Burnaby NorthSecondary

Excellence*Discovery*Service

Grade 12 Parent Graduation Information EveningOctober 14, 2010

AdministrationAdministration

AdministrationAdministrationMs. L. Archer, PrincipalMs. L. Archer, PrincipalMr. G. Errico, Vice Principal (A –Heb)Mr. G. Errico, Vice Principal (A –Heb)Mr. D. Mushens, Vice Principal (Hec-Ott)Mr. D. Mushens, Vice Principal (Hec-Ott)Mr. T. Evans, Vice Principal (Out - Z)Mr. T. Evans, Vice Principal (Out - Z)

Student Services

Ms. S. FinnbogasonCounsellor (Out - T)

Ms. D. SutherlandCounsellor(Chow-Heb)

Ms. E. Aadland CounsellorDepartment Head(A – Chou)

Ms. J. Ingham Counsellor (Leem – Ot)

Mr. V. ChanAP/Honors & Scholarship Coordinator

Ms. M. LimCounsellor(Hec - Lee)

Ms. M. ThomsonCounsellor(U - Z)

TONIGHT’S TONIGHT’S PRESENTATIONPRESENTATION

Student SuccessStudent Success GraduationGraduation Post Secondary RequirementsPost Secondary Requirements Graduation TransitionsGraduation Transitions ScholarshipsScholarships Graduation ActivitiesGraduation Activities School Leaving CeremonySchool Leaving Ceremony Questions??Questions??

STUDENT STUDENT SUCCESSSUCCESS

ExpectationsExpectations Final year at Burnaby NorthFinal year at Burnaby North Being a good citizenBeing a good citizen Role model for other studentsRole model for other students Taking care of each otherTaking care of each other

ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

Make education a top priorityMake education a top priority Treat everyone with respectTreat everyone with respect Attend all classes and be on timeAttend all classes and be on time Complete all assignmentsComplete all assignments Prepare for examsPrepare for exams Be on time (did we mention that already?)Be on time (did we mention that already?)

ExamsExams AP Exams – May 2 – 13AP Exams – May 2 – 13 In School Exams – June 17In School Exams – June 17thth & 20 & 20thth Provincial Exams – June 21Provincial Exams – June 21stst – 29 – 29thth Schedules are listed in students’ agenda plannerSchedules are listed in students’ agenda planner Grade 12 Exams count for 40% of the final markGrade 12 Exams count for 40% of the final mark Only English 12 or Communications 12 have Only English 12 or Communications 12 have

compulsory final exams – all other provincial compulsory final exams – all other provincial exams are optionalexams are optional

Final marks issued by the ministry at the end of Final marks issued by the ministry at the end of AugustAugust

GRADUATIONGRADUATION

What You Need to What You Need to GraduateGraduate

A minimum of 80 credits (4 credits = one A minimum of 80 credits (4 credits = one course)course)

48 credits are from required courses 48 credits are from required courses 28 credits are from elective courses28 credits are from elective courses 4 credits are from Graduation Transitions4 credits are from Graduation Transitions

Required Courses (12 Required Courses (12 courses)courses)

-English 10, 11 and 12 (Comm 11, 12)-English 10, 11 and 12 (Comm 11, 12)-Social Studies 10 and 11-Social Studies 10 and 11-Mathematics 10, Mathematics 11 or 12-Mathematics 10, Mathematics 11 or 12-Science 10 & Science 11-Science 10 & Science 11-Physical Education 10-Physical Education 10-Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12-Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12-Planning 10-Planning 10

Provincial ExamsProvincial Exams Grade 10 Exams - (20% of the final grade)Grade 10 Exams - (20% of the final grade)

-English 10, Math 10 & Science 10-English 10, Math 10 & Science 10

Grade 11 – (20% of the final grade)Grade 11 – (20% of the final grade)

-Social Studies 11-Social Studies 11

Grade 12 – (40% of the final grade)Grade 12 – (40% of the final grade)

-English 12 or Communications 12-English 12 or Communications 12

-Other Provincial Exams in Grade 12 are -Other Provincial Exams in Grade 12 are optional and depend on the courses takenoptional and depend on the courses taken

POST SECONDARYPOST SECONDARYGeneral Entrance RequirementsGeneral Entrance Requirements

Math 11 & English 12Math 11 & English 12 At least one academic Science 11 (Biology, At least one academic Science 11 (Biology,

Physics, Chemistry or Earth Science)Physics, Chemistry or Earth Science) At least 3 other approved academic courses at At least 3 other approved academic courses at

the grade 12 level the grade 12 level Note that provincial exams for grade 12 Note that provincial exams for grade 12

courses other than English 12 are now courses other than English 12 are now optionaloptional

If you write optional provincial exams, UBC & If you write optional provincial exams, UBC & SFU will consider the higher grade – school SFU will consider the higher grade – school mark only or blended (school mark + exam)mark only or blended (school mark + exam)

A second language (grade 11 level) is A second language (grade 11 level) is required for direct university admission in required for direct university admission in British ColumbiaBritish Columbia

All other requirements will vary All other requirements will vary depending on the post secondary depending on the post secondary institutioninstitution

The most accurate information is The most accurate information is available online on the university available online on the university websiteswebsites

Please see the links we have listed on the Please see the links we have listed on the Student Services section of our school Student Services section of our school websitewebsite

General Entrance General Entrance Requirements (continued)Requirements (continued)

Meeting the English Meeting the English Language RequirementLanguage Requirement

This will vary according to the college or This will vary according to the college or university. Requirements and necessary university. Requirements and necessary web links are clearly outlined on the post web links are clearly outlined on the post secondary website.secondary website.

Some examples of ways to meet this Some examples of ways to meet this requirement:requirement: -obtain a high enough grade on the -obtain a high enough grade on the

provincial exam portion of English 12provincial exam portion of English 12-write the LPI-write the LPI-write the TOEFL-write the TOEFL

Entrance ApplicationsEntrance Applications Douglas College – October 15Douglas College – October 15thth Langara – October 1Langara – October 1stst Kwantlen Polytechnic University – Nov 1Kwantlen Polytechnic University – Nov 1 For all other post secondary institutions, For all other post secondary institutions,

please refer to their websites for please refer to their websites for application admission dates application admission dates

College applications are ‘first come, first College applications are ‘first come, first served’served’

Visit Visit www.pas.bc.cawww.pas.bc.ca to begin common to begin common applicationsapplications

Post Secondary PresentationsPost Secondary Presentations Canadian Universities event – September 30Canadian Universities event – September 30thth

Yale University – October 14Yale University – October 14thth, 3:00 pm, 3:00 pm University of Waterloo – October 19University of Waterloo – October 19thth, lunch , lunch

timetime Queens University – November 1Queens University – November 1stst, lunch time, lunch time Post-secondary Institutions Fair – November Post-secondary Institutions Fair – November

88thth, 6:00-8:00 pm, 6:00-8:00 pm McGill University – November 15McGill University – November 15thth, 3:00 pm, 3:00 pm University of Toronto – November 23University of Toronto – November 23rdrd, 3:00 , 3:00

pmpm University of BC – November 25University of BC – November 25thth, lunchtime, lunchtime

Important WebsitesImportant Websites Simon Fraser University Simon Fraser University www.sfu.cawww.sfu.ca UBCUBC www.ubc.cawww.ubc.ca University of VictoriaUniversity of Victoria www.uvic.cawww.uvic.ca BC Institute of TechnologyBC Institute of Technology www.bcit.cawww.bcit.ca Douglas CollegeDouglas College www.douglas.bc.cawww.douglas.bc.ca Capilano CollegeCapilano College www.capcollege.bc.cawww.capcollege.bc.ca Douglas CollegeDouglas College www.douglas.bc.cawww.douglas.bc.ca Langara CollegeLangara College www.langara.bc.cawww.langara.bc.ca Kwantlen Polytechnic University Kwantlen Polytechnic University

www.kwantlen.bc.cawww.kwantlen.bc.ca Vancouver Community College Vancouver Community College

www.vcc.bc.cawww.vcc.bc.ca Emily CarrEmily Carr www.eciad.cawww.eciad.ca University College of the Fraser Valley University College of the Fraser Valley

www.ucfv.cawww.ucfv.ca University of Northern BCUniversity of Northern BC www.unbc.cawww.unbc.ca

Post Secondary Institutions Post Secondary Institutions Selections FormSelections Form

Allows graduating students to select which Allows graduating students to select which post-secondary institutions will receive post-secondary institutions will receive copies of interim marks in May and/or their copies of interim marks in May and/or their transcripts at the end of Julytranscripts at the end of July

Must be completed online at Must be completed online at www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/

Students must make selections by June Students must make selections by June 3030thth

Instructions will be available on the school Instructions will be available on the school website as well as in Student Serviceswebsite as well as in Student Services

GRADUATION GRADUATION TRANSITIONSTRANSITIONS

30+ hours of Work/Volunteer Experience 30+ hours of Work/Volunteer Experience

150 minutes of physical activity/week150 minutes of physical activity/week

A Healthy Living Plan (due Oct 29/2010)A Healthy Living Plan (due Oct 29/2010)

A Transition Plan (due Jan 14/2011)A Transition Plan (due Jan 14/2011)

An Exit InterviewAn Exit Interview

Students MUST complete all of the following components:

School WebsiteSchool WebsiteGraduation Transitions is outlined on the Burnaby North Graduation Transitions is outlined on the Burnaby North Secondary Home page at Secondary Home page at www.north.sd41.bc.cawww.north.sd41.bc.ca

Click on the Grad Transition linkClick on the Grad Transition link

Graduation TransitionsGraduation Transitions Once you click on the Grad Transitions link you will see Once you click on the Grad Transitions link you will see

the following: the following:

Transitions AssignmentsTransitions Assignments Step-by-step instructions are found on this link:Step-by-step instructions are found on this link:

SCHOLARSHIPSSCHOLARSHIPS

Types of Scholarships AvailableTypes of Scholarships Available

Ministry SponsoredMinistry Sponsored Post-Secondary InstitutionsPost-Secondary Institutions Private OrganizationsPrivate Organizations School SponsoredSchool Sponsored

Ministry SponsoredMinistry Sponsored

Graduation program Examination Graduation program Examination Scholarships ($1000)Scholarships ($1000)

- “Final mark of “B” in English 12 - “Final mark of “B” in English 12 plus 86% on 3 provincial examsplus 86% on 3 provincial exams

- AP exams (score of 4 or 5) can also - AP exams (score of 4 or 5) can also be used in place of provincial examsbe used in place of provincial exams

No application necessaryNo application necessary

Ministry SponsoredMinistry Sponsored

Dogwood District Authority Awards Dogwood District Authority Awards ($1000)($1000) Superior achievement in Fine Arts, Superior achievement in Fine Arts,

Applied Skills, Physical Education or Applied Skills, Physical Education or Secondary LanguagesSecondary Languages

Apply during May 2011Apply during May 2011

Passport to Education ($500 for Grade Passport to Education ($500 for Grade 12)12)

Post Secondary InstitutionsPost Secondary Institutions Entrance scholarships vs. Major Entrance scholarships vs. Major

ScholarshipsScholarships Many scholarships are conditionalMany scholarships are conditional Emphasis on the “well-rounded” personEmphasis on the “well-rounded” person Bursaries: based on financial needBursaries: based on financial need

Private OrganizationsPrivate Organizations

From various community From various community organizations (eg. TD Canada Trust, organizations (eg. TD Canada Trust, Rotary Club, CGA)Rotary Club, CGA)

Emphasis is on community Emphasis is on community involvementinvolvement

Others interest in a particular career Others interest in a particular career areaarea

School SponsoredSchool Sponsored

Awards donated to the school for a Awards donated to the school for a variety of reasonsvariety of reasons

Some are specific to departmentsSome are specific to departments Memorial scholarshipsMemorial scholarships Parent Advisory Council AwardsParent Advisory Council Awards

Getting Ready to ApplyGetting Ready to Apply

Prepare or update your resumePrepare or update your resume References (at least two weeks References (at least two weeks

notice)notice) Submit Student Profile and Teacher Submit Student Profile and Teacher

Reports (required for internal Reports (required for internal scholarships)scholarships)

Be on top of things – be aware of Be on top of things – be aware of deadlines and requirementsdeadlines and requirements

Financial Aid BulletinFinancial Aid Bulletin

Lists scholarships available, criteria and Lists scholarships available, criteria and deadlinesdeadlines

Updated every two weeksUpdated every two weeks Posted in English 12 and Posted in English 12 and

Communications 12 classrooms, library, Communications 12 classrooms, library, Student Services and the school websiteStudent Services and the school website

Tips for Scholarship Tips for Scholarship ApplicationsApplications Error-free application: proofreadError-free application: proofread Excellent referencesExcellent references Well-rounded studentWell-rounded student Pay attention to criteria, requirements Pay attention to criteria, requirements

and deadlinesand deadlines Attend post-secondary institution Attend post-secondary institution

information sessionsinformation sessions Check school web site (detailed Check school web site (detailed

scholarship presentation)scholarship presentation) Email Vincent Chan at Email Vincent Chan at

excel.north@sd41.bc.caexcel.north@sd41.bc.ca

GRADUATION ACTIVITIESGRADUATION ACTIVITIES

Grad GalaGrad Gala Dinner & DanceDinner & Dance Dry After GradDry After Grad School Leaving CeremonySchool Leaving Ceremony

Grad GalaGrad Gala

Semi-formal dinner and dance Semi-formal dinner and dance January 27, 2011 from 6 – 9pm (tentatively)January 27, 2011 from 6 – 9pm (tentatively) Location is to be confirmedLocation is to be confirmed Cost is $50.00Cost is $50.00

Dinner & DanceDinner & Dance To be invited to attend:To be invited to attend:

- students must be passing a minimum of - students must be passing a minimum of 68 credits by Term 268 credits by Term 2- students must have fewer than 60 - students must have fewer than 60 unexcused absencesunexcused absences

Formal eveningFormal evening Tentatively held at Vancouver Convention Tentatively held at Vancouver Convention

Centre Centre Friday, June 24Friday, June 24thth, 2011 from 6 pm to 12 am, 2011 from 6 pm to 12 am Cost: $100Cost: $100 Parents are invited to attend the beginning Parents are invited to attend the beginning

of the evening. Times to be announced.of the evening. Times to be announced.

Dry After GradDry After Grad

June 25June 25thth, 12 am, 12 am Sponsored by Parent Advisory Sponsored by Parent Advisory

CommitteeCommittee Event details to be determined by the Event details to be determined by the

committeecommittee Parent volunteers are needed for Parent volunteers are needed for

fundraising, organizing the event, etc. fundraising, organizing the event, etc. Student chairpersons are Sarah Student chairpersons are Sarah

Corrigan and Bernice TsoiCorrigan and Bernice Tsoi

School Leaving School Leaving CeremoniesCeremonies

Friday, May 27th, 2011 at 7pmFriday, May 27th, 2011 at 7pm Bill Copeland CentreBill Copeland Centre Cost is $65 and includes 2 ticketsCost is $65 and includes 2 tickets Additional tickets are $5 eachAdditional tickets are $5 each Cost includes grad gown rental and Cost includes grad gown rental and

purchase of souvenir cap and tassel and purchase of souvenir cap and tassel and graduation foldergraduation folder

People to ContactPeople to Contact Mr. Evans, ExamsMr. Evans, Exams Mr. Archibald and Ms. Shahidi Mr. Archibald and Ms. Shahidi

Graduation TransitionsGraduation Transitions Mr. Chan, ScholarshipsMr. Chan, Scholarships Mr. Mushens, Graduation & School Mr. Mushens, Graduation & School

LeavingLeaving

For more information….For more information….

Check the school website often:Check the school website often:

http://North.sd41.bc.cahttp://North.sd41.bc.ca