Welcome to Mount Boucherie Secondary Grade 12 Parent Night

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1 Welcome to Mount Boucherie Secondary Grade 12 Parent Night

2 About Mount Boucherie

3 PARENTS Communication Bear Necessities Bear Tracks Website PAC Meetings September 17 th October 15 th November 19 th December 10 th January 14 th February 11 th March 11 th April 15 th May 13 th June 17 th

4 Support Team A-G Administrator Counsellor Career Coordinator Advocate LAT Mr. Thachyk Mr. Harbour Mr. McParland Mrs. Waterhouse Mrs. Lightfoot

5 Support Team H-N Administrator Mr. Kuhn Counsellor Mrs. Mackereth Career Coordinator Mr. Hurd Advocate Mrs. Rishaug LAT Mr. Stovel

6 Support Team Administrator Counsellor Career Coordinator Advocate LAT O-Z Mrs. Malfair Mrs. Dobbin Ms. Bedwell Mrs. Paialunga Mrs. Freeman

7 DEN Support Mrs. Read Mrs. Kielpinski Mr. Howell

8 Support Programs Aboriginal Education Behavior Intervention Learning Assistance Drug & Alcohol Counselling International Education Career Programs LGBTQ Club Library RCMP Liaison Resource Program Mental Health Clinician

9 Student Leaders Aboriginal Leadership Grad Council Peer Counsellors Rec Leadership

10 YOUR Graduation Program Credits 80 Recommended 88 credits At least 16 credits grade 12 level courses Language Arts Provincial Exam Provincial Numeracy Assessment Career Exploration Planning 11/Career Life Connections hours Volunteer/Work Experience M.A.P. - My Action Plan & Grad Transitions

11 The Road to Graduation COURSE CREDITS - Grades 10, 11 and 12! Minimum Total: 80 credits: 48 required-course credits 28 or more elective credits 16 of these credits must be earned at the Grade 12 level 4 credits M.A.P Recommended Total: Minimum 88 credits

12 Graduation Requirements Grade 10 English Social Studies Mathematics Science PE or Dance 12 Credits of Electives Grade 11 Language Arts Social Studies Mathematics Science Planning Credits of Electives Numeracy Assessment Grade 12 Language Arts At least 16 Credits of Grade 12 Courses Grad Transitions M.A.P. Electives Language Arts Provincial Exam Grade 12 must have 80 credits

13 The Road to Graduation CONTINUED Graduation Transitions MY ACTION PLAN M.A.P. To prepare students for a successful transition to life after secondary school. M.A.P. encourages students to: take ownership of their own learning and health examine and demonstrate connections between their learning and their future create a plan for their growth and development as skilled, healthy, knowledgeable, participating citizens exhibit attributes of a School District No. 23 learner Contact the Career Centre for more information.

14 Job shadows The Road to Graduation CONTINUED WORK/CAREER EXPLORATION and/or VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Spotlight Sessions Volunteer Opportunities Work Experience 30 hours Contact the Career Centre for more information.

15 Other Important Information Work Experience 12 A & B Students can earn 4 course credits for each100 hours of work/volunteer experience during their grade 12 year *this includes the summer prior to grade 12

16 Other Important Information Grade 12 Dual Credit Programs Okanagan College Programs: Air Craft Maintenance Auto Service Technician Auto Collision Technician Carpentry/Joinery Residential Construction RV Technician Welding / Sheet Metal Heavy Duty Mechanic Diesel Engine Mechanic Plumbing HVAC Technician Health Care Assistant BCIT Partner Programs: Electrical and Industrial Electronics Heavy Duty Equipment Tech Computer Information Systems School-Based ACE-It Programs: Emergency Medical Responder (RSS) Forestry(RSS) Hairdressing (MBSS) Culinary Arts (MBSS/OC) Automotive Service Tech. (KSS/OC) Educational Assistant (GESS/OC) Secondary School Apprenticeship *Semester 2 opportunities still available. See Career Center

17 Preparing for the Future Further education Universities, colleges, and training programs have specific requirements that vary with each institution Post-Secondary Night Sept 26 6:30 pm

18 Post Secondary Pathways Workforce University, College, Academy Travel /Life Exploration Entry Level Trades Training (ELTT) & Technical Programs Variety of Trade Schools

19 Graduation vs. Entrance Requirements Minimum Graduation Requirements Required courses Elective courses 80 credits Grad Transition 30 hours work/volunteer. MAP presentation Entrance Requirements Minimum Graduation Requirement + Established GPA Specific Course Requirements for Faculties Letters of Reference Personal Profile Second Language

20 Bursaries & Scholarships Find out more on the MBSS website or inquire in the Counselling Center

21 Post-Secondary Preparation Student sessions: October 10 th December 4 th April 17 th What students need to know to apply to post secondary institutions General information/funding information Students attend one session on each date COBSS Central Okanagan Bursary & Scholarship Society COBSS Parent/Guardian Night: November 27 th at 6pm Further scheduling information on the Grad Calendar of Events

22 Funding Post Secondary Education Provincial Scholarships District Scholarships Entrance Scholarships COBSS More on the Graduation Page at:

23 Post-Secondary Institution Selections for Students This online form should be completed by Grade 12 students who expect to graduate this school year and are applying or considering applying, to a Post-Secondary Institute for September 2018 admission. Students login to the BC Ministry of Education Student Secure Web: tsw/tsw/student/welcome.jsp Note: students who do not yet have a SSW account will need to create one prior using the above address.

24 Sources of Information Bear Tracks Grad Webpage: Year at a Glance Post Secondary Prep information Scholarship & Bursary information MyBlueprint:

25 GRADUATION INFORMATION

26 GRADUATION INFORMATION Upcoming Dates Nov-Dec. Grad photos begin sign up online Nov 27 th COBSS information night for parents Dec 13 h M.A.P. Presentations Dec 13 th Winter Formal March 1 st Grad Fees Due April 11 th Spring Fling May 9 th M.A.P. Presentations May 18 th Grad Banquet June 14 nd Grad Ceremony June 22 nd Dry Grad Events TBA Visit the Graduation Section on our website Updates are being made continuously

27 GRADUATION INFORMATION To participate in the banquet and ceremony, students must meet four important criteria: 1. Be in an academic position to graduate 2. Have completed their M.A.P. requirements 3. Have cleared all financial obligations with the school 4. Be in good standing with the school

28 GRADUATION INFORMATION Graduation Fees $85 Ceremony $85 Banquet $10 Legacy Deadline: March 1 st On-line payment available Any student with financial concerns need to see their administrator as soon as possible

29 GRADUATION INFORMATION Extra tickets for ceremony and banquet

30 DRY GRAD Dry Grad is a parent/guardian driven event designed to give students an alcohol free alternative celebration. This is not a school related event. Chairperson Needed: If you are able to assume the Chair position or would like to assist with this event, please MountBoucherieSecondary.School@sd23.bc.ca

31 GRADUATION INFORMATION Non-Sanctioned Grad Events

32 Graduation Photos Mountain West Photography Sittings November 23 rd December 1 st, 2017 (excluding the weekend) Photo appointments will be made online. A link to the appointments site for the school will go live in November. Watch the Grad website and Bear Tracks.

33 PARENT PARTNERSHIP Every Day Counts! Attendance is key to success A semester course contains approx 100 hours of class time A class = 2 hours and 20 minutes This means an absence = more than 2% of the course hours! We ask for your continued support of helping students achieve success!

34 Post-Secondary Event 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Post-Secondary Fair 7:05 pm 7:40 pm Presentation 1 7:45 pm 8:20 pm Presentation 2 *See handout for session details

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