Grade 12 ParentStudent Night Tuesday September 19th Graduation Requirements Graduation Transitions and CAS UniversityCollege Requirements and Application Process Scholarships and Financial Aid ID: 809807
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Welcome to the R.E. MountainGrade 12 Parent/Student Night
Tuesday, September 19th
Slide2Graduation Requirements
Graduation Transitions and CAS
University/College Requirements and Application Process
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Communication/Email
Agenda for the Evening
Slide3Introductions
Counsellors:Tera Springenatic: tspringenatic@sd35.bc.ca
Grade 12
Grade 11 & 12 IB CounsellorTina Costopoulos : tcostopoulos@sd35.bc.ca IB Coordinator Career Advisor:Lindsey Verbeek: lverbeek@sd35.bc.ca Marielle Hibi: mhibi@sd35.bc.ca Office by librarySecretaryTracey Houston: thouston@sd35.bc.ca Transcripts/appointments
Slide4Required Courses Include
Planning 10 (4 credits)
Language Arts 10,
11 and 12 (12 credits)
A Mathematics 10 and 11 (8 credits)A Fine Arts and/or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12 (4 credits)Social Studies 10 and 11 (8 credits)Science 10 and 11 (8 credits)Physical Education 10 (4 credits)Graduation Transitions (4 credits)
4 courses at the Gr. 12 level80 credits graduation
84 credits required at REMSS
Numeracy Assessment or Math 10 Provincial exam*
Slide5Graduation Transitions 12
Personal Health
- 100 hours of moderate to vigorous physical activity in Grade 11 and 12
Community Connections
- participate in at least 30 hours of work experience and/or community serviceCareer and Life - complete a transition plan and present significant accomplishmentsGrade 12 Exit Interview and Mini Capstone
Slide6Creativity Activity Service 12
Creativity –
continuous creative activity
Activity
– continuous vigorous physical activity in Grade 11 and 12Service- participate in community service where there is authentic needCareer and Life – not part of CAS, covered in TOKGrade 12 CAS Exit Interview
Slide7University/College Admission Requirements
There are always
TWO TYPES
of admission requirements
1. General University Admission Requirements UBC, UVIC, SFU – Percentage will fluctuate year to yearEnglish 12 (new – higher of the school or blended mark)3 or 4 academic gr. 12 subjects (Geography, History, Physics, French, Chemistry, Biology, Law, Math, Calculus, Social Justice, Mandarin) Note: Gr. 12 Provincial exams for English 12Not Psychology 12A language at the grade 11 level (Challenge Exams)Kwantlen and UFV2 grade 12 academics with a B, English 12
Slide8Admission Requirements
2. Specific Program Admission Requirements
Example: UBC, SFU and UVIC
Faculty of Science (% will fluctuate & available on university websites)
Physics 11 and Chemistry 111 Gr. 12 Science (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography)Pre-Calculus Math 12Total of 3 or 4 Grade 12 Academics*Language 11 (with Uvic as an exception)
Slide9Competitive VS Non-Competitive Programs
Example
Competitive
Non-Competitive (Open Admissions)
InstitutionKPUUFVProgramNursingB.A in CriminologyAdmissionAcademic GPA +Recorded Date of Application (all documents submitted)
RegistrationEntrance Average +Application date
When to apply?
Before the deadline
When Admission opens Oct. 1st
Seats in program
Fill available spaces with the highest admission averages until full
Continue to accept applications as space permits
Slide10University Application Procedures
APPLY ONLINE
Receive University Student #
3. Self Report Grades
4. Transcripts – electronic transmission5. HousingAcceptance – Rolling AcceptanceRegister for courses
Slide111) Apply Online https://apply.educationplannerbc.ca/
How does PASBC work?
Create an account
Two Part Application
Part 1 – Common formPart 2 – Institutional FormApplication is done electronically
PEN and SIN needed
Slide12Ontario University Application Centerwww.ouac.on.ca/
Slide13US University Application
American universities have an earlier application deadline – Common Applications website
Students encouraged to do the research for US schools find out when application deadlines are
Let counselling know if you need help with the application process
PSAT –Oct. 10th – Sign up in counselling
Slide14Personal Education Number
Nine digit number
Assigned by BC Ministry of Education
Located on Report Cards (top right hand side)
Needed For:University ApplicationsAccessing Provincial Exam MarksOrdering extra Dogwood Certificates/TranscriptsApplying for online courses*LearnNowBC – offers online courses, online tutoring, etc.
Slide15University Application Process
Deadlines
UBC – January 15, 2019
SFU. UVIC, TWU – end of February
Trade Schools – limited spaces Kwantlen and UFV - Ongoing until spaces are filled (June 1st)Please confirm with your chosen post secondary institutionWhen can students apply?UBC - nowUFV, KPU, SFU, UVic, TRU,
CapU - October 1stBCIT, most other Universities – November 1st
Slide16Self Reporting Grades
Post Secondary Institutions send confirmation of application by letter or email
Applicant is given a student number for that school
Use this for all communication
IB diploma students use their predicted grades only for some UniversitiesSelf Reporting GradesMost Post Secondary Schools Use this methodDon’t CheatRespect Due Dates – usually March What happens to courses that are in progress?
Slide17University Application Procedures
APPLY ONLINE
Receive University Student #
3. Self Report Grades
4. Transcripts – electronic transmission5. HousingAcceptance – Rolling AcceptanceRegister for courses
Slide18Scholarships and Financial Aid
Scholarships – Monetary awards for academic excellence. Other criteria such as leadership, community involvement and athletics considered
Awards
– Monetary awards made in recognition of achievement and significant individual contributions
Bursaries – Grants made to students who demonstrate need. A financial statement must be included.Loans – Money borrowed by a student demonstrating financial need and must be repaid. Studentaidbc is a great resource.All usually require a transcript and letter(s) of reference
Slide19Scholarships and Financial Aid
1. Provincial Scholarship –BC Excellence Scholarship, BC Achievement Scholarship, Teacher Education Scholarship, Train-in-Trades Scholarship
2.
Post-Secondary School Entrance Scholarships and Awards
– Administered by Post-Secondary Institutions
Slide20Scholarships and Financial Aid
3.
Scholarships Sponsored by Private Organizations
– Information and application deadlines are ongoing
4. District Authority Scholarship – Indigenous Languages and Culture, Fine Arts, Applied Design skills and Technologies, Trades, Physical Activity, International Languages, Community Services5. Locally Sponsored Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries – applied for in February of your grade 12 year (one application) Note: Make sure you have a Social Insurance Number
Slide21Scholarships and Financial Aid
https://www.sd35.bc.ca/students-parents/scholarship-information/scholarships-awards/
Slide22Grade 12 Updates
If you are interested in the following information
Newsletters
University information
Scholarship opportunitiesVolunteer opportunitiesUniversity open housesWorkshops/ eventsGraduation Council NewsPlease make sure the main office has your most recent email address to receive the updates.
Slide23IMPORTANT DATES
Sep. 19
th
:
UoS application workshop lunch room 209Sep. 27th: Canadian Universities Event (12pm-3pm)Oct. 1st: UFV admissions workshop @FLEX, rm.209Oct. 3rd: PSI Day 8:30 – 10:30 amOct. 9th: Common App Workshop lunch room 209Oct. 10th: PSAT exam, Cost: $40 – at MSSOct. 16th: Ontario Universities app wksp @lunch,rm 209Oct. 18th: Kwantlen application @lunch room 209 Oct. 23rd: UofC application workshop @lunch rm 209Nov. 13
th: UBC application workshop @ 3 pm libraryU of T Application workshop @ Lunch room 209Nov. 22
nd
:
Waterloo Application
wksp
@ lunch rm 209
Emily Carr Portfolio Lunch Room 141Nov. 28th:
UofA application workshop
@
lunch,rm
209
Slide24Graduation
Mrs. Maria Belton, Mrs. Candice Wong, & Mrs.Tera Springenatic
(Staff Sponsors)
Important DatesR.E. Mountain plans and supervises two year end grad events.Grad Cruise – Wednesday, Sept. 26th – tickets on sale nowGrad Photos – Sep. 25th to Oct. 1(?) sign up now onlineDinner Dance – Saturday, June 15th, 2017 at the Langley Coast Hotel (Price to be announced)Grad Ceremony – Monday, June 17th, 2017 at the Chandos Pattison Auditorium
Slide25Any general questions?
Dry Grad Parent Committee -