2. Welcome / Introductions - Mr. B. Johnson Course Selection & Planning - Mr. D. Scotchburn Scholarships & Bursaries - Mrs. P. Storie Students in Need (Funding) - Mrs. P. Storie University Expenses - Mrs. B. Haynes Work Ethic - Mr. J. Buckley Former Students Graduation Events and Ceremony –School District 67 Policies - Mr. G Snider –Graduation Events - Mr. C. Becker –Code of Ethics - Mr. J. Guy Question Period Committee Sign Up Session - Mrs. B. Bodtker

3. Course Selection Agenda Show what students need to do in order to graduate to grad: i. Grad Requirements Presentation ii. Scholarships/Bursaries iii. Planning for Post Secondary (studentcounsellor.com & PasBC)

4. What Should My Child be Doing When Making Their Course Selections for Grade 12? 1. Pick courses so that they can graduate 2. Take the most challenging courses they are capable of (keep as many doors open as possible) 3. Look at Post Secondary & Future Career Requirements

5.  10 credits must be Grade 12 “Provincially Approved” courses (2.5 courses) English 11 or Communications 11 & English 12 or Communications 12 Principles of Math 11 Applications of Math 11 Essentials of Math 11 Social Studies 11 First Nations Studies 12 One of: Chemistry 11 Physics 11 Biology 11 Earth Science 11 Sci. & Tech. 11 –Information Technology 11  Mathematics 11 Requirement  Language Arts Requirement  Social Studies 11 Requirement  Science 11 Requirement  Fine Arts (2 credits)  Applied Skills (2 credit)  CAPP 11 (2 credits)  CAPP 12 (2 credits)  30 hours Work Experience Eg. Acting 11 (4 credit course) 2 of the 4 credits used to fulfill “Fine Arts” requirements Eg. P.E. 11 (4 credit course) 2 of the 4 credits used to fulfill “Applied Skill” requirements Dual Credit Course Eg. Food Studies 11 (4 credit course) 2 of the 4 credits used to fulfill “Fine Arts” requirements 2 of the 4 credits used to fulfill “Applied Skills” requirements

7. Scholarships / Bursaries Post Secondary Planning District in currently involved in developing Scholarship process that equally splits scholarship money based on the graduating class for district scholarships and bursaries. Penticton Secondary School Scholarship Committee has changed it’s name to “Penticton Secondary Schools” to include Princess Margaret Secondary School for local bursaries and scholarships. Through C.A.P.P. & open seminars students can learn how to: Find Careers and College Programs (studentcounsellor.com) Apply for and research possible scholarships and bursaries. Apply to Universities and Colleges (pasbc.ca) Creating a school counselling web site that will have links to Canadian colleges, universities.

8. School District 67 Graduation Policies Rationale The Board of School Trustees recognizes the significance and importance of the official graduation ceremonies in which the students, parents, teachers and the community participate with great pride. Policy The board encourages and supports the planning by students, staff and school administration of the annual official graduation ceremonies

9. Regulations and Procedures 1) The school is authorized to organize and present the graduation ceremonies the following basis: a)That the graduation may contain up to the current four graduation events which are comprised of the ceremonies, banquet, tea and dance; b)That the dress for the graduation ceremony will be caps and gowns; c)That a student vote about other graduation issues to be held; d)That the ceremonies and/or tea may be held on a weekend prior to the examination period. All other events are to be held on consecutive days after the end of government exams unless otherwise approved by the Board by January 1 of the school year. 2) Unofficial activities are not sanctioned under this policy. With the exception of Dry After Grad, the organization of such activities in school time or on school premises is prohibited. 3) The Board supports the concept of “dry grad” being organized as a community event following the school-sponsored dance. 4) The Board supports the use of community facilities for graduation events: a)In Penticton, the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre. For reasons of efficiency, Penticton school will endeavor to have ceremonies on adjacent days.

10. Graduation 2004 Events Graduation Day: Wednesday June 30 th, 2004 10:00am Graduation Ceremony 12:00pm BBQ @ Skaha Lake Park 5:00pm Grad Parade from School to Lakeside Resort Hotel o Horse drawn float for grads ?? 6:00pm - 12:00am Grad dinner & dance o Lake boat cruise ?? o Entertainment - Hypnotist ?? 12:00am – 6:00amGrad 2004 Dry Grad 6:00am – 8:00amGrad 2004 Breakfast Other Possible Events  Pre-Grad BBQ  Barn Dance Discussion topics:  People responsible for each event  Cost  Venue  Supplies