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Grade 12 Parent and Student Information Evening

Grade 12 Parent and Student Information Evening. Traditional Acknowledgement.

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Grade 12 Parent and Student Information Evening

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  1. Grade 12 Parent and Student Information Evening

  2. Traditional Acknowledgement We would like to begin by recognizing and acknowledging that the Langley School District, and D.W. Poppy Secondary School, resides on the traditional unceded territories of the Kwantlen, Katzie, Matsqui and Semiahmoo First Nations.

  3. Evening Agenda • Introductions • Upcoming Grad Events • Grad Capstone • Academic and Post-Secondary Planning  • Dry Grad Meeting to follow

  4. People to get to know • Counsellors • Ms. Hadley (A-L) • Ms. Blount (M-Z) • Principal and Vice-Principals • Mr. Pacheco • Mr. Powell (A-L) • Mr. Reynaud (M-Z) • RCMP Liaison Officer • Cst. Finlay • Learning Commons • Mr. Janzen • Youth Care Worker • Nav Lalli • Aboriginal Support Worker • Sheila Jack • Career Advisor • Ms. Czuprynski • Grad Council Sponsors • Mr. Harrison • Ms. Murray • Mr. Penner

  5. D.W. Poppy PAC • PAC President – Laurel Horn  • Next PAC Meeting • Wednesday Oct 16th at 7:00 pm in the library. • All parents are welcome to attend.

  6. A few words of wisdom... • How to have a successful Grade 12 year: • Get involved in school activities – this is your last chance!  • Stay organized with your school-work and your other commitments  • Use Flex block effectively • Keep up to date with homework  • Attend class regularly and arrive on time  • Be an example for the younger students 

  7. Stay Informed • Download the REMIND app • You should receive a message back confirming that you are a part of the DWP Grad 2020 REMIND group  • Information will be sent out from admin and counselling regarding important Grad updates 

  8. Upcoming Grad Events • Upcoming Grad Events  • Pirate Day – October 2  • Grad Cruise – October 24  • Homecoming – December 12 • Grad Spring Event – April 15  • Grad Walk and Convocation – June 17  • Grad Dinner-Dance – June 25

  9. Convocation • June 17, 2020 • Chandos Pattison Pavillion at Pacific Academy • Tickets on sale in the spring – more specific information to follow at the Grad assembly in April

  10. Grad Dinner-Dance • Thursday June 25, 2020 • Newlands Golf Course • Tickets on sale in the spring – more specific information to follow at the Grad assembly in April

  11. Grad Photos – Nov 15-17

  12. Grad Photos • $45.00 Sitting Fee payable at time of sitting. Includes: • 16 previews, 11x14 diploma folder and mini-composite • Commencement photo • Previews available approximately 2 weeks after photo date. • Online sign-up – link will be sent out near the end of October for students to choose appointment    • Sign up for one appointment and one appointment only • Brochure available in the office end of October 

  13. Yearbook • Email soft copy of baby photos to dwpyearbook@gmail.com • Or give hard copy with student name on the back of photo to Mr. Sandquist before Christmas break. • Grad Write ups will be done in English class. • Write ups for commencement to be submitted online – more information to follow in the spring

  14. Grad Wear • Available online at: https://teamwear.lionheartsports.com/dw-poppy • Crew neck sweaters, hoodies and jogger pants • Store will be open until midnight on Sunday September 29th  • Orders can be picked up in approx. 6 weeks  • See Mr. Crowley for questions and to try on samples 

  15. Grad Capstone • Requirement for graduation • Completed as a part of the Career Life Connections Course  • Culminating project, presentation, or performance  • Allows students the opportunity to consolidate and showcase the learning from their school and life experience into a meaningful and relevant product. 

  16. Grad Capstone • Important Dates:  • Students in Career Life Connections in Semester 1 will present on January 20th • Students with CLC in Semester 2 will present on June 15th

  17. Academic and Post-Secondary Planning 

  18. Agenda  • Graduation Requirements  • Move to Post Secondary  • Career Planning  • Scholarships 

  19. Question #1: What do I need to do  to Graduate?

  20. Graduation Requirements

  21. REQUIRED COURSES GRADE 10 CLE Math 10 or Workplace Math 10 English 10 Science 10 Social Studies 10 PE 10 GRADE 11 English 11 A Science 11 course Pre-Calculus Math 11, Foundations of Math 11 or Workplace Math 11 CLC + Capstone GRADE 12 Social Studies 12 English 12 2 other Grade 12 Courses PLUS • 6 Additional Grade 10, 11 or 12 electives  • Literacy Assessment  • Numeracy Assessment  TOTAL: 80 CREDITS

  22. TVR’s  (Transcript Verification Report) • Will go out in November.  • Students will check that their transcripts are correct and accurate.  • We will be doing this during class time.

  23. All students applying to post-secondary will be required to submit interim and final transcripts as part of the application process. Most programs will require an electronic transcript. These are available through the Ministry of Education, however you must give them permission to send them on your behalf. This service is provided through the Student Transcript Service.  Instructions on the DWP website or at www.StudentTranscripts.gov.bc.ca Student Transcript Service

  24. Question #2: What kind of Post-Secondary options are there?

  25. POST SECONDARY OPTIONS HIGHSCHOOL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE COLLEGE UNIVERSITY Apply Early Pre-requisites Language 11 3 or 4 Academics About 80 % Pre-requisites Entrance tests

  26. Post secondary LINGO

  27. Upcoming PSI Events CUE Canadian Universities October 9 at Langley Events Centre 11:30-1:30 Universities from BC to NFLD. Sign up and permission forms in  Counselling Office PSIBC at DW Poppy Post secondary schools from BC November 20 (6:30 – 8:00pm)

  28. Deadlines for University and College Applications *Double check all school websites for exact dates for application deadlines

  29. RECOGNIZED Approved and AP courses for ALL UNIVERSITY Degree Programs Anatomy & Physiology 12 Chemistry 12 Physics 12 Geography 12 Law 12 FOM 12 / Pre-Cal 12 Indigenous Studies12 Calculus 12 or AP History 12 English Lit 12 AP Psychology 12 English 12 AP French 12 Spanish 12 Italian 12 Japanese 12 Mandarin 12 Check University of choice and specific programs for requirements and other APPROVED Grade 12 courses. ENGLISH 12 REQUIRED BY ALL

  30. www.educationplannerbc.ca Apply to most schools in B.C. through the website and other great information

  31. www.postsecondarybc.ca

  32. How do I know which career is best for me? • Identify your values.. What is truly important to you? What type of work? • Discover your strengths.. What comes easily to you? • Identify specific career opportunities.. Research post secondary options. • Uncover your passions.. What do you truly love to do? Where do you • NEVER lack motivation? • Identify obstacles.. What might prevent you from pursuing/achieving your goal? • Identify the possibilities.. Where do your values, passions and strengths meet? • Create an action plan to reach your goal and implement strategies.

  33. CAREER EXPLORATION Myblueprint www.myblueprint.ca Activation Key: dwpoppy WorkBC www.workbc.ca Explore over 500 career profiles and get all the details you need, from job duties to wages to projected demand in your region.

  34. Youth Train in Trades Students can earn post-secondary/technical trades training while earning high school credit in Langley high schools. Trades include: • Carpentry  • Electrical • Automotive • Piping/Plumbing • Professional Cook • Horticulture • Hair Stylist

  35. Work in Trades Get a head start on the work-based training for an apprenticeship program while you’re still in high school. “Earn while you learn” and graduate from the Youth Work in Trades program with 16 high-school credits and 480 work-based training hours that count towards your trade credential. If you’re working (or worked) in an apprenticeable trade, see Ms. Czuprynski today!

  36. Route Options  Foundations Route:(needs to learn basics, doesn’t have someone to take them on as an apprentice to learn the trade essentials)

  37. Route Options  Apprenticeship Route: (already working and has contact * Required hours for each level or for Red Seal Certification vary depending on each trade.t with Red Seal or Certified Tradesperson)

  38. Work in Trades SCHOLARSHIP Students are eligible for a Youth Work in Trades Scholarship if they: Are registered with ITA as a youth apprentice. Have a Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma or Adult Dogwood Diploma. Have successfully completed MWRK1A, 1B, 2A and 2B. Maintained a C+ average or better in your Grade 12 courses. Reported 900+ hours to ITA by Dec 31 of the school year in which you turn 19.

  39. Question #3: How am I going to pay for school?

  40. OVERVIEW DW Poppy SCHOLARSHIPS/BURSARIES EXTERNAL  SCHOLARSHIPS / BURSARIES STUDENT LOANS MONEY FOR POST SECONDARY DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIPS AP COURSES SCHOLARSHIPS/BURSARIES FROM  POST SECONDARY INSTITUTION

  41. Scholarship Information Brittany Palmer Unlock your Future Oct 15, 2019 @ 7pm R.E. Mountain Secondary Tickets $5 Available on School CashOnline

  42. Langley School District Scholarship Website Under the Students & Parents Tab

  43. Scholarship Handbook

  44. Types of Scholarships • 1. Approximately 110 Local Scholarships...Applications available in January       2020 • 2. District Authority Scholarships • ($1250 based on seven specialty areas) • 3. Other Ministry Scholarships • 4. College Entrance Scholarships • 5. University Entrance Scholarships • 6. Major Entrance Scholarships • 7. Other Scholarships –clubs, team, union, family

  45. Ministry of Education Scholarships BC Achievement Scholarship - $1250 • Awarded to top 8000 graduates in BC based on Gr.10,11,12 courses. Students  don’t need to apply for this scholarship. BC Excellence Scholarships - $5000 • One student is nominated per school. Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship- $5000 • Awarded to 20 BC students who plan to become a teacher. SEE THE SCHOLARSHIP HANDBOOOK AND/OR MINISTRY WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION www.bced.gov.bc/awards

  46. Questions? • Please contact your school counsellor: • Ms. Hadley (Gr.8-12, A-L) ehadley@sd35.bc.ca • Ms. Blount (Gr.8-12, M-Z) ablount@sd35.bc.ca • Personal Counselling • Post-Secondary Information • Scholarships • Graduation

  47. Dry Grad Meeting  • There will be a Dry Grad Parent Meeting afterwards for any parents who are interested in helping to plan this event

  48. Any questions? 

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