Grade 10 – 12 Parent Evening
Overview • Our role as counsellors • Anxiety and stress through the grad program years • BC graduation requirements • Barriers to graduation • Post secondary application processes • Student Loans • Scholarships – local, provincial, national • Scholarships – Tips for success • Important dates and deadlines – things to look out for throughout the year • Graduation Transitions for Grade 12 students • June provincial exams and FSS commencement date
Our Role as Counsellors • Karen and Rusan provide personal, academic, and career counselling services. • Team approach – collaboration between students, parents, and school staff positively influences outcomes for our students. • Advocates • Advisors
Anxiety and Stress • Anxiety BC • Steps to supporting your child: Identifying anxiety, thinking flexibly, facing fears, and implementing relaxation strategies. For more info, watch out for our information evening on Parenting a Child with Anxiety. • We are here to help. If your child is anxious or stressed, encourage them to make an appointment with the school counsellor to discuss options for support. • Child and Youth Mental Health – 250 423 5311
BC Graduation Requirements Subject Area ¡ Course Chosen ¡ Credits ¡ English 10 ¡ ENG10 ¡ 4 ¡ English 11 ¡ ENG 11/COM 11 ¡ 4 ¡ English 12 ¡ ENG 12/COM 12 ¡ 4 ¡ Social Studies 10 ¡ Socials 10/Sc. Hum 10 ¡ 4 ¡ Social Studies 11 ¡ SOC 11/Sc. Hum 11/ 4 ¡ BCFN 12 ¡ Science 10 ¡ 4 ¡ Science 11 ¡ BI 11/CH 11/PH 11/ SCT11/Earth Science 11 ¡ 4 ¡ Math 10 ¡ FMP10/AWM10 ¡ 4 ¡ Math 11 ¡ PREC11/FOM11/AWMA11 ¡ 4 ¡ Physical Education 10 ¡ 4 ¡ Fine Arts/Applied Skills ¡ 4 ¡ Planning 10 ¡ Planning 10/Planification ¡ 4 ¡ Grad Transitions ¡ 4 ¡
Applied Skills Courses • Work Experience • Secondary School Apprentice • ACE-IT • More info on applied skills courses on FSS website under student tab
Barriers to Graduation • Attendance • Failed courses • Getting behind in online courses • School/life/work balance • Physical and mental health issues
Adjudication for Exams • The adjudication process provides equity and accessibility to students with special needs who qualify for adaptations on provincial exams. • Adaptations to exam conditions are allowed only when the specific adaptations relate directly to the individual student’s identified special needs and conform to the criteria established by the Ministry: 1. The student’s special needs must have been identified according to the criteria. 2. The specific adaptations must be appropriate for the student’s documented special needs. 3. The adaptations must be consistent with classroom assessment practices. • See Harmony Lloyd or Kim McKeown (Student Services) for more information
Post Secondary Application Process • Do the research – What program? Where will I study? Visits to campuses might help! • Apply online – Apply BC, Apply Alberta, OUAC, or directly to each institution • Application deadlines - best to apply early if you want to be considered for entrance scholarships (as early as December 1 st for some institutions) • Research accommodation options • Check student account – most information is requested through the student portal • Send in unofficial transcripts if required! Failure to do so might jeopardize application. • Complete PSI form to ensure official transcript is sent to institution • Accept offer (hopefully) – competitive programs will take longer to give decisions • Choose courses
What else will we What have we done be doing? so far? • Presentations by post-secondary Spoken with students at grade meetings about application processes representatives Alberta PSI • Meet with students to review grad plans BC PSI • We will send out information via email when we are aware of upcoming deadlines, scholarships, etc. • Support students through application process
Entrance Requirements: General Admission – U of L • Three academic courses from this list: One academic English Fifth course: • Biology 12 A fifth distinct course which: course: Can be academic or non-academic • B.C. First Nations Studies 12 One of English 12 or Must be at the 12 level • Calculus 12 Must be worth at least four credits English 12 First Peoples • Chemistry 12 • Comparative Civilizations 12 • English Literature 12 • One Fine Arts course: 1 • Art Foundations 12, Studio Arts 12, or Visual Arts 12 • Dance 12 • Choral Music 12 or Instrumental Music 12 • Theatre Performance 12 or Theatre Production 12 • One of Français 12, French 12, or French 12A 2 • Geography 12 • Geology 12 • History 12 • ICT: Computer Programming 12 • One of Pre-Calculus 12 or Foundations of Mathematics 12 • Physics 12 • Writing 12
University of Calgary • http://www.ucalgary.ca/admissions/requirements
Student Loans • CanLearn
Scholarships: Local • Many local scholarships available • Application package will be distributed to students in March • Deadline for return of package to FSS is usually mid-April • Some scholarships require separate applications. These scholarships might also have different deadlines. Check applications carefully to ensure you meet requirements and deadlines
National Scholarships • Check the newsletter and the website. We will advertise national scholarships as we become aware of them. • We will email students directly if they have signed up for our email list. • Check the Financial Support section of the post-secondary institution you are applying to • Go to: • www.scholarshipscanada.com • www.yconic.com • www.bcscholarships.ca
Provincial Scholarships • BC Excellence Scholarships • BC Achievement Scholarships • District / Authority Scholarships - more info in local scholarship package • Graduation Program Examinations Scholarships (ending 2015/16 school year) • Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarships
Scholarships – Tips for Success • Qualities donors are looking for: Enthusiasm, community service, responsibility, good work ethic, resilience, perseverance, determination, and initiative. • Do your research early in the school year • Make a note of the deadlines of the scholarships you intend to apply for • Ensure you have a Social Insurance Number • Prepare a letter of application • Approach potential referees and obtain reference letters
Important Dates • September – December: Grade 12 students begin application process for post secondary programs • November – January: Deadlines for housing, early admission, and scholarships vary between institutions. Check PSI websites for dates to ensure you don’t miss an important deadline! • December – March: Many PSI’s require students to submit transcripts. Contact the school office or the counsellors if you require a copy of your transcript. This is a good time to apply for national scholarships. • February: Provincial exam results appear on transcripts. • March: Complete PSI choice form to enable to Ministry of Education to release the official transcript • April: local scholarship package must be returned to school office or counsellors • April - June: Complete course selection for your program as soon as it opens • June: Graduation ceremony!
Graduation Transitions • This course is a graduation requirement! • Due date: JANUARY 31, 2016
June Provincial Exams and FSS Commencement Date • Tentative date for grad is June 24 th • English 12 is June 24 th • Communications 12 and English 12 First Peoples is on June 27 th • Francais Langue 12 is on June 28 th • Options? • Thoughts?
Questions? • Powerpoint will be available on the FSS website • Call or email if you have additional questions or feedback
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