1. Preparing for Post-Secondary
October 16, 2014

2. Presentation Outline Graduation Requirements Review
Post-Secondary Options
Applying to post-secondary
Admission Requirements
CareerCruising
Paying for Post-Secondary
Scholarships

3. Graduation Requirements 2014-2015
You Need a minimum of 17 Credits to Graduate. This must include:
The following 7 Compulsory credits
Grade 11
English 11 (2 credits)
Math 11 (1 credit)
Science (or approved Technology Course) (1 credit)
Modern History 11 (1 credit)
Fine Arts/Life Role Development cluster (1 credit)
Grade 12
English 12 (1 credit)
You must also have:
English 12 and a minimum of 4 other credits at the Grade 12 Level.
Successful completion of the English Language Proficiency Assessment
*or approved exemption
Post Intensive French (PIF) 10 or French Immersion Language Arts (FILA) 10
* Or approved exemption
Two Grade 10 Math Courses – GMF 10 and NRF 10

4. Fine Arts / Life Role Courses
Visual Arts 110 / 120
Individual and Family Dynamics 120
Music 112 / 122
Co-op Ed 120
Theatre Arts 120
Outdoor Pursuits 110
Reading Tutor 120
Physical Education Leadership 120
Entrepreneurship 110
Graphic Arts & Design 110
Wellness 110

5. Local Option Courses Theatre Arts 110 Advanced Theatre Studies 120 (p)
Advanced Training Principles 120
F.I. Co-op (2 or 3 credits)
Site Layout & Foundations 110
Mandarin 120
Media Production 120
Reminder: Students can only count 2 local options towards the 17 credits necessary to graduate. However, students may take more if they will have more than the minimum 17 credits at graduation.

6. Life after High School Work Apprenticeship College University
Other (Gap Year, Volunteering, Exchange Program, etc…)

7. Apprenticeship
About 80% of the apprentice's training is done on-the-job. The remaining 20% involves technical (in-school) training (usually NBCC).
A minimum of Grade 12 or the equivalent to Grade 12 is required to enter into an apprenticeship program.
Apprenticeship is the only career route where one can earn a wage while learning a trade.
Over 50 Apprenticeable Occupations

8. College Offers more direct training for specific occupations
Examples: NBCC, Oulton’s, Eastern College, Jon Raymond, etc…
Typically college programs have a limited enrollment. Therefore, it is important to get applications in sooner rather than later.
NBCC began processing applications on Nov. 1.
Other colleges: Check websites for application deadlines

9. University Many universities throughout Canada and beyond
Admission requirements vary but on average you need minimum of 5 Grade 12 courses (including English) in university approved courses. (May need upwards of 6 courses in some universities outside of Atlantic Canada.)
If applying to certain program (ex. Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Engineering, etc…)
Typically need an average of 70+% in the courses used for admission. May need higher for specific programs.

10. Applying to College / University
Select the program
Select the post-secondary institutions that offer the program
Check admission requirements
Arrange a campus visit
Apply (mostly on-line)
Arrange to have transcripts sent (at least two; in February & June)

11. Transcripts
A record of the credits you have in high school. Used for application for post-secondary.
Transcripts have to be requested from the main office by completing a “Transcript Request Form”.
Unofficial Transcripts:
Picked up by the student.
No cost
Official Transcripts
Sent directly to college / university by the office
Costs: $2 per transcript to mail; $1 per transcript to fax

12. Admission Requirements
College Programs
A wide range of requirements varying from high school diploma or equivalency to high school diploma with higher level math and science courses.
Examples:
Bricklaying at NBCC requires High School Diploma or Equivalency
Civil Engineering Technology at NBCC requires High School Diploma or Equivalency, Pre-Calculus 11, Total of 2 Sciences including at least one from Bio 11 or 12, Physics 11 or 12, Chemistry 11 or 12.

13. Admission Requirements
Universities
Requirements vary from university to university.
Generally a minimum of five University Approved Credits is required for Maritime universities
Ontario universities generally require a minimum of six University Approved credits.
It is recommended to have at least one or more acceptable credits than the required minimum. This can especially helpful for entrance scholarships.

14. Canadian universities typically accept these electives:
Pre-Calculus 12A/B
Economics 120
Foundations of Mathematics 12
French 122
FI Language Arts 120
Biology 121/122
Physics 121/2
Canadian Geography 120
Political Science 120
Canadian History 120
Canadian Literature 120
FI Canadian History 120
Chemistry 121/2

15. Check with the university when considering using the following electives:
Business Org. & Man. 120
Music 120
Coop Ed 120
Theatre Arts 120
Computer Science 120
Visual Arts 120
Enviro Science 120
PE Leadership 120
Intro. to Accounting 120
Journalism 120
Law 120
Media Studies 120

16. CareerCruising Username: bernice Password: macnaughton
Assessments: Interests, Skills, Learning Styles
Career Information: (tasks, salary, required education, etc…)
Education Information: (College / University information, Program information)

22. Paying for Post-Secondary
Parental Assistance
Summer Employment
Part time Employment
Student Loans
Scholarships
Savings
Bank Loans / Credit Lines
Government Incentives
* More information on student loans will be available in the new year.

23. Scholarships www.studentawards.com www.scholarshipscanada.com
Graduate Profile Form – complete and forward to Mr. Harris
Update resume
Find references
Create scholarship folder to help keep organized

24. Education and Training Expo
Moncton Coliseum
October 23
9am – 2pm
4pm – 7pm (open to the public)
October 24
9am – 12pm (BMHS Grade 11 and 12 students will be going during this time)

25. Final Thoughts….. High School Student Handbook Link
Visit CareerCruising. A wealth of information on a wide variety of topics related to post-secondary
Talk to / Visit / Get in contact with post-secondary schools you are interested in.
Open Houses; Individual tours; Information sessions; High school visits
Apply, apply, apply for scholarships. Create a file folder for scholarship purposes.
Talk to or us. If I do not know the information we will be sure to find out and/or put you in touch with the person who can provide it.

26. Contact info.
Phone number:
Mr. Harris (surnames A-G; scholarships)
Ms. Allison (surnames H-Z)
Students can also make an appointment by completing the appointment request forms in the guidance area.