Grad Transitions Package Table of Contents

Grad Transitions Package Table of Contents

Student Checklist page 1

Student Instruction Sheet page 2

30 Hours Official School Confirmation Sheet page 3

Volunteer Hours / Work Experience Confirmation Sheet page 4

30 Hours Written Assignment Worksheet page 5

Employability Skills Checklist page 6

DPA Survey Instructions page 7

Accomplishments page 8

Transition Plan Worksheet pages 9 - 13

Resume Builder Worksheets pages 14 - 15

Example of Cover Letter with instructions page 16

Healthy Living Plan Worksheets pages 17 - 23

Financial Plan Worksheets pages 24 - 25

Examples of Work Readiness and Travel Documents page 25

Exit Interview / Presentation Criteria pages 26 -27

Transition Plan Checklist Name:______

1. What have you done or learned? (pages 1 - 8 in the guide) / Completed?
Y/N
a. Academic Accomplishments / Transcripts – these will be completed in June
b. 30 Hours of Work and/Volunteer Experience / Official Confirmation Sheet – signature required
Written Assignment
Employability Skills Checklist
c. DPA / Complete the survey if you aren’t in PE class OR see Mrs. Joba
d. Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities and non-academic accomplishments / Samples – attach/include any items that would impress a potential employer
2. Where are you going? (pages 9 – 13 in the guide)
Transition Plans A and B / Explain in detail what you will do.
3. How am I going to get there? (pages 14 – 25 in the guide)
a. Resume – an old one is acceptable, a an updated one is preferred
b. Cover Letter– an old one is acceptable, a an updated one is preferred
c. Healthy Living Plan
d. Financial Plan – this should be based on the first year of your Plan A
e. Application for Employment – find a position that interests you and complete the application
f. Application for Post-Secondary Institution – provide evidence of application
g. Application for Scholarship – see Mrs. Baker about which scholarships you’re eligible for
4. Exit Interview/Presentation (pages 26 – 27 in the guide)

Student Instruction Sheet

Included in this package are four sections that you must complete in order to achieve the 4 credits for Graduation Transitions 12. Under each heading are the requirements with instructions on how to obtain or complete it. You must complete sections 1, 2, and 3 before you are allowed to move on to section 4, which is the exit interview.

*If you require more clarification, you can contact Ms. Skye at or Mrs. Joba at .

**Keep organized! It would be a good idea to organize your sheets into a binder or a duo-tang. You could also keep the sheets online and create a PowerPoint presentation. It is up to you how you want to present the information.

1. WHAT HAVE YOU DONE OR LEARNED? (Grade 10,11,12)

· To show your past academic achievements your transcripts of grade 10/11/12 will be provided for you in June.

· To demonstrate your employability skills you are required to complete 30 Hours Work and/or Volunteer Experience during your Grade 10, 11 and 12 years. Attached are forms that you need to fill out to prove you have completed the 30 hours. There are also questions you need to answer and an employability checklist to fill out.

· You must complete 150 minutes per week of moderate to vigorous physical activity throughout your grade 12 year. If you are enrolled in PE or Fitness classes at Dr. Charles Best Secondary, you are given credit (only in the semester you are enrolled) If you are not enrolled in a class at Best you must complete the DPA survey on our school website at http://www.sd43.bc.ca/secondary/charlesbest/ProgramsServices/DPA/Pages/default.aspx. Also, fill in the attached DPA confirmation form.

· To demonstrate the attributes of a BC graduate, provide proof of your accomplishments at school and in the community. Examples items include awards, certificates, trophies, videos, newspaper articles or just about anything you’re proud of.

2. WHERE ARE YOU GOING?

· You are to create a transition plan (A) that describes what you will be doing for the first 12 months after graduation, starting in September 2012. Then you are to also set goals beyond the first 12 months. Attached are instruction sheets to guide you through the process. Also attached are questions to answer to help you formulate your transition plan. Finally, you are to create another transition plan (B) as a back-up in the event that you can’t achieve your first plan.

3. HOW AM I GOING TO GET THERE?

· A RESUME is required to help you apply for employment and/or post-secondary education; it should be updated for Grade 12. See attached sheets for more information.

· A COVER LETTER is used to introduce yourself to prospective employers or used as part of an application to a post-secondary institution.

· You are to complete a HEALTHY LIVING PLAN in which you explain how you are going to eat and exercise..

· You are to create a FINANCIAL PLAN for the first 12 months after high school, starting September 2012. The financial plan must be based on your Transition Plan

· You can also include copies of your WORK READINESS/TRAVEL DOCUMENTS such as First Aid Certification, Foodsafe, Driver’s License, SuperHost, Passport, Visa, Vaccinations and/or Social Insurance Number

· Find and complete your own APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT, or provide confirmation of application from an organization (ie. email)

· Since most APPLICATIONS FOR POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTION are completed online, print out the supplement page showing the summary for BC institutions, or provide confirmation from an institution (email) to which you’ve applied

· See Mrs. Baker for a SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION you are eligible for, or provide confirmation that an application was received (email)

4. EXIT INTERVIEW / PRESENTATION

After you have completed sections 1, 2 and 3 (with the exception of your DPA requirements and possibly your 30 Hours of work and/or volunteer experience which can be submitted by the beginning of June) you are going to have an interview or present your grad transitions to an adult. You can chose to either answer the set questions or create your own presentation highlighting what you have done and what you are going to do. Criteria sheets for both approaches are attached.

30 Hours Work and/or Volunteer Experience

Confirmation Form

I earned my 30 Hours in the following way:

¨ I am/was employed at ______

¨ Photocopy of pay stubs attached

¨ Confirmation Sheet Attached

Total Hours claimed: ______

¨ I completed Community Service with ______

¨ Verification forms attached (i.e. Certificate, Reference Letter)

¨ Confirmation Sheet Attached

Total Hours Claimed: ______

Please have Ms. Skye or Mrs. Joba sign this form below.

I verify that this student has completed his/her 30 hours of Work and/or Volunteer Experience required for graduation.

______

Signature Date

Confirmation of Volunteer/Work Service

I would like to confirm that ______has completed _____ hours of service.

Organization / Business name: ______

The specific job or duty performed in/for the community was: ______

______

The activity was completed on, or between the following dates: ______-______

Name of Supervising adult: ______

Contact Phone number of supervisor: ______

Performance comments (optional): ______

______

Signature: ______Date: ______

30 Hours of Work and/or Volunteer Assignment

For Community Connections, you must complete the following:

· 30+ hours of a supervised volunteer or work experience

· collected appropriate documentation for your 30 hours [pay stub, reference letter from a supervising adult, or certificate of volunteer service]

· checked off the skills that you developed during your work and/or volunteer experience (up to this point in your life) on the Employability Skills 2000+ list

· reflections and responses to your Community Connection experience.

Respond fully to the following in the spaces provided below:

My duties at: ______are/ were:

My work (paid or volunteer) contributed to the place of business and/or the charitable agency or event in the following ways: (These are your transferable skills, the attributes every employer wants.)

Most importantly, these experiences have changed me in the following way(s):

Employability Skills

The skills you need to enter, stay in, and progress in the world of work – whether you work on your own or as a part of a team.

These skills can also be applied and used beyond the workplace in a range of daily activities. On the chart below, place an “X” in the box of the fundamental, personal management and teamwork skills that you used or developed while in your work/volunteer experience.

Fundamental Skills / Personal Management Skills / Teamwork Skills
Communicate
read and understand information presented in a variety of forms (e.g., words, graphs, charts, diagrams)
write and speak so others pay attention and understand
listen and ask questions to understand and appreciate the points of view of others
share information using a range of information and communications technologies (e.g., voice, e-mail, computers)
use relevant scientific, technological and mathematical knowledge and skills to explain or clarify ideas
Manage Information
locate, gather and organize information using appropriate technology and information systems
access, analyze and apply knowledge and skills from various disciplines (e.g., the arts, languages, science, technology, mathematics, social sciences, and the humanities
Use Numbers
decide what needs to be measure or calculated
observe and record data using appropriate methods, tools and technology
make estimates and verify calculations
Think & Solve Problems
assess situations and identify problems
seek different points of view and evaluate them based on facts
recognize the human, interpersonal, technical, scientific and mathematical dimensions of a problem
identify the root cause of a problem
be creative and innovative in exploring possible solutions
readily use science, technology and mathematics as ways to think, gain and share knowledge, solve problems and make decisions
evaluate solutions to make recommendations or decision
implement solutions
check to see if a solution works, and act on opportunities for improvement / Demonstrate Positive Attitudes & Behaviours
feel good about yourself and be confident
deal with people, problems and situations with honesty, integrity and personal ethics
recognize your own and other people’s good efforts
take care of your personal health
show interest, initiative and effort
Be Responsible
set goals and priorities balancing work and personal life
plan and manage time, money and other resources to achieve goals
assess, weigh and manage risk
be accountable for your actions and the actions of your group
be socially responsible and contribute to your community
Be Adaptable
work independently or as a part of a team
carry out multiple tasks or projects
be innovative and resourceful: identify and suggest alternative ways to achieve goals and get the job done
be open and respond constructively to change
learn from your mistakes and accept feedback
cope with uncertainty
Learn Continuously
be willing to continuously learn and grow
assess personal strengths and areas for development
set your own learning goals
identify and access learning sources and opportunities
plan for an achieve your learning goals
Work Safely
be aware of personal and group health and safety practices and procedure, and act in accordance with these / Work with Others
understand and work within the dynamics of a group
ensure that a team’s purpose and objectives are clear
be flexible: respect, be open to and supportive of the thoughts, opinions and contributions of others in a group
recognize and respect people’s diversity, individual differences and perspectives
accept and provide feedback in a constructive and considerate manner
contribute to a team by sharing information and expertise
lead or support when appropriate, motivating a group for high performance
understand the role of conflict in a group to reach solutions
manage and resolve conflict when appropriate
Participate in Projects & Tasks
plan, design or carry out a project or task from start to finish with well-defined objectives and outcomes
develop a plan, seek feedback, test, revise and implement
work to agreed quality standards and specifications
select and use appropriate tools and technology for a task or project
adapt to changing requirements and information
continuously monitor the success of a project or task and identify ways to improve

Daily Physical Activity

(DPA)

150 minutes per week of moderate to vigorous activity.

To LOG DPA:

USE INTERNET EXPLORER ONLY

1. Go to http://www.sd43.bc.ca/SECONDARY/CHARLESBEST/PROGRAMSSERVICES/DPA/Pages/default.aspx

2. Click on “RESPOND TO SURVEY HERE” at bottom of page

3. Click on “Respond to Survey”

4. Fill in the survey

5. Click “Finish”

DUE DATES: Friday, November 4th, 2011

Friday, December 16th, 2011

Friday, March 2nd, 2012

Friday, May 4th, 2012

Friday, June 15th, 2012

EXCEPTION: Enrolled in a PE class at Dr. Charles Best Secondary (no need to fill in survey if enrolled in PE class at time of DUE DATE)

If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Joba in room 309 during block 2 or email her at

Accomplishments

Types of Evidence to Show Accomplishments:

· Awards – Academic, Athletic, Volunteer Service

· Trophies - Academic, Athletics, Other competitions

· Certificates - Academic, Athletic, Fine Arts

· Pictures - of you involved in your accomplishments

· Videos - of you involved in your accomplishments

· Letters - reference letters, thank you letters

Here is the opportunity to show us something!

Have fun!

Be creative!

Make a list of your special skills (anything from cooking to calligraphy).

Now, find an example of you showing off this skill. You are welcome to show us a picture or video on your phone!

Make a plan here and prepare a few words to explain what you can share with us.

TRANSITIONS PLAN

WHAT WILL YOU DO WHEN HIGH SCHOOL ENDS?

GET A PLAN ~ MAKE SOME GOALS!

Everyone can have a fabulous future to look forward to, but future happiness and success won’t “just happen”. Plans for the future require some research and careful thought!

Research Suggestions:

Online research ideas: www.educationplanner.ca