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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: [email protected] [email protected]
Students can also make an appointment by completing the appointment request forms in the guidance area.