Transcript 2009 Grad Parent Meeting

Mr. von Matt
Ms. Kusnezov
counsellors
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
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Plus at least 7 other courses:
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THREE of which must be grade
12 level courses.
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7courses x 4 credits =28 credits.
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52 + 28 = 80 credits.
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5 Gov’t exams must be written:
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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
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Scholarships are awarded based on the five mandatory
exams. Students must still achieve a final mark of 73% or
higher in English 12, and…
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Score AT LEAST at least one “A” (86% or higher) and three
“B’s” (73% or higher) on four of their five exams.
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The top 5,000 students in the province will receive $1000.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Grad photos – January 13th – 15th
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Parent tributes, toddler photos and grad write-ups
due January 17th.
 See page 78 in the planner for detailed information
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April/May – Grad fees to be paid, gown sizing
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Be sure to read Haney Happenings daily and check
Thss.ca to ensure that announcements pertaining
to grad aren’t missed!
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”
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Working
Trades (apprenticeship programs)
“Gap” year – valuable to PSI’s and
scholarships if structured with specific goals
 Volunteering (buyer-beware)
 Travelling
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College
University
Almost everything you need to know about
college/university…
Two articles to read first:
http://www.theprovince.com/business/university+degrees+losi
ng+their+value/8858564/story.html
http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/University+education+ri
se+college+grads+enjoy+better+employment+rate/8580889
/story.html
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.
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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
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.
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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.
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Treat it like buying a car…
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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
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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
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2 years – at home
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2 years – on campus
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Tuition
$5,356
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Tuition
$5,356
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Expenses
5,760
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Expenses
22,760
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Interest on debt 244
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Interest on debt 1,991
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Total:
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Total:
$11,360
$30,170
4 years- living at home
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4 years- on campus
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Tuition
21,464
Expenses
11,520
Interest on debt 2,451
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Tuition
21,464
Expenses
45,520
Interest on debt 11,833
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Total:
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Total:
35,435
78,817
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Personal savings- parent/student
Passport to Education
Provincial Exam Scholarships
District/Dogwood Scholarships
Other Scholarships/bursaries
BC/Canada Student Loan Program
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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.
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.
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$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.
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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.
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Scholarships awarded automatically based on
GPA on final grade 12 academic courses.
Students do not apply for these.
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Minimum average around 85%
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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.
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Monetary awards based on financial need.
Administered by post secondary institutionscheck 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.
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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).
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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.
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A Recent study showed 2 out of 3 jobs now require some
level of Post Secondary Education.
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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.
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Please share these figures with your children!
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Have a back-up plan. Counting on getting into the ONE university
can be very stressful for the entire family.
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Apply to a college early to ensure you have somewhere to go.
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If a student is getting behind or getting poor marks here, what will
happen at university?
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University professors do not use the words “deal” or “plan” when
it comes to students who fail to hand in work on time.
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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).
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Any further questions, email one of the
counsellors or career planning assistant:
[email protected]
[email protected]
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