning Center After a student completes their graduation requirements they can register for high school courses or at the Summerland Community Learning Center Travel Travel

Grad Ceremony Ceremony Format Ceremony Format Thursday June 28 th Thursday June 28 th Car Procession through town Car Procession through town Formal dress day Formal dress day Grand March, Prom + ??? Grand March, Prom + ??? Friday June 29th Friday June 29th 11am Grad Ceremonies 11am Grad Ceremonies After Grad Party + ???? After Grad Party + ????

Grad Parent Committee Currently meeting every 2 nd Tuesday of the month in the school library at 7:00 pm Currently meeting every 2 nd Tuesday of the month in the school library at 7:00 pm Next meeting is on November 8 th Next meeting is on November 8 th Chair of Committee Chair of Committee Carie Sandrelli and Deja Walsh Carie Sandrelli and Deja Walsh

Conclusion Questions ??? Questions ??? Enjoy the rest of the Grade 12 year Parent and Student. Parent and Student.