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WGSS Grad Trans Student Presentation Package -1-

GRAD TRANSITIONS

PRESENTATION PACKAGE

NAME: _______________________________

MY PRESENTATION DATE:

DATE:

TIME:

ROOM: LIBRARY

Updated for 2018-19 (Rev 3.0)


This Page Intentionally Blank


Introduction

The revised Graduation Transitions program is designed to support every BC

graduate in the acquisition of the attributes that characterize students graduating in

all schools across British Columbia. These attributes include intellectual

development; social development; and career development as prescribed on the

website http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation/.

Grad Transitions 12 is a requirement for graduation. Students who do not

complete the requirements of the program will not be eligible for graduation.

This program is intended to prepare students for a successful transition to life after

secondary school by taking ownership of their own health and learning; finding

connections between their learning and their future and use that connection to

create a plan for continued development in health and living areas as well as

education and career opportunities.

Graduation Transitions consists of FOUR components:

o Introduction (Personal Information)

o Community Connections

o Career & Life Transition planning

o My Passion

The grad transitions course is worth four (4) credits towards graduation. Students

must complete the requirements listed for each area of reflection in order to

receive the four credits for graduation.

Upon successful completion of the program, a Requirement Met (RM) mark will

appear on the final report card.

Attendance Requirements

All graduating students will be required to take the

Grad Transitions course in their timetable. You

will be scheduled to either attend Semester 1

(Sept) or Semester 2 (Jan) classes. Attendance is

mandatory until you are complete and cleared

by advisor. All required components should be

completed by the end of the semester and be

ready for presentation. Once approval has been

given by your advisor, the remainder of the course

year may be used as scholarship prep block.

Semester1

Semester2 or

http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation/


Presentation Overview

You will spend your time in grad trans building a digital presentation that will then

be presented to a community member, teacher, or administrator. The presentation

should be between 10 and 12 minutes in length. It is important that your

presentation include ALL the required components outlined in this package.

Students MAY NOT schedule their own presentation, but instead will be assigned

a day and time by their advisor.

Your final presentation must be completed and ready to present on or

before your assigned presentation date on APRIL 4 & 5, 2016

What to Bring/What to Wear to the Presentation

When showing up for the presentation, you will need to bring the following:

Proof of 30 hours of Work/Volunteer time

Proof of 130 Hours Daily Physical Activity

An updated resume (pre-approved)

A signed cover letter (pre-approved)

A signed letter of reference (pre-approved)

A signed copy of the practice presentation verification form

Any additional proof of achievement you wish to share

(awards, certificates, published work, etc)

Students are expected to treat the presentation like a professional job interview.

You should therefore be dressing appropriately. Please be prepared for your

presentation by wearing a “business casual” outfit. Students showing up in non-

appropriate attire will not be permitted to present.


Student Checklist

Students must have completed the following components by each deadline:

END OF TERM - DATE: ___________________

Up to date & approved Resume

Up to date & approved Cover Letter

Current, signed Letter of Reference

Budget Checked

Employability Skills Checklist seen and approved

Entire “Who I Am” Section complete and approved

Entire “Career & Life” section complete and approved

Entire “Community Connections” section complete and approved

Approved by Grad Trans Advisor: ________________________ Date: ___________________

**Students not completing these requirements will receive an I on term 1 report cards.

PRIOR TO PRESENTATION DATE

Practice presentation done to teacher/parent/adult

Practice presentation verification form signed off

30 Hours of Work/Community Service Verified

130 Hour+ Physical Activity Log Verified

Approved by Grad Trans Advisor: ________________________ Date: ___________________

Once all boxes above have been checked off and each section is

signed by your GT advisor, you no longer have to attend classes

regularly leading up until your final presentation


Who Checks What (ie. Who you need to impress)

The following chart shows the role your Grad Trans advisor plays vs the role your

evaluator will play.

Requirements Your Advisor Needs to Assess

Evaluator Checklist – Presentation Day

• Register in MyBlueprint

• Email/Share presentation -Prezi, googledocs…

• Up to date resume – meets criteria

• Up to date cover letter – meets criteria

• Up to date letter of reference – meets criteria

• Physical Activity Log

• Work/Volunteer calculations -pay stub, signed form

• Fundamental Skills checklist

• Budget calculations

• All sections of presentation complete – meets criteria

• Signed practice presentation form

• My Passion – topic and evidence symbolic of your journey

• Communication with audience -eye contact -clear voice -body language

• Ability to present without simply saying exactly what is on each slide (being compelling)

• Enthusiasm/engagement

• Substance of content

• Personal reflection

• Ability to answer questions

• Organization of ideas

• Professionalism -dress -demeanour


The Components of your Presentation

+ My Passion

Who

I Am

Career and

Life

Community

Connections


#1 - WHO I AM

Recommended Length: 5-8 slides

REQUIRED CONTENT:

Name (first name only)

DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR DATE OF BIRTH

Current photo of you

Daily Physical Activity Log

CHOOSE 6 OF THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS:

Something unique/interesting about your family, culture summary (family background, traditions, etc)

What achievements you have made over the past 3 years. Include grades, awards, certificates, certifications, personal changes, volunteer work, etc.

Your most important personal strengths (2-3) and why + attributes about yourself that you wish to improve on (2-3) and how you plan to make these changes.

How your time at WGSS has shaped who you are – use specific examples

How you stay physically active (include pictures) along with your Daily Physical Activity Log

What physical fitness means to you; how physical activity is integrated into your life.

2 areas* of health and wellness you are good at; include specific examples of why and 2 areas* of health and wellness you need improvement on; include specific examples of why

How you plan to incorporate physical activity and wellness into your life post-graduation.

How do you manage stress? Techniques, strategies, etc..

* Areas of health & wellness to discuss should include: ~ nutritional habits ~ time management ~ positive health decisions ~ regular exercise ~ stress management ~ emotional health management ~ adequate rest/sleep ~ support network ~ spirituality (vales, morals, belief) ~ healthy relationships


#2 - COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

Recommended Length: 4-6 slides Make sure you have completed your Employability Skills Checklist and shown your advisor prior to starting this section.

Slide content must include:

Current job and/or volunteering details. Including tasks and duties you perform. Include pictures of you on site working/volunteering.

Slide content components (ALL required):

What involvement you have in the both the school and/or community. How has this helped prepare you for your future employment.

o Include clubs, sports teams, groups, church, online communities, etc.

3 Skills you used in your work/volunteer experience and feel confident in; 2 skills where you still need improvement These skills should be taken from the skills checklist and can be considered “Fundamental skills,” “Personal Skills,” or “Teamwork Skills

o Explain how you learned these skills. o How did improving these skills help your job

performance? o Why do you need to improve in these areas? o Use specific examples


#3 - CAREER & LIFE

Recommended Length: 8-12 slides

Slide content to include:

Must reference information from www.myblueprint.ca (activation code is “walnutgrove” if you need an account)

Career choice you have chosen for yourself

How and why you made this career decision.

Details about this career o Type of work you would be expected to do o The need for this work in the community o Typical salary for this career o Room for occupational growth

Education Plan o School/training institute/apprenticeship program you have

chosen o Name of the program o Pre-requisites for this program o Length and specific cost of program o What you get at the end (degree, diploma, certificate, etc)

Budget (from myblueprint.com) for your first year out of high school (Sept to Aug). Include the overview, expenses, and incomes. Budget must not be negative.

Brief overview of your backup career plan and how you would accomplish it

3 Specific goals you wish to accomplish over the next 5 years and how you plan to meet them. Your goals must be SMART:

Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Time-bound

http://www.myblueprint.ca/


MY PASSION

1 Slide ONLY

Slide content to include:

This slide should simply have the text “My Passion” on it.

This will be your opportunity to go “off” the presentation and talk freely about something that you are passionate about.

What is it that motivates you? What drives you?

Are you an amateur filmmaker? A pastry chef? Have you fallen in love with CrossFit? Do you moderate an internet forum? Do you play the bagpipes?

We want you to freely talk about something that people may or may not know about you already.

In addition to talking about this topic, you MUST bring in object (item, trophy, instrument, etc.) that represents your passion that you can speak about.

Be prepared to answer questions about this topic as you are the EXPERT on it.

MY

PASSION


USE THIS FORM TO IDENTIFY YOUR SKILLS FOR COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

STUDENT NAME: WORK or VOLUNTEER SITE:

STUDENT SELF-EVALUATION of

Employability Skills (circle)

1 – I did not meet

expectations at the

work/ volunteer site

2 – I met minimum

expectations at the


3 – I consistently met

expectations at the


4 – I exceeded

expectations at the

work/ volunteer site Does not

apply

OVERALL FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS

1. Communicate

a) read & understand 1 2 3 4 N/A

b) write & speak 1 2 3 4 N/A

c) listen & ask questions 1 2 3 4 N/A

d) use information technology 1 2 3 4 N/A

2. Manage Information

a) gather & organize information 1 2 3 4 N/A

b) analyze & apply knowledge 1 2 3 4 N/A

3. Numeracy

a) extract & record numeric data 1 2 3 4 N/A

b) perform calculations 1 2 3 4 N/A

4. Think & Solve Problems

a) recognize problems that occur 1 2 3 4 N/A

b) identify & apply solutions 1 2 3 4 N/A

c) evaluate effectiveness of decisions 1 2 3 4 N/A

PERSONAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS

1. Positive Attitudes & Behaviors

a) self-esteem & confidence 1 2 3 4 N/A

b) honesty, integrity & ethics 1 2 3 4 N/A

c) appropriate grooming & attire 1 2 3 4 N/A

d) independent & resourceful 1 2 3 4 N/A

2. Responsibility

a) balance work & personal life 1 2 3 4 N/A

b) punctuality & attendance 1 2 3 4 N/A

c) accountable & reliable 1 2 3 4 N/A

3. Adaptability

a) adjust readily to change 1 2 3 4 N/A

b) ability to multitask 1 2 3 4 N/A

4. Learn Continuously

a) set learning goals N/A

b) keen to learn new things 1 2 3 4 N/A

5. Work Safely

a) follow safe work practices 1 2 3 4 N/A

TEAMWORK SKILLS

1. Work with Others

a) respect individual differences 1 2 3 4 N/A

b) accept constructive feedback 1 2 3 4 N/A

2. Participate in Projects & Tasks

a) use of appropriate tools & technology 1 2 3 4 N/A

b) operation of equipment 1 2 3 4 N/A

c) treat equipment with care 1 2 3 4 N/A


Work and/or Volunteer Experience Verification Form

Employer /Supervisor

Employer/Company Name: _________________________________________________

Contact Person/Supervisor: _________________________________________________

Employer/Company Address: ________________________________________________

Postal Code: ________________ Phone Number: _____________ Fax: ______________

Email (optional): __________________________________________________________

Placement Details

Dates – From: _________________________ To: ____________________________

Student Position: ______________________________________________________

Total Hours: __________________

Proof of Participation Attached? (ie. Pay stub, letter, supervisor’s evaluation).

Signatures

I verify that the information recorded in this package is correct.

Student: _________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian: __________________________________________________

Work Place Supervisor _____________________________________________

Name: ___________________________ Student Number: __________________

It is expected that students will demonstrate the skills required to work effectively and

safely with others and to succeed as individual and collaborative workers by

participating in at least 30 hours of work and/or community service..


Walnut Grove Secondary School Grad Transition Final Presentation

P R A C T I C E P R E S E N T A T I O N V E R I F I C A T I O N

Student Name: _______________________________ Practice Presentation Date: ______________________

Presented to: Parent/Guardian ______________________________________________________

Teacher Name ________________________________________________________

Note to Audience Member

This student has selected you to be the audience for his or her practice grad transition final presentation. Over the

past few months, all graduating students have been working on a comprehensive presentation all about themselves.

This presentation outlines personal information, achievements, physical activity analysis, work/volunteer experience

analysis, and plans for post-graduation. Prior to each student delivering their final presentation to an advisor, they

are expected to perform a practice session with someone they are comfortable with.

This presentation should be approximately 10-12 minutes long. We ask that you consider the

following and give appropriate feedback to the student:

Does the student avoid just “reading off the screen”

but instead presents the information to you?

Does the student make eye contact with you as much

as possible?

Does the student give genuine and honest

responses?

I have watched ____________________________’s grad transition presentation and feel it is ready for an

official presentation.

Name: ______________________________ Signature: ___________________________ Date: ________

Required Sections of Presentation:

Who I Am/Personal Health

Community Connections

Career & Life

My Passion

Comments:


Student Self Assessment TIME:

This presentation took me minutes to complete from start

to finish

STRENGTHS

2 areas of strength I have while delivering this presentation

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT

2 areas for improvement I need to make now that I have done my first practice

presentation:

PRESENTATION CHANGES

Something I need to change in my presentation before I actually do it.


Grad Trans Final Presentation Assessment

Student: GT Advisor Name:

Evaluator Name:

Date: Time:

NEEDS

IMPROVEMENT GOOD EXCELLENT

Communication With

audience

communication is confusing and misleading

lack of eye contact

clear voice

effective body language

eye contact

clear voice

engaging and inspiring through effective use of voice and body

language

purposeful eye contact

Enthusiasm

minimal enthusiasm and interest in discussion

enthusiasm and interest in discussion

exceptional enthusiasm and interest throughout presentation

Substance of Content

& Personal

Reflection

lacks substance or is not fully developed

has difficulty responding

to questions

well developed

able to respond to questions competently

exceptionally developed (student spoke confidently about evidence)

student was able to reflect on

content’s importance

reflective responses to questions

Organization

Of ideas

presentation of ideas is confusing

ideas are organized in a clear and logical format

ideas are presented in a clear and interesting format

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