Grade 12 Parents’ Information Evening€¦ · ( Pre-Calc 11 or FOM 11) Min. Requirement 60%. UBC...

Grade 12 Parents’ Information Evening

October 9, 2019

#FindYourselfAtAlpha

We wish to acknowledge and thank the Coast Salish nations of Musqueam, Squamish, and

Tsleil-Wautut, on whose traditional territories we live,

learn, and play.


AdministrationTIM WOZNEY

Principal

BEN PARÉVice-Principal

A – L,Indigenous Students

MIMI LIMVice-Principal

M – Z,International Students



CounsellorsSTEVE BERMANN

A - HaJEREMY BERKBIGLER

Hb - NgSHELLEY GREENE

Nh - Z

Safe Schools Specialist

WENDEL WILLIAMS


Also here to help!

• School Liaison OfficerConstable Jonathan Killin

• Indigenous Youth Engagement WorkerMs. Lorelei Lyons

• International Support WorkerMr. Douglas Tai


Today’s PresentationMr. Bermann• Graduation requirements• Post-secondary requirementsMs. Gillam and Ms. Lo• CLC and CapstoneMs. McChesney• Scholarships, Bursaries, AwardsMs. Lim• Graduation activitiesQuestions and answers


Grad Requirements and

Post-Secondary

2020 Graduation Requirements• Minimum of 80 credits

• Plus:• Applied Skills or Fine Arts 10/11/12• Career Life Connections 11/12• 3 Additional Grade 12 courses

• No Provincial Exams or Assessments!

Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

Any English 10 Any English 11 English Studies 12

Social Studies 10 Any Social Studies 11 OR 12

Any Math 10 Any Math 11 OR 12

Science 10 Any Science 11 OR 12

PHE 10

Career Life Ed 10


Post-SecondaryCollege requirements

• High school graduation with English Studies 12• Some pre-requisites for specific programs

• Check with your counsellor or a college advisor

• Apply now!• Registration dates are assigned based on your

application date – many programs and courses will be full if you have a late registration date!


University RequirementsAdmission averages are typically based on:• English Studies 12, plus• 4-5 Academic Grade 12 classes (specific to your program of choice)

Some universities also require:• Minimum Language/ Math 11/12 mark • Language 11• Supplemental or Broad Based Admission Application or Video

SFU and UBC require all online courses to be completed by January 31, 2020


University Requirements ExamplesSFU: Min. English Studies 12 Requirement 70%

Math 11 ( Pre-Calc 11 or FOM 11) Min. Requirement 60%

UBC Van: Min. English Studies 11 + 12 70% cutoffFor some programs Eng. St. 12 /Pre-Calc 12 80% cutoff


University Requirements ExamplesOntario Universities:Science / Business Programs: Calculus 12

McGill/ U of T:

Repeated Courses Count


But…• Many universities have changed or are still

changing their requirements

• For help,• Check their websites – sign up

for newsletters and updates!• Pay attention to the Student

Bulletin and the O365 Grad 2020 Group


So…• Talk to your counsellor• Attend post-secondary info

sessions• Make an appointment with a

university advisor• Check Post-Secondary

Websites for up to date information


AND…Upcoming Dates andInformation Sessions

• CUE: Burnaby South: Thursday Oct 10. 9am - 11am


AND…Upcoming Dates and Information

Sessions

• BCIT BIG INFO NIGHT• Wed. Nov 13 4:30-7:30 pm• Register Now at• https://www.bcit.ca/infosessions/re

gister/8224


https://www.bcit.ca/infosessions/register/8224

AND…Upcoming Dates andInformation Sessions

• Post-Secondary Information Night PSIThursday Nov. 28, 6pm - 8pm


Application Dates• Douglas College: Oct 1- Ongoing• Langara College: Oct 1- Ongoing• Capilano University: Now -

Ongoing• Kwantlen Polytechnic: Oct. 1- Aug 1


Application Dates• SFU: Oct. 1 – Jan 31• UBC : Now – Jan. 15 (Dec. 1 for

scholarship eligibility)• OUAC (Ontario Schools) Jan 15, 2020• For all other institutions, check their

websites


Student Transcripts ServiceAllows grads to:• View grades and Assessment results• Order & send transcripts to post-secondary institutions

and/or employers• View transcript order status and history• View BC scholarships awarded, expiry, and redemption

statushttp://www.StudentTranscripts.gov.bc.ca

• Instructions posted on school website


http://www.studenttranscripts.gov.bc.ca/

Post-Secondary

General Rule of Thumb for applying:

2 Universities and 1 College


Post-Secondary PresentationsRemember!!

PSI DayNovember 28

6pm - 8pmThis is a brief overview, please see

your counsellor to get more information !


CLC and Capstone

Career Life Connections (CLC) 11

• In grade 11, students were required to complete CLC 11

• 3 sessions during Collaboration Time• Assignments posted on Office 365

• Students with an “I” on their final report card are required to repeat the course this year

• Career Life Education (CLE 10) and CLC 11 are graduation required courses

CLC 12 -Graduation Capstone Project

• Required for graduation• A year long project that allows students to:

• showcase an area of interest and• their goals surrounding that area of interest

• Ideally connected to future career and/or post-secondary goals

• Check-ins required throughout the year


Capstone Advisors

Ms. T. TsaiA – La

[email protected]

Ms. N. GillamLe – Z

[email protected]

Capstone Components

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• Outline that describes the goal for the project

• Due October 16

• Showcase of what has been done

• Format is flexible

• Presented to peers & a community member at year end

• Check-ins with your Advisor to make sure student is on the right track

Non-Specific• I want to be a better

hockey player.

• I want to go to SFU.

SpecificCapstone Goal Examples

• I want to increase my speed on the ice by creating a strengthening & conditioning workout plan specific for hockey.

• I want to create a documentary about the enviro pros & cons of the pipeline, and submit it with my application to SFU.

TimelineOctober 16, 2019

• Capstone Proposal dueJanuary 20, 2020

• Capstone Check-in #1February 4, 2020

• Annual Grad InterviewsMarch 13, 2020

• Capstone Check-in #2April 30, 2020

• Capstone Final Presentations

Work or Volunteer Experience• 30 hours of work or volunteer

experience required for graduation• There is paperwork to complete if

students volunteered or worked over the summer – see Ms. Gillam or Ms. Tsai ASAP!

• 90 hour WEX program – these hours count toward the 30 hour requirement

• Ms. Gillam and Ms. Tsai can help with finding suitable placements

Scholarships

Alpha Scholarship Blog

https://blogs.sd41.bc.ca/alpha-scholarships/

• Accessible through the school website

• Click on “Students” then “Scholarship”


https://blogs.sd41.bc.ca/alpha-scholarships/

What are scholarships and Bursaries?Scholarships:• Grants or payments made

to support a student’s education

• Awarded for academic achievement, community service, leadership ability, athletic or artistic excellence, financial need, etc.

Bursaries:• Awarded solely for

financial need

Types of Scholarships• Alpha School Scholarships

• Grad council awards• PAC awards• Alpha staff awards• Memorial awards & awards from local businesses

• Burnaby District Scholarships• Burnaby Arts Council• Burnaby Teachers’ Association• Burnaby Retired Teachers’ Association• Rotary Club of Burnaby• Memorial awards & awards from local businesses

• Provincial Government Scholarships• Entrance scholarships from post-secondary

institutions• Private scholarships (non-profits, community

organizations, businesses, banks, unions, etc.)

Provincial Awards Program • BC Excellence Scholarships – 55 @ $5000

• To recognize well-rounded BC grads who have demonstrated community service both inside & outside their schools, and shown aptitude and commitment to their chose career paths.

• Must be nominated by their schools

• BC Achievement Scholarships – 8000 @$1250• To recognize highest cumulative average• Calculated by the Ministry of Education• Based on achievement in Grades 10, 11, and 12

grad program courses (including electives)• Students do not need to apply


Provincial Awards Program • Dogwood/District Authority Scholarships –

5500 @ $1250• To recognize graduates who excel in non-academic

disciplines• Fine Arts, Applied Skills, Physical Activity, Second

Languages, Community Service, Technical and Trades Training, Indigenous Language and Culture

• Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship – 20 @ $5000

• To recognize high school grads who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching


Post Secondary Institutions• Most universities and colleges will offer

entrance scholarships to students they want to attract

• Find out about available entrance scholarships and how to apply by visiting their websites and looking under Financial Aid!• SFU – Deadline January 31• UBC – Deadline December 1


EligibilityOpportunities exist for everyone!• Although common criteria for awards are academic

performance, community service, and financial need, scholarships are awarded to students who excel in:• Athletics• Visual and Performing Arts• Environmental Activism• Technology and Trades• Those who have experienced adversity and exhibit

perseverance, grit, and drive

• It’s not always about the marks!• The emphasis for most scholarships is on recognizing well-

rounded young people who balance school and life


What do students need to apply?

• Transcripts• References

• At least one, sometimes as many as three• Teachers, coaches, employers, community

organization leaders that can speak to the students’ qualifications and strengths

• Allow at least 2 weeks’ notice for letters to be written

• Personal essays• e.g. “Describe one challenge you have faced in

your life and how you dealt with it” or “Why is education important to you?” or “What is your strongest leadership skill?”


What should I be doing for my child?

• Make sure your child has completed a Student Profile• Profiles are kept secure and private• Profiles list a student’s academic progress, volunteer

work, work experience, extra-curricular interests, and post-secondary aspirations

• Profiles must be completed for a student to be eligible for school or district awards

• Check your workplace for scholarships that may be available

• Check out websites of post-secondary institutions• Look under “Financial Aid”

• Follow the Alpha Scholarship Blog for the latest information

• Encourage your child to APPLY! APPLY! APPLY!

Graduation Activities

School feesActivity fee $30.00School Leaving fee $85.00Dinner Dance fee $125.00Yearbook (before January 1) $55.00Yearbook (after January 1) $65.00Parking pass (deposit only) $20.00


Grad Photos • November 3 to 5

• 353 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver• $60 deposit for proofs• Book individual and group

sessions at www.artona.com• Don’t be left out of the

Yearbook and composite!


http://www.artona.com/

Grad Write-Ups and Baby Pictures• Due November 29, 2019• Instructions for uploading both will

be posted on the school website

Grad ChairsMs. M. [email protected]

Ms. A. [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

Important Dates• February 10 - 21

• Grad gown measurements• May 11 – 22

• School Leaving Ceremony Tickets distribution

• June 1 – 12• Dinner Dance Tickets distributed

• Room B228 @ lunch#FindYourselfAtAlpha

School Leaving Ceremony

• Tuesday, May 26, 2020 @ 7:00 pm• Bill Copeland Arena• Seating is first come, first served• 2 complimentary tickets per student• $5 for each additional ticket• Mandatory rehearsal @ Bill Copeland Arena on Monday,

May 25, 2020 @ 12:30 pm; gowns distributed at the end


Dinner Dance

• Friday, June 19, 2020• 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm• Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre

1088 Burrard StreetVancouver, BC

• Formal dress required• Red carpet arrival – parents

welcome to join us for photos• Coat and bag check provided –

no access until end of the evening

• Friday, June 19 to Saturday, June 20, 2020

• 11:30 pm to 3:30 am• Metro Hall

759 Carnarvon StreetNew Westminster, BC

• Chartered bus transportation to and from the Metro Hall

• Door prizes• Ticket prices subsidized through

fundraising• No late additions

Dry After Grad


Dry Grad Committee• Chairs: Joy Norgard & Nadia

Salvino• Vice-Chair: Angela Dasovic• Venue Liaison: Lina Basso• And a large group of parent

volunteers!• Please participate in the surveywww.surveymonkey.com/r/LXWR3P9


http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LXWR3P9

Dry Grad Fundraising Events

• Funds raised will be used to subsidize cost of students’ tickets

• Gift Card Fundraiser• Pre-orders in November for delivery during the first

week of December

• Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Sale• Coming in early spring

• Other fundraisers to come...

Thank you for coming!

We will stay to answer individual questions


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