Grade 12 Parent Information Evening OCTOBER 16 TH , 2019 Grade 12 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Grade 12 Parent Information Evening

OCTOBER 16TH, 2019

Grade 12 Contacts

Trina Infanta

(Grade 12 Counsellor) tinfanta@sd44.ca

Sarah Best

(Grade 12 Administrator) sbest@sd44.ca

Shannon Paruk

(Scholarship Co-ordinator) sparuk@sd44.ca

Presentation Overview

Grad Events Grad Requirements & Transcripts Post-Secondary Information Financing Your Future

Grad Events

Grad Photos

q Sittings: December 18th – 22nd, 2019 @ Artona Studio q On-line Appointment: www.artonagroup.com q Group photos require a separate appointment on a

separate day

q After Dec 22nd, students run risk of not being in the

yearbook and/or the grad composite

School Sanctioned Grad Events

Teacher Sponsors: Ms. Cassel & Ms. Frith Grad Ceremony- Thursday, June 18th , 7pm Orpheum Theatre Grad Banquet – Friday June 12th 6pm Vancouver Convention Centre

Grad Ceremony

qThursday June 18th, 2020 at 7:00 pm at the Orpheum qTickets are approx. $8 each (available through School Cash Online account before event), or approx. $10 CASH at the door qGown measurements will be taken in November by signing up online

Grad Banquet

• Friday, June 12th, 2020 at the Vancouver Convention

Centre

• Tickets will be approximately $125 per person
• On sale in spring for both students and parents
• Dinner and Dance
• Table seating lottery

Grad Requirements and Transcripts

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate, the BC Ministry of Education requires students to complete the following:

• 52 credits “Required” courses, including CLC 12
• 28 credits “Elective” courses
• Transition Plan completed in CLC 12
• Capstone Presentation
• 30 hours work/volunteer experience
• Presentations on May 7th

Provincial Assessments

Current Grade 12 Students: q Are required to write Grade 10 Numeracy Assessment qStudents who have not yet written, will write on November 6th @9am Handsworth Library

Diploma Verification Reports (DVRs)

• Lists courses students have completed or are

enrolled in, with final or interim marks

• Purpose of DVR’s:
• Verify information sent to ministry
• Ensure graduation requirements are met
• It is the student’s responsibility to make sure the

information on his/her DVR is accurate

• Gr. 12 students were asked to review and sign

their official DVR at their CLC Conference last week and course programming last year

• Students/parents correct errors (DL marks,

external credits, etc)

• New data transferred to the Ministry regularly
• Unofficial transcript available at BC Ministry of

Education website

Official Transcripts

• Record of successfully completed Grade 10, 11, and 12 courses
• New online system for ordering visit the link
• http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-

12/support/transcripts-and-certificates

• If applying to a US school- transcripts can be ordered through

the main office

• Official transcripts mailed home in August 2020

• Set up your new BCeID account and link it to student transcript services
• order transcripts
• grant permission for the Ministry of Education permission to release your

course marks to the Post Secondary Institutions that you indicate

• http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-

12/support/transcripts-and-certificates

Available only in electronic format – PSI permissions between November and June 30

Student Transcript Service (STS)

Post-Secondary Information

Embracing Change

OLD

Plans = Success

Education (Bachelor Degree) Successful Career

NEW

Flexibility = Success

Education + Experience + Connections (Options, Options, Options!) Engaged professional who embraces change

Wondering where your degree might lead you?

SFU Career Services: Wondering Where Your Degree Might Lead You?

Education + Experience

qEmployers look for students with both experience and training qChoose a program that provides a balance of education and experience

qVariety of courses qPracticum assignments qInternships qCo-operatives (work/study programs) qApprenticeships qVolunteer opportunities

q This allows students to network and establish relationships with potential employers and colleagues q Gap year

Gap year

WORK, TRAVEL, VOLUNTOURING WORK ON YOURSELF……

High School Diploma – Dogwood Certificate Program – 6 months – 1 year Diploma Program – 1 – 2 years University Transfer – 1 – 2 years Undergraduate Degree – 4 – 5 years Graduate Degree – 6 years in total (4 undergrad years + 2 graduate years)

Possible Paths to Take in Post Secondary Education

Not sure where to go/ what to study…

Factors to consider: üProgram availability üEntrance grades üLocation üSize of institution (small/mid/large) üTuition cost (usually per credit) üScholarships üWhat else the institution has to offer üOther…..

• Apprenticeship

programs

• University
• Technical

programs

• Career

programs VCC,BCIT, CAP U BCIT, VCC Begin in High School, BCIT VCC BC Universities and beyond

Many choices and options…..

üEducation planner - http://www.educationplanner.ca/ ücreate your own profile ü search by area of study/program/length of program etc. ü links to school websites/aptitude tests etc

Beginning the search…

Trades and Apprenticeship

Wages for certified trades are highly desirable Employment is

• ften guaranteed

at the end of the program Government Grants/Incentives Wages can be earned while student completes program

Youth Work In Trades (formerly SSA)

qPaid on-the-job training under the sponsorship of a certified tradesman/journeyman qStudents are registered with the Industry Training Authority qCan complete up to 16 credits

qEach 120 hours earns 4 credits (these hours are put towards apprenticeship hours (total 900 hours)

qPotential $1000 scholarship

qComplete hours within 6 months of graduation qMaintain C+ average in grade 12

University Admissions Requirements

Successful Admission!

General Admission Requirements Faculty Requirements Calculation of GPA

Broad Based Admission

qSupplemental application required by many post-secondary institution programs qStudents are invited to or required to submit a personal profile which may include:

qWritten submission qLetter of intent qList of accomplishments qPersonal References qPortfolio

*Remember your digital footprint!

Focus on demonstrating reflective and engaged learning.

Admission Requirements…

Check with Institution for: General Requirements

ü Courses ( grade 11 & 12) ü Second Language & Math requirements ü English Language requirements ü Broad based application (UBC) ü or Personal statement required (Queens)

• Faculty Requirements
• Program Requirements
• GPA
• Courses used for calculation
• Admissions averages

English Language Requirements

qSome post-secondary institutions have an English language requirement - please check with Post Secondary Institute (PSI) qIf you have been living in British Columbia for less than 4 years, and are not proficient in English, you may need to write an English proficiency exam called the TOEFL exam

Applying to Post-Secondary

BC – use www.educationplannerbc.ca Alberta - www.applyalberta.ca Prairies – directly to school website Ontario – use www.ouac.on.ca Quebec – directly to school website Maritimes – directly to school website United States – www.commonapp.org

Applying to BC Post Secondary Schools

…….

Early admissions deadlines vary depending on the institution: qUB UBC deadline is Dec 1st 2019, for Major Entrance Scholarships Jan 15th, 2020, for first round offers qQu Queen eens is Dec 1st, 2019 qSF SFU deadline is Jan 31st , 2020. qUV UVIC deadline is Feb 28th, 2020 qCa Capilano Un University deadline is March 31, 2020. – Apply online www.educationplannerbc.ca – Need PEN, Faculty (1st, 2nd choice) – Pay fee (credit card) – Student account will be set up – pay attention to next steps, deadlines, etc. – Check emails regularly for info from schools

S.A.T. (www.collegeboard.com)

qAmerican Universities qCanadian Universities with NCAA athletics (eg. SFU football) qMinimum score 820 on SAT to qualify for NCAA eligibility (www.elegibilitycenter.org) qRecommended to write SAT prior to November of your grade 12 year qHandsworth School #821245

Reporting Grades

Electronic transmission of grades: q1st & 2nd Term Grades (May 2020) qStudents complete Student Transcript Service to give consent to send transcripts to PSI—assignment in your CLC12 course Unit 3.2 qFinal Marks –sent to universities in July only if you have authorized marks to be sent. qUniversities may rescind their offer of admission if courses are not completed or if marks drop substantially.

Self- Reporting Grades

qGrade 11 marks (only some PSIs require) q2nd Term Grades for most BC PSIs (Spring 2020) qOut-of-Province PSI may require Term 1 Marks qYou do not need an official transcript to self-report

Distance Learning Courses

qDL courses to be 100% complete and final marks available by Jan 31st, 2020 qDistributed Learning School must submit final grade to the Ministry of Education so that it appears on your Ministry of Education Student Transcript Service in time for you to self- report these grades in Spring 2020 qStudents are advised to complete DL courses EARLY to ensure that a final grade is available for the electronic mark transmission in May, 2020

Take advantage of…

• Thursday, October 24th– BC PSI Event @ Handsworth 6:30pm-8:00pm
• Open Houses and orientation sessions offered by PSI's.
• PSI Lunch Hour Visits to Handsworth
• See Grad website for updates

https://www.sd44.ca/school/handsworth/Students/Grad/PostSecondaryVisits OpenHouses/Pages/default.aspx#/=

Financing Your Future

Where do Scholarships come from?

Post-secondary schools External organizations Handsworth Provincial- Ministry of Education

Post-secondary-based Scholarships

qOffered by universities, colleges, and other post-secondary institutions qIn some cases, you are automatically considered when you apply (ie. UBC Presidential Scholar's Award, UVic Entrance Scholarships) qIn other cases, you may have to apply specifically for each scholarship once you have completed your application to the school qAccess the information available on each school's website, and to make sure to apply for entrance early if you can

External Scholarships

qwww.scholarshipscanada.com qwww.studentawards.com qwww.studentscholarships.org qwww.keytoscholarships.com qPost-secondary institution financial aid and award offices qSee "Scholarships" on Handsworth Website: https://www.sd44.ca/school/handsworth/Students/Grad/scholarshi ps/Pages/default.aspx#/=

Handsworth Website:

https://www.sd44.ca/school/handsworth/Stud ents/Grad/scholarships/Pages/default.aspx#/=

Instagram: @hssscholarships

External Scholarships

Handsworth Internal Scholarships, Awards & Bursaries

qVariety of available scholarships and bursaries to Handsworth students qDecided at the school level by Handsworth’s Scholarship Committee qOne online application form – Available mid November qGeneral criteria includes: qacademic standing qvolunteer service within the school qcitizenship qextracurricular involvement within the school qathletics, arts, community participation qSpecific Criteria – depends on scholarship or bursary

How to apply for Handsworth's Scholarships and Bursaries?

qVisit the school's scholarship website at: https://www.sd44.ca/school/handsworth/Students/Grad/scholarships qClick the link to complete your application online. qYou must complete the application by Friday, January 10, 2020 qThe scholarships and bursaries given by Handsworth are decided upon by a committee of teachers

Provincial Scholarship Program

qBC Excellence Scholarships (1 nomination per school) $5,000 qBC Achievement Scholarships (determined by Min. of Ed) $1,250 qPathway to Teacher Education Scholarships (direct student application to Min. of Ed.) $5,000 qDistrict Authority (Handsworth Scholarship Committee to disperse) $1,250

For more information, please see:

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/scholarships

Student Loans and Bursaries

qApply in September of first post-secondary year qProvincial and Federal Websites:

qwww.studentaidbc.ca qwww.canlearn.ca

Handsworth Grad Website

https://www.sd44.ca/school/handsworth/Stude nts/Grad/Pages/Grad%20Information.aspx#/=

Scholarship Seminar

Monday, October 28th 6:30pm @ Handsworth

Questions