grade12: planning for success & life after high school mrs. polches (first nations students)...
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Grade12: Planning for Success &Life After High School
Mrs. Polches (First Nations Students)
Mrs. Stairs (A-Ch)
Ms. Stinson (Ci-H)
Mrs. Gatto (I-O)
Mrs. Vienneau (P-Z)
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Steps in Career Planning Self-assessment Career awareness
(Labour Market, etc.) Finding a match between
self and careers(career cruising, etc).
Occupational trends Post-secondary
awareness Decision making Follow through
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Post-Secondary OptionsCommunityCollege
Private College
Work force Apprentice-ship
Travel University Volunteer Work
Military
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Application Process Most are on-line Application for Atlantic
universities and colleges usually begin after semester one
Early admission: over 85% on entrance electives; often after mid-term
Ontario/BC universities can require earlier admission.
College-NBCC-now Gather info at Post-
Secondary Expo
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Graduation RequirementsYou are responsible to make sure you have the
following compulsory credits for graduation: English 11 English 12 Grade 11 Math Modern History 11 1 Science 1 Fine Arts/Life Role Credit 5 Grade 12 credits 5 Immersion Credits at grades 11/12 for those in
Immersion Program 17 credits in total We will meet with each grade 12 and review
your transcripts with you after mid-term marks sem. 1.
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Post-secondary Expo Up to 40 different schools and programs Occurs on October 21st during PM classes Parent evening the same night at FHS Come prepared with questions; think about
which schools, trades, etc you are looking at and go find out what you want to know
Use time to visit several booths Collect and save view books and contact
info
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Learning more about options. . . Check school websites-best source of info-
look under Admissions or Future Students Social Media: Guidance office-view books, AARAO and
CUE contacts; can stop by at lunch to view these or make an appointment
You can contact recruiters by phone or email and have your questions answered
Book a tour!
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Communicating Information Announcements Homeroom Scholarship links on
websites Scholarship bulletin
board Post-secondary
bulletin board Posters It is up to you to
check!
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Admission Information Students must check to
see that they meet the admission requirements and deadlines of universities/colleges of interest.
Students will be assessed based on first semester marks and grade 11 marks for early admission.
Most institutions require a fee to process applications
Most have an on-line version for faster processing
For those students interested in residence a separate application is sometimes required.
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Scholarships There are community-
based scholarships that arrive throughout year at guidance or on-line (see LHHS website)
Entrance scholarships School-based
scholarships (prizes) Parent work
scholarships Internet options Involvement is as
important as marks for winning scholarships
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Where do I look for scholarship information?
Leo Hayes Website : http://leohayeshigh.nbed.nb.ca
>Guidance >Scholarships
Anglophone West District Website:
http://web1.nbed.nb.ca/sites/ASD-W/scholarships/Pages/default.aspx
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. . .where do I look for scholarship info?
Look within Post-secondary Websites:Universities and colleges have internal entrance
scholarships and larger scholarships that students should apply for if they meet the criteria
Example: UNB ScholarshipsNova Scotia Community College Scholarships &
Bursaries
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We also recommend the following websites to continue your search. . .
www.canlearn.ca (student loans, education planning)
www.studentawards.com (Scholarships & Contests)
www.scholarshipscanada.com (Scholarships & Contests)
http://www.studentscholarships.org http://www.ammsa.com/
ammsabursary.html (Aboriginal Scholarship Guide)
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Social Media!!! Follow scholarships and schools on all social
media; Facebook , Twitter, Instagram @Guidance4Grads (LHHS Twitter for grads) Up to date info posted on university visits,
scholarships, contests, things going on at post-secondary institutions, deadlines, etc.
Can also follow schools and programs of interest
https://twitter.com/Guidance4Grads
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TranscriptsAvailable at the counter at guidance; students
can stop by in the morning, at lunch or after school and request a transcript be sent or picked up
Can be mailed directly to the institution or scholarship address or picked up by the student
$1.00 per transcriptTry and request a few days in advance,
especially at busy times of year such as right after marks come out.
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Student Loans Are meant to
supplement income Not all students are
eligible A parental contribution
calculator available on line
Students don’t apply until late May/June; available in May
Students must apply on-line
Processing time takes from 4-6 weeks
www.studentaid.gnb.ca
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Decision-Making Follow your heart and know your strengths Decide what your important values are Prioritize Research Options Talk to people in the field Job shadow Use fall PD days to book university and
campus tours or job shadow Ask employers who they hire
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Upcoming dates to remember: Loran Scholarship: Character, Service Leadership-apply
to be one of our three school nominees-due Oct. 5th. See Mrs. Gatto-Meeting today at lunch A230.
UNB Open House: October 17th
STU Open House: Nov. 7th-register on-line UNBSJ Open House: October 24th Holland College Open House: Nov. 14 & Feb. 6 Post-Secondary Expo at LHHS: Oct. 21 Parent/student info night with on-the-spot admission:
Nov.9th 7-9; Wu Centre NBCC Open House: October 24th
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Upcoming Post-secondary Visits Carleton: Oct 2nd Queens: Oct. 21st U of T: Nov. 16th St. Mary’s: Oct. 15th
Guelph: Oct. 23rd
Acadia: Oct. 30th
Listen to announcements for more!
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NEED HELP? See your guidance
counsellor to set an appointment to discuss options
Complete an updated Career Cruising profile to look at interests, skills, and find careers that match your personality. You may have changed since grade 10
PSE Helper http://www.initproductions.ca/pseproject/first-nation-role-models-project/