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Welcome to Argyle Secondary Grad Parent Information Evening October 2, 2014 7:00pm ~ Argyle Small Gym Presentation Overview Welcome and Introduction ~ L. Bell Transition Planning 12 ~ O. Schutz Post-Secondary application procedures ~ O.
Grad Parent Information Evening October 2, 2014 7:00pm ~ Argyle Small Gym
Welcome and Introduction ~ L. Bell Transition Planning 12 ~ O. Schutz Post-Secondary application procedures ~ O. Schutz Scholarships and Awards; Funding ~ O. Schutz Grad Activities and Events ~ L Bell and P. Ruben Questions
8 0 Credits over Grades 1 0 , 1 1 and 1 2
The list below is an overview of what you NEED to graduate.
48 required credits:
Planning 10 (4 credits)
Language Arts 10 (4 credits)… … … … … … … … … … … Provincial Exam
Language Arts 11 (4 credits)*
Language Arts 12 (4 credits)* … … … … … … … … … … .Provincial Exam
Social Studies 10 (4 credits)
Social Studies 11, Canadian Civics 11 or
Science 10 (4 credits)… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … .Provincial Exam
Science 11 or 12 (4 credits)*
Mathematics 10 (4 credits)* … … … … … … … … … … … ..Provincial Exam
Mathematics 11 or 12 (4 credits)*
Physical Education 10 (4 credits)
Fine Arts and/ or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12 (4 credits)*
Transition Planning 12 (2 credits)
Graduation Transitions (4 credits)
* one from a number of course options
Students must:
Earn 4 mandatory credits for Graduation Transitions
Complete a minimum of 28 elective credits from Grade 10 to 12 courses
An unlimited number of credits from board or independent school authority-authorized or post-secondary electives may count toward graduation.
* * A minimum of 1 6 credits from either Ministry or board-authorized or post-secondary courses are required at the Grade 1 2 level, including a Language Arts 12.
Five Graduation Program Exams in Grades 10 – 12 are required for graduation, including a Grade 12 Language Arts exam.
BC DIPLOMA VERIFICATION (Argyle transcript)
Required Courses – listed at top
“Earned Credits” (completed courses) with final marks
“Potential Credits” (current courses) with interim marks. BC Secure Web
Check “official” transcript on Ministry website – marks and should reflect BC Diploma Verification It is the student’s responsibility to ensure the information is accurate and that all graduation requirements are met.as this is the information that is sent to the Ministry of Education. Please check:
1.
Student’s name is spelled correctly, birth date is correct and student has a minimum of 80 credits
2.
Student has credits for all courses completed and any mark changes are reflected
3.
Student has completed 4 Grade 12 level courses including English or Communications 12 and three other Ministry approved Grade 12 courses.
Copies available from Mrs. Excell in Student
Services after completing request form.
Official transcript mailed home July 31, 2014.
Ensure all Gr. 10 & 11 Provincial Exams
are completed
Results - www.bced.gov.bc/exams
(P.E.N.# required)
Rewrites / Marks
Four of the 80 credits students need for graduation come from Graduation Transitions which will encourage students to:
1.
Take ownership of their health & learning
2.
Examine and demonstrate connections between student’s learning and their future
3.
Create a plan for their growth and development as a skilled, healthy, knowledgeable, participating citizen
4.
Exhibit attributes of a model BC graduate
I n order to receive credit for Transition Planning ( TP) 1 2 , students m ust:
1.
Attend all TP 12 classes and complete assignments.
2.
Attend at least 2 lunch hour presentations
3.
Complete an Argyle Graduation Portfolio
4.
Complete a minimum of 30 hours of work experience
5.
Complete 150 minutes/ week of moderate to vigorous physical activity
As part of Graduation Transitions and Transition Planning 12, students will demonstrate the attitudes, knowledge and positive habits needed to be a healthy individual, responsible for their own physical and emotional well-being by:
1.
Engaging in and recording at least 150 minutes per week of moderate to vigorous physical activity in each of Grades 10 – 12, and
2.
Developing a long-term personal healthy living plan appropriate to their lifestyle
Starting in Sept. 2008, all BC school
students from K to 12 must keep track of their daily physical activity.
Students must participate in at least 150
physical activity.
This is a BC Graduation Requirement. Go to the Argyle School website for one
page DPA record form.
Gr.12’s turn in to TP 12 teacher each
term.
As part of Graduation Transitions and TP 12, students will demonstrate that they have the skills required to work effectively & safely with others and to succeed as an individual and collaborative worker by:
1.
Participating in at least 30 hours of work experience and/ or community service, and
2.
Describing the duties performed, the connections between the experience and the student’s employability and life skills, and the benefits to the student and the community
As part of Graduation Transitions and TP 12, students will demonstrate the confidence & competency needed to be a self-directed individual by:
1.
Developing a comprehensive plan that indicates they are prepared to successfully transition from secondary school, and
2.
Present selected components
In BC, generally: Early admissions deadline February 28 Applications are completed on line at
applybc.ca
Decision of acceptance usually
May/June (earlier depends on GPA)
September 2015 course registration
ApplyBC (Post-Secondary Application Service
for B.C.) website: www.applybc.ca
Keep in mind the application deadlines for
B.C. universities, colleges, and technology institutions.
Many universities will base your child’s initial
acceptance on his/her 2nd TERM grades (Term 2 ends February 27th, 2015~report cards distributed March 6th, 2015).
NEW (relatively…)…In January, your child will
go online to complete a Post-Secondary Institutions Choices form (PSI) which will allow universities in Canada to access his/her transcript from the Ministry of Education.
Application – online: www.applybc.ca Information needed includes…
Application Fee – ranges from $30 to $100 per
institution
Transcript Check status of application
Admission Averages
GPA is based on specific Grade 12 courses – it varies from
institution to institution (depends on the specific program requirements of each institution)
Self-reporting grades
1st Term Grades—honour system
Electronic transmission of grades to the Ministry of Education
2nd Term Grades PSI ~ Post Secondary Institutes Choices Form - link available
beginning January and completed before June 30. Min. of
Ontario Institutes of the student’s choice.
Final Grades – July 31st
Registration for classes – may be based on GPA – generally first choice goes to students with the highest GPA
Almost every post secondary institution has some sort
check websites
The most common is the Language Proficiency Index
(LPI )
You must register online at www.lpitest.ca There will be one LPI exam sitting at Argyle in April.
Date and time TBA.
Cost is $109 plus tax No walk-ins. Students must register online @
www.lpitest.ca 2 weeks in advance.
To be exempt:
UBC – minimum FINAL grade 80% in English 12 or Eng. Lit 12
(school mark + exam mark or school mark ~ whichever is highest)
SFU – minimum FINAL grade 75% in English 12 or Eng. Lit 12
(school mark + exam mark or school mark ~ whichever is highest)
UVic and Capilano College university transfer -FINAL grade
86% in English 12 or Eng. Lit 12 (school mark + exam mark)
Other agencies that use LPI results include Justice Institute of BC, police and correctional facilities recruiters, Real Estate Council of BC, and the Society of Notaries Public
Not writing the LPI or not achieving the required score will NOT result in being denied acceptance to the institution, but it will result in having to take certain first year English courses to meet the requirement.
Grades meet GPA for
early admission
Accepted if grades stay
the same in August
It is very unlikely that an
acceptance will later be withdrawn
What may vary is when
you hear of acceptance
GPA is usually very
high
You are in no matter
what!
If GPA is really high, a
scholarship may be
Ontario University Application Center:
Other provinces – Check websites for
application process and timelines now!
United States www.collegeboard.com/newsat
and www.commonapp.org
American Universities determine the eligibility of
applicants by their Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) results combined with their High School marks.
You should write your SAT ASAP if you are
planning to attend a U.S. university.
For many institutions and programs, GPA is
Separate applications Interviews
Who you are, what you believe…
Resume Reference Letters Portfolios Interview/Presentation
Skills
Letter of Intent/Cover
Letter
Personal Qualities &
Characteristics- evidence
Qualifying/Entrance Exams Skill Set - evidence Related Course Work Educational Requirements Information Session Attendance Work/Volunteer Experience Transcript of Grades Audition
Many parents (and students) want their
children to get a degree from a major
in the trades?
Information www.itabc.ca
Advising Sessions—make an appointment
with an admissions advisor at the post- secondary institute you are considering attending.
The Canadian Universities Event held at
Mulgrave School (W. Van), Fri. Oct. 10th, (2:30-4:30).
BC Post Secondary Event at Argyle on
Mon, October 27th from 3:15 to 5:15
UBC lunch hour visit Thurs. Oct.9th, 2014 Check Grad Calendar on website for details
Institution open houses/orientation
websites for events. Info items mentioned in grad e-newsletters.
Research, Research, Research…………………… Check the Scholarship board in the Counselling Area on a regular basis for updates.
Award and Financial Aid Offices and
post-secondary websites
Grad Bulletins Websites www.canadascholarships.com
www.studentscholarships.org
Parents, relatives, employers Coaches 80% of available scholarship money is for
students attending a post secondary institution
Provincial Government Awards Program Post-Secondary Institutions Private Award Argyle Awards Bursaries are separate from scholarships
and are awarded based on financial need.
Must meet graduation requirements and be a Canadian citizen
Graduation Program Examination Scholarship
excellence in academics ($1000 / $2500)
No application is required; students will be automatically receive the Examination Scholarship if they:
1)
Achieve a final mark of at least a “B” (provincial mark and school mark combined) in English 12 or Communications 12.
2)
Ranks among the top 5,000 scholarships students in BC (based on Provincial Exam results from grade 10-12)
Students may rewrite an exam once within the twelve-month period following their initial attempt and before August 31st of graduating year.
AP scores will no longer count towards scholarships.
$2500 is awarded to the top 20 scholarship students in the province and to students who receive 100% in all provincial exams
Must meet graduation requirements and be a Canadian citizen
District Scholarships (2,500 additional awards this year)
excellence in non-academic ($1000)
rewards graduating students for superior achievement in their chosen non-academic field with a cheque for $500 and a voucher for $500 to be redeemed at a Canadian post-secondary institution.
students must excel in a non academic area in one of the following area: * Fine Arts * Second Languages * Applied Skills * Community Service * Physical Activity * Technical and Trades Training
Criteria details are outlined in the Argyle Scholarship Information Booklet.
Application is made by completing the Argyle Scholarship Application Form and submitting before deadline
Argyle is normally allotted 10 - 13 of these awards.
Must meet graduation requirements and be a Canadian citizen
Secondary School Apprenticeship Scholarships (SSA)
$1000 awarded to students who have completed 16 credits of SSA
Passport to Education (will be phased out for 2017grads)
students’ Graduation Transition Standards also recognizing effort, work habits, citizenship, and school/community involvement
All Provincial Scholarships and Awards are tenable for 5 years
visit www.bced.gov.bc.ca/awards for more information
Post-Secondary Institutes offer a variety of
awards to students entering their 1st year.
Application form and marks in the 85-90%
range along with community involvement are
Some major entrance awards require
community service and nomination from Argyle
Deadline: varies - check websites! Local Institutions :
SFU, UBC, UVIC, Cap Univ. College, BCIT, UNBC
Out of province – Check websites now
Queen’s, U of T, Western,…
O P T I O N S
U B C S a m p l e
Student Loans
Repayable financial assistance from the government based on financial need. Loans are interest free while the student is in full-time studies.
Major Entrance Scholarship
Scholarships for students who have demonstrated academic and leadership achievement in the arts, community, athletics and academics.
Work Study
Paid, part-time work for students that is
career related.
President's Entrance Award
Automatic entrance scholarships based
admissions average.
Line of Credit
Financial assistance from the bank often utilized by students not eligible for student loans and bursaries. Lines of credit may require a co-signer.
Co-op
A program that integrates a student's academic studies with relevant, paid work
will alternate study and full-time work terms.
Bursaries
Non-repayable awards based on financial
be receiving a maximum student loan to qualify.
Emily is an all around great student. She
has strong academics, but has to work hard to make the grades she wants. She does well in English and math, but struggles to keep up with
spends a lot of after school time at club meetings and with her swim team. She spends her summers volunteering at a day camp for children with Autism, and is spearheading an effort to create an after school program for these kids. She relies a lot on the support of her teachers, and she is appreciative of all they do. She has a way of getting the other students excited and
study, but she's excited to explore her options! One of her hopes for university is that she will find like-minded people who are passionate and work hard.
Major Entrance Scholarship Bursaries Co-op Student Loans Work Study President’s Entrance Award
Sarah is a grade 12 student
who works hard both in and out of
parent family, and works at a part- time job to help contribute to her family's household expenses. She is strong academically, and admission to her program of choice (Arts) should not be a problem. However, she does not see how she will be able to attend UBC, as she cannot afford it. She has always wanted to attend UBC, and supervisors from her work and volunteer positions in the community would be happy to write her a letter of support for any awards she can find.
Major Entrance Award Bursaries Co-op Student Loans Work Study President’s Entrance Award Line of Credit
Charlie comes from a
two-parent family where his father earns a middle income and his mother is a stay at home mom. He works weekends at a restaurant, helps to look after his younger sister, and enjoys playing recreational
worried about the financial commitment of a post secondary education as while his family is doing ok financially, they do not have any savings for his education.
Bursaries Co-op Student Loans Work Study President’s Entrance Award Line of Credit
Affiliation Scholarships Sports / CUPE/ workplace etc. Bursaries for students in financial need (let me know)
There are a number of external scholarships that become available throughout the year. Watch for them on the Scholarship Board in the Student Services Office lobby
There is a pool of available scholarships and bursaries
decided at the school level by Argyle’s Scholarship Committee ($225 - $2000)
One application form – available online General criteria includes: academic standing volunteer service within the school/citizenship extracurricular involvement within the school Specific Criteria – depends on Scholarship or Bursary Refer to the Argyle Scholarship and Bursary
Information Booklet for details
To be eligible for Argyle Awards
applicants must:
Be enrolled in a minimum of 7 courses
(including Graduations Transitions)
Have good character and citizenship Be enrolled in Grade 12 for the first time Be eligible to graduate Be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant Preference is given to students who have been
at Argyle for the past two years
Largest aw ards w ill go to the m ost w orthy applicants
Only one award per student Selections made based on specific
criteria outlined for each award
Some are non-academic awards AMA and ADA make are separate from
the this selection
Go to www.argylesecondary.ca
(Grads/ Scholarships/ Argyle Awards)
Review the Argyle Scholarship and Information
Booklet
Complete Online Application
NO EDITS CAN BE MADE to this application once you have checked out
Submit:
Printout of online application Letter of Application (refer to guidelines) Passport size photo
All application must be submitted to the main office
no later than 3 :3 0 pm January 2 9 th, 2 0 1 5 Late or incom plete applications w ill not be considered!
An Argyle application is required in order to be nom inated for these aw ards. A separate application will be required if you are nominated. Some North Vancouver Awards may include:
North Van. Education Foundation Awards ($1200). Rotary Club of North Vancouver ($1000) Kiwanis Club of Evergreen ($1000)
Meet the criteria Download applications Dues Dates – received by, mailed by Postage Follow instructions precisely Cover Page Resume
Resume – for scholarship purposes Transcript of Grades Nomination (check for early deadline) Information for Referee/Reference Reference Letters Budget Statement Student Profile Contests?
Autobiography Academic
Goals/Career Objectives
Citizenship & Future
Role In Society
Role education has
played in your life
Single most
important accomplishment
Education outside of
the classroom
Write your own
reference letter
Cover letter
Provincial Program
38 winners of $1,000 (67 in 2012, 18in 2011)
District Program
21 winners of $1,000
Argyle Awards
107 winners totaling over $75,000
A total of more than 160 Awards
were offered to the 2014 Argyle Grads worth over $250,500
Upcoming Grad Events:
Grad Girls Dinner Dance ~Nov. 18, 2014 Grad Guys Dinner Dance ~Feb 4, 2015 Grad Ceremony TBA (Late May or June) Grad Banquet ~ Vancouver Trade & Convention
Centre – Friday, June 26th , 2015 5:00 pm- 11:00 pm
Dry Grad….
TBA Students- entrance with Grad Gown Tickets are unlimited and details will
follow at a later date
Gown Order form