1. Saint Thomas Aquinas Graduation Year 2018 - 2019 Parent Information Meeting

2. 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 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

3. 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

4. Graduation Transition Plan
Components
Students will be working on their GT portfolio throughout the year during advisory blocks
Resume, Goal Setting, Financial Plans, etc…
2. Presentation of GT Portfolios to STA Staff Members
- Presentations take place on
May 16 4

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

6. Ministry of Education: The Provincial Scholarships Program
Dogwood 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.

7. 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 -

8. 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

9. Post-Secondary Planning
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.

10. Post-Secondary Night Tuesday, October 30th, 2018 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Information Sessions with a variety of PS Institutions including UBC, SFU, UVic, UNBC, KPU, TWU, CCC, CapU, Douglas, Langara etc…

11. Scholarships & Bursaries
Begin looking now
Corporate & Associations
Community & Athletics
Post Secondary Institutes
STA (Internal Awards)
Academics as well as School & Community Leadership and Service important criteria
on Instagram & Facebook for new postings.

12. Scholarships and Bursaries

13. Transcripts
Required for some PSI and scholarship/award/bursary applications
Requests made to Academic Advisor in writing or by outlining specific criteria and number required
Be aware of deadlines for transcripts

14. 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

15. 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 me at: 15

16. Questions & Answers
Thank-you
Have a great year
Congratulations