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Post-Secondary Planning

Post-Secondary Planning. Grade 12 Student s & Parents 2019-2020. GRAD EVENTS 2019-20. Grad Boat Cruise - September Winter Formal Dinner & Dance – November 2019 Quilchena Golf & Country Club, Richmond Tickets available online soon - SchoolCash Valedictory Ceremony – Friday, Jun 12/20

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Post-Secondary Planning

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  1. Post-Secondary Planning Grade 12 Students & Parents 2019-2020

  2. GRAD EVENTS 2019-20 • Grad Boat Cruise - September • Winter Formal Dinner & Dance – November 2019 Quilchena Golf & Country Club, Richmond Tickets available online soon - SchoolCash • ValedictoryCeremony – Friday, Jun 12/20 South Delta Baptist Church, Delta ~ Doors open 6pm Formal School Graduation. Scholarships and Awards presented. All grads do a Grad Write-Up. Grads get 2 tickets each $10. More tickets on sale in new year

  3. GRAD EVENTS 2019-20 Cont’D • Grad Dinner & Dance – Wednesday Jun 24/20 • Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, Vancouver • Students take bus from and to McNair • Tickets paid $135 – school fees • Parent Reception 6 – 7pm and Dinner/Dance 7 – 11pm • Dry Grad – Wednesday, Jun 24/20 • McNair Sec School • A safe and sober event to celebrate graduation! Takes place right after dinner/dance event. Tickets paid $75 – school fees. • **Please go to McNair website to order grad gown and write grad comment! 50 words or less – parents please help. Also, bring a baby photo to school.

  4. CHALLENGE EXAMS Language Challenge Exams available in the following subject areas in 2019-2020: • French11/12 • Japanese 11/12 • Korean 11/12 • Mandarin 11/12 • Punjabi 11/12 • Spanish 11/12 • German 11/12 • Submit applications to counsellor by Nov. 4 ~ Exam dates January 25 & 26, 2020 • LINK: district.public.deltasd.bc.ca

  5. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS . Required 48 credits: • Language Arts 10, 11, 12 12 credits • Social Studies 10 4 credits • Social Studies 11 or 12 4 credits • Science 10 4 credits • Science 11 or 12 4 credits • Mathematics 10 4 credits • Mathematics 11 or 12 4 credits • Physical Education 10 4 credits • FNA or ASK 10, 11 or 12 4 credits • Career Life Education 4 credits + 2 graduation assessments • Career Life Connections 4 credits Electives (Grade 10, 11 and 12): 28 credits TOTAL 80 credits *** A minimum of 16 credits must be at the Grade 12 level. (This includes 4 credits for a Language Arts 12 course, but does not include Graduation Transitions).

  6. Why should I GO TO UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE? • More money • More jobs • Higher employment rate • Increasing demand

  7. BC OPTIONS TO CONSIDER • Apprenticeship/Trades • BCIT, Justice Institute, KPU, Vancouver Community College • College • Langara, Douglas, Vancouver Community College, Corpus Christi • University • UBC, SFU, UVIC, KPU, Capilano, UNBC, U of Fraser Valley, TRU, TWU

  8. APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES School/College based program ~ “Youth Train In Trades” • Earn High School credits while working and helps students to graduate • Apprenticeship Training, $1000 scholarship For more information visit: Richmond District Career Programs www.careerprograms.sd38.bc.ca Ex. Plumbing, Electrician, Carpentry, Automotive, Culinary, Masonry and more….

  9. Advantages of College Education • Flexible admissions and partnerships with universities – high school graduation English 12 min C+ • Smaller classes • Choice - 70 programs to choose from - 1 year (certificate) & 2 year (diploma) programs • Seamless university transfer (1-2 years of undergraduate courses) • Strong support services • Close to home • Less expensive

  10. RESEARCHING INSTITUTIONS • UBC, UVic, SFU, Langara, KPU, VCC – Sept/Oct • CUE – Oct 3 • PSBC Mini-Fair Oct 9 • Attend institution specific information sessions at McNair - Mon Nov. 4 – SFU - lunch - Wed Nov. 6 – BCIT - lunch - Mon Nov. 18 – McGill - break - Mon Nov. 25 – Ryerson – break - Fri Nov. 29 – U of Alberta - break • Research institution websites

  11. Upcoming Events • NOV 2 – Capilano U idea Day • NOV 2 – UBC Engineering/Land Food Systems Open House • NOV 13 – Capilano U Info Night • NOV 13 – BCIT Big Info Night • NOV 15 – TD Trust Community Scholarship Deadline • NOV 16 – National Portfolio Day KPU • NOV 27 – SFU Program Fair • DEC 1 – UBC Centennial Scholars Entrance Award Deadline/Presidential Scholars Award • DEC 3 – Discover UVIC Event • DES 15 – SFU Entrance Scholarship Deadline

  12. Common PSI Requirements • BRITISH COLUMBIA • Douglas –   English 12 (C requirement)​ • KPU – English 12 (C+ requirement)​ • UFV – English 12 and 3 grade 12 academics​ • UVIC and Capilano – English 12 and 3 grade 12 academics​ • SFU – English 12 and 4 grade 12 academics​ ~List A/List B and additional • UBC – English 12 and 5 other grade 12 courses • OUT OF PROVINCE • Alberta: English 12 and 4 Grade 12 academics​ • Ontario: English 12 and 4-5 Grade 12 academics​ • **SFU and UBC also require a second language 11; SFU will take intro, external language or beginner 11 ***​

  13. faculties • Apply to a Faculty • Each faculty (arts, sciences, business etc.)has different requirements  • Applying to an undergraduateprogram working towards a Bachelor Degree • Bachelor degree = 4 years • Colleges and some universities offer associate degrees or diplomas= 2 year • Certificate= 1 year  • https://www.sfu.ca/students/admission/admission-requirements/fall-2019/cdn-highschool/bc-yukon.html • Get a first and second choice upon applying 

  14. EXAMPLE OF ADMISSION averages Last year’s SFU admission minimum averages Business: 83%  Arts and Social Sciences: 80% Environment: 80% Communication Arts and Technology: 80% • Education: 88% (Elementary) • Health Sciences: 88% • Engineering: 86% • Science: 85%

  15. APPLICATION TIPS The counselling department recommends: • Start researching now (grade 11s) • Start applying now (grade 12s) • It is your responsibility to find out when the deadline is • Finish applications by December 31st  • If applying to major universities, make sure you have a backup plan • Everyone should consider applying to Langara

  16. BC Application process • All applications are online  • Apply to BC schools using Education Planner http://www.educationplannerbc.ca-has direct links to all colleges/universities  • Will need PEN and a credit card for application fee • Check PSI of choice for application procedure

  17. Student transcript service

  18. TRANSCRIPTS

  19. APPLYING • Ontario Institutions: BC students must apply on-line through the Ontario Universities Application Website OUAC: http://www.ouac.on.ca • Alberta Institutions: Apply using ApplyAlberta system: https://www.applyalberta.ca • All Other Canadian and Private Institutions: please check websites for application instructions

  20. Supplemental Documentation SupplementalApplication Form Includes: Personal essay outlining special aptitudes or interests for chosen field of study Extra-curricular activities Academic achievements Teamwork skills Record of leadership Other accomplishments

  21. CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE *Based on self-reporting and mid-term grades *Offers of conditional acceptance in the spring *Verified by final transcripts in July *Final offers of admission in August *Check ability to defer admission and defer scholarships

  22. Some helpful Tips • UBC: -- Check out Jump Start, Imagine UBC, Personal Profile information and video and even the UBC Student Cost Calculator • SFU: -- Check out Fass Compass and Fass First and the Supplemental Application Overview • KPU -- Check out Tuition – Free Adult Upgrading, Foundation Program, Application Checklist, and My Action Plan (MAP)

  23. REPORTING MARKS • Use Student Transcript Service • Some schools ask for self-reporting of grades. * Be honest! • Final Sem. 1 grades (Feb) or April report card are critical! • Enter grades completed courses

  24. Getting more information • Listen to the Daily Announcements • CheckCareer Centre website: https://portal.sd38.bc.ca/public/cvfbo1e/Pages/default.aspx#/= • Book an appointment with Ms Hudson (Career Advisor) or your counsellor

  25. HOW TO FINANCE YOUR EDUCATION • Post-Secondary Institutions • Private and Public Organizations • McNair School Awards (Provincial & District) 5. Loans ~ See your Counsellor for more information

  26. WHERE TO FIND THE INFO VISIT: https://portal.sd38.bc.ca/public/cvfbo1e/Pages/default.aspx#/= Some other websites to research: http://www.studentscholarships.org/ http://www.studentawards.com/

  27. McNair School awards * Apply to be considered *General Application available on the McNair website *Available in February *Complete application online

  28. checklist 1. Verify transcript is accurate, TVR 2. Apply to more than one school - Have a backup plan!! • Applications require a fee for processing which is non-refundable • Be aware of all deadlines of specific schools your applying 3. Complete your PSI – more reminders to follow 4. Check your application accounts ex. Ed Planner BC 5. Apply for scholarships/bursaries/financial aid 6. Self-report or send in grades (PDF, mail) and be aware of the deadlines

  29. Questions & Answers Ms. Bagnall cbagnall@sd38.bc.ca Ms. Ozla dozla@sd38.bc.ca Ms. Hudson lhudson@sd38.bc.ca

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