Grad Updates for November and December

There has been a lot of exciting

activity at Tupper lately. Post Secondary Day was an enormous success and many students have already registered at various post-secondary institutions. Just a reminder that it is YOUR responsibility to research your post-secondary dates/ deadlines. Don't miss out on educational and scholarship opportunities, 'like' Tupper 2012 on Facebook today or visit the Grad Calendar in the Counselling Suite often. As I hear about new events, I post them on Facebook and on the Calendar. As usual during the school day, I am available to meet with students/parents for academic advising, please make appointments though...as I am very busy right now. Students needing counselling for stress or problems can always see myself or any member of the Counselling Team on a drop-in basis.

Here are just some upcoming events, make sure you visit the Career Centre or the Grad Calendar for more info:

Nov. 19-- University of Alberta, Early Admissions Workshop at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, Sat. 9am-5:30pm.

Nov. 21, 2011,Capilano University Info Night
7:15-8:45pm at the North Vancouver Campus, Library Building, room 322

November 23--Our first Grad Fun Night 6-8pm, small gym

November 25--Deadline for the VPD Police Challenge, see myself or Constable Whysker ASAP

November 23--Deadline for SFU field trip forms to be returned to Ms. H

November 30--deadline to sign up for Provincial Exams in January

November 30-December 1--University of Toronto Engineering, Arts and Sciences Visits (these are offsite see Mr Lam or the Grad Board for more info)

Nov 21-December 17--Ms. H visiting classes to help students with their transcript verifications and their PSI [post-secondary institutes forms].

Also, there are about 30 people who need to log their DPA--if you are sitting there and saying, "What is DPA?" you better take action ASAP.

Welcome to you last year of High School!

On this page and on Tupper 2012/ Facebook you should find some really useful information to help you this year—and in your future post-secondary life planning. Please read this information carefully, explore other sources (like the Official websites for each post-secondary institution) and think for yourself.

We are no longer directing your path, although we will help light the way!

To be successful in your post-secondary planning, you must be informed. I strongly encourage you to take ownership by: attending any school tours we will be offering, visit the Career Centre as much as possible, visit the websites of your chosen schools and the Open Houses and Information Nights that they will be having throughout the year, and contact the advisors at those schools to make sure you have the latest information. You should anticipate ongoing updates from post-secondary institutions as they often have changes.

Grade 12 is the year where the students who pursue excellence really see the benefits of their hard work. Excellence is: doing your very best not just doing enough to get by, attending all classes (and on time), living ROARS, keeping your priorities in check, not making excuses, completing your work on time, and placing ‘needs and responsibilities’ over ‘wants’.


It’s going to be a good year!

Course Planning Information Night

The Counselling Department will be hosting a 'Course Planning Information Night' for parents on Wednesday, February 25th from 6-8pm. During my presentation for Grade 8 and 9 parents, I will review the 2004 Graduation program and how it relates to your child's course selections. I will also describe the available electives and pre-requisites. I look forward to seeing you there.

For Grade 9's going into Grade 10, more information about the Graduation requirements can be found at the BC Ministry of Education:

http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation/grad2004.htm