Our Mission: “We focus on excellence for all learners in a nurturing environment.”

School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake)

L.V. ROGERS SECONDARY SCHOOL 1004 Cottonwood Street

Nelson, BC V1L 3W2 Telephone: (250) 352-5538 Fax: (250) 352-311

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LV Rogers Secondary Eligibility for Graduation & Cap and Gown Ceremony 2020

Meeting Graduation Requirements The LV Rogers Cap and Gown Ceremony is a formal convocation to celebrate the achievements of the graduating class. Students must be in a position to graduate, with proof of good standing no later than May 22, 2020.

This means students have met their essential Graduation Requirements for a minimum of 80 credits for a regular Dogwood graduation, and be a student in good standing.

For a Dogwood diploma, credits must be earned in the following subject areas or courses:

A Language Arts 10 (4 credits)

A Language Arts 11 (4 credits)

A Language Arts 12 (4 credits)

A Social Studies 10 (4 credits)

A Social Studies 11 or 12 (4 credits)

A Mathematics 10 (4 credits)

A Mathematics 11 or 12 (4 credits)

A Science 10 (4 credits)

A Science 11 or 12 (4 credits)

Physical and Health Education 10 (4 credits)

An Arts Education and/or an Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies 10, 11, or 12 (4 credits)

Career Life Education (4 credits)

Career Life Connections (4 credits)

To be a student of good standing, no mark, in a course required for graduation, is to be below 50% as

of May 22, 2020. Should a student be below 50% in any of their graduation requirement courses, a plan for success must be put in place in collaboration with the course teacher and a Counsellor by the end of May 29, 2020.

Students who have not completed their Grade 10 or 11 Graduation Course requirements must take them in Grade 12 either online or through a regular class. Counsellors and Administration are

monitoring Non-Grad Reports starting mid-November.

Online or Distributed Learning Students Students who are taking online (distributed learning courses) should have them completed by May long weekend, and must have either proof of completion (transcript record, email from teacher) or proof of 75% of the coursework completed and be in good academic standing by May 22, 2020 --forwarded to their LV Rogers Counsellor or Administration.

Our Mission: “We focus on excellence for all learners in a nurturing environment.”

Students on Adult Graduation Program Students who are on an Adult Dogwood graduation must have an Adult Graduation Plan in place as per BC Ministry of Education Requirements (click here), and signed off by their Counsellor and Administration by May 22, 2020. Students currently in an Adult Graduation Program must be in good standing for their coursework.

Students on Youth Train in Trades, Trades Sampler, or Youth Work in Trades Students who are away for a semester or more taking a Trades Careers Program must ensure they are in communication with their Counsellor regarding their progress and academic standing. For students whose programs extend into the summer, interim marks will be provided to Mr. Brent Firkser, Trades Training Coordinator & Innovative Learning Services District Teacher no later than May 22, 2020. Should a student be on probation (ie./ not meeting minimum 70% course requirements), then a plan will be put in place with Selkirk College, Mr. Firkser, and the student’s LV Rogers Counsellor.

Part-Time and/or Off-Campus Students It is the responsibility of part-time or off-campus students to communicate with their Counsellor and/or Administration regarding their coursework and intentions for attending the Cap and Gown Ceremony that takes place June 12, 2020.

Students must have current contact information provided to the school. Contact Secretary Jules

Shalman (lvrclerical2@sd8.bc.ca) to update your email, phone, and address.

The same policy applies for graduation as above regardless of whether students are part-time or in an off-campus program.

Eligibility for Cap and Gown Students must be in attendance at LV Rogers for a minimum of one course in the year of eligibility for Graduation in order to participate in the Cap and Gown Ceremony. Students graduating early will participate in the Cap and Gown Ceremony of their Graduation Year and cannot defer Graduation to the following year. Please note that Saturday Graduation Events (Grand March, Cavalcade, Prom) are the responsibility of the Parent Grad Committee, and not the school.

Students can be removed from the Cap and Gown Ceremony graduation list at ANY time prior to the Cap and Gown Ceremony if any of the above conditions have not been met, or if the student has significant disciplinary issues resulting in suspension. Any grade 12 removed from the Cap and Gown

list, after the graduation fees have been paid will lose a portion of his/her payment (that goes toward the Cap and Gown Ceremony), unless a request for financial assistance had been made in advance to the Principal. Questions can be directed to Principal Tamara Malloff (tmalloff@sd8.bc.ca).