AGS Grad info evening October 2011

Aspengrove School Aspire*Grow*Succeed Parent Information Evening October 18, 2011

TONIGHT’S PRESENTATION
B.C. Graduation
Post Secondary Requirements
Scholarships
Questions

GRADUATION
To Graduate You Need:
A minimum of 80 credits (4 credits = one course)
48 credits: required courses (Ministry)
28 credits: elective courses
4 credits are from Graduation Transitions (Ministry)

Required Courses: 10
-Provincial Exams:
-English 10, Science 10, Math 10
-Social Studies 10
-Physical Education 10
-Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12
-Planning 10
-Begin Graduation Transitions
-Personal Project (IB-MYP requirement )

The Aspengrove Advantage:
Middle Years Programme
Approaches to Learning
Study skills
Time management
Responsibility (e.g. assignment completion)
Exam preparation
Coping mechanisms
Self-advocacy
Confidence

The Aspengrove Advantage:
Middle Years Programme
The Personal Project
Research skills
Project management skills
Time management
Independent research/study/completion
Public speaking/presentation
University-style research paper

-8 subject course load is usual
-Provincial Exam: Social Studies 11
-Options:
-Chemistry, Physics, Biology
-Advanced Placement:
-2D Art, Psychology, Chemistry
-French
-Physical Education

Why Take French 11?
-still required by some institutions
-Keep all future options open

-8 subject course load is usual
-Provincial Exam: English 12
-Advance Placement options
-Graduation Transition (Ministry) completion
-University applications and scholarships

Advanced Placement
Best suited for independent, motivated students with excellent work/study habits
Benefits:
Enrichment, challenge, flexibility, university prep, potential university recognition

Advanced Placement Options
Recent offerings at Aspengrove:
Literature and Composition
Calculus
Studio Art (2D)
Psychology (again in 2012-13)
Chemistry

Advanced Placement Exams
Date: First Two Weeks of May
Cost: $86USD/exam; paid by student
Exam Length: 3.5 hours

Alternative Credits:
-Duke of Edinburgh (Aspengrove)
-Driver Education
-Cadets
-Provincial/National Sports Teams
-approved Music, Dance courses
-online course offerings

GRADUATION TRANSITIONS
30+ hours of Work/Volunteer Experience
150 minutes of physical activity/week
A Healthy Living Plan
A Transition Plan
An Exit Interview
Students MUST complete (Ministry requirement) all of the following components:

Provincial Exams
Grade 10 Exams - (20% of the final grade)
- required
-English 10, Math 10 & Science 10
Grade 11 – (20% of the final grade)
- required: Social Studies 11
Grade 12 – (40% of the final grade)
- required : English 12
- optional : AP Literature 12
-No longer optional Grade 12 Provincials

POST SECONDARY
General Entrance Requirements
BC Graduation Requirements + “approved” courses
Some institutions require Language 11
65%-86%+ MINIMUMS…often higher!
Many applications online—fees apply: $45--$120
Deadlines: Fall, Winter, Spring
Some institutions give first year credit for AP courses (with high enough final mark)
Other requirements vary depending on the institution
The most accurate information is available online at the institution’s website

POST SECONDARY
Role of Student and Parent
Begin discussion/planning in Grade 10
Grade 11:
View websites, entrance catalogues
Visit prospective institutions
Attend a sponsored event by choice institution
Focused study
Grade 12:
University applications
Scholarships applications
Focused study

POST SECONDARY
Scholarships
Research and Plan ahead (Grade 10)
Two Basic Types--
One:
University scholarships awarded solely on academic achievement (no application)
Two:
Scholarships offered by institutions and other organizations (i.e. Unions)
Academics + “whole” person (leadership, extra-curricular, community service, etc.)
Usually larger $ amount

Getting Ready to Apply
Prepare or update your resume
Have a Summer Job
Life skills
Responsibility
Appreciation
Use for Graduation Transitions
References (at least two weeks notice)
Be aware of deadlines and requirements

Tips for Scholarship Applications
Error-free application: proofread
Excellent references
Well-rounded student
Pay attention to criteria, requirements and deadlines
Attend post-secondary institution information sessions

People to Contact
Mrs. FitzGerald
Mrs. Marshall
Mr. Kneisz

Important Websites
Simon Fraser University www.sfu.ca
UBC www.ubc.ca
University of Victoria www.uvic.ca
BC Institute of Technology www.bcit.ca
Douglas College www.douglas.bc.ca
Capilano College www.capcollege.bc.ca
Douglas College www.douglas.bc.ca
Langara College www.langara.bc.ca
Kwantlen Polytechnic
University www.kwantlen.bc.ca
Vancouver Community
College www.vcc.bc.ca
Emily Carr www.eciad.ca
University College of the
Fraser Valley www.ucfv.ca
University of Northern BC www.unbc.ca

THANK
YOU

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