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Mr. von Matt Ms. Kusnezov counsellors. 2013 Grad Parent Information planning for graduation and beyond. Courses needed to graduate. Must have completed these 13 courses: English 10 Socials 10 A Science 10 A Math 10 PE 10 Planning 10 A Fine Art OR Applied Skill 10,11 or 12
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Mr. von Matt Ms. Kusnezov counsellors 2013 Grad Parent Informationplanning for graduation and beyond
Courses needed to graduate Must have completed these 13 courses: English 10 Socials 10 A Science 10 A Math 10 PE 10 Planning 10 A Fine Art OR Applied Skill 10,11 or 12 English or Comm.11 Socials 11 A Science 11 A Math 11 English or Comm. 12 Graduation Transitions 12 All are 4 credits each = 52 credits • Plus at least 7 other courses: • THREE of which must be grade 12 level courses. • 7courses x 4 credits =28 credits. • 52 + 28 = 80 credits.
Plus… • 5 Gov’t exams must be written: • English 10 • Science 10 • Math 10 • Socials 11 • English 12 or Communications 12 • To check exam results: • www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams • Create an account by using your PEN (personal education number) which is on report card. IMPORTANT TO CHECK IN THE SUMMER
Provincial scholarships • Scholarships are awarded based on the five mandatory exams. Students must still achieve a final mark of 73% or higher in English 12, and… • Score AT LEAST at least one “A” (86% or higher) and three “B’s” (73% or higher) on four of their five exams. • The top 5,000 students in the province will receive $1000. • Students can re-write exams one time per course within 12 months of their first attempt. But if you are re-writing English 12 this year must re-write by Aug 31.
Graduation transitions course • Graduation Transitions is a mandatory course required for graduation • No weekly set class for the course • Students attend one seminar at the end of September or beginning of October to receive course booklet and instructions • Completed booklet is due April 5th
Graduation process • Counsellors check to see if grad is possible based on courses students are registered in- Sept/Oct • Students can figure out if they have enough credits by looking at grade 10 and 11 report cards, and factoring in courses they are registered in now. • After each reporting session counsellors check to see if there are any grads in jeopardy of not graduating based on current marks. • Letters sent home to parents for students in danger of not graduating
Graduation process contined • Grad photos – January 13th – 15th • Parent tributes, toddler photos and grad write-ups due January 17th. • See page 78 in the planner for detailed information • April/May – Grad fees to be paid, gown sizing • Be sure to read Haney Happenings daily and check Thss.ca to ensure that announcements pertaining to grad aren’t missed!
Graduation week Wednesday, June 4th, 2013 • 7:30 am – Grad Breakfast and rehearsal –all grads must attend rehearsal Friday, June 6th, 2013 • 7:40 am - Grads arrive in Grad Cap & Gown – meet in Rotunda • 9:00 am - Grad Ceremonies begin @ THSS in the gym • 4 tickets to ceremony per graduate. Not many extras!! • 5:30 pm- Dinner/Dance begins @ Meadow Gardens • 11:30 pm to 5 am - Dry Grad @ THSS • Detailed info on thss.ca website under “grad 2014”
After graduation • Working • Trades (apprenticeship programs) • “Gap” year – valuable to PSI’s and scholarships if structured with specific goals • Volunteering (buyer-beware) • Travelling • College • University
Info for college/university Almost everything you need to know about college/university… Two articles to read first: http://www.theprovince.com/business/university+degrees+losing+their+value/8858564/story.html http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/University+education+rise+college+grads+enjoy+better+employment+rate/8580889/story.html
Specific information for students going to Post Secondary School College • Entry is usually first come, first served. • Some specific requirements depending on school and program. • Many schools open registration Oct. 1, but Apply BC site is open now. University • Must complete FOUR academic courses, and a second language (to grade 11). • TRU and UFV differ. Check their websites. • Admission based on grades in grade 12 courses required for entry.
How and when do I apply for post secondary school? • Most university and college websites are open for applications at the beginning of October. Early application deadlines are usually the end of February • Make sure you have the pre-requisite courses for your desired program, then apply on line at : https://applybc.ca
University admission averages • Averages change from year to year – students are encouraged to apply if they meet minimum averages. • Averages are based on the grade 12 courses required for entry into the university program. • Some universities used broad-based admissions. UBC has moved to this method. This means admission is based on marks, school and community service, and extra-curricular activities. This is an additional part of the regular admission application. Five written parts- very important to do this well.
University contacts • Self Reporting of Grades • Make sure you are following the deadlines in your email provided to you by the university/college you applied. • Admission may be tied to self-reported grades. Do not self-report a grade that is not on a report card or a transcript.
Choosing the Right School • Treat it like buying a car…
In order to make an informed choice • Visit campuses - do a tour • Attend information sessions, open houses • Sit down with an advisor • Talk to students who are there • There are people on every campus who are hired to talk to prospective students. They are the experts, not us. • SHOP AROUND
Thss.ca • Our website has links to virtually every post secondary school in BC. • Counselling/career center website is http://schools.sd42.ca/thscareer/ • There you can find dates and times for campus tours etc. • Explanation of application processes, scholarship opportunities, trades and apprenticeship options, job search help
Approximate college costs • 2 years – at home • Tuition $5,356 • Expenses 5,760 • Interest on debt 244 • Total: $11,360 • 2 years – on campus • Tuition $5,356 • Expenses 22,760 • Interest on debt 1,991 • Total: $30,170
Approximate university costs 4 years- living at home • Tuition 21,464 • Expenses 11,520 • Interest on debt 2,451 • Total: 35,435 • 4 years- on campus • Tuition 21,464 • Expenses 45,520 • Interest on debt 11,833 • Total: 78,817
How to pay? • Personal savings- parent/student • Passport to Education • Provincial Exam Scholarships • District/Dogwood Scholarships • Other Scholarships/bursaries • BC/Canada Student Loan Program
Scholarships/Bursaries • Bursaries based on financial need and are not to be paid back. • Scholarships are applied for and awarded. Community involvement is very important. • Local scholarship process begins in January. (consistent in district) • Workshops held at noon hours in January, 2013. • Post-secondary scholarships on web-sites. • All awards have their own criteria. • Begin the gathering of information early. Lots of help available in Career Center. • Sept30- Y Block in Suddaby Room. First general info session.
Passport to education • Gr. 10- $250 • Gr. 11- $250 • Gr.12- $500 • Total possible award $1000 • There are a limited number of awards given by the Ministry of Education each year (approx 25/grade). • Course marks are the determining factor (top 5 courses) • Money is given after graduation, upon showing proof of tuition payment.
District Dogwood Awards • $1000 awarded to grade 12 students who excel in Applied Skills, languages, athletics, Community Service, Technical and Trades Training and Fine Arts. • Students present skills to a committee who determine awards based on a set criteria. • Number of winners vary each year, usually around 10-12 per school.
District Scholarships • Community donated money • Criteria varies by donor • District committee chooses all winners, although some donors choose their own winners. • All awards are offered to all high schools in the city. • Booklet will be available in the new year. • 3 noon hour sessions to walk students through process. • Application deadline in March before Spring Break for most awards. • Winners announced on Grad Day in June.
Marks-based Entrance Scholarships • Scholarships awarded automatically based on GPA on final grade 12 academic courses. Students do not apply for these. • Minimum average around 85%
Major Entrance Scholarships • Based on overall % average and extra curricular activities. • Courses considered will vary with institution • 90-95% for highest $$ awards • 80-85% average for other awards based on leadership and school, community involvement. • Often require personal essay, and references. • Some top awards need nomination from THSS • Students need to apply to the institution to be considered for the award.
What about bursaries? • Monetary awards based on financial need. • Administered by post secondary institutions- check on line for applications and details. • Some district bursaries available as well. • % average and extra-curricular are considered. • Will be required to submit documentation of family finances. • Often must qualify for a student loan to be eligible for a post-secondary bursary.
Other important information • Post Secondary Day – October 10 in morning. • UBC information session October 23. • Information items on web site (www.thss.ca) • PSI forms in the spring for students going to post-secondary school. We will explain what these are and why they are very important at that time. • marks for universities based on second term report card and final report. Universities consider grade 12 academic marks only (with a few exceptions).
So much to do… • Use a checklist of things to do for your post-secondary plan. • Create a folder to collect info. • Record all deadlines. • Scholarship/bursary information. • Send transcripts or self-report grades on-line and send in other required documents (resumes, essays) as required. • Keep a copy of all documents. • If you talk to someone at the post-secondary school about a problem on the phone, get the name of the person you talk to. • Thinking of the trades: tradestraining.ca and itabc.ca are two good sites.
Did you know? • A Recent study showed 2 out of 3 jobs now require some level of Post Secondary Education. • Also, the same study showed employment rates as follows: • Adults with a post secondary degree- 72% employed • Adults with only a high school diploma- 61% employed • Adults without a high school diploma- 33% employed. • Please share these figures with your children!
Final thoughts • Have a back-up plan. Counting on getting into the ONE university can be very stressful for the entire family. • Apply to a college early to ensure you have somewhere to go. • If a student is getting behind or getting poor marks here, what will happen at university? • University professors do not use the words “deal” or “plan” when it comes to students who fail to hand in work on time. • Unless your child has a high “B” or “A” average in academic grade 12 courses, the chances of being accepted in a major university (UBC, SFU) are virtually zero. Local colleges or smaller universities are a great option for a year or two (and cheaper).
In conclusion… • Any further questions, email one of the counsellors or career planning assistant: • tkusnezov@sd42.ca • pvonmatt@sd42.ca • mmcgrath@sd42.ca