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P reparing to Graduate

P reparing to Graduate. Grade 12 Parent Information Evening October 2 nd , 2014. This Evening’s Focus. Introductions Graduation Requirements Beyond Graduation (Post Secondary Options and Requirements) Financing your Education (Bursaries and Scholarships) Grad Dates and Activities.

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P reparing to Graduate

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  1. Preparing to Graduate Grade 12 Parent Information Evening October 2nd, 2014

  2. This Evening’s Focus • Introductions • Graduation Requirements • Beyond Graduation (Post Secondary Options and Requirements) • Financing your Education (Bursaries and Scholarships) • Grad Dates and Activities

  3. Introductions • Counsellors: Mrs. Diane Demug A-L Mrs. Sandy Corrado M-Z • Career Life Programs Counsellor: Mrs. Patti Buna • Grad Transitions: Mr. Harry Parmar/Mr. Tony Sodaro • Grad Coordinator Teacher: Ms. Dayna Culham • Vice Principals: Mr. Steve Labrie A-G Ms. Barb Leclair H-N Mr. Mark Steen O-Z • Attendance Tracking Teacher: Mr. Ryan Mansley • Principal: Mrs. Vianne Kintzinger

  4. Grade 10 English Social Studies Mathematics Science PE or Dance Fitness Electives from Fine Arts or Applied Skills Grade 11 English Social Studies Mathematics Science Planning / ADC Electives aimed towards Focus Area and/or Post Secondary Entrance Requirements Grade 12 English At least 3 additional Grade 12 Courses Grad Transitions 12 Electives aimed towards Focus Area and/or Post Secondary Entrance Requirements Graduation Requirements • While the provincial requirements are 80 credits to graduate, KSS recommends Grade 12s to carry a minimum of 88 credits

  5. Grad Transitions 12 Students must complete and document: • 30 hours of work and/or volunteer work • 150 minutes per week of moderate to vigorous physical activity representing a healthy, active lifestyle • District MAP preparation and presentation • http://www.kss.sd23.bc.ca

  6. Graduation vs Post-Secondary Requirements • Post-Secondary Institute entrance requirements are different from Graduation requirements • Each program has its own entrance requirements • Students must check carefully for the requirements of their chosen programs

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  8. For Example: Bachelor of Science (General) Requirements • UBC – Vancouver • 4 approved Grade 12 academic courses • English 12 • Pre-Cal 12 • Two other approved grade 12 academic courses: including at least one of Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Geology 12, or Physics 12 • Plus • English 11 • A second language 11 • Pre-Cal 11 • Chemistry 11 • Physics 11 • Social Studies 11 • which are NOT used to calculate entrance average • University of Alberta • 5 approved Grade 12 academic courses • English 12 • Pre-Cal 12 • Two from • Biology 12, • Chemistry 12, • Calculus 12, • Physics 12 • One from • one from approved courses listed in U of A calendar • UBC – Okanagan • 4 approved Grade 12 academic courses • English 12 • Pre-Cal 12 • Two other approved grade 12 academic courses: including at least one of Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Geography, Geology 12, or Physics 12 • Plus Chemistry 11 - which is NOT used to calculate entrance average

  9. Financial Support Post-Secondary Funding Any financial opportunities that come through KSS willbe advertised onthe school website, and the grade 12 information board outside the counseling office. Students should also be checking other sources for financial assistance.

  10. Post-Secondary Funding Opportunities Scholarships and Bursaries • COBSS – Central Okanagan Bursary and Scholarship Society • District Award Scholarship – must be nominated by a teacher • Passport to Education (91-100%) • Scholarship websites • Grade 12 Graduation Scholarship Program

  11. Graduation Events DATESEVENTS AND ACTIVITIES October 2 Grad Council information meeting, lunch – Portable 1 October 15 Grad President speeches and vote October 20-23Please pay grad fees online and be measured for your grad gown this week December 18 Grad All Night Event

  12. Graduation Events DATES EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES NovemberComplete a Post-Secondary Institution Selections form online (“PSI”) December Bursary and Scholarship information evening (tbd) January 13-21 Grad photos by appointment, 4:00 to 9:00 MPR February 4 Grad Fashion Show February 18 Grad Semi-Formal, 7:00 – 11:00 MPR

  13. Graduation Events March 2 Final round ofgrad gown measuring (A late charge of $20 will be added after Mar 6) May 15 Grand Banquet and Dance, 5:00, Grand Hotel June 13 Grad gown pick up, 2:00-6:00, KSS Drama Room June 15 Commencement Ceremonies, 5:00 & 7:45pm Evangel Church(2sittings) June 19-24 Provincial Exams

  14. Working as a Partnership

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