Grade 12
Parent Information
Meeting
Agenda
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Introductions
Graduation Tracking (Dogwood)
Provincial Exams
Graduation Transitions Program
Post Secondary Information
Secondary School Apprenticeship
Scholarship / Bursary Information
Financial Aid
Post- Secondary Options
Graduation Ceremony
Conclusion
http://sd67.bc.ca/schools/sss/counsellors.htm
Graduation Requirements
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Required Courses
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Fine Arts / Applied Skills
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Math 10 & Math11
English 10 & English 11 & 12 or Communications 11 & 12
Social Studies 10 & Socials or Civics 11
Science 10 & Science 11 (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth
Science or Science and Technology)
PE 10
Planning 10
Graduation Transition
at least 4 credits from grade 10 to 12
Of the 80 credits for graduation, at least 16 must be at the
grade 12 level
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(including Communications 12 or English 12)
OVERALL TOTAL: 80 credits
Sample TVR
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Transcript Verification Report (TVR)
 The TVR is sent to the school in November and May
 It summarizes a grade 12 students marks and tracks graduation
requirements.
 Students will need to review the TVR data such a correct
address, birth date, name spelling courses and marks.
External Credentials
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Specific Information on External Credentials can be
found on the Ministry of Education website:
 www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation/courseinfo/
 Click on Course Information for the Graduation
Program
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DANCE COURSES
DRAMA, SPEECH AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS
COURSES
POST-SECONDARY COURSES
LANGUAGES
SPORT COURSES
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COURSES
INDUSTRIAL AND OCCUPATIONAL COURSES
Provincial Exams
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In grade 12, it is mandatory that all students write
English 12 or Communications 12, which is 40% of
the students blended mark.
All other course exams are school based.
Practice exams may be done in preparation, by
visiting the website www.bced.gov.bc.ca . Follow
the link to Student Information and Government
Exams.
A complete provincial exam schedule is available at
www.bced.gov.ca/exams
Graduation Transitions
Program
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Graduation Transitions is an opportunity for students to reflect on their
knowledge and abilities and plan for life after graduation by collecting
evidence of their achievements in the following required areas:
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Career and Life - complete a transition plan and present significant
accomplishments. (PLANNING 10)
Community Connections - participate in at least 30 hours of work
experience and/or community service and describe what was learned.
(WORK EXPERIENCE)
Personal Health - maintain a personal health plan and participate in at
least 150 minutes a week of moderate to vigorous physical activity, in
addition to PE10. (DPA TRACKING GRADE 11/12 in NOV & APRIL)
Students who complete their Graduation Transition receive four credits
and will receive a Requirement Met (RM) on their final transcript.
Post Secondary School Choices
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Many post-secondary education options to
consider
 Universities
 Colleges
 Technical Institutes
 Private Institutions
 Apprenticeship Programs
University
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Universities offer a range of traditional
undergraduate and graduate degrees
Undergraduate degrees usually take 4-5 years
Admission by GPA on 4 or 5 grade 12 admitting
academic grade 12 courses specified by the
university
College
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Offer a broad range of certificate, diploma,
degree programs as well as transfer courses for
a University degree.
Certificates and diplomas take 1-2 years; applied
degrees take 4 years.
Some more high demand programs such as LPN
will have a ranking system for admission.
Admission usually is first come first serve as long
as students have the program prerequisites.
Technical Institutes
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Institutes provide specialized instruction in
technologies and trades, art and design, law
enforcement, industry technology, business ect.
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Offer a variety of 1-2 year certificate and
diploma programs and 4-year degree programs
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Admission is usually on 1st come basis with
minimum mark requirements for specific courses
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Work closely with business community to tailor
programs to meet labour market demands
Private Institutions
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Sprout Shaw, Center For Arts and Technology, The Art
Institute of Vancouver, Alberta College of the Art and
Design
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More flexible Entrance Requirements
Non Government Funded therefore Increased Tuition Costs
Secondary School Apprenticeship
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ACE IT: Accelerated Credit Enrolment in Industry
 ACE IT Programs (DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM) allow
students to take courses that will provide credits toward
both high school graduation and the completion of an
Apprenticeship or Industry Training program. ACE IT
programs are developed and offered as partnerships
between the school district and Okanagan College.
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Students who successfully complete an ACE IT program will
receive credit for Level 1 of the technical training (in-class)
component the Industry Training Program
(apprenticeship).
Through work experience placements that are usually part
of the program, students can earn credit towards the onthe-job component of an apprenticeship.
Secondary School Apprenticeship
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SSA: Secondary School Apprenticeship
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SSA is a career program that provides students with
the opportunity to begin a $paid$ apprenticeship
while still in high school, and to earn high school
credits for doing so.
Like other apprentices, Secondary School
Apprentices are responsible for finding an employer
who will hire them and commit to their training but
will receive assistance through C.A.V.E.
www.ssscave.ca
Secondary School Apprenticeship
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Website Resources
 www.ssscave.ca
Summerland Secondary
Career and Vocational Education.
Contact Mr. Knowlton
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www.sd67careers.ca
www.itabc.ca
www.okanagan.bc.ca/trades
www.careersintrades.ca
www.skillscanada.com
www.apprenticetrades.ca
Post Secondary Application
Process
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If planning to attend post secondary it is critical to research the
schools that you are considering to check the individual institutions
entrance requirements.
Every College and University has its own Entrance Requirements
and every program has its own special requirements.
These requirements are both Course and GPA specific.
Some institutions may have earlier deadlines for Entrance
Scholarship Applications
Research tools include the Post Secondary websites and the school
calendars available in the counselling area.
Application Process
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Post Secondary Schools are accepting applications as of
October.
The deadline for Admission to universities in BC is
February 28, with the exception of The University of
British Columbia’s deadline of January 31st
Apply to more than one school to keep options open.
Applications require a fee for processing which is nonrefundable (credit card or cheque).
BC Post Secondary Application Service
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https://applybc.ca Post-Secondary Application Service of
British Columbia (BC). It is a centralized online service
that allows you to apply for admissions to multiple postsecondary institutions in BC.
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STEP 1:
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Common Form
Academic Application
There are 25 institutions using this site. UVIC is no
longer using this site. Apply directly at
www.uvic.ca/application
BC Post Secondary Application Service
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Before starting this process students should
ensure they have:
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P.E.N. (Personal Education Number) see student
services.
Permanent mailing address and telephone number(s)
Email addresses
Dates of post-secondary institutions attended
Once you hit "submit," your application is sent
electronically to the institution for processing.
Processing time varies from institution to
institution.
Remember …
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Once the application has been sent, a confirmation
number will be issued. You can use this check the status
of your application with the institution.
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Students should make sure they keep a copy of the
confirmation number, as this proof of application.
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Students should remember to record their login
username and password for future access.
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If students choose not to sent the application fee by
credit card through the internet, they should send the
fee in by cheque, with the reference number or
confirmation number written on the cheque.
Plan Ahead and Be Organized
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Keep a folder for Post Secondary information.
Provide an information sheet to someone who is writing
you a reference letter and give them at least a weeks
notice to write it.
Official interim transcripts are available at the office,
Universities/Colleges will require these.
Self-reporting of grades.
P.S.I Choices Form
POST SECONDARY INSTITUTION
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Students can provide their transcript information to a
number of post-secondary institutions by completing an
electronic Post Secondary Institutions Selections form on
line from January to June of each school year via the
Ministry of Education Web site: Student Secure Web.
After completion of this form a students final transcript
will be sent to the post secondary institutions of their
choice (important for early admissions programs).
This electronic PSI selections form is only to be
submitted by students who expect to graduate this year
and are applying to a PSI.
Student Secure Web
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The Ministry is providing online access to a variety of data for
students who are currently enrolled in school.
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Provincial Exam results
Electronic PSI submission
CREATE AN ACCOUNT
If 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 Test
(Scholastic Aptitude Test)
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All students must write these exams if they plan to go to school in the States.
These tests measure a student’s readiness to complete college/university
work.
 SAT: www.collegeboard.com/splash/
Information including preparation booklets, registration packages and test
dates and location are available in the counselling centre.
Tests are administered at Penticton Secondary School
English Language Requirement
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You may have to take an English language test to study at a college
or university or enter a licensed profession or trade.
If you are planning to study at a college or university, or enter a
licenced profession or trade, and your first language is not English,
you might need to take a test to demonstrate your English ability.
Usually, you need to get a minimum score on an approved English
test. Each institution sets the minimum score it will accept.
Scholarships and Bursaries
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Types of Scholarships
Provincial: grades specific
 Entrance: grades plus factors specific to
college or university
 District: District selection committee
 Local: specific to an organization.
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Graduation Program Examinations
Scholarship
Students do not apply for these as they are automatically eligible
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A student will receive a $1000 Examinations Scholarship if he or she:
Meets the basic eligibility requirements.
• Fulfills the BC graduation requirements of either the 2004 Graduation
Program or the Adult Graduation Program.
• Meets the following requirements:
 a. Writes and passes one exam in each of the five (5) provincial
exam categories from grades 10 – 12
 b. Achieves at least a “B” (73% or above) final mark (provincial
exam and school mark combined) in one of the Language Arts 12
(Communications 12, English 12, Francais langue premiere 12, or
English 12 First Peoples).
 c. Must have a final course mark (course and exam combined) for
the exam to be counted towards scholarship.
 d. Ranks among the top 5,000 scholarship students in BC (based on
their percentage score) on all five provincial exams.
Graduation Program Examinations
Scholarship
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A student will receive a $2500 Examinations Scholarship
if he or she:
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ranks among the top twenty scholarship students (based
on their percentage score)
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Any student who achieves a perfect score (100%) in all
five provincial exams from grades 10 – 12 (exam mark)
will also be awarded an Academic Medal of Excellence.
A student can receive only one Graduation Program
Examinations Scholarship in their lifetime. A student can
receive a both a Graduation Program Examinations
Scholarship and a Dogwood District/Authority Award in
the same year.
Provincial Examinations
Categories
Language Arts 10 (only one of these exams qualifies)
EN 10 EFP 10
FRALP 10
Science 10 (only one of these exams qualifies)
SC 10
SCF 10
Math 10 (only one of these exams qualifies)
AWM 10 AWMF 10
FMP 10 FMPF 10
Social Studies 11 (only one of these exams qualifies)
SS 11
CIV 11
FNS12
SCH11
CIVF 11
FNSF 12
Language Arts 12 (only one of these exams qualifies)
COM 12
EFP 12
FRALP 12
EN 12
EFPF12
FRAL 12
Entrance Scholarships
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Offered by and decided by the Universities and Colleges
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Applications begin after you have applied for admission
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Selection is based on grades, letters, nominations, and
detailed application forms and vary between schools and
scholarship
School District Scholarships
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District scholarships are awarded to graduating students who have
excelled in field other than academic.
The student receives a $1000 award which consists of a $500
cheque and a $500.00 voucher that can be used toward their post
secondary tuition.
Requirements are determined by the local district scholarships
committee, which requires the student to demonstrate superior
achievement in any of the following areas:
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Fine Arts (Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, Music)
Applied Skills (Business Ed., Technology Ed., Home Economics)
Physical Activity
Second Languages
Community Service
Technical & Trades Training
Local Bursaries & Scholarships
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Local Bursary / Scholarship Application Booklet is
available in early March.
Local Bursaries
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Criteria is specific for each bursary
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Factors considered in selection process:
 Financial Need
 Effort
 School and Community Service
 Grades
 Post Secondary School Plans
Scholarships
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Based on Grade Point Average on selected courses
Passport To Education
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Every student in the province in grade 11 and 12 there is
a set amount of 9000 stamps to be allocated to schools
in BC.
Grade 11: $250 Grade 12: $500
Basic eligibility for award:
 2/3rd of the weighting must be on academic
components using a student’s course grades for the
best five provincially authorized courses and/or Board
Authorized courses.
 1/3rd of the weighting may recognize the nonacademic components such as effort, work habits,
citizenship and school/community involvement
Scholarship and Bursary
Information Sources
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Student Services Bulletin Board / Black filing
cabinet.
Websites:
 www.studentawards.com
 www.scholarshipscanada.com
Companies/Employers
 Check with your employer to see if they offer
any bursaries or scholarships.
Student Loans
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StudentAid BC helps eligible students with
the cost of their post-secondary education
through loans, grants, bursaries,
scholarships and special programs. It also
has programs for borrowers who need
help repaying their loans.
http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/studentaidbc/
Other Post-Secondary Options
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High school upgrading
 After a student completes their graduation requirements they
can register for high school courses or at the School Districts
Distance Education School, Connect Ed.
Travel
Web Site resources
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Comprehensive academic and planning sites:
 www.educationplanner.bc.ca
 www.careercruising.com
 Username: sss
 Password: summerland
The Ministry of Education website on Career Planning:
 www.bced.gov.bc.ca/careers/planning
For discovering occupations:
 www.workfutures.bc.ca
To finding out more about work:
 www.workinfonet.bc.ca
Grad Ceremony
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Ceremony Format
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Thursday June 26th
Car Procession through town
 Formal dress day
 Grand March, Prom + ???
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Friday June 27th
11am Grad Ceremonies
 After Grad Party + ????
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Grad Parent Committee
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Next meeting is in the school library on Monday
November 4th
Chair of Committee
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Julie Planiden
Conclusion
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Questions ???
Enjoy the rest of the Grade 12 year
Parent and Student.