1. Saint Thomas Aquinas Graduation Year 2017 - 2018 Parent Information Meeting

2. GRADUATION 2018 Grad Portraits Yearbook Write-Ups
School Sponsored Events
Confirmation Sheets
Grad Activity Fee
Fundraising Initiatives
Valedictorian Selection
Awards Ranking
Dry After Grad

3. Graduation Events Graduation Mass Commencement Ceremonies
Friday, June 22nd , 2018
11:00 am in the School’s gym
Commencement Ceremonies
7:00 pm at Broadway Church
Graduation Dinner & Dance
Wednesday, June 27th, 2018 from 6:30 pm to midnight
Crystal Pavilion Ballroom, Pan Pacific, Canada Place
Dry After Grad
STA’s Website for Details

4. Agenda Introduction Graduation Program Ministry of Education
The Provincial Scholarships Program
Post-Secondary
Grade 12 Retreat
Graduation Information
Questions and Answers

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
Musical Instruments, 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
Numeracy Assessment*
Language Arts 12
English 12 or
Communications 12

9. Ministry of Education: Graduation Program Examinations Scholarship
$1250 scholarships available
Criteria:
Must be a Canadian Citizen or
Permanent BC Resident
Final mark of B (73% or higher) English 12/Communications 12
Fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004 graduation program.

10. Ministry of Education: The Provincial Scholarships Program
District/ Authority Scholarships
There are 5500 District/Authority Scholarships distributed across school districts and independent school authorities that recognize graduating BC students for excellence in their chosen area of interest or strength. Winners receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition.

11. Ministry of Education: The Provincial Scholarships Program
New Awards
- BC Excellence Scholarship
$5000 – 55 students awarded
- The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship
$5000 – 20 students awarded -

12. Post Secondary Admission
Post Secondary Institution (PSI)
-Students must authorize the Ministry of Ed. 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

13. 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.

14. Post-Secondary Day Tuesday, October 10th, 2017 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Information Sessions with a variety of PS Institutions including SFU, UVic, UNBC, KPU, TWU, CCC, CapU, Douglas, Langara etc…

15. University Advisor Visits
University of Western Ont. Oct. 16 at 10:15 am
University of B. C Oct. 26th at 11:00 am
University of Calgary Nov. 29th at 3:15 pm

16. Scholarships & Bursaries
Begin looking now
Corporate, Employment & Associations
Community & Athletics
Post Secondary Institutes
STA ( Internal Awards)
Academics as well as School & Community Leadership and Service important criteria
STA Website for some links

17. Scholarships and Bursaries

18. Transcripts
Required for some PSI and scholarship/award/bursary applications
Requests made to Academic Advisor in writing or by outlining specific criteria and number required
Takes 1 week

19. Reference Letters Give reference 1-2 weeks Give copy of the criteria
Copy of the Biographical Resume
All About Me Forms
Be selective
Choose a person who can speak to your gifts and talents

20. 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: 20

21. Grade 12 Retreat May 2nd , 3rd and 4th, 2018
Camp Stillwood at Cultus Lake
Mandatory attendance (plan ahead for work & other commitments)
STA Alumni involved
Great experience for next phase of life after grad

22. Questions & Answers
Thank-you
Have a great year
Congratulations