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
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
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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19. con’t
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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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