POSTSECONDARY PLANNING GRADE 12 STUDENTS PARENTS 2020 2021

POST-SECONDARY PLANNING GRADE 12 STUDENTS & PARENTS 2020 -2021

GRAD EVENTS 2020 -21 Grad Boat Cruise – May 12 & 13, 2021 Winter Formal Dinner & Dance – Cancelled Quilchena Golf & Country Club, Richmond Tickets available online soon - School. Cash Valedictory Ceremony – Friday, June 11, 2021 South Delta Baptist Church, Delta ~ Doors open 6 pm Formal School Graduation. Scholarships and Awards presented. All grads do a Grad Write-Up. Grads get 2 tickets each $10. More tickets on sale in new year

GRAD EVENTS 2020 -21 CONT’D Grad Dinner & Dance – Thursday June 24, 2021 Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, Vancouver Students take bus from and to Mc. Nair Tickets paid $135 – school fees Parent Reception 6 – 7 pm and Dinner/Dance 7 – 11 pm Dry Grad – Thursday, June 24, 2021 Mc. Nair Sec School A safe and sober event to celebrate graduation! Takes place right after dinner/dance event. Tickets paid $75 – school fees. **Please go to Mc. Nair website to order grad gown and write grad comment! 50 words or less – parents please help. Also, bring a baby photo to school.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS. Required 48 credits: • Language Arts 10, 11, 12 • Social Studies 10 12 credits 4 credits • Social Studies 11 or 12 4 credits • Science 10 4 credits • Science 11 or 12 4 credits • Mathematics 10 4 credits • Mathematics 11 or 12 4 credits • Physical Education 10 • FNA or ASK 10, 11 or 12 • Career Life Education 4 credits • Career Life Connections 4 credits + 2 graduation assessments Electives (Grade 10, 11 and 12): 28 credits TOTAL 80 credits

CHALLENGE EXAMS Language Challenge Exams available in the following subject areas in 2020 -2021: French 11/12 Japanese 11/12 Korean 11/12 Mandarin 11/12 Punjabi 11/12 Spanish 11/12 Submit applications to counsellor by Nov. 6 ~ Exam dates January 23 & 24, 2021 LINK: http: //web. deltasd. bc. ca/content/schools/secondary/challengeexams

WHY SHOULD I GO TO UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE? More money More jobs Higher employment rate Increasing demand

BC OPTIONS TO CONSIDER Apprenticeship/Trades BCIT, Justice Institute, KPU, Vancouver Community College Langara, Douglas, Vancouver Community College, Corpus Christi University UBC, SFU, UVIC, KPU, Capilano, UNBC, U of Fraser Valley, TRU, TWU

APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES School/College based program ~ “Youth Train In Trades” Earn High School credits while working and helps students to graduate Apprenticeship Training, $1000 scholarship For more information visit: Richmond District Career Programs https: //careerprograms. sd 38. bc. ca Ex. Plumbing, Electrician, Carpentry, Automotive, Culinary, Masonry and more….

ADVANTAGES OF COLLEGE EDUCATION Flexible admissions and partnerships with universities – high school graduation English 12 (min C+) Smaller classes Choice - 70 programs to choose from - 1 year (certificate) & 2 year (diploma) programs Seamless university transfer (1 -2 years of undergraduate courses) Strong support services Close to home Less expensive

RESEARCHING INSTITUTIONS UBC, UVic, SFU, Langara, KPU, VCC – virtual information sessions CUE –happened early Oct PSBC - 2 more dates - Nov 14 from noon to 4 pm and Dec 2 from 3 pm - 7 pm To register, visit: https: //postsecondarybcvirtualfair. easyvirtualfair. com Institution specific information sessions – all virtual Visit https: //portal. sd 38. bc. ca/public/cvfbo 1 e/Pages/default. aspx#/= Research institution websites

COMMON PSI REQUIREMENTS § BRITISH COLUMBIA o Douglas – English 12 (C requirement) o KPU – English 12 (C+ requirement) o UFV – English 12 and 3 grade 12 academics o UVIC and Capilano – English 12 and 3 grade 12 academics o SFU – English 12 and 4 grade 12 academics ~List A/List B and additional o UBC – English 12 and 5 other grade 12 courses § OUT OF PROVINCE o Alberta: English 12 and 4 Grade 12 academics o Ontario: English 12 and 4 -5 Grade 12 academics § **SFU and UBC also require a second language 11; SFU will take Introductory, External Language or Beginner 11 ***

FACULTIES Apply to a Faculty o Each faculty (Arts, Sciences, Business, etc. ) has different requirements o Applying to an undergraduate program working towards a Bachelor Degree o Bachelor degree = 4 years o Colleges and some universities offer associate degrees or diplomas = 2 year o Certificate = 1 year You get a first and second choice when applying

EXAMPLE OF ADMISSION AVERAGES Last year’s SFU admission minimum averages (All offers are conditional until marks verified in May and July) Education: 82% (Elementary) Health Sciences: 80% Business: NA Arts and Social Sciences: 80% Engineering: 85% Environment: 80% Science: 83% Communication Arts and Technology: 84%

APPLICATION TIPS Start researching now (grade 11 s) The counselling department recommends: Start applying now (grade 12 s) o It is the students’ responsibility to know deadlines o Finish applications by December 31 st/January 15 th If applying to major universities, make sure you have a backup plan Everyone should consider applying to Langara

BC APPLICATION PROCESS All applications are online Apply to BC schools using Education Planner http: //www. educationplannerbc. ca -has direct links to all colleges/universities Will need PEN and a credit card for application fee Check PSI of choice for application procedure

STUDENT TRANSCRIPT SERVICE

REPORTING MARKS Use Student Transcript Service ~ BCe. ID Some schools ask for self-reporting of grades. Be honest! Quarter 1 & 2 (Feb. ) or March/April report card are critical! Enter grades completed courses

APPLYING Ontario Institutions: BC students must apply on-line through the Ontario Universities Application Website OUAC: http: //www. ouac. on. ca Alberta Institutions: Apply using Apply. Alberta system: https: //www. applyalberta. ca All Other Canadian and Private Institutions: please check websites for application instructions

SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTATION In addition to your academic performance, Canadian universities will sometimes consider supplementary information such as a written personal profile, a video or a portfolio. Recommendations or reference letters are generally not required. Supplemental Information Includes: Personal essay outlining special aptitudes or interests for chosen field of study Extra-curricular activities Academic achievements Teamwork skills Record of leadership Other accomplishments

SOME HELPFUL TIPS UBC: -- Check out Jump Start, Imagine UBC, Personal Profile information and video and the UBC Student Cost Calculator SFU: -- Check out Fass Compass, Admissions Compass and Fass First and the Supplemental Application Overview KPU -- Check out Tuition – Free Adult Upgrading, Foundation Program, Application Checklist, and My Action Plan (MAP)

GETTING MORE INFORMATION Read emails sent by Career Advisor Watch the TV screens for Reminders *Check Career Centre website weekly: https: //portal. sd 38. bc. ca/public/cvfbo 1 e/Pages/default. aspx - /= Book an appointment with Ms. Hudson (Career Advisor) or your counsellor

HOW TO FINANCE YOUR EDUCATION 1. Post-Secondary Institutions 2. Private and Public Organizations 3. Mc. Nair School Awards (Provincial & District) – available in Feb on Mc. Nair Website 4. Career Centre https: //portal. sd 38. bc. ca/public/cvfbo 1 e/Pages/Scholarships. aspx #/= 5. Student Loans ~ opens early July https: //studentaidbc. ca/

WHERE TO FIND MORE SCHOLARSHIPS http: //www. studentscholarships. org/ http: //www. studentawards. com/

CHECKLIST 1. Verify transcript is accurate, TVR 2. Apply to more than one school - Have a backup plan!! - Applications require a fee for processing which is non-refundable - Be aware of all deadlines of specific schools your applying 3. Sign up for your BCe. ID with Student Transcript Service 4. Check your application accounts ex. Ed Planner BC 5. Apply for scholarships/bursaries/financial aid 6. Self-report or send in grades (PDF, mail)

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Ms. Bagnall cbagnall@sd 38. bc. ca Ms. Ozla dozla@sd 38. bc. ca Ms. Hudson lhudson@sd 38. bc. ca