The Tamanawis

Grad Transition Plan

Grade 12

Career and Life

Post-Secondary Preparation

Name: ______

PEN #: ______

Twitter @ TamanawisCareer

OVERVIEW OF ALL ITEMS TO BE COMPLETED TO MEET THE GRADUATION REQUIREMENT

GRADE 10

MUST PASS PLANNING 10

Do 150 minutes of activity per week

Start 30 hours of work experience or volunteering

GRADE 12

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

  • 30 hours of work experience and/or community service(& verification document)
  • Community Connections reflection
  • Signatures

PERSONAL HEALTH- Print off 2 additional documents

  • 150 mins/2.5 hrs physical activity/per week logged on Daily Physical Education Calendar for one semester and continued from grade 10-12
  • Declaration of Physical Education Certificate
  • Signatures

CAREER & LIFE

  • Transition Plan
  • Career Research (Review Career Cruising)
  • Updated Cover Letter (Templates under documents section)
  • Updated Resume ( Refer to Templates)
  • Financial Plan
  • Application to Post-Secondary, Employment, and/or Financial Awards
  • Reflection (Attributes of a BC Graduate)
  • Signatures
  • Presentation

The entire Graduation Transition Plan should be completed and submitted by the Winter Break in your Grade 12 year. An incomplete GTP after this time may result in not graduating in June.

Signatures

I, hereby, verify that the information recorded in this package is correct.

Student:

Parent/Guardian:

Supervisor/Teacher:

NOTE: Graduation Transitions is a requirement for all BC secondary school students. It is an opportunity for students to reflect on their knowledge and abilities and plan for life after graduation by collecting evidence of their achievements in Personal Health, Community Connections, and

Career and Life.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

30 hours of work/volunteer experience

Name: ______PEN #: ______

Organization/ Business Name______

Position______

Was this a paid position? YESNO

INCLUDE EITHER A COPY OF PAY STUB OR VERIFICATION LETTER OR CERTIFICATE.

What type of work experience did you participate in ( circle all that apply):

Part time job Volunteer position Job shadow

Mentoring position Field ExperienceOther______

Start date:______End date______Total hours:______

Type of work/ duties performed:______

______

Type of equipment, tools that were used during your hours:______

______

Describe how your work contributed to the organization/business you worked for:______

______

What did you learn from this experience?______

______

Signatures: (After Completion of Hours)

Student:______Date:______

Parent/Guardian:______Date: ______

Employer / Supervisor: ______Date: ______

CAREER AND LIFE TRANSITION PLAN

Name: ______PEN #: ______

It is expected that students will demonstrate the confidence and competency needed to be self-directed individuals, by developing a comprehensive plan that indicates they are prepared to successfully transition from secondary school.

  1. State your short term goals (next 12 months).

Personal: ______

______

Educational: ______

______

Career: ______

______

  1. State your long term goals (next 5 years).

Personal: ______

______

Educational: ______

______

Career: ______

______

Transition planning allows for you to prepare for life after graduation. The goals listed above will assist you in completing the following documents in preparation for your exit interview:

  • Career Research
  • Updated Cover Letter
  • Updated Resume
  • Financial Plan
  • Application to Post-Secondary Institution ( or copy of e-mail verifying your application complete)
  • Reflection (Attributes of a BC Graduate)

CAREER RESEARCH

Name: ______Student #: ______

It is expected that students will demonstrate the confidence and competency needed to be self-directed individuals by participating in career-related activities, such as researching possible career options.

  1. Log on:

User Name: tamanawis

Password: careers

  1. If you have yet to decide on a future career, begin a Matchmaker session. If you already have a career goal, move onto the “Explore Careers” section.
  1. Type in your selected career into the “Explore Careers” section and begin your research.
  1. Career Name: ______
  1. Read the Job Description. What do people in this career do?

______

______

______

  1. What are the Earnings in this career field? ______

______

  1. What Education or Training is required? Be sure to include names of institutions, program length, and cost. ______

______

______

______

______

  1. Review the Related Jobs. List any that you would consider in the journey to your related career. ______

FINANCIAL PLAN

Name:______Student #: ______

It is expected that students will demonstrate the confidence and competency needed to be self-directed individuals by identifying and communicating the costs and funding sources associated with education, career, and life options after graduation.

The following financial plan is based on your first year after high school. This is assuming you are probably working part time and going to post- secondary.

Monthly Income:

  1. Salary from part or full time job TOTAL: $______
  1. Parents monthly help ( not parents income)TOTAL:$______

A.TOTAL MONTHLY INCOME (Add up totals 1 and 2): $_

Monthly Expenses:

Write N/A or $0.00 in the spaces that do not apply to you.

  1. Living

Rent$

Cell Phone$

Groceries$______

Restaurants/ Fast Food$______

Toiletries $______

TOTAL:$

  1. Transportation

Gas$

Insurance$

Maintenance$

Parking$_____

Public Transportation$

TOTAL:$

  1. Education(Do an internet search on the costs for the post- secondary institution you plan to attend and estimate. Remember to divide annual costs by 12.)

Tuition$

Student Fees$

Textbooks/Supplies$

TOTAL:$

  1. Clothing

TOTAL:$

  1. Entertainment and Recreation

Concerts/Movies $

Hobbies/Crafts/Magazine Subscriptions$

Sports Teams/Gym Membership$

Other$

TOTAL:$

  1. Miscellaneous

Gifts$

Pets$

Personal Care (hair cuts, hygiene items)$

Other$

TOTAL:$

B. TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES (add up totals 1-6): $

Monthly Budget Summary:

Total Monthly Income A $

(minus) -Total Monthly Expenses -B$

Surplus/ Shortage = $

Reflection:

  1. Will your income support your lifestyle?
  1. If not, what can you do to improve the situation?

CAREER AND LIFE REFLECTION

In a one-page summary, reflect on your personal development in accordance with the Attributes of a BC Graduate found on the following page.

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ATTRIBUTES OF A BC GRADUATE

In their intellectual development, graduates should achieve:

  • competency in reading, writing, mathematics, social studies and science, including the ability to use these skills in problem-solving and decision-making
  • the ability to use and understand information technologies
  • the ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences; this includes the ability to access, synthesize and present information; it also includes
  • knowledge of both a first and second language
  • an understanding and appreciation of artistic and aesthetic expression
  • the ability to think critically and solve problems, using information to develop opinions and make sound judgments and decisions
  • an understanding of the importance of a lifelong commitment to continuous learning

In their human and social development, graduates should achieve:

  • the knowledge and skills required to be socially responsible citizens who act in caring and principled ways, respecting the diversity of all people and the rights of others to hold different ideas and beliefs
  • the knowledge and understanding they need to participate in democracy as Canadian and global citizens, acting in accordance with the laws, rights and responsibilities of a democracy
  • the attitudes, knowledge and positive habits they need to be healthy individuals, responsible for their physical and emotional well-being
  • the attitudes and competencies they need to be community contributors who take the initiative to improve their own and others’ quality of life

In their career development, graduates should achieve:

  • the confidence and competencies they need to be self-directed individuals who display initiative, set priorities, establish goals, and take responsibility for pursuing those goals in an ever-changing society
  • knowledge and understanding of the range of career choices available to them, the prospects for success in those careers, and the actions required to pursue specific career paths
  • experience in planning for, and working towards, career and life goals
  • the skills required to work effectively and safely with others, and to succeed both as individual and collaborative worker