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J.L. Crowe Secondary School

Graduation Handbook

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Graduation is, first and foremost, an academic celebration, an

acknowledgment of your successful completion of high school and

the achievement of a British Columbia Certification of Graduation (Dogwood

Diploma) or School Completion Certificate (Evergreen Certificate). Graduation is a meaningful event

that requires your active participation. You can participate by:

• Being informed about diploma requirements and ensuring that you have passed or are registered in

all the necessary courses.

• Watching for and reading any grad information in the monthly newsletters, on the school website

(www.jlcrowe.org), on the graduation bulletin board or on the Grad 2019 Edmodo board

(www.edmodo.com)

• Providing input as requested, by regularly checking the posted grad list and participating in surveys.

• Providing necessary information and pictures for the committees and the yearbook.

• Volunteering to help either on a short term or long term basis.

• Cooperating with the Grad Committee.

• Behaving in a manner that honours graduation. throughout the school year, in your classes, in the

community as well as at the ceremony and other grad specific activities.

This is a significant event in your life and positive memories are to be made.

Graduation is about you – take responsibility and make sure YOU make your grad a success!!

Introduction

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GRADUATION COMMITTEE

The members of this committee are J.L. Crowe staff, students of the graduation class (Grad Council), and

parents. Students who wish to participate in the organization of their graduation should listen to the

announcements and join the Grad Council. Nomination proceedings will begin in late September.

Student Grad Council meetings will be held at lunch time or after school and the frequency will vary. The

students of the Grad Council will ask for input from all members of the graduating class. Based on this

input, the Grad Committee will coordinate activities.

GRADUATION CLOTHING

Each year, students have the opportunity to buy clothing to commemorate their graduation. The Grad

Committee looks after the timing and process of this.

GRADUATION PHOTOS The Graduation Committee arranges for a photographer to come to the school to take individual portraits.

Each grad is encouraged to have his/her picture taken at this time for the composite picture and the

yearbook. Picture packages are made available to individual graduates, with the cost varying according to

the package contents. Retakes, if needed, will be available. Bookings are done on-line and fill up fast.

The photographer also books sittings for “Buddy Photos”. Graduates can go in with groups of friends for

a sitting.

The graduation class does a group picture on the stairs at Gyro Park in early June. Those graduating

students on the Graduation List as of May 29th will be part of this photo.

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GRADUATION CEREMONY

The graduation ceremony will take place on Friday, June 21, 2019 at 6 pm at the Cominco Arena. The

ceremony will begin promptly at 6:00 pm and last for approximately two hours. Doors will open for guests

at 4:30 pm. Grads can pick up their gowns in the curling arena (enter through the lower level of the arena)

starting at 5:00 pm. They must be in gown and ready to line up by 5:45 pm. This leaves plenty of time for

pictures with friends and family before the ceremony begins.

Grads will wear a rental gown and stole that must be returned directly following the ceremony; the cap and

tassel are kept as a souvenir. Dress beneath the gowns is business casual, which means semi-formal. Male

students need to wear dress pants and dress shoes. Female students are to wear either dress pants, a dress

or skirt with dress shoes or dressy sandals.

Students must be eligible to graduate in order to participate in these ceremonies. See previous sections for

details on how students can ensure their eligibility. (pg. 6)

GRADUATION FEES

The Graduation fee ($90) is included in the 2018/19 fee invoice and is due by December 5, 2018. The cost

of the Prom is TBA (Approximately $35, depending on the menu chosen). The Prom, Dry Grad and

Memory Walk are separate extra-curricular activities and are not included in Grad fees.

After the number of potential grads is determined, the Grad Committee approves the graduation budget.

The Grad fees cover the cost of the following:

• Gown and stole rental

• Memento cap and tassel purchase

• Printing of programs and tickets

• Gifts

• Facility rental

• A/V equipment

• Diploma covers

• Assorted decorations

• Flowers

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VALEDICTORIAN

Grad 2019 Class Valedictorian: J.L. Crowe Secondary

The Valedictorian has the honour of sharing common learning stories, the

realities of graduation, and the future aspirations of the Class of 2019. This

graduate is to be representative of a JLC graduate who is striving for

academic excellence, while having a rounded experience during high school.

The 2019 Valedictorian will be selected through an application process.

Criteria:

• Enrolled in 6 on-timetable courses at JL Crowe. • Grades -

i) 80% average for first semester courses and the first reporting period of the second semester.

ii) GOOD or EXCELLENT work habits ONLY in current academic year. • Student support - minimum of 10 student recommendations by signature. • Parent support - parent signature. • Staff support -

i) 3 staff signatures on the nomination form ii) Valedictorian candidates will be confirmed by staff committee at a meeting to

be called by the Principal.

The successful Valedictorian candidates are expected to model appropriate conduct as outlined within the School’s Code of Conduct. The Principal has the right to remove a candidate for inappropriate conduct.

The Valedictorian’s address must be completed by an established timeline set by the Principal. The address will be approved by the Department Head or designate of the English Department and the Principal.

The Selection Process:

1. The candidates for Valedictorian are to be nominated by fellow graduates, a community leader or employer. Nominators will have reviewed the criteria & believe that the candidate fulfills those standards. Nomination packages can be obtained from and returned to the office.

2. The nomination packages will be reviewed by JLC Administration to confirm that the nominees have met the minimum requirements as set by the criteria above.

3. All qualified nominees will prepare a two-minute speech to introduce themselves & to demonstrate to the graduating class as to why they are the most appropriate Valedictorian.

4. The graduating class will vote on their valedictorian.

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Applications are available on the JL Crowe website (www.jlcrowe.org) or from the

counselling office and are due to Mrs. Waterstreet by November 8th, 2018.

All students are required to complete a Request to Graduate. The Request to Graduate ensures

students and parents are aware of what is required to not only receive a BC Certification of

Graduation but to participate in J.L. Crowe’s Graduation Commencement Ceremony on June 21,

2019.

In order to be eligible to be placed on and remain on the J.L. Crowe Secondary graduation list, all

students must comply with these conditions:

1. You are responsible for checking the accuracy of your high school record of courses, marks and

credits (see page 8 for instructions). Any questions regarding your graduation record should be

discussed with Mrs. Waterstreet.

2. You must ensure that you are registered in the necessary credits and courses to fulfill BC

Certification of Graduation requirements (see page 8 & 9 for instructions).

3. If you lack credits in any compulsory grade 10 or 11 courses, you must be registered in or be

taking them in grade 12.

4. To be a student of good standing, no mark, in a course required for graduation, is to be below

50% as of May 29th, 2019.

5. If you are earning prerequisite courses by distance learning or online courses, documentation to

indicate that, must be provided to the counselling office and 75% of all lessons must be

successfully completed by May 29th, 2019.

It is the student’s responsibility to ensure these requirements have been met!!!

If a student is removed from the grad list, the following refund policy applies:

Students can be removed from the grad list at ANY time if any of the above conditions have not

been met. Any grad removed from the grad list, after the grad fees have been paid will lose a

portion of his/her payment. Graduation is 100% user pay. Throughout the year, various items will be

purchased or booked for each graduating student; therefore, it is necessary for each grad to be

responsible for covering everything that has been bought for him/her up until the time he/she has

been removed from the graduation list.

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2018/19 Chart of Important DatesMonth Date Activity Completed

Sept/Oct Sept 17-Nov 5 DUE: Meet with Mrs. Waterstreet to ensure your transcript reflects courses taken over past two years and your grade 12 timetable contains

enough courses to meet graduation requirements. She will sign your Request to Graduate at this meeting.

Oct Oct 1-Dec 1 Apply for post-secondary schooling. Students who wish to be eligible for Entrance Scholarships must have their applications completed by

December 1st for most schools. Yet, deadlines are open through June for many colleges and universities.

Nov Nov 5th 3 pm DUE: Request to Graduate due to Mrs. Waterstreet

Dec Dec 5th DUE: Grad fees are due

Jan Jan 24 9 am English 12 Provincial exam for first semester

Jan Jan 25 9 am Communications 12 Provincial exam for first semester

March March 13th Scholarship Fair

April April 1-30 DUE: Scholarship/Bursary Applications due

April Apr 25 9 am English 12 Provincial exam re-write - sign-up prior to exam with Mrs. Waterstreet

April Apr 26 9 am Communications 12 Provincial exam re-write - sign-up prior to exam with Mrs. Waterstreet

May May 29 Grad list submitted. This list will go to the paper, grad committee, yearbook and printer for the program for the ceremonies. To be

eligible for this list you must be: ❏ Registered in enough credits to graduate ❏ Be passing all courses “required” for graduation

❏ If taking on-line courses “required” for graduation, be 75% successfully completed

❏ completed your Grad Transitions work

June June 1-30 Typical timeline for post-secondary course registration. Tuition deposits are due before course selection is possible.

June June 10 Final Grad list created. This list will include any student who has fulfilled requirements since May 29 and paid their Grad Fee. They will

be eligible to walk across the stage but will: ❏ Be added to the end of the line crossing the stage (not

alphabetical) ❏ Not have their name included in the official printed program ❏ Possibly not have their pictures in the Memory Walk slideshow

❏ Not have their picture in the newspaper.

June June 21 6 pm Grad Ceremony

June June 24 9am English 12 Provincial exam for second semester

June June 27 9am Communications 12 Provincial exam for 2nd semester

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The #1 Question asked… Do I have enough credits to graduate?

Planning for graduation involves making a number of decisions. Whether you want to go on to postsecondary education or directly to the world of work when you graduate from high school, you have to be thinking ahead. Make sure the courses you take allow you to achieve your future goals.

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Checking Credits Transcripts & Graduation Planner Worksheet

1. Go to the Student Transcript Service Website -

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/transcripts-and-

certificates

2. Choose “Log in with BCeID. If you were at JLC last school year, we created BCeID

accounts. Forgot your password? There will be a link for that.

3. You will be at the main dashboard. Choose “View Your Transcript”

4. Print.

5. Use your transcript to fill in your JL Crowe Graduation Planner – Grad 2019 worksheet.

Remember “C” = completed and “IP” = in progress (taking this semester or next). If you

count the number of courses with 4 credits on your transcript, it should match the

number of check marks you have under the “C” column. Another tip… Language Arts =

English or Communications.

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JL Crowe Graduation Planner – Grad 2019 Student Name: _________________________ Grade: ___________ A minimum of 80 credits. Credits are gained for courses taken in grade 10, 11 & 12. Courses are divided into a) REQUIRED or MUST be taken and b) ELECTIVES (student choice) Students MUST verify completion of coursework by checking their Ministry Unofficial Transcript. If a completed course does not appear on the Ministry of Education’s Unofficial Transcript, please contact the school where that particular course was taken for further information.

C – Completed IP – In Progress/or planned

REQUIRED COURSES ELECTIVE COURSES Course name Cr. C IP Course name Cr. C IP

Language Arts 10 4 Gr, 12 4

Math 10 4 Gr, 12 4

Social Studies 10 4 Gr, 12 4

Science 10 4 Gr. 10,11or12 4

Physical Education & Health10 4 Gr. 10,11or12 4

Gr. 10,11or12 4

Language Arts 11 4 Gr. 10,11or12 4

Math 11 or 12 4 EXTRA COURSES Science 11 or 12 4 4

Social Studies 11 or 12 4 4

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Language Arts 12 4 4

4 Arts Education &/OR Applied Design, Skills & Technologies 10, 11 or 12

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Planning 10 OR Career Life Education

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Graduation Transitions 4 52 CREDITS 28 CREDITS (minimum)

Post-Secondary Goal __________________________________________________________________________________________

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For Post-Secondary Entrance Requirements, check out http://www.myblueprint.ca/

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WHAT WILL YOU DO NEXT YEAR? If you are undecided about what’s next after high school, research and commit to a plan!

No one can “take a year off”; SCHOOL, WORK, TRAVEL – or a combination of these three – will be a significant part of the next 12 months of your life! Make a quality plan now while you have the support of your teachers, parents, and counsellors..

1. What should I study? Determine what you like and what you are good at. Use the internet. This will continue to be explored through your Grad Transitions studies. 2. What school should I go to? Consider local options because you can live at home. Look at

schools with programs of interest. Consider schools in cities where you have extended family. Consider where you want to live. Research school reputations. Remember: You can often transfer from one school to another. 3. How long do you want to go to school? Do you want to complete a Certificate (1yr), Diploma (2yr), or a Degree (4 yr) program? Consider the options at Colleges, Universities, Technical Institutes and Private Schools. 4. What do I NEED to get into the school I want for the program I want? Look online! myblueprint.ca is an amazing resource. Be thorough! Every school is different! 5. When do I need to apply? Check online for the deadline. Apply ASAP to first come, first served programs like nursing at Selkirk College. Apply on the school’s website or at applybc.ca (the online application portal for most BC Post Secondary Institutions). Remember, if you have top grades and want to be in the running for each school’s Entrance Awards, most deadlines for registration is December 1st. That doesn’t mean that you cannot apply later but you won’t be eligible for those awards. 6. How do I know if I’m accepted? The school(s) will contact you by letter or email and give you a temporary student ID number. Check your email! Many schools only use email and you don’t want to miss these messages! Follow the individual school instructions you receive. All schools are different on the timelines that they follow for offering admission. 7. What else do I have to do? a. Apply online for housing and awards. b. Complete a “Post Secondary Institutions Choices Form” online. (Grad Transitions) c. Visit the campuses if you can to help you make a final decision as to what school to go to. 8. How do I finalize my application? Follow instructions from the school for self-reporting of grades online and any other school specific details. 9. How do I choose my post secondary classes? Consult an advisor at the post-secondary institution. School counsellors don’t know what courses you should take! Register online for courses later in spring as instructed. 10. What about athletic scholarships? Email the coach of your sport to find out about tryouts and about financial awards.

Whatever your decision, you need a plan!

SCHOOL

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What are you passionate about? What are you working towards? Where will you work?

If you are planning to work, we suggest you do something exciting and interesting that allows you to grow and be challenged. Consider doing more than ‘just working’: Move to a different town and work! Try volunteering! Get a job that challenges you and/or that is in your career area of interest!

If you are planning to work in order to ‘save money for school’, beware! An adult life costs money regardless, and saving money while earning an entry level wage is incredibly difficult. You are often better off to borrow money and go straight to school rather than working to save money for tuition. Things to do..... • Apply for and get your Social Insurance Number (SIN#). • Have an updated, professional looking resume and cover letter. • Collect reference letters. • Get certificates you may need: Drivers License, Food Safe, SuperHost, First Aid. • Find a job (web, employment offices, personal contacts). • Be prepared to work at a low paying, entry level position. Any job is better than no job!

Research travel options! Are you traveling by alone or with a friend? Are you joining a tour? How are you going to get around?

Remember that it is often very difficult to travel by yourself, particularly as a young adult. You often can’t rent a car, enter public events that serve alcohol, or even rent a hotel room. It is often easier and safer for young adults to travel using structured travel or exchange programs. Consider organized travel programs! ie: Rotary Exchange, Canada World Youth… Things to do.... 1. Get your passport. (Everyone should have one!) 2. Health: Get appropriate vaccinations and health insurance. 3. Book transportation, flights, accommodation, and travel insurance. 4. Purchase a travel guide. Take some time to research and learn about your destination, local customs, dress codes. 5. Money: Find out what kind of currency is required for your trip and how to access money in that location. 6. Budgeting: Determine the cost and create a financial plan to meet the cost.

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TRAVEL

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Start by finding out what you are good at and what you are passionate about. Check out this amazing website - www.myblueprint.ca Part of your Grad Transitions work will include updating your self-assessments and continuing to link this to your career exploration and post-secondary information. You can search for additional information in your interest area by accessing these sites: Education Planner: www.educationplanner.ca/ Youth Canada: www.youth.gc.ca/ Youthhood.org www.youthhood.org/index.asp Work B.C.: www.workbc.ca/ Working In Canada: www.workingincanada.gc.ca

Lastly, also consider that your level of education is most often linked to your income. The Conference board of Canada, in a report on education, confirms that, with few exceptions, earning increased with each level of education. This chart shows that on average, for every $100 earned by a high-school graduate, a person with a college or trades education earns $111, and a person with a university degree earns $ 171. A person who did not graduate from high school earns significantly less at only $75. www.conferenceboard.ca

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Dogwoods and other Government Documents

Where do I get an interim TRANSCRIPT? After submitting your application, most post-secondary institutions will request a copy of your

interim transcript. Some will ask that you send them a transcript. If this is the case you are able to

download one from the Student Transcript Service (directions

on page 8). Others require that you get one sent directly

from the school. If this is the case, please stop by the

counselling office and fill out a “Transcript Request” form (as

shown). The student number will be the student number for

the post-secondary institution that you are applying to. This

number should be in the email and/or letter that was sent to

you.

How do I order extra copies of my OFFICIAL (Ministry of Education) TRANSCRIPT? These are not available until August of your graduation year. A “certified” copy can be obtained

from the Ministry of Education’s Student Transcript Service.

Where & when do I pick up my DOGWOOD Certificate?

Pick up your Dogwood Certificate from the main office of the school starting in late September of

the year following your graduation.

What is a PSI (POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS SELECTIONS FORM) and when do I complete it? This Ministry of Education form allows grade 12 students to choose which Canadian post- secondary institutions will receive copies of their official transcript at the end of July. • You need to complete this form online during your grade 12 year. It authorizes the Ministry of

Education to transfer marks to your chosen post-secondary institution(s). • Students wishing to have their marks forwarded in the early admission transfer to BC Electronic

PSIs and the Ontario Universities Application Center (OUAC) must submit their selections by May 1st.

• Students access the electronic PSI Selections form from the Student Transcript Service of the Ministry of Education. See the page 8 for more information.

• Completing PSI Forms will be part of our Grad Transitions work.

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Preparing for Post-Secondary

September / October / November

December/January/February

March/April/May/June

Find and record, in an accessible place, your Ministry of Education Personal Education Number (PEN) found on your report card and transcript.

Ensure that your courses will satisfy graduation requirements. See page 8. Identify a post-secondary plan through research, grad meetings, post-secondary school meetings,

information sessions and meetings with school counsellors or career life coordinators. Apply to post-secondary institutions with careful attention to deadlines and entrance requirements.

Early application can determine your authorization date to select courses and reserve housing. (Applications open August-February)

Thoroughly read and respond to correspondence from post-secondary institutions. Keep correspondence records in your planning file.

Create a post-secondary planning file where you can keep your notes and research. Compile a list of your volunteer activities and community involvement for employment and

scholarship applications. Apply for your Social Insurance Number.

Complete the Post Secondary Institution Selections (PSI) form online at the Ministry of Education website. This sends your marks to post secondary institutions of your choice. (Due before May 1st).

Apply for student housing if needed. Attend the JLCrowe Scholarship Fair (February/early March). Make a budget for next year Update your resume and cover letter. This will be part of your Grad Transitions work this school year. Research scholarship and bursary opportunities and make a plan to apply as they become

available.

Self report your grades on-line to post secondary institutions as required. Going to Selkirk? Sign up to write your CRT. This will be done at JL Crowe. Meet with a post-secondary counsellor if required. Either by phone, on-line or in person. Selkirk College counsellors come to JL Crowe in May. Post secondary course registration: register on the date and time given by the institution. Classes fill quickly and there may not be alternative sections of the course you want or need. Thank your teachers for supporting you.

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Applying to post secondary institutions requires a lot of research, planning, organizing,

and even test taking. The following steps will help you with this process.

STEP #1 – DETERMINE THE PROGRAM AND ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Myblueprint - www.myblueprint.ca Provides information on programs and entrance

requirements offered at all public post-secondary institutions in Canada.

BC Council of Admissions and Transfers: www.bccat.bc.ca. This site provides information

on admissions, associate degrees, and post secondary transfers.

STEP #2 – MEET THE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS LPI – Language Proficiency Index. If your English grade or course does not meet the post secondary

requirement, often you can take the LPI test.

CRT - College Readiness Tool. Selkirk College requires ALL students to complete this step. They come to

J.L.Crowe 3-4 times in the Spring or you can register on-line and complete at Selkirk in Trail. Register and find

more information at http://selkirk.ca/services/crt.

UPGRADE – Rather than upgrading, you may be better off to simply begin entry level academics at a Post

Secondary Institution. This can give you needed prerequisites for specific programs while earning post secondary

credit. If you still need to upgrade, Selkirk College has free academic upgrading at http://selkirk.ca/program/

upgrading

STEP #3 – APPLY TO THE POST SECONDARY INSTITUTION Post Secondary Application Service of BC (Apply BC) www.applybc.ca is a centralized, online application service

open to anyone wishing to apply for admission to one or more post-secondary institutions in British Columbia

(university, college, university college, or institute).

Alberta Equivalent: www.applyalberta.ca Ontario Equivalent: www.ouac.on.ca

Research Scholarships pertaining to your chosen school.

IMPORTANT NOTE – TRANSFERRING FROM SCHOOL TO SCHOOL If you are thinking of going to one school and then potentially transferring to another to finish your

post secondary education, you must check to make sure the courses you take at one school transfer to

the new school. Note that the minimum GPA to transfer is usually 60% or higher. Not all courses

transfer.

BC Transfer Guide www.bctransferguide.ca This guide includes all public post-secondary institutions

in BC and allows you to check that the courses you are taking at one school will transfer to the next.

BC Council of Admissions and Transfers: www.bccat.bc.ca

POST-SECONDARY PREPARATION

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An entrance requirement is a course you must have completed to be accepted into the Post- Secondary

Institution. An exit requirement is a course you must complete prior to finishing your university degree.

• SECOND LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS - It is recommended you check on each school’s individual websites

or myblueprint.ca to determine whether the school/program you are looking at applying to has a second

language (French/Spanish offered at JLC) entrance or exit requirement. As a rule of thumb, UBC Vancouver

requires a second language for most (not all) programs while UBC-O does not. SFU and UVIC are dependent

on the program. Alberta Universities typically do not require a second language.

• MATH REQUIREMENTS - Where more than one math course is indicated for a particular program, it is the

student’s choice of which course to take to meet entrance requirements.

• **Where a minimum percentage is indicated, students should note that admission is almost always

competitive, thus the minimum standard may not suffice for entry on any given year.

• If a student enters a university transfer program at a college, takes first and / or second year courses, and then

applies to a university, admission is then based on the college transfer and not on high school graduation. It is

important to carefully monitor and discuss a transfer with both the college and university of your choice.

www.bctransferguide.ca

• GENERALLY, university entrance in B.C. is based around ENGLISH 12 + 3 approved grade 12 courses.

• Some schools & programs have grade 11 course requirements as well. (ie: a specific math 11, a 2nd

language 11, a specific science 11, etc.)

• Grade 11 marks may be used along with grade 12 marks in assessing your application.

• Additional language 12 courses may be approved for admission. Check with your institution.

• UVIC Fine Arts Faculty accepts additional Fine Arts Courses for admission. http://www.uvic.ca/future-

students/undergraduate/admissions/thinking/adms-requirements.php

• Some schools are moving towards a “Broad Based Application” where marks are one component of a

larger application package aimed at creating a more complete picture of the student. For example,

acceptance to UBC/UBCO involves both an Academic profile (marks) plus a Personal Profile of short answer

questions. This broad based application creates a more complete picture of the student. If you are asked

to write short answers or essays as part of your admission requirement, it is highly recommended that you

ask Mrs. Lunde, Mrs. Smith or Mrs. Ewankiw to proofread prior to submitting. This process requires time so

please… no last minute requests. They are very busy ladies. Book an appointment.

Exit & Entrance

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EDUCATIONAL LINKS TO OTHER SPECIALTY AREAS Studio Arts (Jewelry/Blacksmith/Textiles) selkirk.ca/ksa Bartending www.webtender.com www.fineart.ca www.extremebartending.com Chef / Culinary Arts http://new.artinstitutes.edu/areasofstudy www.okanagan.bc.ca www.cordonbleu.edu Eco Careers & Earth Science www.eco.ca http://earthsciencescanada.com/careers/

Firefighter www.fire-etc.ca http://www.jibc.ca Hotel / Hospitality www.go2hr.ca www.tourismcollege.com Information Technology Jobs http://www.discoveritt.org Paramedic www.jibc.ca www.sait.ca Adventure Tourism Mountain Adventure Skills http://www.cotr.bc.ca/tourism/ Transportation www.transpocity.ca www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca (coast guard)

FOLLOW YOUR CREATIVE PASSION! In addition to the 27 public post secondary institutions in BC whose art programs can be searched at www.educationplanner.bc.ca, you might want to consider the schools listed below. There are many more schools and options available to you; just do some research! Animation Digital Film / Video Esthetics Fashion Design Game Design Hair Graphic Design Interior Design Make up Artistry Media - Digital Media Management Recording Arts Visual Effects/Photography Writing for Film and Media

Academy of Fashion Design www.aofdesign.com/ Art Institutes of Vancouver www.artinstitutes.edu/vancouver Aveda Institute www.avedainstitutevictoria.ca/ Blanche Macdonald Institute www.blanchemacdonald.com/ Capilano University www.capilanou.ca Center for Arts Technology www.digitalartschool.com Harbourside Institute of Tech www.harboursideit.com John Casablancas www.johncasablancas.ca/

Marvel College www.mccollege.ca/ Pacific Audio Visual Institute www.pacificav.com/ Pacific Design Academy www.pacificdesignacademy.com/ Recording Arts Canada www.recordingarts.com/ Selkirk College selkirk.ca Vancouver Institute -Media Arts www.vanarts.com Vancouver Film School www.vfs.edu/

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RCMP http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ click on the “Recruiting Icon”

The RCMP offers a career like no other, with the opportunity to make a real difference serving and protecting the

community in which you serve. The RCMP will be hiring up to 10,000 people nationally over the next five years.

The RCMP is looking for people who have integrity, are honest, professional, compassionate, respectful and

accountable.

General Requirements:

• Canadian Citizenship

• proficiency in English or French

• Canadian high school diploma

• Valid, unrestricted Canadian driver's licence

• 19 or older at the time of hiring (you can apply at 18)

In addition, the selection process consists of a comprehensive series of tests and interviews that will help the

RCMP — and you — determine whether you are suited for a career with them.

CITY AND PROVINCIAL POLICE FORCES www.canadianpoliceservices.com/

In addition to the RCMP, there are many other city and provincial police forces in Canada. In British Columbia

these forces include: Abbotsford, Delta, Esquimalt, New Westminster, Saanich, Victoria, Vancouver and West

Vancouver. See Vancouver as an example below.

Vancouver Police Department http://vancouver.ca/police/

The Vancouver Police Department is looking for individuals who reflect the ethnicities and lifestyles of Vancouver;

individuals who have a passion for policing and a desire to make a difference every day.

General Requirements:

• Minimum 19 years of age

• Excellent character

• Physically fit and in excellent health

• Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident

• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent, plus one year of post-secondary education

• No criminal convictions, no adult criminal charges pending

• No history of improper conduct, poor employment, military, educational, or

driving record

• A valid Class 5 driver's license with a good driving record

• Be able to type a minimum of 25 words per minute

• Applicants must also meet the visual acuity standards.

CISC – Criminal intelligence Service Canada www.cisc.gc.ca/

Criminal Intelligence Service Canada (CISC) is an organization that provides the facilities to unite the criminal

intelligence units of Canadian law enforcement agencies in the fight against organized crime and other serious

crime in Canada. CISC is staffed from current members of the RCMP and members of associated Canadian

DO YOU WANT TO BECOME A POLICE OFFICER?

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Royal Military College: www.rmc.ca

Apply to Canada’s only Military College! Your tuition is covered and they actually pay you to

go to school! If the program you are interested in is not available at RMC then they will pay for

your education at another post-secondary institution. Their mandate is to educate and train

future leaders of the Canadian Forces. Because of their tradition of excellence, RMC graduates

are in demand around the world, constantly sought after for military and high level civilian

positions. RMC graduates go on to challenging and meaningful careers in the Canadian

Forces.

Canadian Forces: www.forces.ca

Join the Army, Navy or Air Force for career opportunities in all areas from technology to trades

to leadership. Get paid on-the-job training and experience with Canada’s Department of

National Defense.

Army: Looking for more than an ordinary 9 to 5 routine? Consider the unique profession

of arms. Challenging and richly rewarding.

Navy: Canada has modern naval forces capable of performing a broad range of tasks.

Canada's Navy conducts surveillance operations to protect the sovereignty of our coasts,

and to defend Canadian waters against illegal fishing and ecological damage. The Navy also

supports international initiatives for peace and humanitarian assistance.

Air Force: Its main roles are surveillance and control of Canadian airspace; air transport

of Canadian Forces personnel and equipment throughout the world; and support for

Navy and Army operations. The Air Force also supports other federal departments by

taking part (for example) in search-and-rescue and humanitarian-relief operations.

Canada Coast Guard: www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/

Imagine a professional career at sea! Head for the freedom, excitement and challenge of a

sea-going career and become an Officer on board a Canadian Coast Guard ship. If you have what it

takes, the Canada Coast Guard offers two 4-year programs: a Navigation Officer program or a Marine

Engineering Officer program. Get free training, food and board, and get paid to learn an exciting

career with the Canada Coast Guard!

DO YOU WANT TO BE PART OF THE MILITARY?

Do you want to get paid to go to school? Are you

looking for a tuition free education? Consider all of

these options!

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STEP #1: WRITE THE SAT or ACT REASONING TEST

For dates and registration:

SAT - www.collegeboard.com ACT - www.act.org

These are standardized college/university entrance exams required for schools in the USA. There are limited

sittings each year and students often need to write more than once. Check to see which test is accepted at

your chosen post- secondary institution.

STEP #2: RESEARCH AMERICAN POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS

• Verify out-of-country entrance requirements

• Verify specific requirements to your chosen program of study

• Research scholarships pertaining to your chosen school

• Be aware that each school may have totally different programs

and policies

STEP #3: ATHLETICS

Discuss athletic scholarships with your Canadian coach(es)

•Research US schools for your chosen sport and programs of study

•Prepare an “athletic resume” (website, dvd, skill evidence, references) and

send to coaches

•Register online with the NCAA and send your SAT/ACT results with your

transcript

•Discuss with coach the possibility of athletic and academic support

•Make your decision and sign a “letter of intent”

STEP #4: NCAA Eligibility Centre

A great place to determine next steps in terms of your eligibility to

play in the NCAA. http://web3.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/

NCAA.jsp

STEP #5: DOCUMENTATION Verify all necessary documents for living in the USA

(i.e. passport, any appropriate visas, school/Ministry Transcripts, health insurance)

Thinking of Going to School in the

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Budgeting 4What is it going to cost? Whether you are going to school, getting a job or travelling, budgeting must be considered.

Income - Possible sources of income include income from a job, awards/scholarships/bursaries/prior

savings (include RESPs if going to post-secondary), loans and financial gifts.

Expenses - There are certain expenses that all students will encounter independent of whether they

are continuing their education, working or travelling. Of course, it will depend on whether you

continue to live at home rent free or you are out on your own or with roommates. These expenses

include: cell phone, cleaning supplies, food, entertainment, personal incidentals (haircuts), gifts,

medication, memberships and transportation (public transit, car - gas, payments, maintenance,

insurance).

Other expenses to consider include: rent, cable, internet, TV, power, gas, furniture, TV, computer,

dishes, appliances, bedding, … If you are going to school you must consider the cost of residence,

tuition, student fees, books, student health/dental insurance, cost of moving and travel to and from.

Myblueprint will give you a very close estimate to what your tuition and books will cost at all schools

in Canada. Yet, there are many more costs to consider.

Below you can see what the Money section of myblueprint.ca will help you with.

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DECIDING ON THE ‘RIGHT’ PLACE • First and last months rent may be required in advance• Damage deposit (1/2 months rent minimum) usually required• Is it an acceptable location? (close to store, bus stop, etc)• Parking? (covered, extra costs?)• Shared facilities? (laundry, cooking, etc)• Roommates?• Lease, rental agreement, month to month?

PLANNING THE MOVE UTILITIES – If utilities are not included, arrange for connection/activation. Most utilities haveconnection fees on top of the regular monthly billing.Note: As a new customer, you may also be required to make a substantial deposit or give avalid credit card number in your name before the utility connects.

MOVING IN … • The landlord will tell you what time you can move in to your new ‘home’! • The rental unit, including the carpets, should have been cleaned. • Make note of the condition of your new home on the rental agreement. Be sure to note any existing

damages. Take pictures to protect yourself. • READ the ENTIRE rental agreement carefully before signing. Keep a copy in your personal files. • PROBLEMS? Contact the BC Residential Tenancy Branch at – 1-800-665-8779

Where will you live?

OR

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WORLD OF WORK • Employment Offices • Volunteer Opportunities • Speciality Area Employment Sites • Entrepreneur Information • Resume & Cover Letter

STEPS TO FINDING A JOB Get a Social Insurance Number: • You need a Social Insurance Number to work at most jobs

in Canada. • You can apply for a SIN card at any Human Resources and

Skills Development Centre of Canada or go online at http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/sin/

• Check the blue pages of a telephone book for the HRSDC nearest you.

• Apply early as your card may take up to 6 weeks to arrive.

Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteering can be used to acquire many new skills, as well as enrich your life by helping others. Consider volunteering in a field of your career interest!

Employment Sites: • www.jobboom.com. This is an excellent website with Canadian National and Provincial job listings, career tips,

career and job resources and information links. • Castanet – www.castanet.net. In the Classifieds section, choose Employment. Find a job or advertise for free that

you are looking.

General Sites: • Federal Student Work Experience Program - www.jobs-emplois.gc.ca This site provides summer job

opportunities with the federal civil service. • Jobs Etc. - www.jobsetc.ca This site is a comprehensive look at information on jobs, training, careers, and the

workplace. • Service Canada: Finding A Job Website - http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/lifeevents/job.shtml Amazing

resources, tools and links for finding a job. • Workopolis - www.workopolis.com This is Canada’s biggest job site. • Youth Options BC - www.youth.gc.ca This site provides information about 12 youth programs and their

subsequent job postings. • Employment Standards in BC - www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb/ This site outlines employment standards in BC –

very important information for job seekers to have. • Jobs in Forestry: information about tree planting opportunities: www.canadian-forests.com • Cruise Line Jobs: www.cruiselinejobs.com www.carnival.com www.royalcaribbean.com

www.celebritycruises.com www.princess.com http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/ • Nannying: nanny in a foreign country: www.greataupair.com www.nanny.org www.aupairinamerica.com http://

aupaireurope.ca/ • Entrepreneurship: Here are several sites devoted to helping young entrepreneurs: www.youthbusiness.org

www.cfee.org www.entreworld.org www.cybf.ca www.strategis.ic.gc.ca www.bdc.ca www.youth.gc.ca

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Scholarships & Bursaries

Definitions:

Bursary - A bursary is a non-repayable monetary award based on financial need and reasonable academic standing as determined by the donor.

Loan - A loan is a repayable monetary award based on financial need.

Scholarship - A scholarship is a monetary award based on academic merit or excellence in an area to which the award pertains.

Entrance Scholarship - An entrance scholarship is one that is available to students who are proceeding from grade 12 to studies in a specific post-secondary institution.

Calendar - A calendar is a catalogue of programs and courses.

Post Secondary - Any program available after completion of high school.

Undergraduate - Years 1 to 4 of a university program (prior to graduation or finishing a program).

Proof of Registration - many awards require the recipient to provide proof of registration at a post-secondary institution before the award funds will be released. This can be a proof of registration paid or a confirmation of enrolment letter from the institution itself. This typically occurs in late August or early September if proof is to be provided to JL Crowe. It can be earlier if proof is provided to the donating organization.

Deferment - while many awards must be used the school year following a student’s graduation, others allow students to defer, delay or postpone, using the award for up to two full school years.

Each of the above post-secondary institutes may offer a scholarship program.

Students should consult the website of each school.

Government Scholarships and Awards

Please see the Ministry of Education’s Grad Planner for more information.

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Scholarships Awarded on Graduation Day

Many groups, organizations and individuals within the community contribute generously to the Crowe scholarship fund. Approximately 170 awards are presented to students on Graduation Day. The awards are given to students on the basis of academic achievement, excellence in specific areas, e.g.: music, art, technology, future plans, club and organization affiliation, as well as community and school involvement.

There are two types of awards: 1. Those that you need to apply for and 2. Those that the scholarship committee chooses based on the information students provide and the criteria set out by each individual donor.

Scholarship Selected by the Scholarship Committee (No Application Required)

In order for the scholarship committee to make the best possible selection, students will be asked to fill in a form on-line. It is important that students fill in this questionnaire accurately and in detail, because this information is essential for the selection of the recipients of the many scholarships and awards available. All students eligible to graduate, who fill out the information form, will be considered for the awards.

The link for this form will be available after Spring Break as a Grad Transitions Assignment on Edmodo.

Scholarships That Have to be Applied For

These scholarships must be applied for and each has a separate application form. The recipients of these scholarships and awards are chosen solely by the donating organization, solely by the JLC Scholarship Committee or jointly between the two. Application forms will be available March 13, 2019 at our annual Scholarship Fair. ACE-IT students are expected to attend a session on Friday, March 15, 2019 from 9:00-10:00 am or to make arrangements to meet with Mrs. Waterstreet on another date to complete the process.