Mennonite Educational InstituteMennonite Educational InstituteSecondary SchoolSecondary School

Grade 10-12Grade 10-12

Course Planning WeekCourse Planning Week2011-20122011-2012

Important DatesImportant Dates

Tuesday, February 22Tuesday, February 22ndnd @ 7:30 p.m. @ 7:30 p.m.Course Selection Information Evening for Course Selection Information Evening for

Parents of returning gr. 10-12 studentsParents of returning gr. 10-12 students

MEI Secondary Library MEI Secondary Library ____________________________________________________________________

Friday February 25Friday February 25thth (Block 1)(Block 1)

Course Selection Sheets DueCourse Selection Sheets Due

Our Vision StatementOur Vision Statement

MEI Secondary is a Christ-centered MEI Secondary is a Christ-centered school which provides a broad spectrum school which provides a broad spectrum

of educational opportunities for the of educational opportunities for the purpose of building community and purpose of building community and preparing our students for a life of preparing our students for a life of

service.service.

““Heaven’s calendar has seven Sundays a week. God sanctifies Heaven’s calendar has seven Sundays a week. God sanctifies each day. He conducts holy business at all hours and in all each day. He conducts holy business at all hours and in all

places. He uncommons the common by turning kitchen places. He uncommons the common by turning kitchen sinks into shrines, cafes into convents, and nine-to five sinks into shrines, cafes into convents, and nine-to five

workdays into spiritual adventures.”workdays into spiritual adventures.” Max Lucado Max Lucado (Cure for the Common Life)(Cure for the Common Life)

Purpose of Course PlanningPurpose of Course Planning

To help students make wise decisions regarding:To help students make wise decisions regarding:

completing MEI and B.C. Ministry of Education completing MEI and B.C. Ministry of Education (Dogwood) (Dogwood)

Graduation requirementsGraduation requirements

choosing courses that will help prepare them for life after choosing courses that will help prepare them for life after high schoolhigh school

taking advantage of opportunities to use gifts and taking advantage of opportunities to use gifts and strengths, to further develop potential and, to serve God strengths, to further develop potential and, to serve God and othersand others

““You cannot be anything you want to be. But you can be You cannot be anything you want to be. But you can be everything that God wants you to be”. everything that God wants you to be”.

Max LucadoMax Lucado

Top 10 Factors to Consider in Top 10 Factors to Consider in Course PlanningCourse Planning

1.1. MEI Grade Promotion & MEI Graduation Program MEI Grade Promotion & MEI Graduation Program RequirementsRequirements

2.2. MEI Course pre & co-requisitesMEI Course pre & co-requisites3.3. Focus Areas of interestFocus Areas of interest4.4. Keeping your post-secondary options openKeeping your post-secondary options open5.5. Future career plans & life goalsFuture career plans & life goals6.6. University or College entrance requirementsUniversity or College entrance requirements7.7. Individual academic strength & weaknessesIndividual academic strength & weaknesses8.8. Individual interest, ability and spiritual giftednessIndividual interest, ability and spiritual giftedness9.9. Exploration of a variety of educational experiencesExploration of a variety of educational experiences10.10. Time and Resources to live a balanced lifeTime and Resources to live a balanced life

Helpful ResourcesHelpful Resources

ParentsParents Course Calendar Course Calendar - - http://www.meisoc.com/secondary/?q=node/60

Teachers and Student Services CounsellorsTeachers and Student Services Counsellors Other Trusted Adults - Other Trusted Adults - eg. grandparents, youth pastor etc.eg. grandparents, youth pastor etc.

The Bible and PrayerThe Bible and Prayer Online ResourcesOnline Resources – see page 3 & 4 in Course Calendar – see page 3 & 4 in Course Calendar

““You do something no one else does, in a manner no one else You do something no one else does, in a manner no one else does it. And when your uniqueness meets God’s purpose, does it. And when your uniqueness meets God’s purpose, both of you will rejoice… forever.”both of you will rejoice… forever.”

Max LucadoMax Lucado

Our Counselling StaffOur Counselling Staff

Mr. C. Girard Ms C. Ratzlaff Ms M. Rempel

Grade PromotionGrade Promotion

Students must complete Students must complete 3232 credits in credits in grade 10 and 11. grade 10 and 11.

Required Courses not completed Required Courses not completed satisfactorily will usually be repeated in satisfactorily will usually be repeated in summer school or through other summer school or through other distributed learning options (distance distributed learning options (distance education)education)

Students must pass Bible 9 and 11 in Students must pass Bible 9 and 11 in order to return to MEI the following yearorder to return to MEI the following year

MEI Graduation ProgramMEI Graduation ProgramStudents must complete a minimum of Students must complete a minimum of 9696 grade 10 – 12 grade 10 – 12 credits. credits. ((1616 of the of the 9696 credits must be grade 12 credits) credits must be grade 12 credits)

This includes:This includes:

6464 Required Credits Required Credits

a. a. 6060 required course credits required course creditsb. b. 44 graduation transitions credits** graduation transitions credits**

3232 Elective Course Credits Elective Course Credits

** Students who qualify for and take a Study Block in gr.11 may graduate with a Students who qualify for and take a Study Block in gr.11 may graduate with a minimum of minimum of 9292 credits ( credits (1616 of the of the 9292 credits must be grade 12 credits) credits must be grade 12 credits)

**** Students will complete the Graduation Transitions requirement primarily on their Students will complete the Graduation Transitions requirement primarily on their own time, however, assistance and accountability will be provided.own time, however, assistance and accountability will be provided.

Required Course Credits Required Course Credits ((6060 credits) credits)

English 10English 10 English 11 & 12 or Communications 11 and 12\English 11 & 12 or Communications 11 and 12\ Social Studies 10 and 11Social Studies 10 and 11 Science 10 and Science 10 and aa Science 11 Science 11 AA Math 10 and Math 10 and aa Math 11 Math 11 Physical Education 10Physical Education 10 Four grade 10, 11 or 12 Fine Arts Four grade 10, 11 or 12 Fine Arts and/or Applied Skills and/or Applied Skills

credits credits Planning 10Planning 10 Bible 11 and 12Bible 11 and 12 An approved academic 12 An approved academic 12 (Prov. examinable, Calculus, CCN, Law (Prov. examinable, Calculus, CCN, Law

or Writing)or Writing)

Required Graduation TransitionsRequired Graduation Transitions(4 credits)(4 credits)

In order to graduate students must complete the following In order to graduate students must complete the following Ministry of Education Graduation Transitions (GT) Ministry of Education Graduation Transitions (GT) requirements:requirements:

- - 150 min150 min per week of moderate to vigorous physical activity in per week of moderate to vigorous physical activity in each of grades 10, 11 each of grades 10, 11 andand 12 12

- - 3030 hours of work/volunteer experience in grade 10, 11 hours of work/volunteer experience in grade 10, 11 oror 12 12

- a transition plan, completed in grade 12, that looks at - a transition plan, completed in grade 12, that looks at goals/plans goals/plans for transitioning to life after high school for transitioning to life after high school (completed in (completed in Bible 12)Bible 12)

For more information and forms see:For more information and forms see:

http://www.meisoc.com/secondary/?q=node/50

Elective Credits Elective Credits ((3232 credits) credits)

They include:They include: 44 credits of Grade 12 provincially authorized or credits of Grade 12 provincially authorized or

Board/Authority Authorized (BAA) Courses*Board/Authority Authorized (BAA) Courses*

2828 credits of additional grade 10, 11 and 12 credits of additional grade 10, 11 and 12 coursescourses

* * Please consult Part 3 of the Course Calendar for a complete listing Please consult Part 3 of the Course Calendar for a complete listing of of grade 10-12 courses offered at MEI.grade 10-12 courses offered at MEI.

Applied Skills and/or Fine Arts Applied Skills and/or Fine Arts Graduation RequirementGraduation Requirement

Students must complete Students must complete 44 grade 10, 11 or 12 Fine Arts and/or Applied grade 10, 11 or 12 Fine Arts and/or Applied Skills credits in order to meet graduation requirements.Skills credits in order to meet graduation requirements.

* * Grade 10, 11 and 12Grade 10, 11 and 12 Provincially Authorized Provincially Authorized AppliedApplied Skills Skills

and Fine Arts Courses and Fine Arts Courses do meetdo meet this graduation requirement.this graduation requirement.

* * Grade 11Grade 11 Board Authority AuthorizedBoard Authority Authorized (BAA) Applied Skills and (BAA) Applied Skills and Fine Arts Courses (developed by MEI – eg. Chamber Choir) Fine Arts Courses (developed by MEI – eg. Chamber Choir) do do meetmeet this graduation requirement. this graduation requirement.

* * Grade 10 and Grade 12Grade 10 and Grade 12 BAABAA Applied Skills and Fine Arts Applied Skills and Fine Arts Courses Courses do not meet do not meet this graduation requirement. this graduation requirement.

* * Grade 10Grade 10 Independent Directed StudiesIndependent Directed Studies Applied Skills and Applied Skills and Fine Arts Courses Fine Arts Courses (eg.IDS Foods 10 and IDS Textiles 10) (eg.IDS Foods 10 and IDS Textiles 10) do not meetdo not meet this this graduation requirementgraduation requirement

Grade 10 Course SelectionsGrade 10 Course Selections

Required Courses:Required Courses: ((2424 credits) credits) Apprenticeship & Workplace (A&W) Math 10 or Apprenticeship & Workplace (A&W) Math 10 or

Foundations Math & Pre-Calculus 10 Foundations Math & Pre-Calculus 10 English 10 or English 10 HonoursEnglish 10 or English 10 Honours PE 10PE 10 Planning 10* or e-Planning 10* Planning 10* or e-Planning 10* (*May be taken in gr. 11 by students who would like more gr. 10 electives.) (*May be taken in gr. 11 by students who would like more gr. 10 electives.) Science 10Science 10 Social Studies 10Social Studies 10

Electives Courses: (Electives Courses: (88 credits) credits)Most grade 10 students take Most grade 10 students take 88 elective course credits. elective course credits.

(Students taking e-Planning 10 or choosing to take Planning 10/e-Planning (Students taking e-Planning 10 or choosing to take Planning 10/e-Planning 10 in grade 11 may take 10 in grade 11 may take 44 additional grade 10 elective credits.) additional grade 10 elective credits.)

Grade 11 Course SelectionsGrade 11 Course Selections

Required Courses:Required Courses: ((2020 credits) credits) Bible 11 Bible 11 (Core & Elective)(Core & Elective) English 11 or Communications 11English 11 or Communications 11 A math 11: A math 11: Apprenticeship & Workplace Apprenticeship & Workplace (A&W) (A&W) Math 11 Math 11 oror

Foundations Math 11 Foundations Math 11 oror Pre-Calculus Math 11 Pre-Calculus Math 11 A science 11: A science 11: Biology 11, Biology 11 Biology 11, Biology 11 (Honours), (Honours), Chemistry 11Chemistry 11

Chemistry 11Chemistry 11 (Honours), (Honours), Earth Science 11 or Earth Science 11 or Physics 11 Physics 11

Social Studies 11Social Studies 11

Electives Courses: (Electives Courses: (1212 credits) credits)Most grade 11 students take Most grade 11 students take 1212 elective course elective course credits. Students can also take Extended Day credits. Students can also take Extended Day

elective courses for additional credits.elective courses for additional credits.

Grade 12 Course SelectionsGrade 12 Course SelectionsRequired Courses:Required Courses: ((1212 credits) credits) Bible 12 Bible 12 (Core & Elective)(Core & Elective) English or Communications 12English or Communications 12 One of the following approved academic grade 12 One of the following approved academic grade 12

courses: courses:

Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Calculus 12*, Comparative Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Calculus 12*, Comparative Civilizations Civilizations 12*, English Literature 12, French 12, Geography 12*, English Literature 12, French 12, Geography 12, German 12, German 12, History 12, Law 12*, Principles of Math 12, 12, History 12, Law 12*, Principles of Math 12, Physics 12, Spanish Physics 12, Spanish 12, Writing 12* 12, Writing 12* (*Not provincially examinable.)(*Not provincially examinable.)

Electives Courses: Electives Courses: ((16 - 2016 - 20 credits) credits)Most grade 12 students take Most grade 12 students take 16-2016-20 grade 11 or 12 grade 11 or 12 elective course credits elective course credits ((at least one course must be a at least one course must be a grade 12 level coursegrade 12 level course)). Students can also take . Students can also take

Extended Day elective courses for additional credits.Extended Day elective courses for additional credits.

MEI e-Planning 10 CourseMEI e-Planning 10 Course

Qualities necessary to be successful in e-Planning 10:Qualities necessary to be successful in e-Planning 10:

Self-disciplined, self-motivated, like working Self-disciplined, self-motivated, like working independently, comfortable and proficient in independently, comfortable and proficient in using computer technology and using computer technology and

communication communication software.software.

Primary benefit of e-Planning 10:Primary benefit of e-Planning 10:

Opportunity to take more grade Opportunity to take more grade 1010 electives electives

Please note: Additionally requested electives may not always fit into a student’s Please note: Additionally requested electives may not always fit into a student’s timetable (depending on their other course selections). timetable (depending on their other course selections).

New Math Program

Math 10 Implemented: Sept. 2010

A & W Math 10 or Foundation of Math & Pre-Calculus 10

Math 11 Implementation: Sept. 2011

A & W Math 11 or Foundations of Math 11 or Pre-Calculus 11

Math 12 Implementation: Sept. 2012

A & W Math 12 or Foundations of Math 12 or Pre-Calculus 12

Some Grade 10 Pre-requisitesSome Grade 10 Pre-requisitesEnglish 10English 10 50% in English 950% in English 9

English 10 HonoursEnglish 10 Honours English 9 Honours or English 9 Honours or teacher’s permissionteacher’s permission

French 10, German 10French 10, German 10

or Spanish 10or Spanish 10

60% in French 9, German 9 or 60% in French 9, German 9 or Spanish 9 or teacher’s Spanish 9 or teacher’s permissionpermission

Apprenticeship & Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10Workplace Math 10

50% or better in Math 9 50% or better in Math 9 Essentials or in Principles of Essentials or in Principles of Math 9Math 9

Foundation Math & Pre-Foundation Math & Pre-Calculus 10Calculus 10

60% or better in Principles of 60% or better in Principles of Math 9Math 9

Some Grade 11 Pre-requisitesSome Grade 11 Pre-requisitesEnglish 11English 11 60% in English 1060% in English 10

French 11, German 11French 11, German 11

or Spanish 11or Spanish 11

60% in French 10, German 1060% in French 10, German 10

or Beginners’ Spanish 11or Beginners’ Spanish 11

A & W Math 11A & W Math 11 50% in A&W Math 10 50% in A&W Math 10 oror 50% in Foundations of Math 50% in Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10& Pre-Calculus 10

Foundations Math 11Foundations Math 11 50% in Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 1050% in Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10

Pre-Calculus Math 11Pre-Calculus Math 11 67% in Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 1067% in Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10

Earth Science 11Earth Science 11 50% in Science 1050% in Science 10

Biology 11*Biology 11* 60% in Science 1060% in Science 10

* For Biology 11 Honours: Science 10 Honours * For Biology 11 Honours: Science 10 Honours and/or permission from instructorand/or permission from instructor

Chemistry 11**Chemistry 11**

(Strongly recommended for (Strongly recommended for Biology 12)Biology 12)

67% in Science 10 67% in Science 10 andand Foundations of Math & Pre- Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10 Calculus 10 andand enrolled in Foundations of Math 11 enrolled in Foundations of Math 11 oror Pre-Calculus 10 Pre-Calculus 10

* *For Chemistry 11 Honours: Science 10 Honours * *For Chemistry 11 Honours: Science 10 Honours and/or permission from instructorand/or permission from instructor

Physics 11Physics 11 67% in Science 10 67% in Science 10 andand Foundations of Math & Pre- Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10 Calculus 10 andand enrolled in Foundations of Math 11 enrolled in Foundations of Math 11 oror Pre-Calculus 10 Pre-Calculus 10

Some Grade 12 Pre-requisitesSome Grade 12 Pre-requisitesEnglish 12English 12

English Literature 12English Literature 12

Writing 12Writing 12

60% in English 1160% in English 11

67% in English 1167% in English 11

67% in English 11 and application67% in English 11 and application

French, German, Spanish 12French, German, Spanish 12 70% in French, German or Spanish 1170% in French, German or Spanish 11

Principles of Math 12Principles of Math 12 67% in Principles of Math 11 67% in Principles of Math 11 (Stream 1)(Stream 1)

Calculus 12Calculus 12 50% in Principles of Math 12 or taking Math 50% in Principles of Math 12 or taking Math 12 concurrently12 concurrently

Biology 12Biology 12 67% in Biology 11 67% in Biology 11 oror Chemistry 11 with Chemistry 11 with teacher’s permission. Both are strongly teacher’s permission. Both are strongly recommendedrecommended

Chemistry 12Chemistry 12 67% in Chem. 11 and enrolled in Principles 67% in Chem. 11 and enrolled in Principles of Math 12 of Math 12 (or permission of instructor)(or permission of instructor)

Physics 12Physics 12 67% in Physics 11 and enrolled in 67% in Physics 11 and enrolled in Principles of Math 12 Principles of Math 12 (or permission of instructor)(or permission of instructor)

Geography 12Geography 12 60% in Social Studies 1160% in Social Studies 11

History 12History 12 70% in Social Studies 1170% in Social Studies 11

Choosing Courses with Choosing Courses with Pre-requisitesPre-requisites

Course Selection should be based on a students’ final mark in the Course Selection should be based on a students’ final mark in the required prerequisite course, however, if the required prerequisite required prerequisite course, however, if the required prerequisite course is being taken in the second semester, students should base course is being taken in the second semester, students should base their course selection on their final mark in the required course the their course selection on their final mark in the required course the previous year. Students will still need to end up with the required previous year. Students will still need to end up with the required pre-requisite in their requested course by the end of the semester, pre-requisite in their requested course by the end of the semester, unless a Department Head or Teacher Designate, waives the unless a Department Head or Teacher Designate, waives the prerequisite. prerequisite.

Department Heads/Teacher Designates:Department Heads/Teacher Designates:

Biology – Mr. LoewenBiology – Mr. Loewen English – Mr. NickelEnglish – Mr. NickelChemistry – Mr. DyckChemistry – Mr. Dyck German – Mr. JanzenGerman – Mr. JanzenMath – Mr. Balzer Math – Mr. Balzer (Mrs. Klassen)(Mrs. Klassen) (Mr. Peters/Mrs. Kuipers)(Mr. Peters/Mrs. Kuipers)

Physics – Mr. GalbraithPhysics – Mr. Galbraith French – Mrs. Vildort French – Mrs. Vildort Socials/Geography/History – Mr. FunkSocials/Geography/History – Mr. Funk Spanish – Mr. Peters Spanish – Mr. Peters

Study Block Available to:Study Block Available to:

Students in Grade 12 meeting MEI graduation Students in Grade 12 meeting MEI graduation requirementsrequirements

Grade 11 students who are taking Grade 11 students who are taking fivefive of the of the following gr. 11 or 12 MEI academic* following gr. 11 or 12 MEI academic* courses in their grade 11 year courses in their grade 11 year (Sept. 2011-June (Sept. 2011-June

2012)2012)::

Biology, Chemistry, English, Foundations of Math 11, a Modern Biology, Chemistry, English, Foundations of Math 11, a Modern Language, Physics, Pre-Calculus Math 11 and Social StudiesLanguage, Physics, Pre-Calculus Math 11 and Social Studies

Note: 1. Study time is to be spent in the MEI library or designated Note: 1. Study time is to be spent in the MEI library or designated areas, areas, notnot in the hallways. in the hallways.

2. 2. OnlyOnly Grade 11 and 12 students may leave campus if they Grade 11 and 12 students may leave campus if they have formal consent from their parents have formal consent from their parents

(Consent forms available in the library) (Consent forms available in the library)

External CredentialsExternal Credentials Approved BC Ministry of Education courses, Approved BC Ministry of Education courses,

programs, and assessments developed outside programs, and assessments developed outside the regular school systemthe regular school system

Complete list available on the web: Complete list available on the web: http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation/courseinfo/cid.pdf

Examples: ICBC Driver Education, RCM Music Examples: ICBC Driver Education, RCM Music courses, Bronze Cross, Red Cross First Aid, courses, Bronze Cross, Red Cross First Aid, etc..etc..

See Mr. Girard to process request for external See Mr. Girard to process request for external creditscredits

Secondary School ApprenticeshipSecondary School Apprenticeship

Secondary School Apprenticeship (SSA) is a Secondary School Apprenticeship (SSA) is a career program that gives secondary students career program that gives secondary students the opportunity to begin working (apprentice) in the opportunity to begin working (apprentice) in a trade of interest on a part-time basis while still a trade of interest on a part-time basis while still in high school.in high school.

MEI Secondary has partnered with Fraser Valley MEI Secondary has partnered with Fraser Valley Distance Education School to enhance Distance Education School to enhance apprenticeship opportunities and further apprenticeship opportunities and further preparation training in the program.preparation training in the program.

Examples of some BC and Red Examples of some BC and Red Seal* Trades ProgramsSeal* Trades Programs

Source: ITA Industry Training Authority www.itabc.caSource: ITA Industry Training Authority www.itabc.ca

Agricultural Equipment Agricultural Equipment Technician*Technician*

Aircraft maintenance Aircraft maintenance TechnicianTechnician

Automotive Service Automotive Service Technician*Technician*

BakerBaker BarberBarber Cabinet Maker*Cabinet Maker* Carpenter*Carpenter* Cook*Cook* Dairy Production TechnicianDairy Production Technician Drywall FinisherDrywall Finisher Electrician, Construction*Electrician, Construction*

Floor Covering Installer*Floor Covering Installer* FloristFlorist HairstylistHairstylist Heavy Duty Equipment Heavy Duty Equipment

Technician (Mechanic)*Technician (Mechanic)* Heavy Equipment OperatorHeavy Equipment Operator Ironworker –Reinforcing *Ironworker –Reinforcing * Landscape HorticulturistLandscape Horticulturist LocksmithLocksmith Machinist*Machinist* MeatcutterMeatcutter Motorcycle Mechanic*Motorcycle Mechanic* Plumber*Plumber* Welder Level CWelder Level C

* Red seal Trades* Red seal Trades

How To RegisterHow To Register Find a qualified employer who will hire you and be Find a qualified employer who will hire you and be

your sponsor and commit to your training. If you can your sponsor and commit to your training. If you can not find one, Mr. Girard will help you connect with not find one, Mr. Girard will help you connect with some employers receptive to take on an apprentice.some employers receptive to take on an apprentice.

On you Course Selection Sheet check:On you Course Selection Sheet check: Intro to SSA 11Intro to SSA 11 (2 credits), (2 credits), SSA 11A, 11BSSA 11A, 11B for grade 11s, or for grade 11s, or SSA 12A, 12BSSA 12A, 12B for grade 12s on your Course for grade 12s on your Course Selection Sheet if you have done SSA11A & BSelection Sheet if you have done SSA11A & B

Complete the SSA Application package from Student Complete the SSA Application package from Student Services and attach it to your course selection sheet.Services and attach it to your course selection sheet.

In the mean time if you have any Questions about In the mean time if you have any Questions about SSA, ask Mr. Girard, SSA CoordinatorSSA, ask Mr. Girard, SSA Coordinator

Work Experience (WEX) 12A & 12B Students must be 15 years or older and have

found an employer who is willing to provide a safe work environment (in the same or similar Focus Area or career area the student is planning to go into) and, is willing to evaluate the student after acceptance into WEX and after 90 – 120 hours of work experience.

Courses are completed in partnership with Fraser Valley Distance Education and will include the completion of a workbook

Interested students need to submit an application form along with their Course Selection sheet. See Mr. Girard for more information.

Required Graduation Program Required Graduation Program ExaminationsExaminations

Grade 10Grade 10 (20%)(20%)

English 10English 10 Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10 Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10 oror

Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10 Science 10Science 10

Grade 11Grade 11 (20%)(20%)

Social Studies 11Social Studies 11

Grade 12Grade 12 (40%)(40%)

English 12 or Communication 12English 12 or Communication 12

OptionalOptional Grade 12 Graduation Grade 12 Graduation Program ExaminationsProgram Examinations

Biology 12Biology 12 German 12German 12

Chemistry 12Chemistry 12 History 12History 12

English Literature 12English Literature 12 Math 12Math 12

French 12French 12 Physics 12Physics 12

Geography 12Geography 12 Spanish 12Spanish 12

To Write or Not To Write…To Write or Not To Write…The QuestionThe Question

Students who do not write an optional provincial exam Students who do not write an optional provincial exam will complete a school based assessment worth 20%will complete a school based assessment worth 20%

There may be universities across Canada that do There may be universities across Canada that do require students to write provincial exams or if the require students to write provincial exams or if the student does write the exam the PSI will only consider student does write the exam the PSI will only consider the final course markthe final course mark

Most BC Post Secondary institutions do not require Most BC Post Secondary institutions do not require Provincial Examination Results Provincial Examination Results (eg. SFU, TWU, UBC)(eg. SFU, TWU, UBC)

B.C. universities not requiring the examination will B.C. universities not requiring the examination will take the best mark take the best mark (either the combined exam and school based (either the combined exam and school based mark or the school based mark only)mark or the school based mark only)

Students achieving 86% or higher on three provincial Students achieving 86% or higher on three provincial exams exams (excluding Communications 12) (excluding Communications 12) and at least 73% in and at least 73% in English 12 can earn a $1000 Provincial scholarshipEnglish 12 can earn a $1000 Provincial scholarship

Post-Secondary Admission Post-Secondary Admission RequirementsRequirements

• Post-secondary admission requirements vary Post-secondary admission requirements vary depending on the institution and depending on depending on the institution and depending on the specific program.the specific program.

eg. Students with a minimum eg. Students with a minimum 6767% average, based on English 12 % average, based on English 12 and the other required grade 12 courses, can apply to SFU, and the other required grade 12 courses, can apply to SFU, UBC and UVIC, however, the reality is that some of the UBC and UVIC, however, the reality is that some of the

programs have an programs have an 80% - 85%80% - 85% cut-off. cut-off.

Check post-secondary websites, viewbooks or Check post-secondary websites, viewbooks or calendars for a complete and detailed list of calendars for a complete and detailed list of specific programs and admission requirementsspecific programs and admission requirements

- some requirements have been listed in Part 4 of - some requirements have been listed in Part 4 of the MEI Course Calendar the MEI Course Calendar

University of the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV)Fraser Valley (UFV)

B.C. secondary school graduation or B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalentequivalent

Specific admission requirements vary Specific admission requirements vary depending on the program. Some depending on the program. Some programs and some courses have very programs and some courses have very specific grade 11 and/or 12 course specific grade 11 and/or 12 course prerequisites.prerequisites.

For more information see For more information see www.ufv.ca and and MEI Course Calendar AppendixMEI Course Calendar Appendix

University of British Columbia University of British Columbia (Vancouver - General Arts Admission)(Vancouver - General Arts Admission)

English 11English 11 Social Studies 11Social Studies 11 Principles of Math 11 Principles of Math 11 oror Pre-Calculus 11 Pre-Calculus 11 oror

Foundations of Math 12Foundations of Math 12 A Science 11A Science 11 A Second Language 11A Second Language 11 English 12English 12 33 additional academic grade 12 courses additional academic grade 12 courses (provincially (provincially

examinable *, Calculus examinable *, Calculus oror Law) Law)

* optional grade 12 graduation exams not required - will use the best mark (school * optional grade 12 graduation exams not required - will use the best mark (school based mark only or combined mark) in calculating the average based mark only or combined mark) in calculating the average

University of British Columbia University of British Columbia (Okanagan - General Arts Admission)(Okanagan - General Arts Admission)

Secondary School GraduationSecondary School Graduation

English 12English 12

33 additional academic grade 12 courses additional academic grade 12 courses (provincially examinable *, Calculus or Law) (provincially examinable *, Calculus or Law)

* optional grade 12 graduation exams not required - will use the best mark (school * optional grade 12 graduation exams not required - will use the best mark (school based mark only or combined mark) in calculating the average based mark only or combined mark) in calculating the average

Please note: Please note: While UBCO does not have a second language admissions requirement, the equivalent While UBCO does not have a second language admissions requirement, the equivalent of a second language 12 is required as part of a Bachelor of Arts degreeof a second language 12 is required as part of a Bachelor of Arts degree

Simon Fraser UniversitySimon Fraser University(General Arts Admission)(General Arts Admission)

English 11English 11 Social Studies 11Social Studies 11 Principles of Math 11 Principles of Math 11 oror Pre-Calculus 11 or Pre-Calculus 11 or

Foundations of Math 11Foundations of Math 11 A Science 11A Science 11 A Second Language 11 A Second Language 11 (Introductory is fine)(Introductory is fine)

English 12English 12 33 additional provincially examinable* grade additional provincially examinable* grade

12 courses12 courses * optional grade 12 graduation exams not required - will use the best mark (school * optional grade 12 graduation exams not required - will use the best mark (school

based mark only or combined mark) in calculating the averagebased mark only or combined mark) in calculating the average

Trinity Western UniversityTrinity Western University(General Admission)(General Admission)

Secondary School graduation and a minimum Secondary School graduation and a minimum 67% average based on:67% average based on:

English 12 andEnglish 12 and

33 additional academic grade 12 courses additional academic grade 12 courses (provincially examinable*, Calculus, CCN or Law) (provincially examinable*, Calculus, CCN or Law)

* optional grade 12 graduation exams not required - will use the best * optional grade 12 graduation exams not required - will use the best mark (school based mark only or combined mark) in calculating the mark (school based mark only or combined mark) in calculating the averageaverage

University of VictoriaUniversity of Victoria(General Admission to Humanities)(General Admission to Humanities)

English 11English 11 Social Studies 11Social Studies 11 Principles of Math 11 Principles of Math 11 oror Pre-Calculus 11 Pre-Calculus 11 (or equivalent) (or equivalent)

A Science 11A Science 11 A Second Language 11 A Second Language 11 (most other programs do not require a second language)(most other programs do not require a second language)

English 12English 12 33 additional academic grade 12 courses additional academic grade 12 courses (provincially (provincially

examinable*, Calculus, CCN or Law) examinable*, Calculus, CCN or Law)

* optional grade 12 graduation exams not required - will use the best mark * optional grade 12 graduation exams not required - will use the best mark (school based mark only or combined mark) in calculating the average(school based mark only or combined mark) in calculating the average

Post-Secondary Education Post-Secondary Education Estimated Living Costs *Estimated Living Costs *

September – AprilSeptember – April

Tuition & FeesTuition & Fees $4000 - $5500$4000 - $5500Books & SuppliesBooks & Supplies $1000 - $1500$1000 - $1500Local TransportationLocal Transportation $500 $500Personal ExpensesPersonal Expenses $2500 $2500Room & BoardRoom & Board $6000 $6000

* Costs will vary depending on post-secondary institution * Costs will vary depending on post-secondary institution and and individual circumstances. individual circumstances.

Tuition, Fees and Room/Board Tuition, Fees and Room/Board ExpensesExpenses

The information to the right is The information to the right is based on Sept. 23/10 post-based on Sept. 23/10 post-secondary website secondary website informationinformation

Fees are approximate, subject Fees are approximate, subject to change and based on a to change and based on a general program. general program.

There will be additional There will be additional textbook, transportation and textbook, transportation and personal expenses.personal expenses.

Financial costs are only one Financial costs are only one factor to consider.factor to consider.

There are pros and cons to There are pros and cons to attending any post-secondary attending any post-secondary institution. Financial costs are institution. Financial costs are onlyonly one factor to consider. one factor to consider.

Post-Post-Secondary Secondary InstitutionInstitution

Tuition & Tuition & Fees/per Fees/per school yr.school yr.

Room /Room /

BoardBoard

TotalTotal

UFVUFV $4250$4250

- - - - - - - - - - --

$4250$4250

CBCCBC $8970$8970

$5210$5210 $14,18$14,1800

TWUTWU $19,47$19,4700

$8700$8700 $28,17$28,1700

UBCUBC $5200$5200

$7800$7800(on-campus / (on-campus / shared room)shared room)

$13,00$13,0000

Financing Post-Secondary Financing Post-Secondary EducationEducation

Personal SavingsPersonal Savings Passport to EducationPassport to Education (Gr. 10 – 12)(Gr. 10 – 12)

AwardsAwards ParentsParents

Provincial & Canada Government Provincial & Canada Government Student LoansStudent Loans

Why Talk about Scholarship & Bursary Why Talk about Scholarship & Bursary Awards Prior to Grade 12?Awards Prior to Grade 12?

Many award donors / organizations are interested in an Many award donors / organizations are interested in an applicant’s achievements and school/community applicant’s achievements and school/community involvements not only in grade 12, but also prior to grade involvements not only in grade 12, but also prior to grade 1212

Some donor organizations require membership the year Some donor organizations require membership the year prior to applying for their award.prior to applying for their award.

eg. Envision Financial Education Awardeg. Envision Financial Education Award

Planning ahead and implementing new initiatives in grade Planning ahead and implementing new initiatives in grade 11 and 12 is likely to give an applicant a better chance of 11 and 12 is likely to give an applicant a better chance of receiving an award.receiving an award. (Having (Having balancebalance in life is however, an important factor to in life is however, an important factor to consider when working toward scholarships.)consider when working toward scholarships.)

eg. Volunteering to tutor is eg. Volunteering to tutor is greatgreat, recognizing a need for a tutoring , recognizing a need for a tutoring program in an “inner-city” Abbotsford school, initiating a program in an “inner-city” Abbotsford school, initiating a tutoring program and tutoring program and finding all of the volunteers and putting finding all of the volunteers and putting the program in place is the program in place is betterbetter..

Criteria for Awarding Scholarship Criteria for Awarding Scholarship & Bursary Awards& Bursary Awards

May include:May include:

• high academic achievementhigh academic achievement• leadership involvementleadership involvement• extra-curricular school activitiesextra-curricular school activities• community service / good citizenshipcommunity service / good citizenship• membership in a specific organizationmembership in a specific organization• pursuing specific post-secondary studies and/or pursuing specific post-secondary studies and/or

a specific career a specific career • nomination and/or knowing the donornomination and/or knowing the donor• financial needfinancial need

AwardsAwards

Scholarship & Bursary Awards for Returning MEI Students Scholarship & Bursary Awards for Returning MEI Students (Grade 9-11) (applications will be available in the General Off ice in May)(Grade 9-11) (applications will be available in the General Off ice in May)

Passport to Education Passport to Education (grade 10-12)(grade 10-12)

Provincial Scholarship Provincial Scholarship (Grade 12)(Grade 12)

Dogwood District/Authority Award Dogwood District/Authority Award (Grade 12)(Grade 12)

Abbotsford Community Foundation Scholarship & BursaryAbbotsford Community Foundation Scholarship & Bursary

Awards Awards (Grade 12)(Grade 12)

MEI Friends and Alumni Awards MEI Friends and Alumni Awards (Grade 12)(Grade 12)

Secondary School Apprenticeship(SSA) Scholarship Secondary School Apprenticeship(SSA) Scholarship (Grade 12)(Grade 12)

Other Scholarships & Bursaries Other Scholarships & Bursaries (Grade 12)(Grade 12)

Passport to EducationPassport to Education

Top students each year, in grades 10-12, Top students each year, in grades 10-12, may receive post-secondary tuition credit may receive post-secondary tuition credit up to a maximum of $1000: up to a maximum of $1000: (recipients will be (recipients will be notified in September)notified in September)

Grade 10: $250Grade 10: $250Grade 11: $250Grade 11: $250Grade 12: $500Grade 12: $500

Must be redeemed within Must be redeemed within 55 years of graduating years of graduating

See See http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/studentaidbc/welcome.htm for a for a complete list of approved, designated Post-secondary Institutions complete list of approved, designated Post-secondary Institutions (PSIs).(PSIs).

Grade 12 Graduation Program Grade 12 Graduation Program Examinations ScholarshipExaminations Scholarship

$1000 is awarded to students who achieve at $1000 is awarded to students who achieve at least least 7373% in English 12 and % in English 12 and 8686% or higher on % or higher on each of his/her three best Grade 12 provincial each of his/her three best Grade 12 provincial exams exams (excluding Communications 12)(excluding Communications 12)

Provincially examinable courses at MEI include:Provincially examinable courses at MEI include:

Biology 12Biology 12 German 12German 12Chemistry 12Chemistry 12 History 12History 12English 12English 12 Math 12Math 12English Literature 12English Literature 12 Physics 12Physics 12French 12French 12 Spanish 12Spanish 12Geography 12Geography 12

Must be redeemed within Must be redeemed within 55 years of graduating. years of graduating.

Dogwood District Authority/AwardDogwood District Authority/Award

$1000 is awarded ($500 cash and $500 for an approved PSI $1000 is awarded ($500 cash and $500 for an approved PSI program) to students who have excelled in grade 11 & 12 program) to students who have excelled in grade 11 & 12 courses in one of the following specialty areas:courses in one of the following specialty areas:

Fine ArtsFine Arts (Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, Music) (Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, Music) Applied SkillsApplied Skills (Business Ed., Tech Ed., Home Economics) (Business Ed., Tech Ed., Home Economics) Physical ActivityPhysical Activity (not limited to Physical Education) (not limited to Physical Education) Second LanguagesSecond Languages

Criteria include:Criteria include: (must be redeemed within (must be redeemed within 55 years) years)

Superior achievement (min. 80%) in specialty area coursesSuperior achievement (min. 80%) in specialty area courses a project, portfolio and/or video (the “wow” factor)a project, portfolio and/or video (the “wow” factor) An application form and letter written by the studentAn application form and letter written by the student Letter of recommendation by a teacher in the specialty areaLetter of recommendation by a teacher in the specialty area Letter of support completed by an administrator or counselorLetter of support completed by an administrator or counselor

Abbotsford Community Foundation Abbotsford Community Foundation AwardsAwards

Awards, ranging in value from $250 - $2500, are Awards, ranging in value from $250 - $2500, are available to grade 12 studentsavailable to grade 12 students

Application package includes:Application package includes: application form application form (Social Insurance Number required)(Social Insurance Number required) financial planning budget worksheetfinancial planning budget worksheet application letter written by student application letter written by student (typed, one page)(typed, one page) resume resume (typed, one page)(typed, one page) reference letter reference letter (adult, non-relative - typed, one page)(adult, non-relative - typed, one page) TranscriptTranscript

(Must be redeemed at a designated PSI within (Must be redeemed at a designated PSI within 2 ½2 ½ years of graduating.) years of graduating.)

Secondary School Apprenticeship Secondary School Apprenticeship $1,000 Scholarship$1,000 Scholarship

This scholarship is available to SSA students This scholarship is available to SSA students who have demonstrated sustained and who have demonstrated sustained and exceptional work as an apprentice. exceptional work as an apprentice. (This includes (This includes continuing to work or train full-time in the trade for at least continuing to work or train full-time in the trade for at least 55 months after months after high school or have 11 hours reported to ITA)high school or have 11 hours reported to ITA)

The money is intended to assist the apprentice The money is intended to assist the apprentice with the purchase of tools, equipment, materials, with the purchase of tools, equipment, materials, or tuition necessary to continue in their trade.or tuition necessary to continue in their trade.

For more information about criteria of For more information about criteria of qualification see Mr. Girard to receive a qualification see Mr. Girard to receive a Scholarship Application Instruction Package.Scholarship Application Instruction Package.

MEI Friends and Alumni Awards The A440 Award:

available to a student who is involved in the music program at MEI and who is pursuing post-secondary education in Business.

EP Industries Trades Award:available to a student enrolled in Construction and/or SSA and who has a “B” or higher in related courses, a positive attitude, an excellent work ethic and who is planning to pursue a Trades related education/career.

Evergreen Alumni Award:available to a good academic student who has participated in at least one Arts related activity, a school athletic activity, school and community related service and who is planning to attend a post-secondary institution.

Mary Esau Memorial Bursary:available to a good academic student with an excellent work ethic who demonstrates financial need and who is pursuing post-secondary education/career in Nursing (preferred) or Education.

Other Grade 12 AwardsOther Grade 12 Awards

Many businesses, organizations and post-Many businesses, organizations and post-secondary institutions provide awards to secondary institutions provide awards to graduating students. graduating students. eg. TD Canada Trusteg. TD Canada Trust

Application deadlines vary – some are in Application deadlines vary – some are in October, while others are in April.October, while others are in April.

Students are encouraged to check the Grade 12 Students are encouraged to check the Grade 12 bulletin board bulletin board (in Student Services) (in Student Services) grad grad newsletters, websites and other resources newsletters, websites and other resources throughout the year, for more information. throughout the year, for more information. http://www.meisoc.com/secondary/?q=node/49

Course Change - Drop/Add PolicyCourse Change - Drop/Add Policy

Deadline: Deadline: First FridayFirst Friday of the semester of the semester

Changes may be possible if prerequisites Changes may be possible if prerequisites are met, classes are not being overloaded are met, classes are not being overloaded and there is minimal disruption to the rest and there is minimal disruption to the rest of the student’s timetable. of the student’s timetable.

Course Selection Sheets DueCourse Selection Sheets DueFriday, February 25Friday, February 25thth

Give it to your teacher at the beginning of the Give it to your teacher at the beginning of the first block on Friday February 25first block on Friday February 25 thth in order to in order to receive priorityreceive priority

Students with a Study Block during first period Students with a Study Block during first period should hand their sheet in at the Library or in the should hand their sheet in at the Library or in the General officeGeneral office

Students with complete Course Selection Sheets Students with complete Course Selection Sheets will have the best chances to get the courses will have the best chances to get the courses that they would like that they would like (make sure your parent/guardian has (make sure your parent/guardian has signed your course selection sheet)signed your course selection sheet)

Completed Course Selection Completed Course Selection Sheets Will Have….Sheets Will Have….

Enough courses to complete the timetableEnough courses to complete the timetable Elective choices selected and prioritizedElective choices selected and prioritized Two prioritized alternate choices selected Two prioritized alternate choices selected

and prioritizedand prioritized All Application Forms and/or Teacher’s All Application Forms and/or Teacher’s

Permission Slips attached Permission Slips attached (if applicable)(if applicable) All pre- and co-requisiteAll pre- and co-requisite(s) met(s) met Both a parent Both a parent andand a student signature a student signature

List of SymbolsList of Symbols

Applied Skills CourseApplied Skills Course

Fine Arts CourseFine Arts Course

Application Form RequiredApplication Form Required (Limited Enrollment) (Limited Enrollment)

Audition or Interview RequiredAudition or Interview Required

Course Permission Slip from Instructor RequiredCourse Permission Slip from Instructor Required

Board Authority/ Authorized CourseBoard Authority/ Authorized Course (Gr. 10, 11, 12) (Gr. 10, 11, 12)

Graduation Program ExamGraduation Program Exam Course (Gr. 10-12) Course (Gr. 10-12)