This document summarizes information presented at a Grade 12 parent information evening about graduation requirements, scholarships, and post-secondary options. It outlines the credits and courses needed to graduate, including electives, exams, and the Graduation Transitions program. Requirements for post-secondary are discussed along with important application dates. Various scholarship opportunities are described including those from the ministry, post-secondary institutions, and private organizations. Upcoming senior activities like formals and the graduation ceremony are also mentioned.

1. Grade 12 Parent Graduation Information Evening
October 13, 2011
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Burnaby South Secondary School and the

2. Administration
• Mr. G. Li, Principal, Burnaby South
• Mr. J. Tyler, Vice Principal (A –K)
• Ms. P. Hari, Vice Principal (L-Z)
• Ms. J. Murn, Vice Principal, BCSD
• Ms. Ehrlich-Brady, Vice Principal, BCSD
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3. Student Services
Mr. Chow Ms. P. Bromley,
(A – C, Oral & Counsellor
International (D-G)
Programs)
Mr. B. Sookochoff
Counsellor
(H-McRory)
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Ms. J. Fenn,
Ms. W. Steeves
Department Head,
Counsellor
Student Services,
(Mec – R,
Counsellor
Visually
(S - Z)
Impaired)

4. Student Services
Mr. Lee Ms. L. Matsumura
Advanced Career Programs
Placement Advisor
Coordinator
Mr. K. Kwan
Career Programs Ms. T. Tsai
Advisor Graduation
Scholarship Transitions
Coordinator
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Mr. B. Greer, Ms. S. Docherty
Youth Services Youth Engagement
Worker Support Worker

5. TODAY’S
PRESENTATION
 Student Success
 Graduation
 Graduation Transitions
 Post Secondary Requirements
 Scholarships
 Graduation Activities
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 Questions??

6. STUDENT SUCCESS
Expectations
 Final year at Burnaby South
 Being a good citizen
 Role model for other students
 Taking care of each other
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7. Responsibilities
 Make education a top priority
 Treat everyone with respect
 Attend all classes and be on time
 Complete all assignments
 Prepare for exams
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8. GRADUATION
What You Need to Graduate
 A minimum of 80 credits (4 credits/course)
 48 credits = required courses
 28 credits = elective courses
 4 credits = Graduation Transitions
 30 hours of work experience
80 hours of physical activity completed
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after PE 10 (for current Grade 12’s only)

9. Required Courses
 48 credits (12 courses)
 English 10, 11 and 12 (Comm 11, 12)
 Social Studies 10 and 11
 Mathematics 10, Mathematics 11 or 12
 Science 10 & Science 11
 Physical Education 10
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 Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12
 Planning 10

10. Elective Courses
 28 elective credits or 7 courses
 12 of these credits or 3 courses must be at
the Grade 12 level
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11. Exams
 AP Exams – May 7 – 18, 2012
 Optional Grade 12 exams – eliminated
September 1, 2011
 English 12 – June 25, 2012
 Social Studies 11 – June 21, 2012
 Final mark is issued by the Ministry of
Education at the end of August
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12. Provincial Exams
 Grade 10 Exams - (20% of the final grade)
English 10, Math 10 & Science 10
 Grade 11 – (20% of the final grade)
Social Studies 11
 Grade 12 – (40% of the final grade)
English 12 or Communications 12
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13. GRADUATION
TRANSITIONS
 Work Experience
 Physical Activity Log
 Grad Transitions Package
 Transition Plan
 Grad Transition Plan Summary
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 Resume
 Student Led Interview

14. School Website
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15. Graduation Transitions
 Once you click on the Graduation Transitions blog, you will see
the following:
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16. Transitions Assignments
 All the Assignments and Templates are found on this link:
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17. Transitions Assignments
 All the Assignments and Templates are found on this link:
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18. POST SECONDARY
General Entrance Requirements
 Math 11 & English 12
 At least one academic Science 11 (Biology,
Physics, Chemistry or Earth Science)
 At least 3 other approved academic courses at
the grade 12 level
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 A second language (grade 11 level) is
required for direct university admission in
British Columbia
 All other requirements will vary depending
on the post secondary institution
 The most accurate information is available
online on the university websites
 Please see the links we have listed on the
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Student Services section of our school
website

20. 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
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 Vancouver Community College www.vcc.bc.ca
 Emily Carr www.eciad.ca
 Univ,-Coll of the Fraser Valley www.ucfv.ca
 University of Northern BC www.unbc.ca

21. English Language Requirement
 This will vary according to the college or
university. Requirements and necessary web
links are clearly outlined on the post
secondary website.
 Some examples of ways to meet this
requirement:
-overall grade of 80% English 12
-write the LPI (Language Proficiency Index
test)
-write the TOEFL
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-detail information – Counselling blog --
Graduation

22. Entrance Applications
 Douglas College – October 15, 2011
(first day for submissions from current
Grade 12 students)
 Langara College – October 1st
 Kwantlen Polytechnic University – Nov 1st
 For all other post secondary institutions,
please refer to their websites for
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application admission dates

23. Post Secondary Presentations
 SFU Post Secondary Evening
Monday, November 22nd at Burnaby South
in the MJFox Theatre
 Post Secondary information for all BC
Colleges and Universities (not UBC)
Friday, November 25, 2012
1-3 pm Cafeteria
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 UBC – November 8th, Nikkei Heritage
Centre, 6:30-8:00 pm

24. SCHOLARSHIPS
Types of Scholarships
 Ministry Sponsored
 Post-Secondary Institutions
 Private Organization
 District Sponsored
 School Sponsored
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25. Ministry Sponsored
 Provincial Exam Scholarship ($1000)
-Science 10, Math 10, English 10, SS 11, English
or Communications 12
-“B” (73%) English 12 (final mark)
- one “A” (86%)
- three “B”s (73%) on four of five exams
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26. Ministry Sponsored
 Passport to Education - $500 for Grade 12
 Dogwood District Authority Awards ($1000)
-Superior achievement in Fine Arts,
Applied Skills, Physical Education or
Secondary Languages
-4 or more courses in specialized area
(Grade 11/12 level)
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27. Post Secondary Institutions
 Entrance scholarships vs. Major
Scholarships (4 year)
 Many scholarships are conditional
 Emphasis on the “well-rounded” person
 Bursaries: based on financial need
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28. Private Organizations
 From various community organizations
(eg. TD Canada Trust, Rotary Club, CGA)
 Emphasis is on community involvement
 Check with your own company
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29. District/ School Sponsored
 Awards donated to the school or district
for a variety of reasons
 Some are specific to departments
 Parent Advisory Council Awards
(To be considered, complete Grade 12
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Student Profile sheet or see Mr. Kwan)

30. Getting Ready to Apply
 Prepare/update your resume (error free)
 References (at least two weeks notice)
 Submit Student Profile and Activity
Sheet (in-school and community volunteer
activities)
 Pay attention to criteria and deadlines
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 Attend post-secondary info sessions
 Check school website (counselling blog)
 Attend Monthly Scholarship Meetings

31. Monthly Scholarship Meetings
 lunch in G206
 Additional meeting Oct 19th 3:15pm
 Notices on RATV
 English 12 classes-scholarship bulletin
board (updated monthly)
Meetings – upcoming scholarships, Q/A
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32. Website: Counselling blog
 Facebook
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33. South Twitter

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35. GRADUATION
ACTIVITIES
 Senior Formal
 Dinner & Dance
 School Leaving Ceremony
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36. Senior Formal
 Semi-formal
 Date: November 23, 2011 @ Metrotown
Hilton
 Cost is $15.00
 Students must be in good standing
(attendance, conduct)
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37. Dinner & Dance
 Formal evening
 Pan Pacific Hotel in Vancouver
 Friday, May 11th , 2012
 from 6 to 12 pm
 Cost: $120
 Parents are invited to drop their
son/daughter off at the start of the event.
 Students must be in good standing
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(attendance, conduct)

38. School Leaving Ceremonies
 Friday, May 25, 2012 at 7pm
 Bill Copeland Centre
 Cost is $65 and includes 2 tickets
 Additional tickets are $5 each
 Cost includes grad gown rental and purchase
of souvenir cap and tassel and graduation
folder
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39. People to Contact
 Ms. Hari, Exams
 Mr. Lee, AP
 Ms. Tsai
Graduation Transitions
 Mr. Kwan, Scholarships
Ms. Hari, Graduation & School Leaving
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 Graduation teacher sponsors: Ms. McKenzie,
Ms. Binning, Ms. Tuccori, Ms. Slaney-Travato

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