Clarence Fulton Secondary

Clarence Fulton Secondary

Graduation Transitions 12

Student Name

Your thoughtful responses to the following five questions will prepare you for your career and life, and will also meet the requirements of your Grad Transition Program.

1)WHO am I?

2)WHAT have I learned?

3)WHAT have I done?

4)WHERE am I going?

5)HOW am I going to get there?

NOTE:Your responses to these five questions must show:

ACTION:meet the requirement

EVIDENCE:provide proof of completion

REFLECTION:explain what you have learned

COMMUNICATION:present your learning and what it means to your future

SUMMARY OUTLINE

1)Who am I? DUE DEC 15

a)Traits/Skills/ Activities Chart

b)Traits/Skills/ Activities Summary Representation

c)Healthy Living State of Being Assessment (including your nutritional health, emotional health, positive choices, and your physical health)

d)Healthy Living State of Being Improvement PlanSummary representation 

2)What have I learned?DUE DEC 15

a)Completed Grad Program Requirement worksheet 

b)Copy of school transcript

3)What have I done? DUE DEC 15

a)DPA Report (completed and signed)

b)Three achievements with a reflection for each

i)copies of proof/evidence for each achievement

c)30 Hours of Work Experience OR Community Service documentation

d)Reflection summary representation

4)Where am I going? DUE DEC 15

a)Career Assessment/Survey

i)Print out of Assessment/Survey

b)A fully developed and supported Transition Plan for the first year after high school

i)(aka Career Option A)

c)A fully developed and supported backup Transition Plan for the first year afterhigh school.

i)(aka Career Option B)

5)How am I going to get there? DUE DEC 15

a)Current resume and references 

b)Cover letter 

c)Budget

6)Presentation Dates:

a)January TBA

SECTION 1

Who am I? DUE:

Traits/Skills/ Activities Chart and Paragraph
Healthy Living Plan (including your nutritional health, emotional health, positive choices, and your physical health)

SECTION WHO AM I?

Traits/Skills/ Activities Chart

Fillinthechartbelow.
Attachhatypewrittenhalfpage(9-10sentencesminimum)describinghowyourtraits,skillsandactivitiesconnecttoyourcareerplan.

PersonalityTraits
Example:extravert,congenial,social,reflective,easy-going,integrity,responsible,loyal,etc.
Use one or more of the following tools
Jung Typology Test

Keirsey Temperament Sorter®-II

Five Factor Personality Test
/ List of YOUR personality traits
Skills
Example: organized, artistic, problem solver, analytical, athletic, et
List of important skills
Assess your skills and create a report
/ List of YOUR skills
Activities
Example: sports, jobs, volunteer, work, etc. / List of YOUR activities

SECTION 1 WHO AM I?

SUMMARY

Include a summary representation describing how your traits, skills and activities connect to your career plan. This can take ANY form you would like:

10-15 typewritten summary response
Pictorial representation (digital or hand drawn images)
Video presentation (stand alone or published to the Net)

PLEASE BE PREPARED TO SHARE THIS SUMMARY
—IN THE FORM YOU HAVE CHOSEN—
AT YOUR INTERVIEW

50 Positive Character Traits for the Workplace(only a sample of available terms)

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Adventurous I take risks.

Ambitious: I am driven to succeed.

Approachable: I work well with others.

Articulate: I can express myself well in front of groups.

Autonomous: I use initiative.

Calm: I stay levelheaded in a crisis.

Charismatic: I can be a leader when need be.

Cheerful: I develop a positive work environment.

Clever: I can juggle multiple tasks.

Competitive: I thrive under pressure.

Confident: I am not afraid to ask questions.

Cooperative: I get along well in a team setting.

Courteous: I care about workplace atmosphere.

Creative: I think outside the box.

Curiosity: I am eager to learn.

Determined: I am self-motivated.

Devoted: I am committed to the company’s success.

Diligent: I always work my hardest.

Easygoing: I easily adapt to new situations.

Educated: I possess formal training.

Efficient: I have very quick turnover time.

Eloquent: I have strong communication skills.

Energetic: I am able to work long and hard hours.

Enthusiastic: I put my all into every project.

Flexible: I am able to adapt my priorities.

Focused: I am goal-oriented.

Friendly: I am easy to work with.

Honest: I value integrity.

Imaginative: I am inventive in my work process.

Independent: I need little direction.

Inexperienced: I am a blank pallet.

Inquisitive: I am excellent at gathering information.

Insightful: I can read between the lines.

Intuitive: I can sense when there is a problem.

Meticulous: I pay attention to the small details.

Neurotic: I am a perfectionist.

Open-minded: I take constructive criticism well.

Opinionated: I am comfortable voicing opinions.

Organized: I am a meticulous planner.

Patient: I am not easily ruffled.

Perceptive: I can read people effortlessly.

Persuasive: I am a natural salesperson.

Procedural: I work best with structure.

Punctual: I have great time management skills.

Quiet: I am a great listener.

Relaxed: I do not stress easily.

Resourceful: I use every tool at hand.

Responsible: I always finish a task on time.

Talkative: I am comfortable initiating a dialogue.

Technological: I am industrially savvy.

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Source:

SECTION 1 HEALTHY LIVING

YOUR Current Habits/State of Being

Your plan for next year must include your commitment to continuing strong personal health. Examine the following areas and expand your understanding of your current personal health by working through the following websites. THIS IS MANDATORY. Fill in the chart below with your individual information.

/ YOUR Current Habits/State of Being
Use the links provided below to assess/rate the current state of your Nutritional, Emotional and Physical health
Nutritional Health

EmotionalHealth

Physical Health

SECTION 1 HEALTHY LIVING

Improvement Plan

Using the information you added to the previous page (Current State of Being) PICK area that you

Nutritional Health

Aspect of your Nutritional health that you would like to improve / 2 things that you can do to address/improve the area of concern
Emotional Health

Aspect of YOUR EmotionalHealth that you would like to improve / 2 things that you can do to address/improve the area of concern
Physical Health

Aspect of your Physical Health/Lifestyle that you would like to improve / 2 things that you can do to address/improve the area of concern

HEALTHY LIVING

Improvement Plan Summary

Include a summary representation of your IMPROVEMENT PLAN for all 3 areas of health (nutritional, emotional and physical health) for your interview. This SUMMARY can take ANY form you would like, including:

A copy of the Improvement Plan (chart from pervious page)
Pictorial representation (digital or hand drawn images)
Video presentation (stand alone or published to the Net)

PLEASE BE PREPARED TO SHARE THIS SUMMARY
—IN THE FORM YOU HAVE CHOSEN—
AT YOUR INTERVIEW

SECTION 2

What have I learned?

Completed Grad Program Requirement sheet
School based Transcript

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SECTION 2What have I Learned?

Graduation Requirements Worksheet

Using your transcript found on your STUDENT CONNECT, fill in this chart. Be sure put in the name of the additional
courses that you have completed for grade 10 and 11. For your grade 12 courses, enter the courses on your schedule
AND the mark that you predict to will earn.
Family Name / Given Name:
Grade
10 / Circle one / Mark / Credits / Grade 11 / Circle one / Mark / Credits / Grade 12 / Circle one / Predicted Mark / Credits
Required Courses / Required Courses / Required Course
a Language Arts 10 / EN, EFP / 4 / a Language Arts 11 / EN, EFP, COM / 4 / a Language Arts 12 / EN, EFP, COM / 4
Social Studies 10 / 4 / Social Studies 11 / 4 / Three Grade 12 courses:
(min. # required to graduate)
a Math 10 / AWM, FMP / 4 / a Math 11 / AWM, FOM, PREC / 4 / 4
Science 10 / 4 / a Science 11 / BI, PH,
CH, ESC / 4 / 4
Physical Education 10 / 4 / List additional courses: (aka electives) / 4
Planning 10 / 4 / List additional courses: (aka electives)
Fine Arts /Applied Skill:
List additional courses: (aka electives)
Grad Transitions / 4
ADD GRADE 10 CREDITS  / ADD GRADE 11 CREDITS / ADD GRADE 12 CREDITS
Add Gr. 10+11+12 credits
Note:80 credits required to graduate, 16 credits @ gr.12 level, EACH course is worth 4 credits, except for I.D.S.

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SECTION 2 What have I Learned

School Based Transcript

Visit your STUDENT CONNECT account and print off a copy of
your SCHOOL BASED TRANSCRIPT and include it your package.

PLEASE BE PREPARED TO SHARE

YOUR TRANSCRIPT AND GRAD Requirements WORKSHEET

AT YOUR INTERVIEW

SECTION 3

What have I done? DUE DEC 15

DPA Report (completed and signed)
Three achievements with a reflection for each and copies of proof/evidence
30 Hours of Work Experience OR Community Service sheet completed with reflection questions

SECTION 3WhathaveIDone? :
SNAPSHOT" OF DAILY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Provide a LOG of your physical activity from 2 weeks from DIFFERENT months

Day / Type of Activity / Minutes
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday
Sunday

______Parent Signature

Day / Type of Activity / Minutes
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday
Sunday

______Parent Signature

SECTION 3WhathaveIDone?

Achievements

Describe at THREE Achievements arethingsyouhavedonethatyouareproudof. Includeitemsfrommorethanonecategory:

Achievements arethingsyouhavedonethatyouaremostproudof. Includeitemsfrommorethanonecategory:

Inclass(eg.CD/DVDoftheatre,danceormusicperformance,artproject, metalworkorwoodwork project,computerproject,reportorschoolproject,shortstory,poem,essay,orarticle,reportcard, academicawards,etc.)
Extra-curricular (eg.schoolorcommunityclubs/sports,specialtycertificatessuchas,WorkSafe, FoodSafe,SuperHost,FirstAid,etc.,leadershipactivitiesinandoutofschool,suchasStudent Leadership, Student Voice, Yearbook,clubs,musicordanceclasses,sportsor recognition awards,etc.)
In the community(eg.employmentevaluations, WorkExperienceorschoolApprenticeshipProgram involvement,volunteerexperiences, GirlGuide/Scout/Cadetparticipation,Driver’slicense,serviceawards,newCanadiancitizenshippapers,etc.)

BE PREPARED TO SHARE YOUR PROOF DURING YOUR INTERVIEW

Pleasemakesuretoprovideproof(Copies/photosofcertificates,medals,Artwork,woodwork,newspaperarticles,letters,reportcards,etc.)andareflectionfor eachofyourthreeachievements

BE PREPARED TO SHARE YOUR PROOF DURING YOUR INTERVIEW

Reflections on your Achievements

What?
Describetheachievementevent, activity,orexperienceyouparticipatedinandincludetheevidence/proof.

SoWhat?
Explainhow/whythisitemand/orexperienceisimportanttoyou. Clarifytheskillsyoulearned,improved,or practicedduringthisexperience.Analyzewhatyoulearnedaboutyourselfasaresultofthisexperience.Tell aboutanythingyouhaveclarified,reinforced,orchangedyourmindabout.

NowWhat?
Discussthemeaningofthisexperienceforyou.Suggesthowyoumightapplythelessonslearnedorinsights gainedtoyourfuture.

HOW to do this section

You can use the charts found the next 3 pages or you can create a visual representation (still images or video) that answers the 5 section of information required in the charts

SECTION 3WhathaveIDone?

Achievements Reflections Chart

What was the Achievement
Category of Achievement / in class / extra curricula / in the community
Description of Achievement
So What? (what was important about this experience as it relates to a possible career path, see previous page for more clarification about this section)
Now What? (what did you learn about yourself and the related career)
Evidence / PROOF available to present at Interview
YES, the evidence is available NOW
NO …..but I will have evidence available to present at my interview

SECTION 3WhathaveIDone?

Achievements Reflections Chart

SECTION 3WhathaveIDone?

Achievements Reflections Chart

SECTION 3WhathaveIDone?

Achievements

Prepare to share your 3 achievements AND your reflections related to each of your achievements in your interview. You are free to share your achievements in any form, including:

A copy of the Improvement Plan (chart from pervious page)
Pictorial representation (digital or hand drawn images)
Video presentation (stand alone or published to the Net)
Other creative ideas

PLEASE BE PREPARED TO SHARE WORK in this SECTION
—IN THE FORM YOU HAVE CHOSEN—
AT YOUR INTERVIEW

SECTION 3WhathaveIDone?

Community Connections

Please document a minimum of 30 hours of your various Work experience and or community service experiences

You can use experience beginning from the end of grade 9 until the end of grade 12

Date (MM/YY) / Organization/Business/Individual / Number of hours / Supervisor and contact info

Provide a proof for each of your work experiences or community services (i.e. pay stub, letter of reference, print out of email, etc.)

PLEASE BE PREPARED TO
SHARE THIS DOCUMENT and YOUR EVIDENCE/PROOF
AT YOUR INTERVIEW

SECTION 3WhathaveIDone?

Community Connection REFLECTION

Select 1 experience that is connected in some way to a possible career path.

For 1 of of the experience listed above provide the following information:

Please be specific in your responses.

List the duties performed in detail.
What were the benefits of this activity to you?
Who else, besides yourself, benefitted from your job or volunteer work? How?
How is this experience connected to a possible career path, post-high school?

PLEASE BE PREPARED TO SHARE THIS DOCUMENT DURING YOUR INTERVIEW

SECTION 4

Where am I going? DUE:

Career Assessment/Survey Results
A fully developed and supported Transition Plan
A fully developed and supported back up Transition Plan

Where I am going?

Career Opportunities Research

For this section your must do some research about your career(s) after you graduate. Please complete at least of 2 assessments/surveys found on ONE of the websites listed below. Print and KEEP a copy the result of at least 1 assessment/survey

Holland Code Career Test

Rodger Harp’s 3-Step Career Quiz

Color Career Counsellor

Blueprint Builder (made in BC)

Career Compass

OR any other resources listed on

PLEASE BE PREPARED TO SHARE THE RESULTS OF ONE OF THE DURING YOUR INTERVIEW

Career Option A :______

Based on your research and/or your goals

Information about the career
•Upsides/downsidesofjob
•Jobduties/responsibilities
•Salaryrange
•Futureemployment outlook
•Lifestylefactors
•Advancementopportunities
Employability skills
•List at least 3 of YOUR skills and personal attributes that are best suited for this career
Post High School Education requirements:
•Courses/Training/ Certificates
•High school requirement for related post secondary program
•Ongoing learning
•YEARLY COSTS

Career Option B :______

Based on your research and/or your goals

SECTION 4Where Am I Going

Career Goals/ Possibilities

Prepare to share 1 of your career goals/possibilities from the previous 2 pages in your interview.

You are free to share your achievements in any form, including:

A copy of the Career Option A or B(chart from pervious page)
A document you create that communicate the same information
Pictorial representation (digital or hand drawn images)
Video presentation (stand alone or published to the Net)
Other creative ideas

PLEASE BE PREPARED TO SHARE WORK in this SECTION
—IN THE FORM YOU HAVE CHOSEN—
AT YOUR INTERVIEW

SECTION 5

How am I going to get there? DUE:

Resume to compete for Career Option A or B
Cover letter to compete for Career Option A or B
Budget

SECTION 5
How I am going to get there?

A current resume with reference contact information
Search the Internet for example and templates for a CAREER OBJECTIVE focused resume for either your Career OPTION A or B
Add information to the resume, assuming you have all necessary skills and experience necessary to get the job
This is intended to be a fictitious but effective resume

A cover letter matched to your Career option A or B
It is intended to be fictitious but effective cover letter

A completed budget plan
Detailing how you will cover the costs 1st year after high school
Examples of online budgeting tools can be found on the Budgeting section

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SECTION 5How I am going to get there?

Budgeting

Create a budget for your 1st year after high school. Be sure to consider if you will be attending college/university, living at home or on your own and the kind your kind of lifestyle.

Be sure to include a copy of your budget document with this package. Additionally, you will be expected to present your budget document during your interview

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This is a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that will do all the calculating for you

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Student LOAN Parental Contribution Calculator

SECTION 5How I am I going to get there?

TOOLS and Resources

Prepare to share 1 of your career goals/possibilities from the previous 2 pages in your interview.

Please show paper copy of your resume, cover letter and BUDGET. Also be prepared to answer questions from your interviewer regarding any of the documents.

PLEASE BE PREPARED TO SHARE WORK in this SECTION
AT YOUR INTERVIEW

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