L.A. MathesonL.A. Matheson

Grade 12 Information Evening

Welcome Parents and Students!

Principal’s Welcome

Principal’s Welcome

Mrs. J. Henriques

Governor General’s Bronze Medal

Governor General’s Bronze Medal

•Awarded to the student who achieves the highest average upon graduation from secondary school

•Includes all grade 11 and 12 courses listed on the official Transcript of Grades

•All students and courses are eligible

CongratulationsCongratulations

RYAN PONTO

Graduation TransitionsMrs. Spencer

Graduation TransitionsMrs. Spencer

• Grade 12’s must complete the grad transitions program in order to graduate

• Grad Transitions is 4 credits

THREE COMPONENTSTHREE COMPONENTSTHREE COMPONENTSTHREE COMPONENTS

1. Personal Health

2. Community Connections

3. Career and Life

1. PERSONAL HEALTHPERSONAL HEALTH1. PERSONAL HEALTHPERSONAL HEALTH

WHAT is required??•80 hours of moderate to vigorous activity, in addition (not including) PE 10

A reflective piece of writing - worksheet with questions will be available on the website

2. . COMMUNITY CONNECTIONSCOMMUNITY CONNECTIONS2. . COMMUNITY CONNECTIONSCOMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

WHAT is required?30 hours of work and/or community service

And a reflective piece of writing - a worksheet will be available on the website

3. CAREER & LIFECAREER & LIFE3. CAREER & LIFECAREER & LIFE

WHAT is required?The creation of a TRANSITION PLAN:

-begin draft in Planning 10

-changes made throughout next two years

-completion of plan in Grade 12

Final Step for the 4 credits

Final Step for the 4 credits

• An exit presentation/interview will be scheduled once the student has completed the three components.

• The latest this must be completed by is May 30th or else…

• Updates will appear in the monthly newsletter.

Grad Requirements and Post Secondary Information

Grad Requirements and Post Secondary Information

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 48 Credits of Required courses…

English 10 English 11 or Communications 11English 12 or Communications 12Social Studies 10 Social Studies 11 Science 10 a Science 11 or 12 a Mathematics 10 a Mathematics 11 or 12 Physical Education 10 Planning 10 a Fine Arts and/or Applied Skills 10,11 or 12

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS continued…

ELECTIVE COURSES: Students must earn at least 28 elective credits for Grade 10-12 courses.

GRADUATION TRANSITIONS: Students must earn 4 credits for Transitions (RM: “requirement met” will appear on the student’s transcript)

OVERALL TOTAL: 80 credits

Of the 80 credits for graduation, at least 16 must be at the Grade 12 level, including a Grade 12 English course.

HIGH SCHOOL

TECHNICALINSTITUTE

COLLEGE UNIVERSITY

POST SECONDARY OPTIONSPOST SECONDARY OPTIONS

General Entrance RequirementsProgram Specific Requirements

Apply EarlyPrerequisites

PrerequisitesEntrance tests

TIMELINE FOR POST SECONDARY

TIMELINE FOR POST SECONDARY

APPLICATION DEADLINESMARCH

EARLY ADMISSIONJANUARY/FEBRUARY

POST SECONDARY DAYNOVEMBER 22

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS

NOVEMBER

USEFUL WEBSITESUSEFUL WEBSITES

academic programswww.aucc.ca

online applications

Pas.bc.ca

tech & career training

career-college.com

guide to BC schools

openingdoorsbc.com

scholarships, careers

schoolfinder.combcawardsonline.sd61.bc.ca

www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams

Government exam results (need PEN # from report card)

Scholarship OpportunitiesScholarship Opportunities

• L.A. Matheson Scholarships - Academic, Athletic, Service, Humanitarian, Fine and Performing Arts, Leadership

• External Scholarships - Shirley Hayward, Surrey Administrators, Surrey Teachers Association, all University Entrance Scholarships, all Private Scholarships

• Government Scholarships - Passport to Education (grades 9, 10, 11, 12), Provincial Exam Scholarships, Governor Generals Award (TBA later in presentation)

Application InformationApplication Information

* Applications for L.A. Matheson Scholarships will be available in February / March and will be due in early April.

•Applications for External Scholarships are available on an ongoing basis.

•Applications are delivered to the school throughout the year.

•These applications can be found on the website.

•Qualifications for these scholarships vary for each award.

L.A. Matheson Scholarship

Procedures and Qualifications

L.A. Matheson Scholarship

Procedures and Qualifications

1) Complete application (Due early April)

2) Attach two letters of reference (not to be completed by a scholarship

committee member)

3) Attach a short typed description of your educational goals and career

interests

What is involved in the Matheson Scholarship Application?

What is involved in the Matheson Scholarship Application?

Applicants will provide information on the following topics:

1) Extra-curricular Activities

2) Community Involvement

3) Achievements

4) Financial Need

5) Marks

Passport to EducationPassport to Education

Who can earn a Passport to Education?Available to all students in

grade 10 - 12

Given to the top students in each grade

Based on marks for all courses and work habits (minimum 6 G’s and no N’s!)

Each school receives a finite number of stamps, eg. grade 11 (2005) got 40 stamps

How much is each grade worth?Grade 10 $250

Grade 11 $250

Grade 12 $500

That’s $1000.00 in total!!!

Grade 12 Graduation Program Examination

Scholarships

Grade 12 Graduation Program Examination

ScholarshipsA student will receive, AUTOMATICALLY, a $1000 scholarship if he or she…•Achieves at least a B in English 12

•Achieves 86% or higher on each of his or her 3 best grade 12 provincial exams

•Fulfills all remaining grad requirements

A student will receive a $2500 scholarship if he or she…•Qualifies to receive a $1000 award

•Ranks among the top 20 scholarship students

(based on his or her percentage score)To be applied to post-secondary costs

BURSARIESBURSARIES

• Awarded based on financial need

• Usually recommended by school personnel

• Check bcawardsonline.sd61.bc.ca

• Check PSI websites• Talk to your counsellor

Dogwood District AwardsDogwood District Awards

•Number of awards increased from 500 to 3000 in province

• Excellence in chosen non-academic field

•Superior achievement in Fine Arts, Applied Skills, Physical Activity and second languages

•May include criteria: attendance, punctuality, work habits and cooperation

•$500 cheque

•$500 voucher for post-secondary

Applications accepted from nominated students

APPRENTICESHIP SCHOLARSHIP

APPRENTICESHIP SCHOLARSHIP

• $1000• Be registered with the Industry Training Authority

• C+ average in grade 12 courses• 16 credits of paid workplace training

• Apply within one year of graduation

• Continue working for six months after graduation

Hidden ApprenticeshipsHidden Apprenticeships

• See Mr. Deluca or Ms. Wilson in the Career Centre

• 120 hours of apprenticeship work is equal to a 4 credit course.

• A student may earn up to 4 - 4 credit courses towards graduation requirements

Common TradesCommon Trades

Agricultural Equipment Technician Appliance Service Technician Asphalt Paving/ Laydown Automotive Glass Technician Automotive Machinist Automotive Painter Automotive Radiator Manufacturer and Repairer

Automotive Refinishing Prep Technician Automotive Upholster Automotive Wheel Alignment and brake service technician

Baker Bricklayer

• Cabinet makerCable splicerCarpenterConcrete finisherConstruction electricianConstruction formwork technicianCookDiesel engine mechanicDomestic/ commercial gasfitterDomestic/ residential certified heating technicianDrywall finisherElectronics communications technicianElectronics technicianFloor covering installerFloristGlazerGraphic arts- bookbinder 1Graphic arts- litho pressperson

• Hardwood floor layer• Heavy duty equipment technician• Hydraulic service mechanic• Inboard/ outboard mechanic• Industrial engines and equipment parts person

• Industrial warehouse person• Insulator• Ironworker generalist• Landscape horticulturist• Lather (interior systems mechanic)• Locksmith• Log builder• Marine engine mechanic• Marine repair technician• Meat cutter

• Metal fabricator• Motor vehicle body repairer • Motorcycle mechanic• Oil burner mechanic• Outdoor power equipment technician• Painter and decorator • Parts person• Plasterer• Plumber• Production horticulturist• Recreation vehicle service technician• Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic

• Residential building maintenance worker

• Residential construction framing technician

• Residential steep roofer• Roofer• Security alarm installer• Sheet metal worker• Sprinkler system installer• Tile setter• Tire repairer• Truck and transport mechanic• Welder

Graduation ActivitiesGraduation Activities

• Commencement Ceremony Tuesday, June 10th at the Bell Center*students receive 2 free tickets

• Dinner Dance CelebrationFriday, June 6th at Newlands Golf Course

• Tickets go on sale May 12 - 16th• Guest pass applications due April 18th to the

office.

Dry GradDry Grad

• Mrs. Henriques

Life After GraduationLife After Graduation

WELCOME

FORMER GRADUATES!!!

Panel Discussion

Work hard and Play hardGood Luck!

Work hard and Play hardGood Luck!