Grade 12 Grade 12 Parent Information Parent Information

MeetingMeeting

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AgendaAgenda IntroductionsIntroductions Graduation Tracking (Dogwood)Graduation Tracking (Dogwood) Provincial ExamsProvincial Exams Graduation Transitions ProgramGraduation Transitions Program Post Secondary InformationPost Secondary Information Secondary School ApprenticeshipSecondary School Apprenticeship Scholarship / Bursary InformationScholarship / Bursary Information Financial AidFinancial Aid Post- Secondary OptionsPost- Secondary Options Graduation CeremonyGraduation Ceremony ConclusionConclusion

Graduation TrackingGraduation Tracking

Parent LettersParent Letters Dogwood graduation is an accumulation of 80 Dogwood graduation is an accumulation of 80

credits during 10,11 and 12.credits during 10,11 and 12.

Transcript Verification Report (TVR)Transcript Verification Report (TVR) The TVR, sent to the school in November and The TVR, sent to the school in November and

May, summarizes a grade 12 students marks May, summarizes a grade 12 students marks and tracks graduation requirements. Students and tracks graduation requirements. Students will need to review the TVR data such a correct will need to review the TVR data such a correct address, birth date, name spelling and courses.address, birth date, name spelling and courses.

Sample TVRSample TVR

Sample Transcript of Sample Transcript of GradesGrades

External CredentialsExternal Credentials Specific Information on External Credentials can Specific Information on External Credentials can

be found on the Ministry of Education website:be found on the Ministry of Education website: www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation/courseinfowww.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation/courseinfo// Click on Course Information for the Graduation Click on Course Information for the Graduation

ProgramProgram DANCE COURSES DANCE COURSES DRAMA, SPEECH AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS DRAMA, SPEECH AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS

COURSES COURSES POST-SECONDARY COURSES POST-SECONDARY COURSES LANGUAGESLANGUAGES SPORT COURSESSPORT COURSES YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COURSESYOUTH DEVELOPMENT COURSES INDUSTRIAL AND OCCUPATIONAL COURSESINDUSTRIAL AND OCCUPATIONAL COURSES

Grade 12 Provincial Exams Grade 12 Provincial Exams

Exams are written in January, June and August, with Exams are written in January, June and August, with some being offered in October, November, April and some being offered in October, November, April and May.May.

It is mandatory that all students write English 12 or It is mandatory that all students write English 12 or Communications 12, however Communications 12, however all other provincial all other provincial exams areexams are OPITIONALOPITIONAL. (students have three years to . (students have three years to write the exam if required for entrance purposes)write the exam if required for entrance purposes)

These courses have 60% of the grade based on the These courses have 60% of the grade based on the school mark and the remaining 40% on an exam.school mark and the remaining 40% on an exam.

Grade 12 Provincial Grade 12 Provincial ExamsExams

If a student elects to write an optional exam the If a student elects to write an optional exam the BC Universities will take the best mark between BC Universities will take the best mark between the school mark and blended mark.the school mark and blended mark.

Students may rewrite an exam once within 12 Students may rewrite an exam once within 12 months of taking the class, the best mark will be months of taking the class, the best mark will be used in the final calculation of the grade.used in the final calculation of the grade.

Students must write exams to be eligible for Students must write exams to be eligible for provincial scholarships.provincial scholarships.

Optional provincial exam teachers assessment Optional provincial exam teachers assessment methods vary from providing a classroom final to methods vary from providing a classroom final to unit tests.unit tests.

Exam PreparationExam Preparation Important to adequately prepare for these exams.Important to adequately prepare for these exams.

Teachers will provide the opportunity to write at Teachers will provide the opportunity to write at least one full exam.least one full exam.

More practice exams may be done in preparation, More practice exams may be done in preparation, by visiting the website by visiting the website www.bced.gov.bc.cawww.bced.gov.bc.ca . . Follow the link to Student Information and Follow the link to Student Information and Government Exams.Government Exams.

A complete provincial exam schedule is available A complete provincial exam schedule is available at at www.bced.gov.ca/examswww.bced.gov.ca/exams

Graduation Transitions Graduation Transitions ProgramProgram

Graduation Transitions is an opportunity for students to Graduation Transitions is an opportunity for students to reflect on their knowledge and abilities and plan for life reflect on their knowledge and abilities and plan for life after graduation by collecting evidence of their after graduation by collecting evidence of their achievements in the following required areas:achievements in the following required areas:

Career and Life - complete a transition plan and Career and Life - complete a transition plan and present significant accomplishments. present significant accomplishments.

Community Connections - participate in at least 30 Community Connections - participate in at least 30 hours of work experience and/or community service hours of work experience and/or community service and describe what was learned.and describe what was learned.

Personal Health - maintain a personal health plan and Personal Health - maintain a personal health plan and participate in at least 150 minutes a week of moderate participate in at least 150 minutes a week of moderate to vigorous physical activity, in addition to PE10.to vigorous physical activity, in addition to PE10.

Students who complete their Graduation Transition Students who complete their Graduation Transition receive four credits and will receive a Requirement Met receive four credits and will receive a Requirement Met (RM) on their final transcript.(RM) on their final transcript.

Post Secondary School Post Secondary School ChoicesChoices

Many post-secondary education options to Many post-secondary education options to considerconsider UniversitiesUniversities CollegesColleges Technical InstitutesTechnical Institutes Apprenticeship ProgramsApprenticeship Programs

UniversityUniversity

Universities offer a range of traditional Universities offer a range of traditional undergraduate and graduate degreesundergraduate and graduate degrees

Undergraduate degrees usually take 4-5 Undergraduate degrees usually take 4-5 yearsyears

Admission by GPA on 4 or 5 grade 12 Admission by GPA on 4 or 5 grade 12 admitting coursesadmitting courses

CollegeCollege Offer a broad range of certificate, diploma, Offer a broad range of certificate, diploma,

and some degree programs. and some degree programs.

Certificates and diplomas take 1-2 years; Certificates and diplomas take 1-2 years; applied degrees take 4 yearsapplied degrees take 4 years

Some colleges focus on a specific industrySome colleges focus on a specific industry

Admission usually is first come first serve Admission usually is first come first serve as long as students have the program as long as students have the program prerequisites.prerequisites.

Technical InstitutesTechnical Institutes Institutes provide specialized instruction in Institutes provide specialized instruction in

technologies and trades, art and design, technologies and trades, art and design, law enforcement, industry technology, law enforcement, industry technology, business ect. business ect.

Offer a variety of 1-2 year certificate and Offer a variety of 1-2 year certificate and diploma programs and 4-year degree diploma programs and 4-year degree programsprograms

Work closely with business community to Work closely with business community to tailor programs to meet labour market tailor programs to meet labour market demandsdemands

Secondary School Secondary School ApprenticeshipApprenticeship

SSA: Secondary School ApprenticeshipSSA: Secondary School Apprenticeship SSA is a career program that provides students with SSA is a career program that provides students with

the opportunity to begin a $the opportunity to begin a $paid$paid$ apprenticeship apprenticeship while still in high school, and to earn high school while still in high school, and to earn high school credits for doing so.credits for doing so.

The program helps to encourage students to continue The program helps to encourage students to continue to pursue academic goals and to graduate. At the to pursue academic goals and to graduate. At the same time, it provides a smoother transition from same time, it provides a smoother transition from school to work, and a quicker route to certification in school to work, and a quicker route to certification in a trade - and to the earning power that goes with it.a trade - and to the earning power that goes with it.

Like other apprentices, Secondary School Apprentices Like other apprentices, Secondary School Apprentices are responsible for finding an employer who will hire are responsible for finding an employer who will hire them and commit to their training but will receive them and commit to their training but will receive assistance through C.A.V.E. www.ssscave.ca assistance through C.A.V.E. www.ssscave.ca

Secondary School Secondary School ApprenticeshipApprenticeship

ACE IT: Accelerated Credit Enrolment in IndustryACE IT: Accelerated Credit Enrolment in Industry ACE ITACE IT ProgramsPrograms allow students to take courses allow students to take courses

that will provide credits toward both high school that will provide credits toward both high school graduation and the completion of an Apprenticeship graduation and the completion of an Apprenticeship or Industry Training program. ACE IT programs are or Industry Training program. ACE IT programs are developed and offered as partnerships between the developed and offered as partnerships between the school district and Okanagan College. school district and Okanagan College.

Students who successfully complete an ACE IT Students who successfully complete an ACE IT program will receive credit for Level 1 of the program will receive credit for Level 1 of the technical training (in-class) component the Industry technical training (in-class) component the Industry Training Program (apprenticeship). Through work Training Program (apprenticeship). Through work experience placements that are usually part of the experience placements that are usually part of the program, students can earn credit towards the on-program, students can earn credit towards the on-the-job component of an apprenticeship. the-job component of an apprenticeship.

Secondary School Secondary School ApprenticeshipApprenticeship

Website ResourcesWebsite Resources

www.ssscave.cawww.ssscave.ca Summerland Summerland Secondary Career and Vocational Secondary Career and Vocational Education. Contact Mr. KnowltonEducation. Contact Mr. Knowlton

www.sd67careers.cawww.sd67careers.ca www.itabc.cawww.itabc.ca www.okanagan.bc.cawww.okanagan.bc.ca/trades/trades www.careersintrades.cawww.careersintrades.ca www.skillscanada.comwww.skillscanada.com www.apprenticetrades.cawww.apprenticetrades.ca

Post Secondary Application Post Secondary Application ProcessProcess

If planning to attend post secondary it is critical to If planning to attend post secondary it is critical to research the schools that you are considering to check research the schools that you are considering to check the individual institutions entrance requirements.the individual institutions entrance requirements.

Every College and University has its own Entrance Every College and University has its own Entrance Requirements and every program has its own special Requirements and every program has its own special requirements.requirements.

These requirements are both Course and GPA specific. These requirements are both Course and GPA specific.

Research tools include the Post Secondary websites Research tools include the Post Secondary websites and the school calendars available in the counselling and the school calendars available in the counselling area.area.

Application ProcessApplication Process Post Secondary Schools are accepting applications as of October.Post Secondary Schools are accepting applications as of October.

The deadline for Early Admission to universities in BC is February 28. The deadline for Early Admission to universities in BC is February 28.

Apply to more than one school to keep options open.Apply to more than one school to keep options open.

Applications require a fee for processing which is non-refundable Applications require a fee for processing which is non-refundable (credit card or cheque).(credit card or cheque).

What is PASBC?What is PASBC? PASBCPASBC(https://portal.bccampus.ca/createaccount) (https://portal.bccampus.ca/createaccount)

stands for the Post-Secondary Application Service stands for the Post-Secondary Application Service of British Columbia (BC).of British Columbia (BC).

It is a centralized online service that allows you to It is a centralized online service that allows you to apply for admissions to multiple post-secondary apply for admissions to multiple post-secondary institutions in BC.institutions in BC.

UBC has created a new website for prospectiveUBC has created a new website for prospective undergraduate students admission. undergraduate students admission. https://you.ubc.ca/ubc/index.jsp.https://you.ubc.ca/ubc/index.jsp. NoteNote students can also still apply to UBC/UBCO students can also still apply to UBC/UBCO

through PASBCthrough PASBC

How does PASBC work?How does PASBC work? Before starting this process students should ensure Before starting this process students should ensure

they have:they have: Social Insurance Number Social Insurance Number P.E.N. (Personal Education Number) see student P.E.N. (Personal Education Number) see student

services.services. Permanent mailing address and telephone number(s) Permanent mailing address and telephone number(s) Emergency contact name and telephone number(s) Emergency contact name and telephone number(s) Email addresses Email addresses Dates of post-secondary institutions attended Dates of post-secondary institutions attended

To submit an application, you must create an To submit an application, you must create an account in the myBCcampus portal. The admission account in the myBCcampus portal. The admission (PASBC) application is laid out in two sections. (PASBC) application is laid out in two sections.

Once you hit "submit," your application is sent Once you hit "submit," your application is sent electronically to the institution for processing. electronically to the institution for processing. Processing time varies from institution to Processing time varies from institution to institution.institution.

PASBC – Common FormPASBC – Common Form

The first section is called the The first section is called the Common Common FormForm and is where you provide personal and is where you provide personal information. This form only needs to be information. This form only needs to be filled in one time, but can be used again to filled in one time, but can be used again to submit your admission application to other submit your admission application to other institutions.institutions.

PASBC – Institute FormPASBC – Institute Form

The second section is the The second section is the Institutional Institutional Application FormApplication Form. This section asks you . This section asks you to select your preferred program and start to select your preferred program and start date, pay your institution application fee, date, pay your institution application fee, and submit your application to the and submit your application to the institution.institution.

How do I check on the status of my application?

Once both parts of the application are completed, it is submitted to the institution. You will receive a PASBC application number that you can use to check the status of your application with the institution.

Remember …Remember … Once the application has been sent, a confirmation Once the application has been sent, a confirmation

number will be issued. You can use this check the number will be issued. You can use this check the status of your application with the institution.status of your application with the institution.

Students should make sure they keep a copy of the Students should make sure they keep a copy of the confirmation number, as this proof of application.confirmation number, as this proof of application.

Students should remember to record their login Students should remember to record their login username and password for future access.username and password for future access.

If students choose not to sent the application fee by If students choose not to sent the application fee by credit card through the internet, they should send credit card through the internet, they should send the fee in by cheque, with the reference number or the fee in by cheque, with the reference number or confirmation number written on the cheque.confirmation number written on the cheque.

Plan Ahead and Be Plan Ahead and Be OrganizedOrganized

Keep a folder for Post Secondary information.Keep a folder for Post Secondary information.

Give those writing you a reference letter at least Give those writing you a reference letter at least a weeks notice.a weeks notice.

Official interim transcripts are available at the Official interim transcripts are available at the office, Universities/Colleges will require these.office, Universities/Colleges will require these.

Self-reporting of grades.Self-reporting of grades.

Early admission on grade 11 marks.Early admission on grade 11 marks.

Post Secondary Institutions (PSI) Form. After Post Secondary Institutions (PSI) Form. After completion of this form a students final transcript completion of this form a students final transcript will be sent to the post secondary institutions of will be sent to the post secondary institutions of their choice (important for early admissions their choice (important for early admissions programs).programs).

P.S.I Choices FormP.S.I Choices FormPOST SECONDARY INSTITUTIONPOST SECONDARY INSTITUTION

Students can provide their transcript Students can provide their transcript information to a number of post-secondary information to a number of post-secondary institutions by completing an electronic Post institutions by completing an electronic Post Secondary Institutions Selections form on Secondary Institutions Selections form on line from January to June of each school year line from January to June of each school year via the Ministry of Education Web site: via the Ministry of Education Web site: Student Secure Web.Student Secure Web.

This electronic PSI selections form is only to This electronic PSI selections form is only to be submitted by students who expect to be submitted by students who expect to graduate this year and are applying to a PSI.graduate this year and are applying to a PSI.

Student Secure WebStudent Secure Web The Ministry is providing online access to a variety of

data for students who are currently enrolled in school. Provincial Exam results Electronic PSI submission

CREATE AN ACCOUNTIf you have not previously created an account to access your exam results, click the "Create Account" button. Your personal profile will be saved for future access.

LOG-IN TO YOUR ACCOUNT

If you have already created an account to access your exams results, click the "Log-in to Account" button.

NOTE: You must know your Personal Education Number (PEN) before you attempt to create your account. If you don't know your PEN check with student services.

SAT/ACT TestsSAT/ACT Tests All students must write these exams if you plan to go All students must write these exams if you plan to go

to school in the States. These tests measure a to school in the States. These tests measure a student’s readiness to complete college/university student’s readiness to complete college/university work.work. SATSAT: : www.collegeboard.com/splash/www.collegeboard.com/splash/ ACT: ACT: www.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org

What is the difference between SAT and ACT? The What is the difference between SAT and ACT? The majority of United States schools now accept eithermajority of United States schools now accept either

Below are two sites that explain the differences Below are two sites that explain the differences between the two test.between the two test. http://www.math.com/students/kaplan/satoract.htmhttp://www.math.com/students/kaplan/satoract.htm

ll http://www.princetonreview.com/college/testprep/tehttp://www.princetonreview.com/college/testprep/te

stprep.asp?TPRPAGEstprep.asp?TPRPAGE=141=141

Information including preparation booklets, Information including preparation booklets, registration packages and test dates and location are registration packages and test dates and location are available in the counselling centre.available in the counselling centre.

LPI-Language Proficiency LPI-Language Proficiency IndexIndex

The purpose of the Language Proficiency Index The purpose of the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) is to provide information about an individual’s (LPI) is to provide information about an individual’s competency in English. This information is used competency in English. This information is used primarily by post-secondary institutions and primarily by post-secondary institutions and professional organizations within British Columbia.professional organizations within British Columbia.

The test is written only by those who do not The test is written only by those who do not achieve the English mark required by the achieve the English mark required by the University or College.University or College.

The fee is $99.00 plus HSTThe fee is $99.00 plus HST www.lpitest.ca/www.lpitest.ca/

Scholarships and Scholarships and BursariesBursaries

Types of ScholarshipsTypes of Scholarships Provincial: grades specificProvincial: grades specific Entrance: grades plus factors specific to Entrance: grades plus factors specific to

college or universitycollege or university District: District selection committeeDistrict: District selection committee Local: specific to an organization.Local: specific to an organization.

Provincial ScholarshipsProvincial Scholarships Students do not apply for these as they are Students do not apply for these as they are

automatically eligible when they write provincial automatically eligible when they write provincial examexam

A student will receive $1000 Examinations A student will receive $1000 Examinations Scholarship if he or she:Scholarship if he or she: Achieves at least a “B” in English 12.Achieves at least a “B” in English 12. Achieves 86% or higher on each of his or her Achieves 86% or higher on each of his or her

three bestthree best grade 12 provincial exams. grade 12 provincial exams. Fulfills the graduation requirements.Fulfills the graduation requirements.

A student will receive a $2500 Examination A student will receive a $2500 Examination Scholarship Award if he or she:Scholarship Award if he or she: Qualifies to receive an award (above)Qualifies to receive an award (above) Ranks among the top twenty scholarship students Ranks among the top twenty scholarship students ( based on his or her percentage scores.)( based on his or her percentage scores.)

Entrance ScholarshipsEntrance Scholarships Offered by and decided by the Universities and Offered by and decided by the Universities and

CollegesColleges

Applications begin after you have applied for Applications begin after you have applied for admissionadmission

Selection is based on grades, letters, Selection is based on grades, letters, nominations, and detailed application forms and nominations, and detailed application forms and vary between schools and scholarshipvary between schools and scholarship

District ScholarshipsDistrict Scholarships District scholarships are awarded to graduating District scholarships are awarded to graduating

students who have excelled in field other than students who have excelled in field other than academic. academic.

The student receives a $1000 award which consists The student receives a $1000 award which consists of a $500 cheque and a $500.00 voucher that can of a $500 cheque and a $500.00 voucher that can be used toward their post secondary tuition.be used toward their post secondary tuition.

Requirements are determined by the local district Requirements are determined by the local district scholarships committee, which requires the scholarships committee, which requires the student to demonstrate superior achievement in student to demonstrate superior achievement in any of the following areas:any of the following areas: Fine Arts (Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, Music)Fine Arts (Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, Music) Applied Skills (Business Ed., Technology Ed., Home Applied Skills (Business Ed., Technology Ed., Home

Economics)Economics) Physical ActivityPhysical Activity Second Languages Second Languages

Local Bursaries & Local Bursaries & ScholarshipsScholarships

Local Bursary / Scholarship Application Local Bursary / Scholarship Application Booklet is available in early March.Booklet is available in early March.

Local BursariesLocal Bursaries Criteria is specific for each bursaryCriteria is specific for each bursary

Factors considered in selection process:Factors considered in selection process: Financial NeedFinancial Need EffortEffort School and Community ServiceSchool and Community Service GradesGrades Post Secondary School PlansPost Secondary School Plans

ScholarshipsScholarships Based on Grade Point Average on selected Based on Grade Point Average on selected

coursescourses

Passport To EducationPassport To Education Every student in the province can earn up to Every student in the province can earn up to

$1000 to go toward their post-secondary tuition. $1000 to go toward their post-secondary tuition. A student is eligible at the completion of Grade A student is eligible at the completion of Grade 10 to 12. Students will receive their pass book 10 to 12. Students will receive their pass book and information on how to redeem the money and information on how to redeem the money with their Grade 12 June report cards.with their Grade 12 June report cards.

Grade 10: $250Grade 10: $250 Grade 11: $250Grade 11: $250 Grade 12: $500Grade 12: $500

Scholarship and Bursary Scholarship and Bursary Information SourcesInformation Sources

Student Services Bulletin Board / Student Services Bulletin Board / Black filing cabinet.Black filing cabinet.

Websites:Websites: www.studentawards.comwww.studentawards.com www.scholarshipscanada.comwww.scholarshipscanada.com www.bced.gov.bc.ca/awards.comwww.bced.gov.bc.ca/awards.com

Companies/EmployersCompanies/Employers Check with your employer to see if they Check with your employer to see if they

offer any bursaries or scholarships.offer any bursaries or scholarships.

Canada Student LoansCanada Student Loans Student LoansStudent Loans

The Canada Student Loans Program enables The Canada Student Loans Program enables students with a demonstrated financial need to students with a demonstrated financial need to attend a post-secondary institution by providing attend a post-secondary institution by providing them with loans to cover the costs of going to them with loans to cover the costs of going to school. school. 

StudentAid BC helps eligible students with the cost StudentAid BC helps eligible students with the cost of their post-secondary education through loans, of their post-secondary education through loans, grants, bursaries, scholarships and special grants, bursaries, scholarships and special programs. It also has programs for borrowers who programs. It also has programs for borrowers who need help repaying their loans.need help repaying their loans.

Applying for a Government Student Loan Applying for a Government Student Loan (CanLearn)(CanLearn)

Post-Secondary OptionsPost-Secondary Options Web Site resourcesWeb Site resources

Comprehensive academic and planning sites:Comprehensive academic and planning sites: www.educationplanner.bc.cawww.educationplanner.bc.ca www.careercruising.comwww.careercruising.com

Username: sss Username: sss Password: summerlandPassword: summerland

The Ministry of Education website on Career The Ministry of Education website on Career Planning:Planning:

www.bced.gov.bc.ca/careers/planningwww.bced.gov.bc.ca/careers/planning For discovering occupations:For discovering occupations:

www.workfutures.bc.cawww.workfutures.bc.ca To finding out more about workTo finding out more about work::

www.workinfonet.bc.cawww.workinfonet.bc.ca

Other Post Secondary Other Post Secondary OptionsOptions

High school upgradingHigh school upgrading After a student completes their graduation After a student completes their graduation

requirements they can register for high school requirements they can register for high school courses or at the Summerland Community courses or at the Summerland Community Learning CenterLearning Center

TravelTravel

Grad CeremonyGrad Ceremony

Ceremony FormatCeremony Format Wednesday June 29Wednesday June 29thth

Car Procession through townCar Procession through town Formal dress dayFormal dress day Grand March, Prom + ???Grand March, Prom + ???

Thursday June 30thThursday June 30th 11am Grad Ceremonies11am Grad Ceremonies After Grad Party + ????After Grad Party + ????

Grad Parent CommitteeGrad Parent Committee Currently meeting every 1st Tuesday of the Currently meeting every 1st Tuesday of the

month in the school library at 7:00 pmmonth in the school library at 7:00 pm

Next meeting is on November 2Next meeting is on November 2rdrd

Chair of CommitteeChair of Committee Lisa West & Karen HooperLisa West & Karen Hooper

ConclusionConclusion Questions ???Questions ???

Enjoy the rest of the Grade 12 yearEnjoy the rest of the Grade 12 year

Parent and Student.Parent and Student.