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Welcome to Mount Boucherie Secondary
Grade 12 Parent Night
About Mount Boucherie
• 1260 Students
• 125 Staff
• District Support S
taff
• Community Connections
• Extra-Curricular A
ctivities
PARENTSPAC MeetingsSeptember 21stOctober 19thNovember 23rd December 14th January 25thFebruary 22ndMarch 7th April 18thMay 16thJune 20th
CommunicationBear NecessitiesBear TracksWebsite
ORGANIZATION A-G
Mrs. Kielan Clerical Mr. Harbour Counsellor Mr. Thachyk Vice-Principal
H-N Mrs. McLachlan Clerical Mrs. Thygesen Counsellor Mr. Ward Vice-Principal
O-Z Mrs. Sullivan Clerical Mrs. Maier Counsellor Mrs. Malfair Vice-Principal
CAREER CENTER
Career CoordinatorsMs. BedwellMr. McParlandMr. HurdMs. ButlerCenter ManagersMrs. Donison - CareerMrs. Gonzales – Counselling
Post Secondary PathwaysPost Secondary Pathways
Entry Level Trades Training (ELTT) & Technical Programs
Workforce
Variety of Trade Schools
Variety of Trade Schools
University, College, Academy
Travel /Life Exploration
The Road to Graduation
COURSE CREDITS - Grades 10, 11 and 12!
Minimum Total: 80 credits: 48 required-course credits
28 or more elective credits
16 of these credits must be earned at the Grade 12 level
4 credits – Grad Transition Standards
Recommended Total: Minimum 88 credits
The Road to GraduationCONTINUED…
WORK/CAREER EXPLORATION
and/or VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
30 hoursJob shadowsSpotlight SessionsVolunteer OpportunitiesWork experience (WEX 12)
The Road to GraduationCONTINUED…
Graduation Transitions
MY ACTION PLAN – M.A.P.
To prepare students for a successful transition to life after secondary school. M.A.P. encourages students to:
take ownership of their own learning and health
examine and demonstrate connections between their learning and their future
create a plan for their growth and development as skilled, healthy, knowledgeable, participating citizens
exhibit attributes of a School District No. 23 learner
The Road to GraduationCONTINUED…
Daily Physical Activity
Grade 12 – DPA form submitted
•Forms must be complete to graduate
•Forms collected at Career Centre
•“DPA requirement met” will appear on report cards
The Road to Graduation CONTINUED…
REQUIREMENTS
80 course credits30 work/volunteer hoursDPA requirementMy Action Plan
Visit the Graduation section on our website
Work Experience 12
Students can earn 4 course credits by completing 100 hours of work/volunteer experience during their grade 12 year
*this includes the summer prior to grade 12
Other Important Information
Three Year Rule
Students in our School District now have 3 years from the time they enter Grade 10 to complete graduation requirements in their District Secondary School.
Other Important Information
Other Important Information
ACE IT ProgramsAir Craft MaintenanceAuto Service TechnicianCarpentry/JoineryComputer Information SystemsCulinary ArtsDiesel Engine Mechanic
ElectricalEmergency Medical ResponderForestryHairdressingResidential ConstructionRV TechnicianSecondary School ApprenticeshipSheet Metal
Semester 2 opportunities still availableVisit the Career Centre or our website
Grade 12 Dual Credit Programs
Graduation vs. Entrance Requirements
Minimum Graduation Requirements
Required courses Elective courses 80 credits Transition requirements
-Work Exp.
-MAP presentation
-DPA
Entrance Requirements
Minimum Graduation Requirement +
Established GPA Specific Course
Requirements for Faculties
Letters of Reference
Post-Secondary PreparationStudent sessions:
October 7th
November 4th December 1st (COBSS) April 12th
What students need to know to apply to post secondary institutions
General information/Funding informationCOBSS Central Okanagan Bursary & Scholarship Society
COBSS Parent/Guardian Night: December 1st, 7pm MPR
Further scheduling information on the Grad Calendar of Events
Students attend one session on each date
Funding Post Secondary Education
• Provincial Scholarships
• District Scholarships
• Entrance Scholarships
• COBSS
Post-Secondary Institution Selections for Students
This online form should be completed by Grade 12 students who expect to graduate this school year and are applying or considering applying, to a Post-Secondary Institute for September 2016 admission.
Students login to the BC Ministry of Education Student Secure Web:
https://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/tsw/tsw/student/welcome.jsp
Note: students who do not yet have a SSW account will need to create one prior using the above address.
Post-Secondary Institution visit: Sept. 30th,
WednesdayAll BC Colleges & Universities at Mount Boucherie:
UBC(O)/OC/TRU/COTR/CapU/CAF-RMC/ST-U/Uvic/JIBC/UFV/UNBC/KPU/VIU/TWU/FDU/SFU
7:05 pm - 7:35 pm
7:40 pm - 8:15 pm
8:25-8:50 – Mini Fair
Other Important Information
PLANNING AHEAD•Post-secondary program requirements•Collection of artifacts for M.A.P.•What’s Next Guide•Bursaries & Scholarships
Extra-curricular profile Academic Achievement Volunteer Experience Student Leadership Financial Need
Visit the Graduation Section on our website
Sources of Information
Year at a GlanceBear TracksWhat’s Next GuidePost-Secondary Info on Grad
webpage
GRADUATION INFORMATION
GRADUATION INFORMATIONUpcoming Dates
Sept. 30th Post-Secondary Information NightNov. 16th Grad photos begin –sign up onlineDec 1st COBSS information night for ParentsDec. 17th M.A.P. PresentationsDec 17th Winter FormalFeb 2nd Grad Fees DueApril Spring Fling (no specific date set yet)May 21st Grad BanquetMay 19th M.A.P. PresentationsJune 24th Grad CeremonyJune 24th Dry Grad Events Visit the Graduation Section on our website –
updates are being made continuously
GRADUATION INFORMATION
Non-Sanctioned
Grad Events
DRY GRAD
Dry Grad is a parent/guardian driven event designed to give students an alcohol free alternative celebration. This is not a school related event.
A Chairperson to head the committee. A number of parent/guardian volunteers have already stepped forward to assist. If you are able to assume the Chair position or would like to assist with this event, please contact:[email protected]
Visit the Graduation Section on our website
GRADUATION INFORMATION
Graduation Fees
$75 Ceremony only$160 Banquet and Ceremony
Deadline: Feb 2nd On-line payment available
Any student with financial concerns needs to see their administrator as soon as possible
Visit the Graduation Section on our website
GRADUATION INFORMATION
Graduation Fees continued…
To participate in the banquet and ceremony, students must meet four important criteria:
1.Be in an academic position to graduate
2.Have completed their MAP requirements
3.Have cleared all financial obligations with the school
4.Be in good standing with the school
Visit the Graduation Section on our website
Graduation Photos for ordering
Lifetouch Photography will be here for Graduation Photo sittings November 12th – 20th, 2015 (excluding
the weekend)
Photo appointments will be made online this year at
www.lifetouch.ca/bcsoutherninterior
A link to the appointments site for the school will go live October 23rd. Please refer to the Grad website
PARENT PARTNERSHIPEvery Day Counts! Attendance is key to success
A semester course contains 100 hours of class time
A class = 2 hours and 20 minutes
This means an absence = more than 2% of the course hours!
We ask for your continued support of
helping students achieve success!
