Grad Updates for February

There have been lots of info sessions and opportunities to explore post-secondary options at Tupper. Many students are taking advantage of these opportunities--those of you who haven't, should start exploring post-secondary NOW.

Despite what you may think, not everyone has their lives figured out at age 17--however, it is good to have a general plan of where you want to go after Tupper. Do you want to work? Do you want to go to university? Do you want a smaller college setting and then maybe transfer to university? Do you want to go for a trade or get a career certification. There are many options for young people in BC and you can change your mind. Try to get a general sense of what you want to do-- and maybe that means figuring out what you DON'T want to do as a starting point.

We are now in the critical point of the academic year. Term two is very important. If your goal is to get into a competitive program that looks at grades you need to focus. It can certainly be overwhelming with all these things that you have to do, but many students need to go from worriers to being warriors and just do it! I've been there many times, where I have to make short term sacrifices to meet my long term goals. You know that there's a large team of people who can support you if you are feeling like things are getting tough though or you need more help

Upcoming Events:

Feb 15-- UVIC Advising Session (lunch Rm 418)

Feb 18-- SFU Supertour

Feb 22--Grad Transitions Interviews

FEb 23--Capilano U Advising Session (lunch Rm 418)

Feb 28- Deadline for SFU Applications

Feb 28-- Deadline for SFU and UBC scholarship and awards applications

Everybody should have already completed their PSI selections, if you were away or unable to do this when I visited your English classes in December, it is your responsibility to get caught up. The link to the right will help you with this.

Reminder that all VLN classes need to be 50% completed by April 1 if you want to use them for post-secondary applications.

If you are writing the LPI exam, you can now register. Deadline to register is April 10. visit www.lpitest.ca to sign up.

Remember to check the Grad Calendar in the Counselling Suite, Career Centre Scholarship Binder, and Tupper 2012 (Facebook) regularly. We strive to get this info to you, but you must take ownership of your post-secondary planning.

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.

FALL UPDATE: Important Post-Secondary Planning Dates in October

September 24-October 6: Ms. H will be visiting your English classes to discuss post-secondary options.

September 29th: last day to withdraw from classes or change your schedule.

October 1: Langara admissions are open for the 2012/2013 academic year. Apply at www.applybc.ca

October 3: University Fair at JO, see Mr. Lam if you'd like to attend and we can make arrangements.

October 6: 7-9pm. Post-Secondary Options/ Info Session at Tupper. Guest speaker Melinda Gianpietro. Inquire at the office if you'd like to attend.

October 11: UBC will be visiting Tupper and giving a presentation in the Library at Lunch.

October 19th: VCC Info Night 4-6 pm. 1155 Broadway. Learn everything there is to know about Vancouver Community College. Need more info? Visit www.vcc.ca

October 21: 11-1:30 UBC Campus Visit and Info Session. This is a field trip. Stay tuned for sign-up info.

November 1: You can fill out your PSI [Post-Secondary Institutions] Selection form online.
https://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/tsw/tsw/student/

November 1: Post-Secondary Day at Tupper. We will be hosting a whole bunch of colleges and universities, you will get to sign up for 2 info sessions. Stay tuned for more info.

November 25: SFU Burnaby Campus Visit. This is a field trip. Stay tuned for sign-up info.

We give you lots of useful information...but what you do with it is up to you now! Please make sure you "Like" Tupper 2012 on Facebook if you want to receive the latest updates. Also, visit the Career Centre regularly (there, you will find all of the latest viewbooks, calendars as well as the latest scholarship information). Finally, make sure you check out the new Class of 2012 bulletin board in the Counselling Suite, I will post information and updates here as well.

Course Planning 2010/2011

Course Planning for Grade 10's is underway. During my Grade 10 DAZE presentation you were given lots of important information and resources so that you can make informed choices. Key points from Tuesday's presentation:

• The courses you choose in Grade 11 lead you to your future.
• Ms. Mavety discussed the various career training opportunities that are available to Tupper students including: work experience, ACE-IT programs, Tupper Tech, and Secondary School Apprenticeship.
• Mr. Lam discussed post-secondary educational options and some of their admission requirements. He is available in The Career Centre, where you can find university and college catalogues and info.
• Course Planning Night for parents will be held February 24 6:30-8---all parents are encouraged to attend, translation in Tagalog, Vietnamese and Chinese will be available.
• I am available for individual advising after school. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board (outside my office)
• Do not hand your course sheets in yet! I will be coming to your Planning classes at the end of February and we will be entering them into the computer together.