Preparing to Graduate

Grade 12 Parent Information EveningOctober 2nd, 2014

This Evening’s Focus

IntroductionsGraduation RequirementsBeyond Graduation (Post Secondary Options and

Requirements)Financing your Education (Bursaries and Scholarships) Grad Dates and Activities

IntroductionsCounsellors: Mrs. Diane Demug A-L

Mrs. Sandy Corrado M-ZCareer Life Programs Counsellor: Mrs. Patti BunaGrad Transitions: Mr. Harry Parmar/Mr. Tony SodaroGrad Coordinator Teacher: Ms. Dayna CulhamVice Principals: Mr. Steve Labrie A-G

Ms. Barb Leclair H-N Mr. Mark Steen O-Z

Attendance Tracking Teacher: Mr. Ryan MansleyPrincipal: Mrs. Vianne Kintzinger

Graduation Requirements

• While the provincial requirements are 80 credits to graduate, KSS recommends Grade 12s to carry a minimum of 88 credits

Grade 10

English

Social Studies

Mathematics

Science

PE or Dance Fitness

Electives from Fine Arts or Applied Skills

Grade 12

English

At least 3 additional Grade 12 Courses

Grad Transitions 12

Electives aimed towards Focus Area and/or Post Secondary Entrance Requirements

Grade 11

English

Social Studies

Mathematics

Science

Planning / ADC

Electives aimed towards Focus Area and/or Post Secondary Entrance Requirements

Grad Transitions 12

Students must complete and document:

30 hours of work and/or volunteer work

150 minutes per week of moderate to vigorous physical activity representing a healthy, active lifestyle

District MAP preparation and presentation

http://www.kss.sd23.bc.ca

Graduation vs Post-Secondary Requirements

Post-Secondary Institute entrance requirements are different from Graduation requirements

Each program has its own entrance requirements

Students must check carefully for the requirements of their chosen programs

Sample Transcript

For Example: Bachelor of Science (General) Requirements

UBC – Okanagan 4 approved Grade 12 academic courses

• English 12• Pre-Cal 12• Two other approved grade

12 academic courses: including at least one of Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Geography, Geology 12, or Physics 12

Plus Chemistry 11 - which is NOT used to calculate entrance average

UBC – Vancouver 4 approved Grade 12 academic courses

• English 12• Pre-Cal 12• Two other approved grade 12

academic courses: including at least one of Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Geology 12, or Physics 12

Plus• English 11 • A second language 11 • Pre-Cal 11 • Chemistry 11 • Physics 11 • Social Studies 11

which are NOT used to calculate entrance average

University of Alberta 5 approved Grade 12 academic courses

• English 12• Pre-Cal 12

Two from• Biology 12, • Chemistry 12, • Calculus 12,• Physics 12

One from• one from approved

courses listed in U of A calendar

Financial SupportPost-Secondary Funding

Any financial opportunities that come through KSS will be advertised on the school website, and the grade 12 information board outside the counseling office.

Students should also be checking other sources for financial assistance.

Post-Secondary Funding Opportunities

Scholarships and Bursaries

COBSS – Central Okanagan Bursary and Scholarship Society

District Award Scholarship – must be nominated by a teacher

Passport to Education (91-100%)

Scholarship websites

Grade 12 Graduation Scholarship Program

Graduation EventsDATES EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

October 2 Grad Council information meeting, lunch – Portable 1

October 15 Grad President speeches and vote

October 20-23 Please pay grad fees online and be measured for your grad gown this

weekDecember 18 Grad All Night Event

Graduation EventsDATES EVENTS AND ACTIVITIESNovember Complete a Post-Secondary

Institution Selections form online (“PSI”)

December Bursary and Scholarship information evening (tbd)

January 13-21 Grad photos by appointment, 4:00 to 9:00 MPR

February 4 Grad Fashion Show

February 18 Grad Semi-Formal, 7:00 – 11:00 MPR

Graduation EventsMarch 2 Final round of grad gown measuring

(A late charge of $20 will be added after Mar 6)

May 15 Grand Banquet and Dance, 5:00, Grand Hotel

June 13 Grad gown pick up, 2:00-6:00, KSSDrama Room

June 15 Commencement Ceremonies, 5:00 & 7:45pm Evangel Church(2 sittings)

June 19-24 Provincial Exams

Working as a Partnership