Graduation Transitions 12
(What you need to know to get it done!)
Graduation Transitions Teacher
Ms Louie Counselling office:
Sem 1 - Blk 3 and 5
Sem 2 – Blk 5
Email: [email protected]
What is Graduation Transitions 12?
Mandatory 4 credit course for graduation
A: Healthy Living Plan B: Community Connections C: Career and Life D: Exit Interview
When, Where and How?
Not a scheduled class Assignments due at different times of the year Pack teachers collect/check some parts of GT Information on GT website: http://public.sd43.bc.ca/secondary/Pinetree/GT/default.aspx Grade 12 assemblies – Don’t miss any! Pack – Don’t skip any!
Part A: Personal Health(yellow sheets)
Personal Health
150 mins/week Physical Activity(DPA Log required)
Healthy Living Plan(Decision Making & Stress Management
Assignment)(ICBC Speaker)
Healthy Living Plan (Nutrition Assignment
on GT site)
DPA (Daily Physical Activity) Requirement
Record, tabulate and collect signatures for the DPA log in your student agenda.
Pack teacher checks for DPA completion in student agendas
Always bring agenda to PACK
Collect signature
TabulateWeekly minutes
Record DailyActivity
What qualifies for DPA (who signs?)
Any physical activity requiring a moderate to vigorous activity level (need signature of supervisor)
All community programs (need receipts)
All individual sport/activities listed on the DPA tracker in www.learnnowbc.ca
Parents and community members supervising the activity may sign the DPA log
150 mins/week of Physical Activity
• Exemptions from DPA (for the season/semester):• PE 11 & 12, Dance, or Musical Theatre• All School sports teams • Students must attend regularly and participate fully
to receive credit for the DPA
• When coaches/teachers submit a team roster or class list, students will receive credit for DPA.
Part A: Healthy Living Plan
Decision Making Process & Stress Management Assignment:
- ICBC Speaker & related assignment (date TBA)
Nutrition Assignment:
- A nutrition analysis assignment is posted on the Graduation Transition website:
http://public.sd43.bc.ca/secondary/Pinetree/GT/default.aspx
Part B: Community Connections(blue sheets)
30 Hrs Work/VolunteerExperience
Pay stub or reference letter (on letterhead)
Signed verification form
Employability skills Self-evaluation
Part B: Where can I find Work?
Career Center Room A200 Mrs. Jones
Will help with: - resumes & cover letters- financial budget, - career search - Work/volunteer experience - post secondary information- Scholarship information
What if I can’t find Mrs. Jones?
Google Pinetree Secondary (click on Career Centre tab on top)
http://public.sd43.bc.ca/secondary/Pinetree/careercentre/default.aspx (scroll down for all the information) Post secondary news Scholarship information Work & Volunteer opportunities Current news regarding graduation requirements
Part B: 30 Hrs work Exemptions:
Successful completion with verification:
Work Experience 12 Global Perspectives Peer Tutoring
Students must still provide evidence of work and complete the Employability Skills Evaluation sheet
Part C: Career and Life(green sheets)
Transition Plan & Exit Interview
Resume (updated)
Covering Letter(updated)
Sample budget(help provided on
back of sheet)
Part C: Resume
Resume must be updated Cannot be Planning 10
resume Must include references References will be requested Separate reference sheet with
3 references (name, contact #,
and relationship to you)
Part C: Cover Letter
Must contain: Return address Salutation (Dear. . . ) Date Inside address Centered body of text Complimentary close
(Sincerely yours, ) Signature of sender Typed name of sender
[Your Name] [Your Street Address] [City, Province] [Postal Code] Date [Recipient Name] [Title] [Company Name] [Street Address] [City, Province] [Postal Code] Dear [Recipient Name]: State your reason for writing to them and include where you found their advertisement for the job. What do you have to offer their firm? How many years of experience do you have in this area? List some specific accomplishments you have to offer.
- Use bullets to highlight specific skills - Include length of time you were involved in these areas - List awards and certificates you have received.
Request an interview to meet with them. Mention your enclosed resume and list your contact phone numbers and email address. Let them know you will looking forward to hearing from them soon. Sincerely,
Sign your name [Type Your Name] Enclosure
Part C: Financial Plan (for the year after grad)
Prepare a budget for next year.
Use instructions on the back page
If your parents pay for everything, you must still show that you have the skill to set up a budget
Use the website:
www.educationplanner.bc.ca
- accurate tuition fee information- up to date entrance requirements for each faculty
Part D: Exit Interview
Type or write your answers to the questions on the green Transition Plan handout and bring your Resume, Cover letter and Budget to the interview.
Make an appointment with Ms Louie for the interview
Discuss your plans for the year following your graduation
Ask questions regarding your plans
Part C: No Exemptions
Students CANNOT submit resumes from Planning 10. (update!)
The Planning 10 career project is NOT accepted for the financial plan
Global Perspectives binders must be presented for GT credit
Use the website: www.educationplanner.bc.ca for the most accurate tuition fee information.
Things to keep in mind:
Grad Transitions MUST be completed to be eligible for the Passport to Education
DPA forms will be checked monthly by Pack teachers and reported in the Grad Transition mark. (Starting Sept 23 onwards)
Grad Dinner and Dance ticket sales and seating arrangements will be jeopardized if GT is incomplete
Next Pack: Sept 30, 2009
Bring your DPA (agenda) for the Pack teacher to check
If you are missing documents, print out extra ones from the Grad Transition website
Hand in completed assignments to your Pack teacher or Ms Louie in the counselling office
Additional Information
SFU & UBC presentation
Sept 30, in the cafeteria, 7-9 pm.
U of T presentation
Oct 1, in the library, 12:45 (lunch)
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