RSS Grad Class of 2017 Graduation A

RSS Grad Class of 2017

Graduation: A Celebration of Success Opening remarks from our Principal, Mr. Alexander

RSS Administrators Admin work with students based on their last name: • Cliff Schwartz • Mark Watson • Darryl Smith A-H I-Q R-Z

RSS Counsellors • • Counsellors work with students based on their last name: Cindy Rhodes A-F Sandra Curran G-L & International students Shandi Schwartz M-R Hope Voykin S-Z

Post Secondary Prep Sessions (PSP) PSP #1: PSP #2 October 26 -27 th Grad credits, post secondary application process, Career Cruising and other websites, making yourself stand out Nov 29, 30, and Dec 1 st Post secondary funding, scholarships, essay writing for scholarships, COBSS application process PSP #3 April 19 th PSI Form, self reporting grades, getting ready for the next steps such as creating schedules, choosing classes, securing on-campus housing *The 1 -hr sessions will run in Blocks A, B, C and D Students need only attend one session of each PSP*

Post Secondary BC Information Day • Friday, September 30 th from 12: 40 -2: 00 at RSS with your C block class • Mini-fair in the forum – parents also welcome • Several universities and colleges will be here to give information to our students: UBC, UVic, SFU, UNBC, OC, TRU, BCIT, NVIT, Royal Military College, Cap U, Trinity Western, KPU, COTR, JIBC, VIU, Selkirk • *UBC Vancouver/Okanagan will be speaking tonight as well as in attendance at the PSI.

A minimum of 80 credits made up of: Required Courses 48 Credits + Elective Courses 28 Credits + Graduation Transitions 4 Credits

REQUIRED COURSES (* indicates required provincial exam) Subject Credits English 10* 4 Social Studies 10 4 A Math 10* 4 Science 10* 4 PE or Dance 10 4 Planning 10 4 A Fine Arts &/or Applied Skills 10, 11, or 12 4 English or Communications 11 4 Socials 11 or BC First Nations 12* 4 A Math 11 or 12 4 A Science 11 or 12 4 English or Communications 12* 4 3 Grade 12 Courses 12 Graduation Transitions 12 4

ELECTIVE COURSES Students must earn at least 28 elective credits for grade 10 -12 courses. 28 credits Of the 80 credits for graduation, at least 16 must be at the Grade 12 level, including English or Communications 12. GRADUATION TRANSITIONS Students must earn 4 credits for Graduation Transitions, which includes creating and presenting their M. A. P. 4 credits This is done through Com/English 12 classes and involves updating your Planning 11 e-folio TOTAL CREDITS Required Courses 48 credits Elective Courses 28 credits Graduation Transitions 4 credits 80 credits

Provincial Exam News • Students taking English 12 and/or Communications 12 this year write the corresponding provincial exam to receive course credit, - No Change • Students taking Science 10, En 10, a Math 10, SS 11 and/or BC First Nations 12 THIS SCHOOL YEAR do not write provincial exams. New this year • Students who completed the course work for Science 10, English 10, a Math 10, SS 11 and/or BC First Nations 12 prior to June 30 th, 2016, are required to write the corresponding provincial exam in order to receive course credit. Those exams are available this year on multiple dates if a student did not write last year. See your counsellor for dates

Provincial Exam News Continued: For students who completed course work prior to June 30 th 2016 For those who completed the course work for Science 10, English 10, a Math 10, Socials 11 and/or BC First Nations 12 prior to June 30 th, 2016 and wrote the exam but did NOT PASS the course, we can offer: A. Rewrite the exam this year to achieve a passing overall mark. B. Re-take the complete course in its entirety in school this year. In this case, the student does NOT write a provincial exam as the course work is being completed after June 30 th, 2016, which no longer requires a provincial exam. See counsellor to discuss the best option for you

How to Access Provincial Exam Scores Online • Ensure you have your Personal Education Number (PEN), which you can get from your counsellor or at the top of your report card • Go to: www. bced. gov. bc. ca/exams/

It is the responsibility of the student to ensure he/she has met all graduation requirements and is on track to graduate this year. ********** Please see your counsellor to review your credits and transcript or if you have any other concerns regarding your graduation. We are here to help you cross that stage at grad!

Unofficial Transcript from the BC Ministry of Education Website • Please visit the School Secure Web site - https: //www. bced. gov. bc. ca/exams/tsw/student/ • Check it for accuracy and see counsellor if necessary • PEN - Personal Education Number– on your report card • It is the student’s responsibility to verify credits

Still Unsure on a Career Path? http: //www. educationplanner. ca myblueprint. ca/sd 23 These websites give info on careers, education, where programs are offered, tuition costs, projected income, etc. Very user-friendly AND useful!

PLEASE BE AWARE: ONLINE COURSES Grade 12 students taking a DL (online) course for post-secondary entrance: COMPLETE ANY ONLINE COURSE FOR GRAD &/or POST-SECONDARY ENTRANCE BEFORE FEBRUARY 1 st Make certain your online school reports your final mark to the Ministry of Education.

Graduation Transitions • Graduation Transitions 12 (MGT--12) - mandatory for all Grade 12 students in BC - 4 credits • You must present your MAP in order to pass Graduation Transitions and earn the 4 credits

A minimum of 80 credits made up of: Required Courses 48 Credits + Elective Courses 28 Credits + Graduation Transitions MAP Presentation 4

MAP Presentation – 4 credits Who am I? Demonstration of skill or passion, Personality, Strengths, Lifestyle Where am I going? Career Research and Planning Post-Secondary Research What have I done? 30 hours Work Experience must be completed prior to MAP presentation day, 80 Activity Hours, Accomplishments How am I going to get there? Resume, Cover Letter, Attributes of a 21 st Century Learner, Healthy Living Plan, Budget,

MAP Presentation Dates Semester 1: Thursday, December 8 th Semester 2: Wednesday, May 17 th *All students must present their MAP to graduate *All students must have completed 30 hrs of Work / Volunteer Experience by November 20

Additional Credits Available Work Experience 12 (WEX 12): 4 credits – Earn 4 credits for 100 hours of work experience – must complete a Training Plan and have approval prior to starting the placement (can be volunteer or paid work) – Counts as a grade 12 course towards graduation – Get your WEX paperwork from Mrs. Caldwell in the Career Centre. – Hand your pay stubs in to Mrs. Caldwell in the Career Centre

Graduation vs. Post-Secondary Entrance Requirements B. C. GRADUATION Grad Transitions, English 12 3 additional grade 12 courses Minimum of 80 credits Trades Programs Huge variety Some require skills testing (Math & Eng) University Transfer ARTS Okanagan College English 12 (60% min. ) Generally entrance is first come, first served UNIVERSITY: ARTS English 12 + 3 approved grade 12 courses Competitive entry University Transfer SCIENCE Okanagan College English 12 (60% min. ) + Pre. Calculus 12 (50% min. ) Generally entrance is first come, first served UNIVERSITY: SCIENCE English 12, Pre-Cal 12, + 2 approved grade 12 courses Competitive entry

Funding Your Post Secondary Education

NEW: BC Excellence Scholarship $5000 scholarship awarded to 55 students • This scholarship recognizes well-rounded graduates demonstrating community service and leadership both inside and outside of school. • Schools will nominate one eligible student who will then complete the application. • Applications due to Ministry of Education by Feb. 15 th 2017 Students must: – – – Be in their graduation year Have a B average in all grade 11 academic courses Have a B average in Grade 11 and 12 courses required for Graduation Submit a resume Provide 2 references- one from school, one from community Provide a written statement describing their accomplishments

NEW: BC Achievement Scholarships $1250 scholarship awarded to 8000 students • This scholarship recognizes broad achievement in courses meeting graduation program requirements with a B average • The Ministry will determine recipients based on student’s achievement in Grade 10, 11 and 12 courses needed to satisfy graduations program requirements. • Must meet basic eligibility requirements: – Must be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident – Must be a BC resident – Must be registered in a BC public school • Students do not apply for this scholarship!

NEW: Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarships • This $5000 annual scholarship recognizes exceptional Grade 12 students planning to enter the field of K-12 teaching • This will be awarded to 20 students intending to enter the BC Faculty of Education Program • The $5000 voucher will be able to be redeemed upon entrance to the Faculty of Education Program • Students must meet basic eligibility requirements • Applications must be completed by students by Feb. 15 th 2017 • Applications available at www. bced. gov. bc. ca/scholarshipsprogram

District /Authority Scholarships $1250 scholarship awarded to 5500 students • This scholarship recognizes broad achievement in courses meeting graduation program requirements • The Ministry will determine recipients based on student’s achievement in Grade 10, 11 and 12 courses needed to satisfy graduations program requirements. • Must meet basic eligibility requirements – Must be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident – Must be a BC resident – Must be registered in a BC public school

District / Authority Scholarships • Rewards graduating • Students must students for excellence demonstrate superior in their chosen field of achievement in any of interest or strength the following areas: • These $1250 scholarships are to help pay for post-secondary tuition in their field of expertise *Fine Arts *Applied Skills *Physical Activity *International Languages *Technical & Trades Training *Community Service/Volunteer * Indigenous Languages/Culture

How Do I Apply for District / Authority Awards? • Students will be nominated by their teacher in early March of their grad year • Students will be nominated if they demonstrate excellence in one of the five outlined areas and are planning to pursue that subject area in their post-secondary studies • Students will be notified and then invited to prepare an application package & an overview of procedures • Presentations to be delivered on MAP day in May.

Redeeming a Scholarship Voucher • This scholarship may be used to pay for tuition fees for: *University *College *Some Apprenticeship Programs *Some Entry Level Trades Programs • Students will be mailed a congratulatory letter, certificate and scholarship voucher • The Ministry pays the scholarship to the post secondary institution in which the student is enrolled • Vouchers are valid for 5 years from the date of graduation

Accessing Scholarships and Bursaries • Ministry of Education Scholarships (just discussed) • Bursaries (Million. Dollar. Bursary. com - $1000 bursary from Interior Savings) • Scholarships • COBSS – Central Okanagan Bursary and Scholarship Society • Post Secondary Institutions (financial aid or awards) • Family Connections (ie: memberships) • National and Regional Scholarships • Internet searches and Scholarships and Bursaries booklet • Saving and Student Loans (www. canlearn. ca and www. studentaidbc. ca)

COBSS • COBSS: Central Okanagan Bursary and Scholarship Society • www. cobss. ca • Responsible for allocating over 500 bursaries to SD #23 students based on: » Need » Marks » Extracurricular Involvement

COBSS Information Meetings • Parent/Student Info Night – Tuesday November 29 th – 6: 30 pm in RSS forum • Student Info Sessions – PSP sessions November 30 th and Dec. 1 st. – During first half of each block – In the Library Seminar Room *Students must attend one information session to obtain a COBSS application package

Start Your Scholarship Search • www. studentscholarships. org • http: //www. univcan. ca/ • https: //yconic. com/ https: //studentaidbc. ca/(student financial aid) More info on bursaries and scholarships at PSP #2 on Nov. 30 th and December 1 st

Rotary Exchange Program • Looking for Grade 10, 11 and 12’s – Depart on an exchange in August of 2017 – http: //youthexchange. rotary 5060. com – Or contact Martha Kennedy at marthajill@shaw. ca - Info night already occurred… Sept. 21 Live in a foreign country and experience the language, culture, and so much more!

v. Computer Information System Technician v. Diesel Engine Mechanic v. Electricity and Industrial Electronics

*Carpentry *Plumbing *Automotive Service Tech *Welding *Culinary Arts Diploma *Sheet Metal *Collision Repair *Culinary Arts *Heavy Duty Mechanic *R. V. Technician *Joinery *Electrical * Residential Construction *Health Care Aide

v. Forestry RSS (second semester) v. Trade Sampler Graham Road (second semester) v. Certified Educational Assistant GECS (second semester) v. Emergency Medical Responder RSS (both semesters)

“Earn While you Learn” If you are working in a trade or would like to work in a trade, registering for SSA will allow you to be eligible for up to 16 credits and a $1000 scholarship.

üTuition Scholarships are available to all qualified students. üStudents enrolled in the Dual Credit Programs are eligible for up to 32 high school credits. üThe credentials received while taking a Dual Credit Program are exactly the same as taken at the post secondary training institute. üStudents in the Dual Credit Programs are enrolled full time and attend full time in their chosen program.

Mr. Gunn RSS Career/Life Coordinator, BCIT Programs, RSS Residential Construction Mr. Stephens RSS Career/Life Coordinator Mr. Kolkind Mr. Herbison Forestry – Utility Arborist Mr. Volk Emergency Medical Responder - EMR

GRAD PHOTOS • Registration has begun for Grad Photos by Lifetouch Photographers: register online @ www. rss. sd 23. bc. ca November 15 th to Dec. 7 th • All grads must get their picture taken by Lifetouch to be in the yearbook and the wall composite; however, students are not obligated to purchase photos through Lifetouch. • If you would like to also get your grad photos taken elsewhere, see Mr. Gunn or Mrs. Harvie in the Career Centre to borrow a grad cap and gown. Please not pictures taken elsewhere will not be included in the yearbook or compostite.

Grad Photo Dates WHEN: November 15 – November 19 th November 21 – November 26 th December 5 th to the 7 th TIME: 2 - 6 pm Saturday time TBA WHERE: RSS

GRAD EVENTS • Sanctioned Events are safe, fun and approved by the school: December 1 st Crystal Ball May 22 nd Prom Dinner and Dance(long weekend) June 16 th Graduation Ceremonies / Dry Grad • Non-Sanctioned events are not approved by the school and may be unsafe for students to attend: Constable Georgina Josefsson

Upcoming Dates • Application now open for UBC-O and UBC-V • PSI-BC Visits Rutland Sept. 30 th 12: 30 to 2 pm • PSP Session #1: Oct. 26 th and 27 th – getting ready to apply • Applications open for Okanagan College November 1 st at 8: 30 am • Okanagan College Career Fair on Sunday, November 6 th from 10: 30 am – 3: 00 pm at the KLO campus • COBSS information Night – November 30 th at 6: 30 pm in forum

Mr. Alexander Closing Remarks

Up Next… A presentation from UBC-O by Student Recruiter and Advisor Anthony Dodds