Welcome to Handsworth Secondary

1. Welcome to Handsworth Secondary Graduation Information Evening October 30, 2014

2. Presentation Overview Welcome • The end of high school - The beginning of questions • Tracking Graduation status • Post-Secondary Admission Process • Transcripts • Scholarship/Bursary

3. The Grade 12 Team

4. Grad Council Events • Grad Barbeque (TBA) • Grad Scavenger Hunt (sometime in Nov) • Grad Clothing (Dec) • Grad Photos in January (sign up for studio appointments in November) • Grad Ceremony (TENTATIVE DATE: Thursday, June 17, 2015 Orpheum) (Need Gown Heights – sign up in Planning 12 in February) • Grad Banquet (June 13, 2015 – Hyatt Regency) • Much, much more

5. What is not organized/sanctioned by Handsworth Grad council and school • Outside organizations • Big White (or other)Ski Weekend • Spring Break trips (no teachers aboard) • Limousine Scams • After Grads/After formals • If in doubt, call the school !!!!

6. PROSPECTS 2014-2015 GRAD UPDATES • Prospects will be posted on the school website two or three times per year

7. Getting the record straight… • Diploma Verifications • Students have already seen these in Planning 12 and programming last year • Students/parents correct errors – online marks, external credits, etc • New data transferred to the Ministry regularly • Unofficial transcript available at BC Ministry of Education website

8. Diploma Verification Report (DVR) Purpose of DVR’s: • verify the information sent to Ministry • double check all graduation requirements met • student’s responsibility to make sure the information on his/her DVR is accurate and to ensure missing requirements are being addressed • Students will review their official DVR in Planning 12

9. Transcripts • Unofficial transcripts available by order in the main office (sign up sheet – 1 week) • Record of successfullycompleted Gr. 10, 11 & 12 courses • Official transcripts mailed to home address in August.

10. So many choices…..

11. Gap year Work, Travel Voluntouring Work on yourself……

12. Beginning the search… Education planner http://www.educationplanner.ca/ • create your own profile • search by area of study/program/ length of program etc. • links to school websites/aptitude tests etc

13. Applying to BC Post Secondary schools ……. • Early admissions deadline February 28 • Note : UBC – Jan 31 • -Apply online at www.applybc.ca • -Need PEN, Faculty (1st, 2nd choice) • -Pay fee (credit card) • -Student account will be set up – pay attention to next steps, deadlines, etc.

14. What About My Grades? • Self-reporting grades • You will probably be asked for 1st Term Grades • You will be asked for 2nd Term Grades • Electronic submission of grades • Final grades to be sent by the Ministry - August

15. So, I have… • - applied to the post secondary institution(s) • - self-reported my grades • NOW WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

16. Next… • - The university will cross check your grades in early May • - Offers will go out in May / June (may depend on GPA) • - You will accept or decline the offer • - Course registration – late June/ early July

17. HOW DOES THE UNIVERSITY GET MY MARKS? • You will complete the PSI form (Post-Secondary Institutions) in Planning 12 class this fall • Gives the Ministry of Education permission to release your school and exam results to the Post Secondary Institutions that you indicate --Available only in electronic format • PSI selections made between November and mid July. Form available only until JULY 15.

18. Part two • A more detailed look at the post secondary process…..

19. Not sure where to go/ what to study… • Factors to consider: • Program availability • Entrance grades • Location • Size of institution (small/mid/large) • Tuition cost (usually per credit) • What else the institution has to offer • Family history • Other…..

20. Possible Paths to Take in Post Secondary Education • High School Diploma – Dogwood • Certificate Program – 8 months – 1 year • Diploma Program – 1 – 2 years • University Transfer – 1 – 2 years • Undergraduate Degree – 4 – 5 years • Graduate Degree – 6 years in total ----4 undergrad years + 2 graduate years

21. Career and Technical Programs… • BCIT • Justice Institute • Cap University • Vancouver Community College • Langara • Douglas • check websites !! • Abundant program choice! • Entrance requirements vary • Wait list possibilities • check now may be able to work on pre-requisites this year

22. If University or Univ. Transfer…. Faculties to consider: Dentistry Law Education Sciences Arts (Humanities Social Sciences) Commerce (Business) Faculties Applied Sciences Fine Arts Health Sciences MBA Medicine

23. Admission Requirements… Check with Institution for: • General Requirements • Courses ( grade 11 & 12) • Second Language & Math requirements • English Language requirements • Faculty Requirements • Program Requirements • GPA • Courses used • Admissions averages

24. Faculty / Program… Requirement examples: BCIT ( programs) Bridge Watchman Program : Graduation, Trades pre-entry test for En + Ma, medical certificate, resume, letter of intent Electrical and Computer Engineering : En 12, Precalc 12, Ph 11, Ch 11(recommended)

25. Faculty / Program (con’t) University of ??? Faculty of Business : En 12, Precalc 12 + …… 12, ……. 12 Faculty of Engineering : En 12, Precalc 12 , Ph 12, Ch 12 Faculty of Arts/Humanities : En 12 + 3 12’s Faculty of Sc: En 12 + Precalc 12 + 2 Sc 12’s Leaving the province??….double check!!

26. Application Process… BC –use www.applybc.ca Alberta – use www.applyalberta.ca Saskatchewan & Manitoba – directly to the school website Ontario –use www.ouac.on.ca Quebec –directly to the school website Maritimes –directly to the school website KNOW YOUR PEN # (9 – digits)!!

27. Once you apply on line • keep track of all applications – GT Binder / file folder • Will receive student # & info on how to access your student site • Look for contact info in confirmation email/letter • Check if additional/supplemental applications are needed • Continue to monitor account for any additional paperwork/deadlines etc.

28. Reporting Grades for online courses • Distributed Learning, (ONLINE), courses are different…see me if you are unsure • DL school sends grade to Ministry • IDEALLY - complete DL courses by March/early April so the DL schools can submit grades • course must be at least 50% complete by end of March/early April for a submission of the mark to the Ministry (there are exceptions- double check)

29. ONE LOCAL EXCEPTION FOR DL GRADES • FOR UBC… – If you wish to use your Distributed Learning (online) course in the calculation of your competitive admission average, the course must be 100% complete by February 1, 2015. - Online courses that are being used to meet prerequisites, ( for example, French 11), can be completed by June 30, 2015

30. If going out of Country… United States • Usually a lot of paperwork! • Sometimes common applications forms • Stay ahead of deadline dates • Will need to send paper transcripts • Check each institution requirements carefully! • SAT’s www.collegeboard.com/newsat • American Universities determine the eligibility of applicants by their Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) results combined with their High School marks. • You should write your SAT (hopefully done!) as soon as possible if you are planning to attend a U.S. university.

31. Financing your future Research, research, research……

32. Scholarship Bursary Loan Parental contribution

33. Scholarships/Awards… • Monetary • Based on academic merit or excellence in the area to which the award pertains • Other criteria may include • Leadership • Community service • Athletics • Excellence in the Fine Arts

34. Ministry of Education Awards • Provincial Scholarships • excellence inthe 5 mandatory exams ($1000 for top 5000 Gr 12 students in BC / $2500 for top 20 students in BC) Must have at least a 73% final mark in English 12. • District Scholarships • excellence in non-academic ($1000) • Passport to Education • Gr. 10 $ 250, Gr. 11 $250, Gr. 12 $500

35. Entrance Scholarships • Academic achievement only • Guideline -some in December (UBC) – check websites! • Local Institutions : - SFU, UBC, UVIC, Capilano, BCIT,UNBC • Out of province – Check websites

36. School based Scholarships • Pool of Scholarships and Bursaries • Decided at the School Level - Scholarship Committee. • Due in January – Handsworth Scholarship form available in Planning 12 and on the web page • General criteria includes: - academic standing - volunteer service - extracurricular involvement • Specific Criteria – depends on Scholarship or Bursary

37. Additional Scholarships • Affiliation Scholarships • Sports/CUPE/workplace etc. • Sponsored by private organizations • Info and application deadlines are ongoing • Sometimes a parent or grandparent must be a member or employee • Check with employers! • RESEARCH required – may not be sent directly to schools

38. Completing the Scholarship Application • Meet the criteria • Download applications • Due Dates – received by, mailed by • Postage • Follow instructions precisely • Cover Page • Resume

39. Preparatory Work & Documents • Resume – for scholarship purposes • Transcript of Grades • Reference Letters • Information for Referee/Reference • Budget Statement for Financial need

40. Loans and Bursaries • Bursaries – for financial need • - income statement • - family contribution • - non-repayable Loans -government program - studentaid.ca - repayable

41. Scholarship info… • Planning 12 class • School website • Prospects (Grad Update) • Bulletin board outside the cafeteria • www.studentawards.com

42. It's all about balance! Academic Future Plans Social

43. Looking forward to a great year! Thank you for coming… Good Night