1. Saint Thomas Aquinas Graduation Year 2016 -2017 Parent Information Meeting

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

3. 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

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

5. 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 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. Ministry of Education: The Provincial Scholarships Program
New Awards
- BC Excellence Scholarship
- BC Achievement Scholarship
- The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship -

11. 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

12. Post-Secondary Planning
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.

13. 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…

14. 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

15. 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

16. Scholarships and Bursaries

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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 me at: 19

20. 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

21. Questions… ? ? ? ? ?