Burnaby Central Secondary School Graduating Class of 2020

Burnaby Central Secondary School Graduating Class of 2020 Home of the Wildcats

We acknowledge and thank the Coast Salish Nations of Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish on whose traditional territories we teach, learn and live. Aboriginal Education in Burnaby Schools

Burnaby Central Secondary School Ms. D. Carr, Principal Ms. D. Goeson, Vice-Principal Ms. E. Mc. Ginley, Vice-Principal Home of the Wildcats

Counsellors Rosa Westinghouse A-F rosa. westinghouse@burnabyschools. ca Angela Basran G - Lim angela. basran@burnabyschools. ca Rhiannon Jones Lin - Si rhiannon. jones@burnabyschools. ca Vijay Mann Sj – Z vijay. mann@burnabyschools. ca

Graduation requirements Admission requirements Program requirements Graduation Activities Scholarships

Graduation? Total of 80 credits completed over grades 10/11/12 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English 10 Social Studies 10 a Math 10* Science 10 PE 10 Planning/CLE 10 English Socials 11 a Math 11 a Science 11 English 12 a Grade 12 & Grad Transitions + 1 Applied Skill or Fine Art 10/11/12 Numeracy Assessment

Graduation Transitions 12 The 3 requirements for grade 12 students are: 1. Community Connections: Completing 30 hrs of Work Experience arranged with Ms Keon (career prep, part-time or summer jobs, volunteer work for a community organization or requesting a placement ) 2. Career and Life Completing a Graduation Transition Plan 3. Student-led Interview Ms. Morabito/Ms. Neves/Mr. Steko

Challenge a Language 11/12 • Complete the package online http: //web. deltasd. bc. ca/content/schools/secondary/challengeexams • Exams are held Jan 25 th or Jan 26 th, 2020 • Confirmation email sent out by Dec 15, 2019 DUE: November 1 st, 2019 Note: UBC does not accept Grade 12 challenge marks for admission purposes Spanish 11/12 Korean 11/12 French 11/12 Punjabi 11/12 Mandarin 11/12 Japanese 11/12

Online/Coursework For UBC: -Online courses must be completed by Feb 1 st For SFU: - Online courses must be completed by Jan 31 st

HOW DO PSI’S RECEIVE YOUR MARKS Sign up for BCe. ID account Complete Student Transcripts Service (STS)online l 1. 2. 3. 4. Go to www. Student. Transcripts. gov. bc. ca View Assessment and Exam Marks View Scholarships & Awards Preview, send & order unofficial and official transcripts Authorize PSI access to receive transcript updates

Admission requirements Program requirements

How to apply? Online… https: //apply. educationplannerbc. ca With PEN (Personal Education Number) and Legal Name

When to apply? Applications Open – Oct 1 st/ 2019 UBC Apply by Jan 15/ 20 SFU Apply by Feb 28/ 20 UVIC Apply by Feb. 28/20 KWANTLEN CAPU Apply by March 1/20 Apply by March 31/20 ECUAD** Apply by Jan. 15/20 Portfolio due Jan 15/20 OUAC Applications typically due in January

SFU Admission Requirements The 4 requirements for grade 12 students are: Admission based on evaluation of approved Gr 11/ 12 courses 1. English Language Requirement: Minimum grade of 70% in English 12 2. Math Requirement: A minimum of 60% in Foundations or Pre Calculus Math 11 or 12 General Admission Requirements: Present a minimum of 5 approved Gr 12 courses, including English 12 - Online courses completed by Jan 31/ 2020 4. Program Specific Requirements – Take required courses for your programs of interest from List A and then add List A or B courses 3.

SFU – LIST A / LIST B The 4 requirements for grade 12 students are: 1. List A – Highly valued courses in the admission evaluation, as they are strong indicators of success: courses are either required or recommended 2. List B: Valued courses in the admission process for their breadth across disciplines www. sfu. ca/students/counsellors/admission-requirements-2019 -2020. html

UBC Requirements 1. Admission: Students recommended to take six Gr 12 courses academic or non academic 2. Overall Academic Assessment: UBC will broadly evaluate your academic history by looking at your grades in all Gr 11 & 12 3. Core Academic Assessment: The degree that you apply to will determine which courses UBC evaluates. UBC will look at your grades from all the academic Gr 11 & 12 courses that fall under subject categories to the degree you applied to at UBC. Focus on the higher level only btw Gr 11 & 12 4. Assessment of individual courses: Must have strong grades in your key courses, for ex: English 12 (min 70%) , Pre Calculus 12…. Recognition of breadth, rigour and relevancy in your course work – Not required for admission to UBC, but they may give your application an advantage. 5.

Program Requirements? B. Sc. at SFU Faculty of Science B. Sc. at UBC-Vancouver English 12 Pre-calculus 12 One of: Bi 12, Ch 12, Ph 12, Two of: Bi 12, Ch 12, Ph 12 Calc 12 Two additional academic 12 One additional academic 12 Six grade 12 courses recommended Physics 11/Chemistry 11 Typical admission averages for Faculty of Science: UBC-Van 90%, UBC-OK 75%, SFU 87%, UVIC 75%

Additional Requirements Broader Based Admissions & Supplemental Applications i. e. Personal Profile – UBC Personal Statement of Experience - Queen’s Broad Based Admission – SFU Business Supplemental – UVIC Business, Education, Fine Arts, Human & Social Development - The Personal Profile is a crucial section in your UBC application. This is your chance to tell us about the things that are important to you, your significant achievements, what you’ve learned from your experiences, and the challenges you’ve overcome.

SFU Website http: //www. sfu. ca/students/admission/ admission-requirements/fall 2020. html

UBC Website https: //you. ubc. ca/applying-ubc/requirements/canadian -high-schools/#british-columbia

Program Requirements? British Columbia Institute of Technology BCIT • Program Specific Requirements • Ongoing applications • Can apply once program requirements are met • Programs may have more than one start date/year • Often have extra assessment measures, i. e. English language assessment, Math competency test, Spatial perception test, Interview

Additional Requirements SFU English Language Admissions Requirement ü 3 years of study in English in Canada, with a minimum grade of 70% in an English 12; 6. 5 IELTS/ 88 TOEFL English Literacy Requirement ü 75% in English 12 to register in W(writing intensive) course or register FAL X 99 at SFU

Additional Requirements UBC English Language Admission Requirements ü 4 years of study in English in Canada; 6. 5 IELTS/ 90 TOEFL, or minimum of 70% in English 11/12 English Language Proficiency Requirement üRegistration in 1 st Year English with an 80% interim mark or 75% final grade in English 12; or an essay score of 5 on the LPI (Language Proficiency Index)

How do post secondary institutions (PSI’s) get my marks? Complete Student Transcript Service form online http: //www. Student. Transcripts. gov. bc. ca Ministry of Education Transcript and Certificate website

How do post secondary institutions (PSI’s) know my marks? Self Report online… UBC (STS) SFU Dec 2 nd-Mar 15 Log in to the post secondary institution website with the student number/password provided

Out of Province Post Secondary Information available through: • Internet • Viewbooks in student services • SAT information in student services • University visits Check the Student bulletin regularly For Ontario, apply online & send transcript www. ouac. on. ca

Post Secondary Evening PSIBC What is it? Opportunity to obtain specific information regarding post secondary options When is it? Wednesday, November 27 th Student Commons 6: 00 – 7: 45 p. m. UBC Presentation 5: 30 pm SFU Presentation 7: 15 pm Who’s coming? UBC SFU CAPILANO KWANTLEN LANGARA DOUGLAS UVIC BCIT VCC ECUAD UFV TWU

Graduation Activities Grad Fashion Show • Wednesday November 20 th @ 6 pm School Leaving Ceremonies • Wednesday May 20 th @ 7 pm Grad Breakfast & Yearbooks • Wednesday June 12 th @ 7: 30 am Dinner & Dance • Friday June 19 th @ 5: 00 pm Dry Grad • June 19 Leave from Dinner Dance @ 11: 00 by bus to event

Need more information? Rosa Westinghouse A-F rosa. westinghouse@burnabyschools. ca Angela Basran G - Lim angela. basran@burnabyschools. ca Rhiannon Jones Lin - Si rhiannon. jones@burnabyschools. ca Vijay Mann Sj – Z vijay. mann@burnabyschools. ca

Scholarship Information Ms. Maria Morabito

Burnaby Central Graduating Class of 2020