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Graduation Handbook
J.L. Crowe Secondary School
JL Crowe Counselling Department 1
Introduction
Graduation is, first and foremost, an academic celebration, an
acknowledgment of your successful completion of high school and the
achievement of a British Columbia Certification of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) or School
Completion Certificate (Evergreen Certificate). Graduation is a meaningful event that requires your
active participation. You can participate by:
• Being informed about diploma requirements and ensuring that you have passed or are registered in
all the necessary courses.
• Watching for and reading any grad information in the monthly newsletters, on the school website
(www.jlcrowe.org), on the graduation bulletin board or on the Grad 2020 Edmodo board
(www.edmodo.com)
• Providing input as requested, by regularly checking the posted grad list and participating in surveys.
• Providing necessary information and pictures for the committees and the yearbook.
• Volunteering to help either on a short term or long term basis.
• Cooperating with the Grad Committee.
• Behaving in a manner that honours graduation. throughout the school year, in your classes, in the
community as well as at the ceremony and other grad specific activities.
This is a significant event in your life and positive memories are to be made.
Graduation is about you – take responsibility and make sure YOU make
your grad a success!!
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GRADUATION COMMITTEE
The members of this committee are J.L. Crowe staff, students of the graduation class (Grad Council), and
parents. Students who wish to participate in the organization of their graduation should listen to the
announcements and join the Grad Council. Nomination proceedings will begin in late September.
Student Grad Council meetings will be held at lunch time or after school and the frequency will vary. The
students of the Grad Council will ask for input from all members of the graduating class. Based on this
input, the Grad Committee will coordinate activities.
GRADUATION CLOTHING
Each year, students have the opportunity to buy clothing to commemorate their graduation. The Grad
Committee looks after the timing and process of this.
GRADUATION PHOTOS
The Graduation Committee arranges for a photographer to come to the school to take individual portraits.
Each grad is encouraged to have his/her picture taken at this time for the composite picture and the
yearbook. Picture packages are made available to individual graduates, with the cost varying according to
the package contents. Retakes, if needed, will be available. Bookings are done on-line and fill up fast.
The photographer also books sittings for “Buddy Photos”. Graduates can go in with groups of friends for
a sitting.
The graduation class does a group picture on the stairs at Gyro Park in early June. Those graduating
students on the Graduation List as of May 27th will be part of this photo.
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GRADUATION CEREMONY The graduation ceremony will take place on Friday, June 19, 2020 at 6 pm at the Cominco Arena. The ceremony will begin promptly at 6:00 pm and last for approximately two hours. Doors will open for guests at 4:30 pm. Grads can pick up their gowns in the curling arena (enter through the lower level of the arena) starting at 5:00 pm. They must be in gown and ready to line up by 5:45 pm. This leaves plenty of time for pictures with friends and family before the ceremony begins. Grads will wear a rental gown and stole that must be returned directly following the ceremony; the cap and tassel are kept as a souvenir. Dress beneath the gowns is business casual, which means semi-formal. Male students need to wear dress pants and dress shoes. Female students are to wear either dress pants, a dress or skirt with dress shoes or dressy sandals. Students must be eligible to graduate in order to participate in these ceremonies. See following sections for details on how students can ensure their eligibility. (pg. 6) GRADUATION FEES The Graduation fee ($90) is included in the 2019/20 fee invoice and is due by December 6th, 2019. The cost of the Prom is TBA (Approximately $35, depending on the menu chosen). The Prom, Dry Grad and Memory Walk are separate extra-curricular activities and are not included in Grad fees. After the number of potential grads is determined, the Grad Committee approves the graduation budget. The Grad fees cover the cost of the following: • Gown and stole rental • Memento cap and tassel purchase • Printing of programs and tickets • Gifts • Facility rental • A/V equipment • Diploma covers • Assorted decorations • Flowers JL Crowe Counselling Department 4
VALEDICTORIAN
Grad 2020 Class Valedictorian: J.L. Crowe Secondary
The Valedictorian has the honour of sharing common learning stories, the
realities of graduation, and the future aspirations of the Class of 2020. This
graduate is to be representative of a JLC graduate who is striving for academic
excellence, while having a rounded experience during high school. The 2020
Valedictorian will be selected through an application process.
Criteria:
• Enrolled in 6 on-timetable courses at JL Crowe.
• Grades -
i) 80% average for first semester courses and the first reporting period of the second semester.
ii) GOOD or EXCELLENT work habits ONLY in current academic year.
• Student support - minimum of 10 student recommendations by signature.
• Parent support - parent signature.
• Staff support -
i) 3 staff signatures on the nomination form
ii) Valedictorian candidates will be confirmed by staff committee at a meeting to
be called by the Principal.
The successful Valedictorian candidates are expected to model appropriate conduct as outlined
within the School’s Code of Conduct. The Principal has the right to remove a candidate for
inappropriate conduct.
The Valedictorian’s address must be completed by an established timeline set by the Principal. The
address will be approved by the Department Head or designate of the English Department and the
Principal.
The Selection Process:
1. The candidates for Valedictorian are to be nominated by fellow graduates, a community leader
or employer. Nominators will have reviewed the criteria & believe that the candidate fulfills those
standards. Nomination packages can be obtained from and returned to the office.
2. The nomination packages will be reviewed by JLC Administration to confirm that the nominees
have met the minimum requirements as set by the criteria above.
3. All qualified nominees will prepare a two-minute speech to introduce themselves & to
demonstrate to the graduating class as to why they are the most appropriate Valedictorian.
4. The graduating class will vote on their valedictorian.
JL Crowe Counselling Department 5REQUEST TO GRADUATE
Applications are available on the JL Crowe website (www.jlcrowe.org) or from the
counselling office and are due to Mrs. Waterstreet by November 6th, 2019.
All students are required to complete a Request to Graduate. The Request to Graduate ensures
students and parents are aware of what is required to not only receive a BC Certification of
Graduation but to participate in J.L. Crowe’s Graduation Commencement Ceremony on June 19,
2020.
In order to be eligible to be placed on and remain on the J.L. Crowe Secondary graduation list, all
students must comply with these conditions:
1. You are responsible for checking the accuracy of your high school record of courses, marks and
credits (see page 8 for instructions). Any questions regarding your graduation record should be
discussed with Mrs. Waterstreet.
2. You must ensure that you are registered in the necessary credits and courses to fulfill BC
Certification of Graduation requirements (see page 8 & 9 for instructions).
3. If you lack credits in any compulsory grade 10 or 11 courses, you must be registered in or be
taking them in grade 12.
4. To be a student of good standing, no mark, in a course required for graduation, is to be below
50% as of May 27th, 2020.
5. If you are earning prerequisite courses by distance/distributed learning or online courses,
documentation to indicate that, must be provided to the counselling office and 75% of all
lessons must be successfully completed by May 27th, 2020.
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure these requirements have been met!!!
If a student is removed from the grad list, the following refund policy applies:
Students can be removed from the grad list at ANY time if any of the above conditions have not
been met. Any grad removed from the grad list, after the grad fees have been paid will lose a
portion of his/her payment. Graduation is 100% user pay. Throughout the year, various items will be
purchased or booked for each graduating student; therefore, it is necessary for each grad to be
responsible for covering everything that has been bought for him/her up until the time he/she has
been removed from the graduation list.
JL Crowe Counselling Department 62019/20 Chart of Important Dates
Month Date Activity Completed
Sept/Oct Sept 19-Nov 6 DUE: Meet with Mrs. Waterstreet to ensure your transcript reflects
courses taken over past two years and your grade 12 timetable contains
enough courses to meet graduation requirements. She will sign your
Request to Graduate at this meeting.
Oct Oct 1-Dec 1 Apply for post-secondary schooling. Students who wish to be eligible
for Entrance Scholarships must have their applications completed by
December 1st for most schools. Yet, deadlines are open through June
for many colleges and universities.
Nov Nov 6th 3 pm DUE: Request to Graduate due to Mrs. Waterstreet
Dec Dec 6th DUE: Grad fees are due
March March 11th Scholarship Fair
March March 13th Scholarship Fair for students in Youth Train in Trades (ACE-IT)
April April 1-30 DUE: Scholarship/Bursary Applications due
May May 27th Grad list submitted. This list will go to the paper, grad committee,
yearbook and printer for the program for the ceremonies. To be
eligible for this list you must be:
❏ Registered in enough credits to graduate
❏ Be passing all courses “required” for graduation
❏ If taking on-line courses “required” for graduation, be 75%
successfully completed
❏ completed your Grad Transitions work
June June 1-30 Typical timeline for post-secondary course registration. Tuition deposits
are due before course selection is possible.
June June 8 Final Grad list created. This list will include any student who has
fulfilled requirements since May 27th and paid their Grad Fee. They
will be eligible to walk across the stage but will:
❏ Be added to the end of the line crossing the stage (not
alphabetical)
❏ Not have their name included in the official printed program
❏ Possibly not have their pictures in the Memory Walk slideshow
❏ Not have their picture in the newspaper.
June June 21 6 pm Grad Ceremony
7The #1 Question asked…
Do I have enough credits to graduate?
Planning for graduation involves making a number of decisions. Whether you want to go on to postsecondary
education or directly to the world of work when you graduate from high school, you have to be thinking ahead.
Make sure the courses you take allow you to achieve your future goals.
Together, we created BCeIDS last spring. Students were asked to put their log in information into their phones.
Checking Credits
If you feel that courses are missing, please see Mrs. Waterstreet ASAP!
Transcripts & Graduation Planner Worksheet
1. Go to the Student Transcript Service Website -
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/transcripts-and-
certificates
2. Choose “Log in with BCeID. If you were at JLC last school year, we created BCeID
accounts. Forgot your password? There will be a link for that.
3. You will be at the main dashboard. Choose “View Your Transcript”
4. Print.
5. Use your transcript to fill in your JL Crowe Graduation Planner – Grad 2019 worksheet.
Remember “C” = completed and “IP” = in progress (taking this semester or next). If you
count the number of courses with 4 credits on your transcript, it should match the
number of check marks you have under the “C” column. Another tip… Language Arts =
English or Communications.
JL Crowe Counselling Department 8JL Crowe Graduation Planner 2020 Student Name: _________________________ Grade: ___________ A minimum of 80 credits. Credits are gained for courses taken in grade 10, 11 & 12. Courses are divided into a) REQUIRED or MUST be taken and b) ELECTIVES (student choice) Students MUST verify completion of coursework by checking their Ministry Unofficial Transcript. If a completed course does not appear on the Ministry of Education’s Unofficial Transcript, please contact the school where that particular course was taken for further information. JL Crowe Counselling Department 9
WHAT WILL YOU DO NEXT YEAR?
If you are undecided about what’s next after high school,
research and commit to a plan!
No one can “take a year off”; SCHOOL, WORK, TRAVEL – or a combination of these three – will be a
significant part of the next 12 months of your life! Make a quality plan now while you have the support of
your teachers, parents, and counsellors..
Whatever your decision, you need a plan!
1. What should I study? Determine what you like and what you are good at. Use the internet.
SCHOOL
This will continue to be explored through your Grad Transitions studies.
2. What school should I go to? Consider local options because you can live at home. Look at
schools with programs of interest. Consider schools in cities where you have extended family. Consider
where you want to live. Research school reputations. Remember: You can often transfer from one school to
another.
3. How long do you want to go to school? Do you want to complete a Certificate (1yr), Diploma (2yr), or a
Degree (4 yr) program? Consider the options at Colleges, Universities, Technical Institutes and Private
Schools.
4. What do I NEED to get into the school I want for the program I want? Look online! myblueprint.ca is
an amazing resource. Be thorough! Every school is different!
5. When do I need to apply? Check online for the deadline. Apply ASAP to first come, first served
programs like nursing at Selkirk College. Apply on the school’s website or at applybc.ca (the online
application portal for most BC Post Secondary Institutions). Remember, if you have top grades and want to
be in the running for each school’s Entrance Awards, most deadlines for registration is December 1st. That
doesn’t mean that you cannot apply later but you won’t be eligible for those awards.
6. How do I know if I’m accepted? The school(s) will contact you by letter or email and give you a
temporary student ID number. Check your email! Many schools only use email and you don’t want to miss
these messages! Follow the individual school instructions you receive. All schools are
different on the timelines that they follow for offering admission.
7. What else do I have to do?
a. Apply online for housing and awards.
b. Complete a “Post Secondary Institutions Choices Form” online. (Grad Transitions)
c. Visit the campuses if you can to help you make a final decision as to what school to
go to.
8. How do I finalize my application? Follow instructions from the school for self-
reporting of grades online and any other school specific details.
9. How do I choose my post secondary classes? Consult an advisor at the post-
secondary institution. School counsellors don’t know what courses you should take! Register online for
courses later in spring as instructed.
10. What about athletic scholarships? Email the coach of your sport to find out about tryouts and
about financial awards.
JL Crowe Counselling Department 10WORK What are you passionate about? What are you working towards? Where will you
work?
If you are planning to work, we suggest you do something exciting and interesting that allows you to
grow and be challenged. Consider doing more than ‘just working’: Move to a different
town and work! Try volunteering! Get a job that challenges you and/or that is in your career
area of interest!
If you are planning to work in order to ‘save money for school’, beware! An adult life costs
money regardless, and saving money while earning an entry level wage is incredibly difficult.
You are often better off to borrow money and go straight to school rather than working to save
money for tuition.
Things to do.....
• Apply for and get your Social Insurance Number (SIN#).
• Have an updated, professional looking resume and cover letter.
• Collect reference letters.
• Get certificates you may need: Drivers License, Food Safe, SuperHost, First Aid.
• Find a job (web, employment offices, personal contacts).
• Be prepared to work at a low paying, entry level position. Any job is better than no job!
TRAVEL Research travel options! Are you traveling by alone or with a friend? Are you joining a
tour? How are you going to get around?
Remember that it is often very difficult to travel by yourself, particularly as a young adult. You often can’t
rent a car, enter public events that serve alcohol, or even rent a hotel room. It is often easier and safer
for young adults to travel using structured travel or exchange programs. Consider organized travel
programs! ie: Rotary Exchange, Canada World Youth…
Things to do....
1. Get your passport. (Everyone should have one!)
2. Health: Get appropriate vaccinations and health insurance.
3. Book transportation, flights, accommodation, and travel insurance.
4. Purchase a travel guide. Take some time to research and learn about your
destination, local customs, dress codes.
5. Money: Find out what kind of currency is required for your trip and how to
access money in that location.
6. Budgeting: Determine the cost and create a financial plan to
meet the cost.
JL Crowe Counselling Department 11Start by finding out what you are good at and what you are passionate about. Check out this amazing website - www.myblueprint.ca Part of your Career Life Education (Planning10) and Career Life Connections work will include updating your self-assessments and continuing to link this to your career exploration and post- secondary information. You can search for additional information in your interest area by accessing these sites: Education Planner: www.educationplanner.ca/ Youth Canada: www.youth.gc.ca/ Youthhood.org www.youthhood.org/index.asp Work B.C.: www.workbc.ca/ Working In Canada: www.workingincanada.gc.ca Lastly, also consider that your level of education is most often linked to your income. The Conference board of Canada, in a report on education, confirms that, with few exceptions, earning increased with each level of education. This chart shows that on average, for every $100 earned by a high-school graduate, a person with a college or trades education earns $111, and a person with a university degree earns $ 171. A person who did not graduate from high school earns significantly less at only $75. www.conferenceboard.ca JL Crowe Counselling Department 12
Dogwoods and other
Government Documents
Where do I get an interim TRANSCRIPT?
After submitting your application, most post-secondary institutions will request a copy of your
interim transcript. Some will ask that you send them a transcript. If this is the case you are able to
download one or send one directly from your Student Transcript Service (directions on page 8).
How do I order extra copies of my OFFICIAL (Ministry of Education) TRANSCRIPT?
These are not available until August of your graduation year. A “certified” copy can be obtained
from the Ministry of Education’s Student Transcript Service.
Where & when do I pick up my DOGWOOD Certificate?
Pick up your Dogwood Certificate from the main office of the school starting in late September of
the year following your graduation. An email will go home when they are ready for pick-up.
What is a PSI (POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS SELECTIONS FORM) and when do I
complete it?
This Ministry of Education form allows grade 12 students to choose which Canadian post-
secondary institutions will receive copies of their official transcript at the end of July.
• You need to complete this form online during your grade 12 year. It authorizes the Ministry of
Education to transfer marks to your chosen post-secondary institution(s).
• Students wishing to have their marks forwarded in the early admission transfer to BC Electronic
PSIs and the Ontario Universities Application Center (OUAC) must submit their selections by
May 1st.
• Students access the electronic PSI Selections form from the Student Transcript Service of the
Ministry of Education. See the page 8 for more information.
• Completing PSI Forms is the students responsibility.
JL Crowe Counselling Department 13Preparing for Post-Secondary
September / October / November
Find and record, in an accessible place, your Ministry of Education Personal Education Number
(PEN) found on your report card and transcript.
Ensure that your courses will satisfy graduation requirements. See page 8.
Identify a post-secondary plan through research, grad meetings, post-secondary school meetings,
information sessions and meetings with school counsellors or career life coordinators.
Apply to post-secondary institutions with careful attention to deadlines and entrance requirements.
Early application can determine your authorization date to select courses and reserve housing.
(Applications open August-February)
Thoroughly read and respond to correspondence from post-secondary institutions. Keep
correspondence records in your planning file.
Create a post-secondary planning file where you can keep your notes and research.
Compile a list of your volunteer activities and community involvement for employment and
scholarship applications.
Apply for your Social Insurance Number.
December/January/February
Complete the Post Secondary Institution Selections (PSI) form online at the Ministry of Education
website. This sends your marks to post secondary institutions of your choice. (Due before May 1st).
Apply for student housing if needed.
Attend the JLCrowe Scholarship Fair (February/early March).
Make a budget for next year (see page 21),
Update your resume and cover letter. This will be part of your Grad Transitions work this school year.
Research scholarship and bursary opportunities and make a plan to apply as they become
available.
March/April/May/June
Self report your grades on-line to post secondary institutions as required.
Going to Selkirk? Sign up to write your CRT. This will be done at JL Crowe.
Meet with a post-secondary counsellor if required. Either by phone, on-line or in person. Selkirk
College counsellors come to JL Crowe in May.
Post secondary course registration: register on the date and time given by the institution. Classes fill
quickly and there may not be alternative sections of the course you want or need.
Thank your teachers for supporting you.
JL Crowe Counselling Department 14POST-SECONDARY PREPARATION Applying to post secondary institutions requires a lot of research, planning, organizing, and even test taking. The following steps will help you with this process. STEP #1 – DETERMINE THE PROGRAM AND ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Myblueprint - www.myblueprint.ca Provides information on programs and entrance requirements offered at all public post-secondary institutions in Canada. BC Council of Admissions and Transfers: www.bccat.bc.ca. This site provides information on admissions, associate degrees, and post secondary transfers. STEP #2 – MEET THE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS LPI – Language Proficiency Index. If your English grade or course does not meet the post secondary requirement, often you can take the LPI test. CRT - College Readiness Tool. Selkirk College requires ALL students to complete this step. They come to J.L.Crowe 3-4 times in the Spring or you can register on-line and complete at Selkirk in Trail. Register and find more information at http://selkirk.ca/services/crt. UPGRADE – Rather than upgrading, you may be better off to simply begin entry level academics at a Post Secondary Institution. This can give you needed prerequisites for specific programs while earning post secondary credit. If you still need to upgrade, Selkirk College has free academic upgrading at http://selkirk.ca/program/ upgrading STEP #3 – APPLY TO THE POST SECONDARY INSTITUTION Post Secondary Application Service of BC (Apply BC) www.applybc.ca is a centralized, online application service open to anyone wishing to apply for admission to one or more post-secondary institutions in British Columbia (university, college, university college, or institute). Alberta Equivalent: www.applyalberta.ca Ontario Equivalent: www.ouac.on.ca Research Scholarships pertaining to your chosen school. IMPORTANT NOTE – TRANSFERRING FROM SCHOOL TO SCHOOL If you are thinking of going to one school and then potentially transferring to another to finish your post secondary education, you must check to make sure the courses you take at one school transfer to the new school. Note that the minimum GPA to transfer is usually 60% or higher. Not all courses transfer. BC Transfer Guide www.bctransferguide.ca This guide includes all public post-secondary institutions in BC and allows you to check that the courses you are taking at one school will transfer to the next. BC Council of Admissions and Transfers: www.bccat.bc.ca JL Crowe Counselling Department 15
Exit & Entrance
An entrance requirement is a course you must have completed to be accepted into the Post- Secondary
Institution. An exit requirement is a course you must complete prior to finishing your university degree.
• SECOND LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS - It is recommended you check on each school’s individual websites
or myblueprint.ca to determine whether the school/program you are looking at applying to has a second
language (French/Spanish offered at JLC) entrance or exit requirement. As a rule of thumb, UBC Vancouver
requires a second language for most (not all) programs while UBC-O does not. SFU and UVIC are dependent
on the program. Alberta Universities typically do not require a second language.
• MATH REQUIREMENTS - Where more than one math course is indicated for a particular program, it is the
student’s choice of which course to take to meet entrance requirements.
• **Where a minimum percentage is indicated, students should note that admission is almost always
competitive, thus the minimum standard may not suffice for entry on any given year.
• If a student enters a university transfer program at a college, takes first and / or second year courses, and then
applies to a university, admission is then based on the college transfer and not on high school graduation. It is
important to carefully monitor and discuss a transfer with both the college and university of your choice.
www.bctransferguide.ca
• GENERALLY, university entrance in B.C. is based around ENGLISH 12 + 3 approved grade 12 courses.
• Yet, more and more schools & programs have grade 11 course requirements as well. (ie: a specific math 11,
a 2nd language 11, a specific science 11, etc.)
• Grade 11 marks may be used along with grade 12 marks in assessing your application.
• Additional language 12 courses may be approved for admission. Check with your institution.
• UVIC Fine Arts Faculty accepts additional Fine Arts Courses for admission. http://www.uvic.ca/future-
students/undergraduate/admissions/thinking/adms-requirements.php
• Some schools are moving towards a “Broad Based Application” where marks are one component of a
larger application package aimed at creating a more complete picture of the student. For example,
acceptance to UBC/UBCO involves both an Academic profile (marks) plus a Personal Profile of short answer
questions. This broad based application creates a more complete picture of the student. If you are asked
to write short answers or essays as part of your admission requirement, it is highly recommended that you
ask Mrs. Lunde, Mrs. Smith or Mrs. Ewankiw to proofread prior to submitting. This process requires time so
please… no last minute requests. They are very busy ladies. Book an appointment.
JL Crowe Counselling Department 16FOLLOW YOUR CREATIVE PASSION!
In addition to the 27 public post secondary institutions in BC whose art programs can be
searched at www.educationplanner.bc.ca, you might want to consider the schools listed below.
There are many more schools and options available to you; just do some research!
Animation Digital Film / Video Esthetics
Fashion Design Game Design Hair
Graphic Design Interior Design Make up Artistry
Media - Digital Media Management Recording Arts
Visual Effects/Photography Writing for Film and Media
Academy of Fashion Design Marvel College
www.aofdesign.com/ www.mccollege.ca/
Art Institutes of Vancouver Pacific Audio Visual Institute
www.artinstitutes.edu/vancouver www.pacificav.com/
Aveda Institute Pacific Design Academy
www.avedainstitutevictoria.ca/ www.pacificdesignacademy.com/
Blanche Macdonald Institute Recording Arts Canada
www.blanchemacdonald.com/ www.recordingarts.com/
Capilano University Selkirk College
www.capilanou.ca selkirk.ca
Center for Arts Technology Vancouver Institute -Media Arts
www.digitalartschool.com www.vanarts.com
Harbourside Institute of Tech Vancouver Film School
www.harboursideit.com www.vfs.edu/
John Casablancas
www.johncasablancas.ca/
EDUCATIONAL LINKS TO OTHER Firefighter
SPECIALTY AREAS www.fire-etc.ca
Studio Arts (Jewelry/Blacksmith/Textiles) http://www.jibc.ca
selkirk.ca/ksa Hotel / Hospitality
Bartending www.go2hr.ca
www.webtender.com www.tourismcollege.com
www.fineart.ca Information Technology Jobs
www.extremebartending.com http://www.discoveritt.org
Chef / Culinary Arts Paramedic
http://new.artinstitutes.edu/areasofstudy www.jibc.ca
www.okanagan.bc.ca www.sait.ca
www.cordonbleu.edu Adventure Tourism
Eco Careers & Earth Science Mountain Adventure Skills
www.eco.ca http://www.cotr.bc.ca/tourism/
http://earthsciencescanada.com/careers/ Transportation
www.transpocity.ca
www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca (coast guard)
JL Crowe Counselling Department 17DO YOU WANT TO BECOME A POLICE OFFICER?
RCMP http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ click on the “Recruiting Icon”
The RCMP offers a career like no other, with the opportunity to make a real difference serving and protecting the
community in which you serve. The RCMP will be hiring up to 10,000 people nationally over the next five years.
The RCMP is looking for people who have integrity, are honest, professional, compassionate, respectful and
accountable.
General Requirements:
• Canadian Citizenship
• proficiency in English or French
• Canadian high school diploma
• Valid, unrestricted Canadian driver's licence
• 19 or older at the time of hiring (you can apply at 18)
In addition, the selection process consists of a comprehensive series of tests and interviews that will help the
RCMP — and you — determine whether you are suited for a career with them.
CITY AND PROVINCIAL POLICE FORCES www.canadianpoliceservices.com/
In addition to the RCMP, there are many other city and provincial police forces in Canada. In British Columbia
these forces include: Abbotsford, Delta, Esquimalt, New Westminster, Saanich, Victoria, Vancouver and West
Vancouver. See Vancouver as an example below.
Vancouver Police Department http://vancouver.ca/police/
The Vancouver Police Department is looking for individuals who reflect the ethnicities and lifestyles of Vancouver;
individuals who have a passion for policing and a desire to make a difference every day.
General Requirements:
• Minimum 19 years of age
• Excellent character
• Physically fit and in excellent health
• Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent, plus one year of post-secondary education
• No criminal convictions, no adult criminal charges pending
• No history of improper conduct, poor employment, military, educational, or
driving record
• A valid Class 5 driver's license with a good driving record
• Be able to type a minimum of 25 words per minute
• Applicants must also meet the visual acuity standards.
CISC – Criminal intelligence Service Canada www.cisc.gc.ca/
Criminal Intelligence Service Canada (CISC) is an organization that provides the facilities to unite the criminal
intelligence units of Canadian law enforcement agencies in the fight against organized crime and other serious
crime in Canada. CISC is staffed from current members of the RCMP and members of associated Canadian
police agencies.
JL Crowe Counselling Department 18Do you want to get paid to go to school? Are you
looking for a tuition free education? Consider all of
these options!
DO YOU WANT TO BE PART OF THE MILITARY?
Royal Military College: www.rmc.ca
Apply to Canada’s only Military College! Your tuition is covered and they actually pay you to go
to school! If the program you are interested in is not available at RMC then they will pay for
your education at another post-secondary institution. Their mandate is to educate and train
future leaders of the Canadian Forces. Because of their tradition of excellence, RMC graduates
are in demand around the world, constantly sought after for military and high level civilian
positions. RMC graduates go on to challenging and meaningful careers in the Canadian
Forces.
Canadian Forces: www.forces.ca
Join the Army, Navy or Air Force for career opportunities in all areas from technology to trades
to leadership. Get paid on-the-job training and experience with Canada’s Department of
National Defense.
Army: Looking for more than an ordinary 9 to 5 routine? Consider the unique profession
of arms. Challenging and richly rewarding.
Navy: Canada has modern naval forces capable of performing a broad range of tasks.
Canada's Navy conducts surveillance operations to protect the sovereignty of our coasts,
and to defend Canadian waters against illegal fishing and ecological damage. The Navy also
supports international initiatives for peace and humanitarian assistance.
Air Force: Its main roles are surveillance and control of Canadian airspace; air transport of
Canadian Forces personnel and equipment throughout the world; and support for
Navy and Army operations. The Air Force also supports other federal departments by
taking part (for example) in search-and-rescue and humanitarian-relief operations.
Canada Coast Guard: www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/
Imagine a professional career at sea! Head for the freedom, excitement and challenge of a
sea-going career and become an Officer on board a Canadian Coast Guard ship. If you have what it
takes, the Canada Coast Guard offers two 4-year programs: a Navigation Officer program or a Marine
Engineering Officer program. Get free training, food and board, and get paid to learn an exciting
career with the Canada Coast Guard!
JL Crowe Counselling Department 19Thinking of Going to School in the
STEP #1: WRITE THE SAT or ACT REASONING TEST
For dates and registration:
SAT - www.collegeboard.com ACT - www.act.org
These are standardized college/university entrance exams required for schools in the USA. There are limited
sittings each year and students often need to write more than once. Check to see which test is accepted at
your chosen post- secondary institution.
STEP #2: RESEARCH AMERICAN POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS
• Verify out-of-country entrance requirements
• Verify specific requirements to your chosen program of study
• Research scholarships pertaining to your chosen school
• Be aware that each school may have totally different programs
and policies
STEP #3: ATHLETICS
Discuss athletic scholarships with your Canadian coach(es)
•Research US schools for your chosen sport and programs of study
•Prepare an “athletic resume” (website, dvd, skill evidence, references) and
send to coaches
•Register online with the NCAA and send your SAT/ACT results with your
transcript
•Discuss with coach the possibility of athletic and academic support
•Make your decision and sign a “letter of intent”
STEP #4: NCAA Eligibility Centre
A great place to determine next steps in terms of your eligibility to
play in the NCAA. http://web3.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/
NCAA.jsp
STEP #5: DOCUMENTATION
Verify all necessary documents for living in the USA
(i.e. passport, any appropriate visas, school/Ministry Transcripts, health insurance)
JL Crowe Counselling Department 20Budgeting 4 What is it going to cost? Whether you are going to school, getting a job or travelling, budgeting must be considered. Income - Possible sources of income include income from a job, awards/scholarships/bursaries/prior savings (include RESPs if going to post-secondary), loans and financial gifts. Expenses - There are certain expenses that all students will encounter independent of whether they are continuing their education, working or travelling. Of course, it will depend on whether you continue to live at home rent free or you are out on your own or with roommates. These expenses include: cell phone, cleaning supplies, food, entertainment, personal incidentals (haircuts), gifts, medication, memberships and transportation (public transit, car - gas, payments, maintenance, insurance). Other expenses to consider include: rent, cable, internet, TV, power, gas, furniture, TV, computer, dishes, appliances, bedding, … If you are going to school you must consider the cost of residence, tuition, student fees, books, student health/dental insurance, cost of moving and travel to and from. Myblueprint will give you a very close estimate to what your tuition and books will cost at all schools in Canada. Yet, there are many more costs to consider. Below you can see what the Money section of myblueprint.ca will help you with. JL Crowe Counselling Department 21
Where will you live?
DECIDING ON THE ‘RIGHT’ PLACE
• First and last months rent may be required in advance
• Damage deposit (1/2 months rent minimum) usually required
• Is it an acceptable location? (close to store, bus stop, etc)
• Parking? (covered, extra costs?)
• Shared facilities? (laundry, cooking, etc)
• Roommates?
• Lease, rental agreement, month to month?
PLANNING THE MOVE
UTILITIES – If utilities are not included, arrange for connection/activation. Most utilities have
connection fees on top of the regular monthly billing.
Note: As a new customer, you may also be required to make a substantial deposit or give a
valid credit card number in your name before the utility connects.
MOVING IN …
• The landlord will tell you what time you can move in to your new ‘home’!
• The rental unit, including the carpets, should have been cleaned.
• Make note of the condition of your new home on the rental agreement. Be sure to note any existing
damages. Take pictures to protect yourself.
• READ the ENTIRE rental agreement carefully before signing. Keep a copy in your personal files.
• PROBLEMS? Contact the BC Residential Tenancy Branch at – 1-800-665-8779
OR
JL Crowe Counselling Department 22WORLD OF WORK • Employment Offices • Volunteer Opportunities • Speciality Area Employment Sites • Entrepreneur Information • Resume & Cover Letter STEPS TO FINDING A JOB Get a Social Insurance Number: • You need a Social Insurance Number to work at most jobs in Canada. • You can apply for a SIN card at any Human Resources and Skills Development Centre of Canada or go online at http:// www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/sin/ • Check the blue pages of a telephone book for the HRSDC nearest you. • Apply early as your card may take up to 6 weeks to arrive. Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteering can be used to acquire many new skills, as well as enrich your life by helping others. Consider volunteering in a field of your career interest! Employment Sites: • www.jobboom.com. This is an excellent website with Canadian National and Provincial job listings, career tips, career and job resources and information links. • Castanet – www.castanet.net. In the Classifieds section, choose Employment. Find a job or advertise for free that you are looking. General Sites: • Federal Student Work Experience Program - www.jobs-emplois.gc.ca This site provides summer job opportunities with the federal civil service. • Jobs Etc. - www.jobsetc.ca This site is a comprehensive look at information on jobs, training, careers, and the workplace. • Service Canada: Finding A Job Website - http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/lifeevents/job.shtml Amazing resources, tools and links for finding a job. • Workopolis - www.workopolis.com This is Canada’s biggest job site. • Youth Options BC - www.youth.gc.ca This site provides information about 12 youth programs and their subsequent job postings. • Employment Standards in BC - www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb/ This site outlines employment standards in BC – very important information for job seekers to have. • Jobs in Forestry: information about tree planting opportunities: www.canadian-forests.com • Cruise Line Jobs: www.cruiselinejobs.com www.carnival.com www.royalcaribbean.com www.celebritycruises.com www.princess.com http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/ • Nannying: nanny in a foreign country: www.greataupair.com www.nanny.org www.aupairinamerica.com http:// aupaireurope.ca/ • Entrepreneurship: Here are several sites devoted to helping young entrepreneurs: www.youthbusiness.org www.cfee.org www.entreworld.org www.cybf.ca www.strategis.ic.gc.ca www.bdc.ca www.youth.gc.ca JL Crowe Counselling Department 23
Scholarships & Bursaries
Definitions:
Bursary - A bursary is a non-repayable monetary award based on financial need and reasonable
academic standing as determined by the donor.
Loan - A loan is a repayable monetary award based on financial need.
Scholarship - A scholarship is a monetary award based on academic merit or excellence in an
area to which the award pertains.
Entrance Scholarship - An entrance scholarship is one that is available to students who are
proceeding from grade 12 to studies in a specific post-secondary institution.
Calendar - A calendar is a catalogue of programs and courses.
Post Secondary - Any program available after completion of high school.
Undergraduate - Years 1 to 4 of a university program (prior to graduation or finishing a program).
Proof of Registration - many awards require the recipient to provide proof of registration at a
post-secondary institution before the award funds will be released. This can be a proof of
registration paid or a confirmation of enrolment letter from the institution itself. This typically
occurs in late August or early September if proof is to be provided to JL Crowe. It can be earlier if
proof is provided to the donating organization.
Deferment - while many awards must be used the school year following a student’s graduation,
others allow students to defer, delay or postpone, using the award for up to two full school years.
Each of the above post-secondary institutes may offer a scholarship program.
Students should consult the website of each school.
JL Crowe Counselling Department 24Scholarships Awarded on Graduation Day
Many groups, organizations and individuals within the community contribute generously to the Crowe
scholarship fund. Approximately 170 awards are presented to students on Graduation Day. The
awards are given to students on the basis of academic achievement, excellence in specific areas,
e.g.: music, art, technology, future plans, club and organization affiliation, as well as community and
school involvement.
There are two types of awards:
1. Those that you need to apply for and
2. Those that the scholarship committee chooses based on
the information students provide and the criteria set out by
each individual donor.
Scholarship Selected by the Scholarship Committee (No Application Required)
In order for the scholarship committee to make the best possible selection, students will be asked to
fill in a form on-line. It is important that students fill in this questionnaire accurately and in
detail, because this information is essential for the selection of the recipients of the many
scholarships and awards available. All students eligible to graduate, who fill out the information
form, will be considered for the awards.
The JL Crowe Scholarship
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for this form has will
criteria that, to be after
be available eligible for scholarships,
Spring Break as astudents must be
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taking a minimum of six courses in Transitions
their grade 12Assignment on Edmodo.
year with at least 3 in each semester. This can include
a Distance Learning course if it is taken through JL Crowe with classroom attendance of a minimum of
80% until the course is 80% complete.
Scholarships That Have to be Applied For
These scholarships must be applied for and each has a separate application form. The
recipients of these scholarships and awards are chosen solely by the donating
organization, solely by the JLC Scholarship Committee or jointly between the two.
Application forms will be available March 13, 2019 at our annual Scholarship Fair. ACE-IT
students are expected to attend awill
These applications session on Friday,
be available at ourMarch 15, 2019
Scholarship from
Fair in 9:00-10:00 am or to
March.
make arrangements to meet with Mrs. Waterstreet on another date to complete the process.
During the school year, Mrs. Waterstreet receives information on many scholarships that are available
across the province and country. She will make these available through Edmodo.
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