Grade 12
Parent Information
Meeting
http://sd67.bc.ca/schools/sss/counsellors.htm
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
Graduation Tracking
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Dogwood graduation is an accumulation of 80 credits
during 10,11 and 12.
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.
Sample TVR
Sample Transcript of Grades
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.
Exams are written in January, June and August, with
some being offered in October, November, April and
May.
All other course exams are school based.
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.
Community Connections - participate in at least 30 hours of work
experience and/or community service and describe what was learned.
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.
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
 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
Secondary School Apprenticeship
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ACE IT: Accelerated Credit Enrolment in Industry
 ACE IT Programs 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.
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 post-secondary institutions in
BC.
UBC has created a new website for prospective
undergraduate students admission.
https://you.ubc.ca/ubc/index.jsp.
 Note students can also still apply to UBC/UBCO
through PASBC
BC Post Secondary Application Service
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Before starting this process students should
ensure they have:
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Social Insurance Number
P.E.N. (Personal Education Number) see student
services.
Permanent mailing address and telephone number(s)
Emergency contact name 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.
Give those writing you a reference letter
at least a weeks notice.
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/ACT Tests
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All students must write these exams if you 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/
 ACT: www.actstudent.org
What is the difference between SAT and ACT? The majority
of United States schools now accept either
Below are two sites that explain the differences between the
two test.
 http://www.math.com/students/kaplan/satoract.html
 http://www.princetonreview.com/college/testprep/testpre
p.asp?TPRPAGE=141
Information including preparation booklets, registration
packages and test dates and location are available in the
counselling centre.
LPI-Language Proficiency
Index
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The purpose of the LPI is to provide a consistent and
standardized measurement of an examinee’s
competency in English.
Many post-secondary institutions in British Columbia and
other parts of Canada use LPI scores to assess the
English language proficiency of prospective and current
students for entrance into their academic programs or
first-year English courses.
The test is written only by those who do not achieve the
English 12 mark required by the University or College.
The fee is $109.00 plus HST
 www.lpitest.ca/
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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Provincial Scholarships
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Students must achieve 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
Students must achieve at least one “A” (86% or higher) and
three “B”s (73% or higher) on four of their best provincial
exams (can include the Language Arts 12 provincial exam).
Provincial Scholarships
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Students do not apply for these as they are automatically eligible
The examination rewrite rule will be relaxed for one year (September 1,
2011 to August 31, 2012) to allow students to rewrite a required exam
to improve their scores.
A student will receive a $1000 Examinations Scholarship if he or she
meets the following requirements :
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).
Achieves at least one “A” (86% or higher) and three “B”s (73% or
higher) on four of his or her best provincial exams (can include the
English 12 provincial exam).
Students must have a final course mark (course and exam combined)
for the exam to be counted towards scholarship.
Provincial Scholarships
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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
each of three 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.
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
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 can earn up to $1000 to
go toward their post-secondary tuition. A student is
eligible at the completion of Grade 10 to 12. Students
will receive their pass book and information on how to
redeem the money with their Grade 12 June report
cards.
Grade 10: $250
Grade 11: $250
Grade 12: $500
Scholarship and Bursary
Information Sources
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Student Services Bulletin Board / Black filing
cabinet.
Websites:
 www.studentawards.com
 www.scholarshipscanada.com
 www.bced.gov.bc.ca/awards.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/
Post-Secondary Options
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Web Site resources
 Comprehensive academic and planning sites:
 www.educationplanner.bc.ca
 www.careercruising.com
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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
Other Post Secondary Options
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High school upgrading
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After a student completes their graduation
requirements they can register for high school
courses or at the Summerland Community Learning
Center
Travel
Grad Ceremony
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Ceremony Format
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Thursday June 28th
Car Procession through town
 Formal dress day
 Grand March, Prom + ???
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Friday June 29th
11am Grad Ceremonies
 After Grad Party + ????
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Grad Parent Committee
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Currently meeting every 2nd Tuesday of the month in the
school library at 7:00 pm
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Next meeting is on November 8th
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Chair of Committee
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Carie Sandrelli and Deja Walsh
Conclusion
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Questions ???
Enjoy the rest of the Grade 12 year
Parent and Student.