Preparing for Post-Secondary

October 1, 2015

Presentation Outline

Graduation Requirements Review

Post-Secondary OptionsApplying to post-secondaryAdmission RequirementsCareerCruisingPaying for Post-Secondary

Scholarships

Graduation Requirements 2015-2016

You Need a minimum of 17 Credits to Graduate. This must include:

The following 7 Compulsory credits

Grade 11 English 11 (2 credits)

Math 11 (1 credit) Science (or approved Technology Course) (1 credit) Modern History 11 (1 credit) Fine Arts/Life Role Development cluster (1 credit)

Grade 12

English 12 (1 credit)

You must also have: English 12 and a minimum of 4 other credits at the Grade 12 Level. Successful completion of the English Language Proficiency Assessment

*or approved exemption Post Intensive French (PIF) 10 or French Immersion Language Arts (FILA) 10

* Or approved exemption Two Grade 10 Math Courses – GMF 10 and NRF 10

Fine Arts / Life Role CoursesVisual Arts 110 / 120Individual and Family Dynamics 120Music 112 / 122Co-op Ed 120Theatre Arts 120 Outdoor Pursuits 110Reading Tutor 120 Physical Education Leadership 120Entrepreneurship 110Graphic Arts & Design 110Wellness 110

Theatre Arts 110Advanced Theatre Studies 120 (p)Advanced Training Principles 120F.I. Co-op (2 or 3 credits)Site Layout & Foundations 110Mandarin 120Media Production 120

Local Option Courses

Reminder: Students can only count 2 local options towards the 17 credits necessary to graduate.

However, students may take more if they will have more than the minimum 17 credits at graduation.

Life after High SchoolWorkApprenticeshipCollegeUniversityOther (Gap Year, Volunteering, Exchange Program, etc…)

ApprenticeshipAbout 80% of the apprentice's training is

done on-the-job. The remaining 20% involves technical (in-school) training (usually NBCC).

A minimum of Grade 12 or the equivalent to Grade 12 is required to enter into an apprenticeship program.

Apprenticeship is the only career route where one can earn a wage while learning a trade.

Over 50 Apprenticeable Occupationswww.gov.nb.ca/apprenticeship

CollegeOffers more direct training for specific occupationsExamples: NBCC, Oulton’s, Eastern College, Jon

Raymond, etc…Typically college programs have a limited

enrollment. Therefore, it is important to get applications in sooner rather than later.

Grade 12 students can apply anytime.Grade 11 students can begin applying April 1, 2016Other colleges: Check websites for application

deadlines

UniversityMany universities throughout Canada and beyond

Admission requirements vary but on average you need minimum of 5 Grade 12 courses (including English) in university approved courses. (May need upwards of 6 courses in some universities outside of Atlantic Canada.)

If applying to certain program (eg. Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Engineering, etc…) may need certain courses and grades.

Typically need an average of 70+% in the courses used for admission. May need higher for specific programs.

Applying to College / UniversitySelect the program

Select the post-secondary institutions that offer the program

Check admission requirements

Arrange a campus visit

Apply (mostly on-line) * Be sure you are aware of deadlines, including entrance scholarship deadlines

Arrange to have transcripts sent (at least two; in January & June)

TranscriptsA record of the credits you have in high school.

Used for application for post-secondary.Transcripts have to be requested from the main

office by completing a “Transcript Request Form”.

Unofficial Transcripts: Picked up by the student. No cost

Official Transcripts Sent directly to college / university by the office Costs: $2 per transcript to mail; $1 per transcript to fax

Admission RequirementsCollege Programs

A wide range of requirements varying from high school diploma or equivalency to high school diploma with higher level math and science courses.

Examples: Bricklaying at NBCC requires High School

Diploma or Equivalency Civil Engineering Technology at NBCC requires

High School Diploma or Equivalency, Pre-Calculus 11, Total of 2 Sciences including at least one from Bio 11 or 12, Physics 11 or 12, Chemistry 11 or 12.

Admission RequirementsUniversities

Requirements vary from university to university.Generally a minimum of five University Approved

Credits is required for Maritime universitiesOntario universities generally require a

minimum of six University Approved credits. It is recommended to have at least one or more

acceptable credits than the required minimum. This can especially helpful for entrance scholarships.

Canadian universities typically accept these electives:Pre-Calculus 12A/BFoundations of

Mathematics 12Biology 121/122Canadian Geography

120Canadian History 120Canadian Literature

120

FI Canadian History 120

Chemistry 121/2Economics 120French 122FI Language Arts 120Physics 121/2Political Science 120

Check with the university when considering using the following electives:Business Org. & Man.

120Coop Ed 120Computer Science

120Enviro Science 120PE Leadership 120Intro. to Accounting

120

Journalism 120Law 120 Media Studies 120Music 120 Theatre Arts 120Visual Arts 120

CareerCruisingCareercruising is a career exploration and

planning website to which all BMHS students have access.

It can help students learn about:themselves through interest and skills

assessmentshundreds of occupations and links to related

post-secondary programs post-secondary schools and their programs /

requirementshow create a resume and portfolio

Careercruisingwww.careercruising.comAll students have a unique username and password

Username: NBED-StudentId (E.g. NBED-123456789)Password: Student’s Date of Birth MMDDYYYY (E.g.

08251980 - August 25th, 1980) * After initial login, student will need to change to more secure password*

Through the Parent Portal , parents and guardians can view their child’s goals, interests, etc… and track their progress and plans

Visit www.careercruising.com/parent to register.You can get an activation code by:

Having your son / daughter email you an invitationRequesting one from Mr. Harris in guidance (send him

an email)

Paying for Post-SecondaryParental AssistanceSummer EmploymentPart time EmploymentStudent LoansScholarshipsSavingsBank Loans / Credit LinesGovernment Incentives (ex. Timely completion benefit,

grants, etc…) www.canlearn.ca

* More information on student loans will be available in the new year.

Scholarshipswww.studentawards.comwww.scholarshipscanada.comwww.studentscholarships.orgGraduate Distribution Email List

Post-secondary events, scholarship info, etc..Update resumeFind referencesCreate scholarship folder to help keep

organized

Upcoming eventsPost-Secondary Education Fair

Riverview Coverdale Recreation CentreOct. 22 and 23More information to follow

Check guidance bulletin board and calendar in the foyer for post-secondary school visits to BMHS, open house information, among other information pertinent to Grade 12 students. Information will also be shared through the email distribution list.

Upcoming events (October)October 8 – Saint Mary’s University Bus trip to

Campus from Champlain MallOctober 16 – Mount Allison University Open HouseOctober 20 – Western University - lunch @ BMHSOctober 22 – University of Guelph - lunch @ BMHSOctober 23 – Post Secondary FairOctober 24 & 31 – Carleton University Preview DaysOctober 25 – McGill University Open HouseOctober 27 – NBCC at BMHS for the day (sign up)October 28 – Memorial University - lunch (sign up)October 29 – Mount Allison – @ BMHS 8AM

Final Thoughts….. High School Student Handbook Link

http://web1.nbed.nb.ca/sites/ASD-E/SiteCollectionDocuments/high-school-handbook.pdf

Visit CareerCruising. A wealth of information on a wide variety of topics related to post-secondary

Talk to / Visit / Get in contact with post-secondary schools you are interested in.Open Houses; Individual tours; Information sessions;

High school visitsApply, apply, apply for scholarships. Create a file folder

for scholarship purposes.Talk to or Email us. If I do not know the information we

will be sure to find out and/or put you in touch with the person who can provide it.

Contact info.Phone number:

Mr. Harris (surnames A-G; scholarships) 856-2661 Ms. Allison (surnames H-Z) 856-3422

Email: stephen.harris@nbed.nb.ca krista.allison@nbed.nb.ca

Students can also make an appointment by completing the appointment request forms in the guidance area.