Hi Grade 12's!!

If you missed out on your CLC 12 / Graduation presentation this past week in the Michael J Fox Theatre with Mr. Kwan, Ms. Kuang & your Counsellors, please come and see them ASAP!!

Make sure to check your Microsoft Teams Email Account for important emails from Ms. Fenn regarding Graduation & Scholarships.

Hello Burnaby South!

Your Course Verifications are ready for you to view on your Student MyEd Portal.

 

This year, ALL Course Verifications will be completed ONLINE ONLY through this Course Request Verification Form, found through this Link --> Microsoft Teams Course Request Verification Form

• This Course Request Verification Form is DUE FRIDAY, APRIL 24^TH by 3pm

 

As a reminder, there will be NO COURSE CHANGES IN SEPTEMBER

 

Please look over your requests on your Student MyEd Portal thoroughly, checking for accuracy and indicate any changes which you would like to make:

• Complete the Course Request Verification Form ONLINE in FULL
  • You will have an opportunity to type in any Course(s) you would like to change, and what you would like to add

 

Remember that you MUST provide 4 “Alternate Elective Courses” which you are interested in taking, should there be a conflict in your TImetable

• If you did not select 4 “Alternate Elective Courses” OR your listed any course twice, you will have 1 or more “NO ALTERNATES SELECTED” Course(s) in your list of selections.  You MUST replace these with an “Alternate Elective Course”
  • As a reminder, you CANNOT have a Course listed twice --> ie; as part of your 8 Courses, and as one of your “Alternate” Courses (this also includes having the “Regular” version of an Honours/AP Course in your “Alternates”)
    • Your “Alternate Elective Courses” MUST be DIFFERENT from your 1^st Choice in Electives

 

Honours/AP Courses:

• If you applied for an Honours or AP Course(s) and it does not appear in your list of courses, that means that you did not get into the class, and have been placed on a Waitlist

 

Career Life Education 10 ONLINE

• If you are in Grade 9, 10 or 11 and you are planning on registering for Career Life Education 10 ONLINE to be completed in the Summer or September, you must register yourself through Burnaby Online:
  • https://online.burnabyschools.ca/

 

A Few Tidbits of Info for you to think about as you finalize your Courses for September...

• MAKE SURE TO RESEARCH YOUR POST-SECONDARY ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS NOW
  • SFU & UBC have made A LOT of changes this past year regarding what their prerequisites and faculty requirements are:
    • SFU: students must complete a MINIMUM of 5 approved Grade 12 Courses, including ALL required courses
      • Admission is based on an evaluation of all approved Grade 11 and 12 courses, with greater emphasis on List A courses.
      • https://www.sfu.ca/students/admission/admission-requirements.html
    • UBC: UBC will be adopting a comprehensive approach to admissions that focuses primarily on your marks in academic courses, but also considers the breadth, rigour, and relevancy of your coursework.
      • No matter what degree you are applying to, UBC will broadly evaluate your academic history by looking at your grades in ALL academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 courses.
        • This does not include applied skills, and technologies courses; career education courses; physical and health education courses.
      • https://you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/requirements/canadian-high-schools/#british-columbia
  • University of Toronto: 
    • We will consider a wide range of Grade 11 and 12 courses and expect to see at least six courses presented at the Grade 12 level. 
    • Particular attention will be given to marks in pre-requisite subjects and in other courses related to the applicant’s intended area of study.
    • Calculus 12 or Calculus AP (AB or BC) is required for programs with the Calculus prerequisite
    • Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses are acceptable
    • Courses in Applied Skills, Career Education, Work Experience, Challenge Exams, and Co-op courses are not used for admission consideration.
    • https://future.utoronto.ca/academics/undergraduate-programs/
  • Second Language Requirements....
    • It is not a High School Graduation Requirement....BUT
      • Most BC Universities require students to have completed at least a Language 11 (ie; French 11, Spanish 11, Punjabi 11)
      • SFU --> will accept an Introductory Language 11
      • UBC --> requires a Language 11
        • BUT....if you're planning on going into the Faculty of Arts (English, History, Geography, Psychology), then you will have to complete either a Language 12, OR complete a 1st year language course at the University
          • FYI...that means spending approx $1000+ for a first year language, that you will probably never use again...what's worse, taking a Language 12 course, or a University Language Course???
  • Wanting To Go Into Business??
    • If you are looking at studying Business, at any University/College, the following Courses are highly recommended to take:
      • Pre-Calculus 12 --> requirement for applying for program
      • Calculus --> highly recommended as you will be required to take Calculus in First Year
      • Economics 12 --> in First Year, you take Macroeconomics and Microeconomics
      • Financial Accounting 12 --> highly recommended as you will be required to take Financial Accounting in First Year
      • Marketing & Promotions 11 & E-Commerce 12 --> if you want to focus on anything in the Marketing realm while in the Business Program, having this course will benefit you
      • Entrepreneurship 12 --> If you want to focus on Marketing, or Opening your own Business, then having this course will benefit you

 

As a reminder: there will be NO COURSE CHANGES IN SEPTEMBER…so make all of your choices very carefully….please do your research on your Post-Secondary requirements so you have all of you pre-requisites

 

If you have forgotten which Courses are being offered for September 2020, please see each Grade Specific Course Selection Forms below:

• Grade 9 Course Selection Form (2020) - April 2020
• Grade 10 Course Selection Form (2020) - April 2020
• Grade 11 Course Selection Form (2020) - April 2020
• Grade 12 Course Selection Form (2020) - April 2020

 

Don’t forget that these Course Request Verifications Forms MUST be completed ONLINE and are DUE FRIDAY, APRIL 24^TH BY 3PM --> even if you are happy with all of your requests, we need to ensure that you and your Parents/Guardians have seen all of your requests for September.

 

Good Luck Everyone!!

Burnaby South Counsellors

We will be hosting the Canadian Universities Event on thursday, October 10th from 9am to 10:45am in the gym.

Any Burnaby South Students & Parents are encouraged to attend the event, where you will have a chance to:

• collect materials
• discuss admissions
• learn about residences
• scholarships
• AND MORE

The following Universities from Across Canada will ALL be HERE at Burnaby South on Thursday, to answer all of your questions:

• Acadian University
• Alberta University of the Arts
• Bishop's University
• Brock University
• Cape Breton University
• Capilano University
• Carleton University
• Concordia University
• Dalhousie University
• Emily Carr University
• Fairleigh Dickinson University
• Huron University College
• King's University College
• Kwantlen Polytechnic University
• MacEwan University
• Memorial University
• Mount Allison University
• Mount Royal University
• Mount Saint Vincent University
• Nipissing University
• Ontario Tech University
• Queens University
• Royal Military College
• Ryerson University
• Simon Fraser University
• St Francis Xavier University
• St Thomas University
• The King's University
• The Marine Institute
• Thompson Rivers University
• Trinity Western University
• University of Alberta
• University of British Columbia
• University of Calgary
• University of Fraser Valley
• University of Guelph
• University of Guelph-Humber
• University of King's College
• University of Lethbridge
• University of Manitoba
• University of New Brunswick
• University of Northern BC
• University of Ottawa
• University of Regina
• University of Saskatchewan
• University of Victoria
• University of Waterloo
• Vancouver Island University
• Western University
• Wilfrid Laurier University
• York University

If you didn’t get the opportunity to come out and see our Grade 12 Parent Information Evening on Thursday, September 19th at 6pm, or you missed the presentation in your English 12 Classes, here it the Presentation

Graduation Presentation 2020

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate contacting your child’s Counsellor

If you did not receive the 2 Handouts from the Presentations (Grade 12 Student Info: Month-By-Month Guidelines & White Package with Graduation Requirement Checklist/Student Profile Sheet/STS/How to Apply to College/Univ ) , please come to Student Services

Hey Grads! 

Don’t forget to book your Grad Photos at Artona!!!!!

South grads have been given studio time from Friday Oct 4th to - Wed Oct 9th.  Please book an online appointment at https://www.artona.com/schools/BBYS/programs/graduation#

WHAT’S THE SESSION LIKE?

• Personalized 30 Minute Professional Studio Session
• 4 Studio Rooms and 16 different looks
• Traditional Cap & Gown
• Choose 1:
  • 1 Friendship Shot with 2 friends
  • 1 Family Shot with Parents and Guardians ( 2 people max)

NOTE:  if you don't get your photo taken, your go-card picture will be used for the yearbook

Remember to go have FUN with these!!!!

Hello Burnaby South,

As a reminder, Course Selection is due on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18^TH  through the Student MyEd Portal https://myeducation.gov.bc.ca/aspen/logon.do.  We have attached the “Step-by-Step” instructions to complete your Course Selection should you have any questions.

We encourage you to research any post-secondary admission requirements and career plans before you select your courses for September, so that you are able to meet any of their pre-requisites.

Here are the Presentations & Course Selection Forms to help you through the Course Selection process:

Grade 8 into 9 - Course Selection Presentation (Students)

Grade 9 into 10 - Course Selection Presentation (Students)

Grade 10 into 11 - Course Selection Presentation (Students)

Grade 11 into 12 - Course Selection Presentation (Students)

Gr. 9 Course Selection Form (2019)

Gr. 10 Course Selection Form (2019)

Gr. 11 Course Selection Form (2019)

Gr. 12 Course Selection Form (2019)

Hi Burnaby South!

Are you looking at earning some extra $$ for the Holidays?

Or….possibly start saving $$ for Post- Secondary?

NOW is the time to start looking/applying at places for the Holiday Season (and possibly continuing on after).

Here are just SOME places who are currently looking at hiring (trust me there is TONS out there if you want to earn some extra $$)

Vancouver Canucks: Quick Service Attendant (https://recruiting.ultipro.ca/CAN5003AQG/JobBoard/d2174548-520b-4418-aace-580a1849fa4a/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=3964e79a-a131-46d1-8ba1-f7e999bd0ff6)

• Provide premium level food service to guests on the concourse during a busy event-time environment during Canucks games, concerts, and the World Juniors at Rogers Arena
• Have an incredible ability to thrive in a fast-paced and high volume environment while maintaining a first-in-class hospitality and food and beverage experience
• Must be able to work weeknights, weekends, and holidays with a start time of approximately 5:30pm
• Starting Wage: $16.00 (approx.)
• If you are interested in applying for this position, please come and see me first
• JOB FAIRS  --> All you need to do is show up on these 2 days for instant interviews
  • November 13 - 2pm to 5pm at Gate 2
  • November 28 - 2pm to 5pm at Gate 2

Michael Kors: Greeter (https://metropolisatmetrotown.com/careers/jobs-burnaby/michael-kors/1057/bafa2806-7e87-438f-9cd2-4b24cc4fc59e/)

• Welcome customers in a professional and friendly manner when they enter and exit the store
• Direct customers as needed to a sales team member for assistance
• Help to maintain an orderly storefront by making sure the product is organized

Michael Kors: Seasonal Employees (https://metropolisatmetrotown.com/careers/jobs-burnaby/michael-kors/1055/3e40e412-f811-4eb1-9962-6630106f05a7/)

• Provide the highest level of customer service
• Assist in the maintenance of all inventory in the stockroom and on the selling floor
• Greet customers as they enter our store
• Assist in keeping the fitting rooms clean and organized
• Offer support to our cashiers by wrapping and bagging merchandise and keeping the area clean
• Complying with all sales related policies and procedures

Sportcheck: Cashier (http://www.sportchekjobs.com/jobs/3250643-cashier-metrotown?tm_job=714049&tm_event=view&tm_company=12&bid=326)

• As a Cashier, you are the first and last point of contact for our customers.
• You are the first person that customers see when entering the store and the last person customers will remember when exiting.
• It’s your responsibility to leave a lasting positive impression

Indigo/Chapters: Seasonal Customer Experience Representative (https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/IndigoBooksMusic/743999675847365-seasonal-customer-experience-representative-metrotown)

• Engage and inspire our customers on the floor
• Make meaningful connections
• Create a warm and welcoming environment in our stores
• Leverage our product to tell stories
• Add joy to our customers’ lives
• Curate specific product collections for each customer you meet
• Leave a lasting impression

Samsung: Greeter

• Have a passion for the Samsung brand
• Exhibit energy and a positive attitude
• Possess a keen eye for merchandising and creating a welcoming store ambiance
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills

Pandora: Part-Time Seasonal (https://metropolisatmetrotown.com/careers/jobs-burnaby/pandora/996/dcf53903-b6a7-406a-91a7-8297a8fa842e/)

• Candidates should have excellent communication skills, strong organisational skills and an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintaining standards in areas such as handling of merchandise, presentation, loss prevention and all other duties are key.
• Applicants must also have the ability to maintain knowledge of policies and current promotions, as well as demonstrating the skills to actively engage with our guests and unlock the reason for their visit.
• You must also be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays which is required for this role.

Nike: Sales Associate (https://metropolisatmetrotown.com/careers/jobs-burnaby/nike-store/335/12b018ab-bdde-4105-b8c1-7e0a8b0994fc/)

• You are enthusiastic, courteous and you enjoy working with customers in a fast-paced environment?
• Always up for challenges, the Sales Associate offers a unique customer experience by always representing the brand image through his/her attitude and product knowledge.
• We are looking for positive and motivated candidates to join our team!

GOOD LUCK!!

Hey Grade 11’s & 12’s!!

Are you interested in learning how culture affects our personal identities, as well as our relationships and interactions with others?

There is a BRAND NEW Course Online being offered through Burnaby Online to Grade 11’s & 12’s called Introduction to Global & Intercultural Experience 11/12

What is the Course?

This is a hands-on course that gives students the opportunity to act as peer helpers to newly arrived Burnaby international students. The course will combine face-to-face training on becoming a global peer helper with online discussions to support students to successfully navigate culture. This course will also provide students with a hands-on, practical experience as Intercultural Mentors, where they can see their learning in the field.

Communicating across cultures has become an essential skill in the 21st century, and BC students are needing the skills to thrive in a quickly changing world. Employers and post-secondary value intercultural competence, while these skills can also help us build stronger communities that recognize and affirm diversity.

Whether you are thinking about a career in business, leadership, health sciences, social work, international politics, or simply wanting to think about the way your own cultural background affects your behaviours and beliefs – this course is for you.

Such knowledge and skills are highly sought after by today’s employers as well as post-secondary schools. Universities Canada, which represents universities such as UBC, McGill and University of Toronto, recently emphasized the need for “our next generation of leaders and innovators to have core global competencies, including knowledge of business culture, language skills, and intercultural competence.”

What Are the Goals of this Course?

1. Increase one’s cultural awareness and understanding – recognize how our own cultures and histories affect our personal identities
2. Understand how gestures, symbols, values, and communication patterns are affected by culture– and how these behaviours and beliefs affect our interactions.
3. Examine different worldviews as students create an authentic relationship with someone from a different culture than one’s own.

If you are at all interested in taking this course, please sign up ASAP with Burnaby Online https://online.burnabyschools.ca/registration/

I have attached a copy of the Course Outline for more information.  If you do have any questions about this Course, please contact Ms. Cho (Diane.Cho@burnabyschools.ca) who is a Counsellor with our International Students Education Program.

If there are any other questions you may have, please feel free to pop by my office J

This is a fantastic opportunity if you are interested Grade 11s & 12s!!

Good Luck!!

Applying to University of Toronto (U of T)

All students can find our application, and details about next steps, at future.utoronto.ca/apply/applying.

Important Dates & Deadlines

We strongly encourage all applicants to submit their application by November 1. We also strongly encourage all applicants to submit their required documents by November 15. Programs will fill early, and some may fill even before the published deadlines.

Admission Consideration

Applicants are assessed for admission on their entire academic history. Emphasis is placed on their latest two years, however the admissions committee is looking for consistent academic achievement.

Some applicants may be asked to complete a self-reported grades form. It is important that applicants complete this form even if they have submitted official transcripts.

This year, admission decisions for secondary school applicants are released during three admission rounds, occurring in February, March, and May. It is strongly recommended that applicants submit required documentation well in advance of deadlines, as some programs fill early, and some may fill even before the published deadlines.