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Guiding Students Through Grade 12

Guiding Students Through Grade 12. RC Palmer Secondary School Tuesday, October 21, 2014 7:00 pm. 1 | Introductions & Scope for the Evening 2 | Graduation Requirements 3 | Post Secondary Information 4 | Staying Informed: The Career Centre Website Facebook Page

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Guiding Students Through Grade 12

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  1. Guiding Students Through Grade 12 RC Palmer Secondary School Tuesday, October 21, 2014 7:00 pm

  2. 1 | Introductions & Scope for the Evening 2 | Graduation Requirements 3 | Post Secondary Information 4 | Staying Informed: The Career Centre Website Facebook Page 5 | Graduation Activities 6 | Dry Grad Agenda

  3. Staff and PAC Volunteers Grade 12 Counsellors Ms Ursula Pederson (A-K) Mr. Murray Bamford (L- Z) Career Information Advisor Ms. Marika Mayer Grad Committee Ms Maggie Liu Mr. Sanjeev Sidhu PAC Chair Mr. Marky Mangaoang Dry Grad Committee

  4. Graduation Requirements

  5. Graduation Requirements Graduation Credits Minimum 80 credits required Graduation Transitions 4 credits Daily Physical Activity Transition Plan Presentations

  6. Provincial Exams Required English 10, Mathematics 10, Science 10 Social Studies 11 English 12 or Communications 12 Grade 12 Provincial Exam worth 40% of overall mark

  7. Student Secure Web www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams (Important…Bookmark this website!) Information on Provincial Exams (schedule, sample exams, etc.) Student Secure Access (exam results, transcripts, etc.) Students need to know their password to access the Student Secure Site

  8. Ministry Terms P.E.N. Personal Education Number Admissions Scholarships Student Secure Website Log-In T.V.R. Transcript Verification Report P.S.I. Selections Post Secondary Institute Selections

  9. PSI Selections • Electronic transmission of marks to PSI’s • Ministry needs student’s permission • Student Secure Website • Complete permission form • Select PSI’s that should receive grades • Need to complete by March 1

  10. Official Transcripts Some PSI’s require a paper transcript Can be obtained from school office $5.00 each

  11. Graduation Transitions

  12. Graduation Transitions • GT required for Graduation – 4 credits • Four components • Personal Health • Community Connections • Career & Life • Portfolio Presentations

  13. Post-Secondary Options

  14. Course/Program Choices College College --> University University Technical School Certificate Diploma Degree American College/University? Let Counsellor know ASAP!

  15. Choosing a Post-Secondary Program | BC Post Secondary Event (Mini Fair) 2014 (Thursday, Nov. 20, 1:45-3:00 at Palmer) | Search on-line for programs in BC (www.educationplanner.bc.ca) (www.careercruising.com) | Informational sessions & campus tours

  16. Get the details Because admission requirements vary by institution and program, students should: | Check websites | Contact institutions | See Counsellor/Career Information Advisor

  17. Requirements & Deadlines Check requirements and deadlines for the desired school and programs Langara accepts applications Oct. 1 Kwantlen accepts applications Nov. 1 BCIT accepts applications Nov. 1 University applications now open! Complete necessary admission requirements (i.e. LPI, SAT, TOEFL, etc.) before the deadline

  18. Applying for BC Institutions www.ApplyBC.ca | Common form for applying to BC institutions | Register for a free account NOW (need PEN) | Record Username and Password | Forms and fees vary from institution to institution

  19. Staying Informed The Career Centre News Website: http://public.sd38.bc.ca/~ccnews/ Facebook Page: Ms. Mayer Career Centre

  20. Career Centre Website information | University or college admission | Scholarships, bursaries, and other financial aid | Entrance tests required for post-secondary (LPI, TOEFL, SAT, ACT, etc.) | Volunteer opportunities | Enrichment and Leadership program opportunities

  21. Financing Post-Secondary

  22. Scholarships Grade 12 Graduation Program Examinations Scholarship Program $1000 & $2500 scholarships based on Gr. 12 Provincial Exam results $1000—Top 5,000 BC students $2500—Top 20 BC students

  23. Scholarships Passport to Education Earn up to $1000 towards post-secondary education (Grade 10 - $250; Grade 11 - $250; Grade 12 - $500) This is the final year of the full scholarship Based on class standing each year www.bced.gov.bc.ca/awards In-School Scholarship Program Applications available to students in March/April. Due in April.

  24. Scholarships Potential Scholarship Resources | Career Centre Website | Community/Business/Athletic/associations and clubs to which you or your family belong | Workplace | Post Secondary Institutions to which your student is applying | Scholarship Websites (i.e. www.studentawards.com)

  25. Graduation Activities 2013-14 TBA Spring Event (Boat Cruise?) Dec 2 Grad Photos TBA Winter Formal June 11 Valedictory Rehearsal June 13 Valedictory Ceremony June 25 Grad Dinner & Dance & Dry Grad

  26. Dry Grad!

  27. Thank you for coming! Have a great year!

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