Grade 11/12 Parent Night Post Secondary Information

Grade 11/12 Parent NightPost Secondary Information Tues Oct 1st, 2019 This presentation was given to allgrade 12's on Sept 28th

Career Life Connections 12This course prepares you to be lifelong learners to build on your self-awareness.Most assignments are organized so that by May you will be prepared to present yourCapstone Each unit builds on the next unit, so it is important to keep a copy of your work andrefer back to your previous assignments when asked All assignments must be electronically sent. Make sure you use the proper platform and loading assignments as requested If you are working with a MAC, make sure you are loading all assignments.rtf or .pdfREMINDER: READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!

Signing in NVSDDL Distributed Learning Site

Signing in You would have received an email from "ADMIN USER"- It will give you a personal user name(you use all the time) and a temporary password (whichyou will change right away) Problems still? See Mrs. Oliver at the end of this meeting

UNITS are due every Wed by 9am

How to submit!Do not hand inpaper copies--this is anonline course,please try toNOT do thisUpload yourwork here!

When ALL the boxes are checked you canmove onto the next unit. Remember to read all the instructions .

Any questions You should all have been getting emails by now— Keep in mind university will use emails tocommunicate, if you don’t want to miss anythingimportant, use your email Please see me in Room 203 for any problems Make sure you have signed in by putting in your emailon the sheets located on your table!

Presentation OverviewGrad EventsGrad RequirementsPost-Secondary InformationFinancing Your Future

Grad PhotosGrad Photos Sittings: December 8th – 10th, 2019 On-line Appointment: www.artonagroup.com Group photos require a separate appointment on aseparate day After Dec 10th, students run risk of not being in theyearbook and/or the grad composite

School Sanctioned Grad EventsTeacher Sponsors: Ms. Wood, Mrs. Lightman and Ms. Bell Grad Semi-Formal - Thursday Jan 16th, 6 pmSeymour Golf and Country Club§ Grad Ceremony- Sunday June 7th, 3-5 pmOrpheum Theatre Grad Banquet – Saturday June 20th 6 pmVancouver Convention Centre

Grad Ceremony Sunday June 7th , 2020 at 3:00 pm at the Orpheum Students get 4 tickets with grad fees (available May28th) Extra tickets are approx. 10 each (available weekbefore event) Gown measurements will be taken at November28th meeting

Grad Banquet Saturday, June 20th, 2020 at the VancouverConvention Centre Tickets will be approximately 95- 105 per person On sale in Spring for both students and parents Table seating lottery

New Path to GraduationCurrent Grade 11 Students: Will write the Literacy Assessment in grade 12 year Should have written Numeracy Assessment in grade 10if not see me

Ministry websiteIf student is currently in Grade 11 In 2019/20 (Grade 11) – Grade 10 Graduation Numeracy Assessment is required (ifnot already written). No requirement to complete the Grade 10 Graduation LiteracyAssessment. In 2020/21 (Grade 12) – Grade 12 Graduation Literacy Assessment is required.If student is currently in Grade 12 In 2019/20 (Grade 12) – Grade 10 Graduation Numeracy Assessment is required (ifnot already written). There is no requirement to complete the Grade 10 GraduationLiteracy Assessment, no Grade 12 Language Arts 12 provincial exam and no Grade12 Graduation Literacy Assessment for these students in 2019/20.Schools may refer to the associated table on page 10 of the B.C. Graduation ProgramImplementation Guide: plementation-guide.pdf

Graduation RequirementsIn order to graduate, the BC Ministry of Educationrequires students to complete the following: 52 credits “Required” courses, including CLC 12 28 credits “Elective” courses Transition Plan completed in CLC 12 Capstone Presentation 30 hours work/volunteer experience Presentations on May 6th (period 8) & May 7th(period 4)

Transcript Verification ReportsTranscript Verification Reports (TVR’s) A document that lists the courses that students haveeither completed or are enrolled in, with final or interimmarks Purpose of TVR’s: Verify information sent to ministry Ensure graduation requirements are met It is the student’s responsibility to make sure theinformation on his/her TVR is accurate Gr. 12 students will be asked to review and sign theirofficial TVR in the fall (in English 12 classes)

Ministry website mplementationguide.pdf

Grade 12 Information MeetingNavigating YourCareer Path

Education Experience Employers look for students with both experience and training Choose a program that provides a balance of education andexperience Variety of courses Practicum assignments Internships Co-operatives (work/study programs) Apprenticeships Volunteer opportunities This allows students to network and establish relationships withpotential employers and colleagues Consider Gap year! See Counselling website for options.

Grade 12 Information MeetingPost-SecondaryInformation

Trades and ApprenticeshipWages for certifiedtrades are highlydesirableWages can beearned whilestudent completesprogramEmployment isoften guaranteedat the end of theprogramGovernmentGrants/Incentives

Youth Work In Trades (formerly SSA) Paid on-the-job training under the sponsorship of acertified tradesman/journeyman Students are registered with the Industry TrainingAuthority Can complete up to 16 credits Each 120 hours earns 4 credits (these hours areput towards apprenticeship hours (total 900 hours) Potential 1000 scholarship Complete hours within 6 months of graduation Maintain C average in grade 12

Ontario University questions Visit www.OntarioUniversitiesInfo.ca To find programs, to choose auniversity and learn how to apply.

University Admissions RequirementsGeneral n of GPASuccessful Admission!

Broad Based Admission Supplemental application required by many post-secondaryinstitution programs Students are invited to or required to submit a personalprofile which may include: Written submission Letter of intent List of accomplishments Personal References PortfolioFocus ondemonstratingreflective andengaged learning.*Remember your digital footprint!

Grade 12 Academic Requirements Cap U – 3 academics Most in Canada – 4 or 5 * varies SFU – 5 UBC – minimum of 6-7 total courses ( 4 academics suggested) Languages – French, Spanish, Francais Langue Maths – Geometry, Foundations, Precalculus, Calculus,Accounting Sciences – Anatomy, Chemistry, Physics, Socials Sciences – Law, Social Justice, History/Histoire,Geography, Comparative Cultures, Economics

Admissions RequirementsExample: UBCGeneral AdmissionRequirements Grade 11 and 12 courses (full load)Second Language 11Math 11 Requirement (67%)English Language Requirement (70%)*6 grade 12 courses plus CLC 12Example: UBC Faculty of ScienceFaculty Requirements Chem 11, Phys 11, Pre-Calc 12, 1 Science 12 Overall Academics for Grade 11 & 12Example UBC Engineering:Calculation of GPA English 12 Core Sciences (Chem & Phys 12) Precalculus

English Language Requirements Some post-secondary institutions have an Englishlanguage requirement - please check with PostSecondary Institute (PSI) If you have been living in British Columbia for lessthan 3 or 4 years, and are not proficient in English,you may need to write an English proficiency examcalled the TOEFL exam see Ms. Maquignaz forinformation

S.A.T. (www.collegeboard.com) American Universities Canadian Universities with NCAA athletics (eg. SFUfootball) Minimum score 820 on SAT to qualify for NCAA eligibility(www.elegibilitycenter.org) Recommended to write SAT prior to November of yourgrade 12 year Windsor # 821 254

Take advantage of Wed Oct 23rd – BC PSI Event @ Windsor 7 pm Thurs Nov 7th – U of Calgary – 1:15 (short day) Thurs Nov 26th – U of Alberta - 9:50 break Open Houses and orientation sessions offered by PSI's. Seecounselling website for updates.

Take advantage of Windsor/Seycove BC Post Secondary Evening20 PSI’s from across BC in attendanceWednesday, Oct 23rd, 2019@ Windsor Secondary7:00pm

Canadian University Event: Friday Oct 4th 1:30 – 3 pm: Bodwell Secondary 5 – 7 pm: Rockridge Secondary Tues Oct 8th 6 –8:30 pm: Delta Hotels Burnaby

Application ProcessEarly admissions deadlines varydepending on the institution: UBC deadline is Dec 1st 2019, for Major Entrance ScholarshipsJan 15th, 2020, for first round offersQueens is Dec 1st, 2019, or Feb 1stSFU deadline is Jan 31st , 2020.UVIC deadline is Feb 28th, 2020Capilano University deadline isMarch 31, 2020.

Applying to Post-SecondaryBC – use https://applybc.ca or apply directlyPrairies – directly to school websiteOntario – use www.ouac.on.ca or apply directlyQuebec – directly to school websiteMaritimes – directly to school websiteUnited States – www.commonapp.org

Reporting GradesSelf-reporting grades Grade 11 (only some PSIs) 2nd Term Grades for most BC PSIs (Spring 2020) Out-of-Province PSI may require Term 1 Marks You do not need an official transcript to self-report

Reporting GradesElectronic transmission of grades: 1st & 2nd Term Grades (May 2020) Students complete Student Transcript Site togive consent to send transcripts to PSI—assignment in your CLC12 course Unit 3.2 Due in November Final Marks –sent to universities in July only if youhave authorized marks to be sent. Universities may rescind your seat if courses notcompleted or if marks drop substantially.

UBC/SFU Admissions & DL Courses UBC and SFU requires all academic DL courses to be 100%complete and final marks available by Jan 31st, 2020 Distributed Learning School must submit final grade to theMinistry of Education so that it appears on your Ministry ofEducation Student Secure Web in time for you to self-reportthese grades in Spring 2020 Students are advised to complete DL courses EARLY toensure that a final grade is available for the electronic marktransmission in May, 2020

Thinking of a Gap year? As long as you do not take courses at anotherinstitution, most universities will grant you aGap Year. DO: apply this year, complete all paperwork,and then defer for the year.

Transcripts Record of successfully completed Gr. 10, 11 & 12courses Need a transcript? Go to site:www.StudentTranscripts.gov.bc.ca and create BCeID

Provincial Scholarship Program BC Excellence Scholarships (1 nomination per school) 5,000 BC Achievement Scholarships (determined by Min. of Ed) 1,250 Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarships (direct studentapplication to Min. of Ed.) 5,000 District Authority (18 for Windsor Scholarship Committee todisperse) 1,250For more information, please larships

Windsor Internal Scholarships Variety (over 30) of available scholarships and bursaries to Windsorstudents Decided at the school level by Windsor’s Scholarship Committee Use Windsor Scholarship Application form – Due Fri Dec 6th General criteria includes: academic standing volunteer service within the school citizenship extracurricular involvement within the school athletic, arts, community participation Specific Criteria – depends on scholarship or bursary

External Scholarships www.scholarshipscanada.com www.studentawards.com www.studentscholarships.org www.keytoscholarships.com Post-secondary institution financial aid and award offices See "External Scholarships" on Counselling Website:

External Scholarships See Windsor Counselling Website:

External Scholarships http://dukescounsellingonline.weebly.com

External Scholarships http://dukescounsellingonline.weebly.com

Student Loans Apply in September of first post-secondary year Websites: www.studentaidbc.ca www.canlearn.ca

Here's to the future!Questions?Smaquignaz@sd44.ca - Gr. 12Dlavallee@sd44.ca - Gr. 11Soliver@sd44.ca - CLC 12

UBC/SFU Admissions & DL Courses UBC and SFU requires all academic DL courses to be 100% complete and final marks available by Jan 31st, 2020 Distributed Learning School must submit final grade to the Ministry of Education so that it appears on your Ministry of Ed