Saint Thomas Aquinas Graduation Year 2017 - 2018 Parent Information Meeting

GRADUATION 2018 Grad Portraits Yearbook Write-Ups School Sponsored Events Confirmation Sheets Grad Activity Fee Fundraising Initiatives Valedictorian Selection Awards Ranking Dry After Grad

Graduation Events Graduation Mass Commencement Ceremonies Friday, June 22nd , 2018 11:00 am in the School’s gym Commencement Ceremonies 7:00 pm at Broadway Church Graduation Dinner & Dance Wednesday, June 27th, 2018 from 6:30 pm to midnight Crystal Pavilion Ballroom, Pan Pacific, Canada Place Dry After Grad STA’s Website for Details

Agenda Introduction Graduation Program Ministry of Education The Provincial Scholarships Program Post-Secondary Grade 12 Retreat Graduation Information Questions and Answers

Graduation Program Requirements Required Courses SUBJECT AREA Minimum Credits English 10 4 Language Arts 11 Language Arts 12 Social Studies 10 Social Studies 11 or BC First Nations Studies 12 or Civics 11 Science 10 Science 11 or 12 Mathematics 10 Mathematics 11 or 12 Physical Education 10 Planning 10 A Fine Arts and/or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12 Total 48 ELECTIVE COURSES Students must earn at least 28 elective credits for Grade 10-12 courses 28 Graduation Transitions Students must earn 4 credits by completing GT Overall Total 80 Of the 80 credits for graduation, at least 16 must be at the Grade 12 level, including a Grade 12 Language Arts course. Others may be required or elective courses

Graduation Credits External Credits Distributed Learning Musical Instruments, Driver’s Education, Dance, Sports Distributed Learning Courses taken outside of STA (i.e. online, summer school) Language Challenge Exam Students who have studied in Canada since grade 9 and have a first language other than English Exams are written through the Delta School District

Graduation Transition Plan Components Students will be working on their GT portfolio throughout the year during HACE weeks Resume, Goal Setting, Financial Plans, etc… 2. Presentation of GT Portfolios to STA Staff Members - Presentations occur in April 7

Required Provincial Graduation Exams Numeracy Assessment* Language Arts 12 English 12 or Communications 12

Ministry of Education: Graduation Program Examinations Scholarship 8000 - $1250 scholarships available Criteria: Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent BC Resident Final mark of B (73% or higher) English 12/Communications 12 Fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004 graduation program.

Ministry of Education: The Provincial Scholarships Program District/ Authority Scholarships There are 5500 District/Authority Scholarships distributed across school districts and independent school authorities that recognize graduating BC students for excellence in their chosen area of interest or strength. Winners receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition.

Ministry of Education: The Provincial Scholarships Program New Awards - BC Excellence Scholarship $5000 – 55 students awarded - The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship $5000 – 20 students awarded -www.bced.gov.bc.ca/awards/

Post Secondary Admission Post Secondary Institution (PSI) -Students must authorize the Ministry of Ed. to forward information to BC’s PSI -Students are given the information during their GT classes to register Check websites of specific PS Institutions to determine: Admission criteria Admission procedures Course requirements Application deadlines Tuition and Fees

Post-Secondary Planning www.educationplanner.bc.ca A resource to provide clear, reliable and detailed information about post-secondary programs available in BC. Using Education Planner can help learners make well-informed decisions about their education and career options.

Post-Secondary Day Tuesday, October 10th, 2017 7:00 – 9:00 pm Information Sessions with a variety of PS Institutions including SFU, UVic, UNBC, KPU, TWU, CCC, CapU, Douglas, Langara etc…

University Advisor Visits University of Western Ont. Oct. 16 at 10:15 am University of B. C. Oct. 26th at 11:00 am University of Calgary Nov. 29th at 3:15 pm

Scholarships & Bursaries Begin looking now Corporate, Employment & Associations Community & Athletics Post Secondary Institutes STA ( Internal Awards) Academics as well as School & Community Leadership and Service important criteria STA Website for some links

Scholarships and Bursaries www.studentawards.com www.scholarshipscanada.com www.academicinvest.com

Transcripts Required for some PSI and scholarship/award/bursary applications Requests made to Academic Advisor in writing or by e-mail outlining specific criteria and number required Takes 1 week

Reference Letters Give reference 1-2 weeks Give copy of the criteria Copy of the Biographical Resume All About Me Forms Be selective Choose a person who can speak to your gifts and talents

Academic Advisors Provide academic advising, post secondary exploration and course selection Available to work with students and parents one-on-one for academic planning and support Available by appointment or e-mail me at: salituro@aquinas.org 20

Grade 12 Retreat May 2nd , 3rd and 4th, 2018 Camp Stillwood at Cultus Lake Mandatory attendance (plan ahead for work & other commitments) STA Alumni involved Great experience for next phase of life after grad

Questions & Answers Thank-you Have a great year Congratulations