Grade 12 Parents Information Evening October 9, 2019 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Grade 12 Parents’ Information Evening October 9, 2019 #FindYourselfAtAlpha

We wish to acknowledge and thank the Coast Salish nations of Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Wautut, on whose traditional territories we live, learn, and play. #FindYourselfAtAlpha

Administration BEN PARÉ MIMI LIM Vice-Principal Vice-Principal TIM WOZNEY A – L, M – Z, Principal Indigenous Students International Students #FindYourselfAtAlpha

Counsellors STEVE BERMANN JEREMY BERKBIGLER SHELLEY GREENE A - Ha Hb - Ng Nh - Z #FindYourselfAtAlpha

Safe Schools Specialist WENDEL WILLIAMS #FindYourselfAtAlpha

Also here to help! • School Liaison Officer Constable Jonathan Killin • Indigenous Youth Engagement Worker Ms. Lorelei Lyons • International Support Worker Mr. Douglas Tai #FindYourselfAtAlpha

Today’s Presentation Mr. Bermann Graduation requirements • Post-secondary requirements • Ms. Gillam and Ms. Lo CLC and Capstone • Ms. McChesney Scholarships, Bursaries, Awards • Ms. Lim Graduation activities • Questions and answers #FindYourselfAtAlpha

Grad Requirements and Post-Secondary

2020 Graduation Requirements • Minimum of 80 credits Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Any English 10 Any English 11 English Studies 12 Social Studies 10 Any Social Studies 11 OR 12 Any Math 10 Any Math 11 OR 12 Science 10 Any Science 11 OR 12 PHE 10 Career Life Ed 10 • Plus: Applied Skills or Fine Arts 10/11/12 • Career Life Connections 11/12 • 3 Additional Grade 12 courses • • No Provincial Exams or Assessments! #FindYourselfAtAlpha

Post-Secondary College requirements • High school graduation with English Studies 12 • Some pre-requisites for specific programs Check with your counsellor or a college advisor • • Apply now! Registration dates are assigned based on your • application date – many programs and courses will be full if you have a late registration date! #FindYourselfAtAlpha

University Requirements Admission averages are typically based on: English Studies 12, plus • 4-5 Academic Grade 12 classes (specific to your program of choice) • Some universities also require: Minimum Language/ Math 11/12 mark • Language 11 • Supplemental or Broad Based Admission Application or Video • SFU and UBC require all online courses to be completed by January 31, 2020 #FindYourselfAtAlpha

University Requirements Examples SFU : Min. English Studies 12 Requirement 70% Math 11 ( Pre-Calc 11 or FOM 11) Min. Requirement 60% UBC Van: Min. English Studies 11 + 12 70% cutoff For some programs Eng. St. 12 /Pre-Calc 12 80% cutoff #FindYourselfAtAlpha

University Requirements Examples Ontario Universities: Science / Business Programs : Calculus 12 McGill/ U of T : Repeated Courses Count #FindYourselfAtAlpha

But… • Many universities have changed or are still changing their requirements • For help, • Check their websites – sign up for newsletters and updates! • Pay attention to the Student Bulletin and the O365 Grad 2020 Group #FindYourselfAtAlpha

So… • Talk to your counsellor • Attend post-secondary info sessions • Make an appointment with a university advisor • Check Post-Secondary Websites for up to date information #FindYourselfAtAlpha

AND… Upcoming Dates and Information Sessions • CUE: Burnaby South: Thursday Oct 10. 9am - 11am #FindYourselfAtAlpha

AND… Upcoming Dates and Information Sessions • BCIT BIG INFO NIGHT • Wed. Nov 13 4:30-7:30 pm • Register Now at • https://www.bcit.ca/infosessions/re gister/8224 #FindYourselfAtAlpha

AND… Upcoming Dates and Information Sessions • Post-Secondary Information Night PSI Thursday Nov. 28, 6pm - 8pm #FindYourselfAtAlpha

Application Dates • Douglas College: Oct 1- Ongoing • Langara College: Oct 1- Ongoing • Capilano University: Now - Ongoing • Kwantlen Polytechnic: Oct. 1- Aug 1 #FindYourselfAtAlpha

Application Dates • SFU: Oct. 1 – Jan 31 • UBC : Now – Jan. 15 (Dec. 1 for scholarship eligibility) • OUAC (Ontario Schools) Jan 15, 2020 • For all other institutions, check their websites #FindYourselfAtAlpha

Student Transcripts Service Allows grads to: • View grades and Assessment results • Order & send transcripts to post-secondary institutions and/or employers • View transcript order status and history • View BC scholarships awarded, expiry, and redemption status http://www.StudentTranscripts.gov.bc.ca • Instructions posted on school website #FindYourselfAtAlpha

Post-Secondary General Rule of Thumb for applying: 2 Universities and 1 College #FindYourselfAtAlpha

Post-Secondary Presentations Remember!! PSI Day November 28 6pm - 8pm This is a brief overview, please see your counsellor to get more information ! #FindYourselfAtAlpha

CLC and Capstone

Career Life Connections (CLC) 11 • In grade 11, students were required to complete CLC 11 • 3 sessions during Collaboration Time • Assignments posted on Office 365 • Students with an “I” on their final report card are required to repeat the course this year • Career Life Education (CLE 10) and CLC 11 are graduation required courses

CLC 12 - Graduation Capstone Project • Required for graduation • A year long project that allows students to: • showcase an area of interest and • their goals surrounding that area of interest • Ideally connected to future career and/or post- secondary goals • Check-ins required throughout the year #FindYourselfAtAlpha

Capstone Advisors Ms. T. Tsai Ms. N. Gillam A – La Le – Z Tina.Tsai@burnabyschools.ca Nicola.Gillam@burnabyschools.ca

Capstone Components PRODUCT MENTOR AND AND PROPOSAL RESEARCH PRESENTATION • Check-ins • Showcase of what • Outline that has been done with your describes the Advisor to • Format is flexible goal for the make sure project • Presented to student is on peers & a • Due October 16 community the right track member at year end #FindYourselfAtAlpha

Capstone Goal Examples Non-Specific Specific • I want to increase my • I want to be a better speed on the ice by hockey player. creating a strengthening & conditioning workout plan specific for hockey. • I want to go to SFU. • I want to create a documentary about the enviro pros & cons of the pipeline, and submit it with my application to SFU.

Timeline October 16, 2019 • Capstone Proposal due January 20, 2020 • Capstone Check-in #1 February 4, 2020 • Annual Grad Interviews March 13, 2020 • Capstone Check-in #2 April 30, 2020 • Capstone Final Presentations

Work or Volunteer Experience • 30 hours of work or volunteer experience required for graduation • There is paperwork to complete if students volunteered or worked over the summer – see Ms. Gillam or Ms. Tsai ASAP! • 90 hour WEX program – these hours count toward the 30 hour requirement • Ms. Gillam and Ms. Tsai can help with finding suitable placements

Scholarships

Alpha Scholarship Blog https://blogs.sd41.bc.ca/alpha- scholarships/ Accessible through the school • website Click on “Students” then • “Scholarship” #FindYourselfAtAlpha

What are scholarships and Bursaries? Scholarships: Bursaries: • Grants or payments made • Awarded solely for to support a student’s financial need education • Awarded for academic achievement, community service, leadership ability, athletic or artistic excellence, financial need, etc.

Types of Scholarships • Alpha School Scholarships • Grad council awards • PAC awards • Alpha staff awards • Memorial awards & awards from local businesses • Burnaby District Scholarships • Burnaby Arts Council • Burnaby Teachers’ Association • Burnaby Retired Teachers’ Association • Rotary Club of Burnaby • Memorial awards & awards from local businesses • Provincial Government Scholarships • Entrance scholarships from post-secondary institutions • Private scholarships (non-profits, community organizations, businesses, banks, unions, etc.)

Provincial Awards Program • BC Excellence Scholarships – 55 @ $5000 • To recognize well-rounded BC grads who have demonstrated community service both inside & outside their schools, and shown aptitude and commitment to their chose career paths. • Must be nominated by their schools • BC Achievement Scholarships – 8000 @$1250 • To recognize highest cumulative average • Calculated by the Ministry of Education • Based on achievement in Grades 10, 11, and 12 grad program courses (including electives) • Students do not need to apply #FindYourselfAtAlpha

Provincial Awards Program • Dogwood/District Authority Scholarships – 5500 @ $1250 • To recognize graduates who excel in non-academic disciplines • Fine Arts, Applied Skills, Physical Activity, Second Languages, Community Service, Technical and Trades Training, Indigenous Language and Culture • Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship – 20 @ $5000 • To recognize high school grads who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching #FindYourselfAtAlpha