Moscrop Student Services

Course selection presentations have begun!  Counsellors will visit the following classes/grades according to this schedule:  

English/Communications 11                   Monday, Feb 2 and Tuesday, Feb 3      Social Studies/Sciences Humaines 10   Tuesday, Feb 10 and Wed, Feb 11       Science/Sciences 9                                     Monday, Feb 16 and Tuesday, Feb 17      Math/Mathematiques 8                            Thursday, Feb 12 and Friday, Feb 13

*Course Selection sheets will be due two weeks after the class presentation and are to be handed in to the same teacher/classroom where the presentation was made.

For students who miss their course selection presentation, here are the make-up session dates:

Grade 11 Make-Up Session:   Friday, February 6 @ lunch,room 322. Grade 10 Make-Up Session:   Friday, February 13 @ lunch,room 322. Grade 8 Make-Up Session:   Tuesday, February 17 @ lunch,room 322. Grade 9 Make-Up Session:   Thursday, February 6 @ lunch,room 326.

This is for students Grade 11 and younger:  Earn high school credits while playing soccer!  Develop your soccer knowledge and skills at SFU – with one of Canada’s finest university soccer programs (NCAA Div.2).  For more information, please contact your counselor or visit www.sfu.ca/camps.

Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (Home of Aboriginal Public Post-Secondary Education in B.C.) is having an Open House for interested students.   This is an opportunity for Grade 12 students to spend 24 hours at NVIT’s Merritt campus and check out life as an NVIT student. Travel bursaries are available and accommodation and meals are provided. Register online http://nvit.ca/experiencenvit2015.htm or contact Amanda Street at astreet@nvit.bc.ca.

Requirements for September 2015 admission to UVic are available online through the Undergraduate Admissions website at http://uvic.ca/programreq. Program and deadline changes are as follows:

• New application deadline – February 28, 2015 is the new application deadline for high school students applying to undergraduate programs. For detailed deadline information as well as program-specific document deadlines, visit uvic.ca/deadlines.
• Self-reporting change – Current grade 12 students MUST self-report their interim/ final grade 11 and 12 marks from February 15 to March 31, 2015 to be considered for admission and grade-based entrance scholarships for September 2015 entry. uvic.ca/selfreporting

UVIC Faculty of Engineering Open House – February 7, 2015.    The Faculty of Engineering will host an open house on Saturday, February 7. Current faculty, students and staff will open the doors to prospective students and help them explore the fields of engineering and computer science through hands-on activities, guest lec­tures and department fairs. Students can learn more and register online at: http://www.uvic.ca/engr-open-house.

INTERESTED IN PURSUING A CAREER IN EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE & EDUCATION?  Capilano University is hosting an Information Session on Tuesday, February 3^rd, 7-9pm, at their North Vancouver campus (Cedar building). Students will learn about the ECCE Diploma and the Bachelor of Early Childhood Care & Education programs. The Bachelor Degree’s path to SFU and UBC departments of Education will also be discussed. To attend, send your RSVP to: ecce@capilanou.ca. Further info can be found at www.capilanou.ca\ecce.

The Justice Institute of B.C. is hosting a Fire & Safety Division Information Session on Saturday, January 24, 2015, 1pm – 3pm at the Justice Institute  (715 McBride Blvd, New Westminster,  604-525-5422)

• Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services Recruitment Division will discuss the training involved to become a firefighter and the necessary steps it takes to be hired by a career Fire Department.
• Learn about the new Fire Fighting Technologies Certificate program.
• Tour the Maple Ridge Campus and see its unique simulation training props.
• Meet faculty and staff.

To RSVP or request program information, please email fftc@jibc.ca with your contact information.

Grade 12 students interested in applying to UBC for the September 2015 intake, the final deadline for admission is almost here.  Make sure to get your online application completed by the January 31st deadline.  Applicants are strongly encouraged to leave enough time to reflect on their answers to the Personal Profile section (a very important part of the application).  So don’t delay, apply today!  Go to http://you.ubc.ca/

Are you in Grade 10 or 11 and interested in learning more about the special district Ace-It/Industry or SSA programs? Don’t forget to attend the Industry Training Program Information Evening coming up on Thursday, January 22 at Burnaby Central.  It begins at 6:30 pm.  These programs offer students in their Grade 11 and 12 year the opportunity to gain “on the job” skills and industry knowledge while earning graduation credits and industry certification.  This is your opportunity to learn more about the following programs:

• Auto Collision Repair
• Auto Refinishing & Prep
• Auto Service Technician
• Carpentry
• Construction Electrician
• Hairstylist
• Painting & Decorating
• Plumbing
• Metal Fabrication
• Professional Cooks Training

• Transition to Trades
• Computer Networking Technician, Cisco Networking Academy
• Fitness Leadership Instructor
• Hotel & Event Management
• Digital Sound Production
• Film and Broadcasting
• Graphics/Media Arts
• Secondary School Apprenticeships

Mark your calendars!  A representative from SFU will be visiting Moscrop on Monday, February 2^nd at lunch in the library. This presentation is for all Grade 12 students who have applied to SFU (regardless of faculty).  The next steps in the application process will be discussed:  self-reporting grades, understanding the application checklist, when to anticipate an admissions offer, and a brief overview of scholarships and financial aid.  There will be time for questions at the end.

Also, a reminder that the Early Admissions Deadline for SFU (for September 2015 intake) is February 28, 2015.  Go to:  https://applybc.ca/sfu.jsp

Note:  Beedie School of Business – students must apply by February 28th and self report grades by March 15th.