Graduation Transitions

In addition, students are

required to present parts of their Graduation Transition Plan to members of the school and/or community to demonstrate their: - ability to organize,

communicate, and present.

- ability to set short-term and long-term goals.

- ability to show initiative and set priorities.

- accomplishments and how these have prepared them for a successful transition.

How is the program delivered?

There is no prescribed format for this program, and it is not a part of your childs timetable. Each school is expected to develop a program that is appropriate to meet the unique needs of its students.

Students meet with a teacher, counsellor, or school administrator to receive guidance and ensure they are meeting the expected learning outcomes of the Graduation Transitions Program.

Graduation Transitions: Grades 10, 11 and 12

This brochure is one in a series sponsored by the VSB SWIS program and produced

collectively by a group of ESL/ELL teachers and the VSB MCLW team.

This project is made possible through funding from

the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

The BC Ministry of Education believes that the Graduation Transitions program will help students to make informed decisions, as well as set personal, educational, and career goals. Grades

10, 11, & 12

- participate in extra-curricular

activities, community service, employment and/or volunteer work experiences.

- identify the costs and funding

sources associated with education, career, and personal plans.

BC Education: promoting social, emotional, intellectual, artistic and physical development, together with social responsibility.

- keep a record of their work experience and/or community service. This record describes the duties they performed and shows a connection between the experience and what makes good employees.

Career and Life

In this component students explore personal and career goals and develop a plan for their lives after graduation. Students are expected to demonstrate that they have the confidence and competence needed to be self-directed individuals.

One way they demonstrate their competence is by developing a comprehensive plan that demonstrates their ability to:

- set short term and long term career goals;

- set educational goals for

completing secondary school as well as explore post secondary options;

Personal Health

In this component, students are expected to:

- do at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week and keep a record of it; and

- develop a long term healthy living plan that includes: good nutritional habits, regular exercise routines, ways to manage stress, and ways to make healthy choices.

Community Connections

In this component, students learn how to work effectively and safely with others, and to succeed as individuals and as members of a collaborative team. Students are expected to:

- participate in at least 30 hours of work experience and/or community service over the three year period.

What is Graduation Transitions?

Graduation Transitions is a mandatory program to be completed throughout Grades 10, 11 and 12. The goal of this course is to prepare students for a successful transition to life after secondary school. The three components of the program are Personal Health, Community Connections, and Career and Life.