K I L L A R N E Y S E C O N D A R Y S C H O O L GRADUATION TRANSITION PLAN

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1 K I L L A R N E Y S E C O N D A R Y S C H O O L GRADUATION TRANSITION PLAN Student Name: Student No.: Counsellor: Mr. R. Moy Graduation Transition Coordinator: Ms. S. Vuu and Mr. J. Koo The completion of all 3 sections of the Graduation Transition Plan is MANDATORY for GRADUATION. In addition, without a completed Graduation Transition Plan, you will not be able to participate in your Graduation Ceremony and Prom. Instructions: 1. This COVER PAGE must be attached to each submission for marking. You are responsible for keeping the COVER PAGE as your record of completion. 2. Only submit the section that is due. Submit all assignments to Room A All assignments must be computer generated or it will not be accepted for marking. Exception: Work Experience/Community Service Log Sheet & Physical Activity Log Sheet 4. If you require further information/clarification go to Courses/Graduation Transition on the Killarney Website. SECTION FINAL DUE DATE SECTION COMPLETED 1 Career and Life Tuesday, November 7 th, 2017 Teacher s Signature 2 Community Connections Tuesday, February 13 th, 2018 Teacher s Signature 3 Personal Health Tuesday, May 1 st, 2018 Teacher s Signature I have read and understood the expectations of this course. Student s Signature: Date: Parent s Signature: Date:

2 GRADUATION TRANSITION CHECKLIST SECTION 1: CAREER AND LIFE Completed before the due date: NOVEMBER 7 th, 2017 COVER PAGE of booklet attached. Only submit Section 1: Career and Life Current Resume: 1 page typed Always submit completed assignments with the cover sheet attached. Cover Letter: 1 page typed (Refer to format in booklet! Signed with a pen) Career Cruising Completed matchmaker Top 40 Careers Must have your name registered on top of list Paragraph 1 & Paragraph 2: My Future Plan and My Future Financial Plan Copy of Formal Application Form (Either Option A or Option B) SECTION 2: COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS Completed before the due date: FEBRUARY 13 th, 2018 COVER PAGE of booklet attached. Written Component : Questions 1 4 (Format: computer generated) Evidence/Documentation (refer to booklet) 30 hours volunteering and/or Pay Stubs SECTION 3: PERSONAL HEALTH Completed before the due date: MAY 1 st, 2018 COVER PAGE of booklet attached. Written Component: Questions 1 4 (Format: computer generated) Evidence of 150 mins of Physical Activity each week (Submit Option 1 or Option 2) Written Reflection Component (Format: computer generated) 6 10 sentences All your assignments must be computer generated. Handwritten work will not be accepted.

3 1. CAREER AND LIFE DUE: November 7 th, 2017 Transition Planning Assignment Instructions: 1. Complete each of the following sections. 2. Organize your completed work in order (resume followed by the cover letter, etc.). Staple the COVER PAGE to your completed package. 3. Submit to Room A201. Did you and your parent/guardian sign the cover page? SECTION A: CURRENT RESUME Create an updated resume highlighting your accomplishments. An example, including necessary headings, is shown below: (ONLY 1 PAGE IS REQUIRED) YOUR FULL NAME Street Address City, Province Postal Code Phone # Address List from most to least recent order EDUCATION September, 2008 to Killarney Secondary School Vancouver, BC Present List awards, accomplishments, certificates VOLUNTEER/WORK EXPERIENCE Month, Year Position/Job Title Supervisor name Name & Address of Organization Phone # List Duties/Describe your work responsibilities Month, Year Position/Job Title Supervisor name Name & Address of Organization Phone # List Duties/Describe your work responsibilities Must list 2 References SKILLS & ABILITIES List your skills and abilities; some examples may be - typing, computer programs, do you have a driver s license? You work well in groups, languages you are fluent in INTERESTS AND HOBBIES List some activities that you do outside of school time REFERENCES Name of Person Company or school name Phone # Title/Position Location Name of Person Company or school name Phone # Title/Position Location

4 Section: Career and Life SECTION B: COVER LETTER (Follow/use the format illustrated below) a) State your interest in the company and the job. Briefly explain how you found out about the position or the company and why you are interested. b) Tell the employer what you have to offer the company, highlighting one or two qualifications you think would be of greatest interest to them. Refer your reader to your resume for further details. c) Request an interview, that is, how will they follow up with you? d) Leave four spaces between the complimentary closing and your typed name. SIGN YOUR NAME WITH A PEN!! Sample letter: Your full name Your full address City, Province Postal Code Date (current) 4 blank rows here (5 enters) Name and address of where letter is being sent Mr. John Smith Person s Title Department Company Name Address City, Province Postal Code Your ad in the February 10 th edition of The Courier for a sales clerk greatly interested me, as this position is very much in line with my future career goal of sales and a) marketing. Single space body, double between I enjoy working with people and have developed excellent communication skills as the paragraphs editor of our school newspaper and as a manager of our junior girls volleyball team. This b) combined with the fact that I am a highly motivated and conscientious worker makes the sales clerk position at London Drugs a perfect fit for me. A resume detailing my skills and work experience is attached for your review. c) Dear Mr. Smith: RE: (Position or Job Competition of Job Title) I would appreciate an opportunity to meet with you to further discuss my qualifications. Thank you for considering my application for employment. You can contact me at or at jdough@gmail.com. d) Yours truly, Jane Dough Jane Dough Enclosure Make sure to sign your letter

5 Section: Career and Life SECTION C: EVIDENCE OF RESEARCH INTO EDUCATION/CAREER OPTIONS USING CAREER CRUISING To access Career Cruising Login: killarney Password: careers a) Log into your portfolio so your name appears on top of the page when you print out the Matchmaker list of your top 40 careers. b) Note: if you don t remember your username or password (from Planning 10) to get into your portfolio (Matchmaker), you will have to create a new UN/PW c) Print a copy of your completed matchmaker top 40 careers you must have your name registered on top of your list. Submit your list for marking. SECTION D: MY FUTURE PLAN Write one or two paragraphs in which you respond to the following questions. Required Length: 5 10 sentences What are your plans for after you graduate from high school? Work? College? University? Technical/Trades School? Travel? If going to college/university, which faculty? Which degree are you studying towards? Which career are you working towards? Where will you be living? At home with your parents? Moving out on your own? SECTION E: MY FUTURE FINANCIAL PLAN Write a paragraph explaining how you will finance your life after high school - whether you are going to school (tuition costs) or simply heading directly into the work force (rent and living expense). Required Length: 5 10 sentences SECTION F: FORMAL APPLICATION FORM Submit one: Option A or Option B Option A: copy of an application form to a post-secondary institution (or evidence that you ve applied online with an online acceptance showing your name) Option B: a completed/filled-in application form for an entry level job in a career you wish to pursue.

6 2. COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS ASSIGNMENT DUE: February 13 th Complete each of the following sections. 2. Organize your completed work in order (Cover Page is your front page followed by Section A, Section B and Community Connections Documentation Log) before submitting. SECTION A: WRITTEN COMPONENT When responding to the following questions, make specific reference to your Work Experience and/or Community Service: What duties did you perform in your work experience/community service? (Minimum: 5 sentences) Why did you choose this work experience/community service activity? (Minimum: 5 sentences) List three good work habits and explain how each will contribute to your success after graduation? (2 Sentences for each Work Habit) SECTION B: EVIDENCE/DOCUMENTATION Attach any of the following as your evidence of work/volunteer experience: Letter from supervisor(s) (volunteer from Grades 10 to 12) that includes: specific dates, hours, supervisor s name and contact phone or number. Career Preparation 11 and/or 12 Career Preparation Coordinator s signature on this form. Pay Stub(s) from current/past employer(s) which includes dates/times that add to 30 hours. Work/volunteer experience is meant to be undertaken within the community, it is separate from working or volunteering with family. SECTION C: WORK EXPERIENCE/COMMUNITY SERVICE LOG Neatly complete the following chart: Community Connections: Work Experience/Community Service Log

7 C O M M U N I T Y C O N N E C T I O N S Work Experience/Community Service Log 30 Hours Minimum Name Student # Date(s) Work Experience or Volunteer Activity Hours per Session Evidence of Completion (e.g. a signed letter from supervisor or pay stubs) Verification by supervisor (Signature) ATTACH COPIES OF EVIDENCE Evidence Examples: Letter from supervisor(s) (volunteer from Grades 10 to 12) that includes: specific dates, hours, Supervisor s name and contact phone or address Career Preparation 11 and/or 12 Career Preparation Coordinator s signature on this form Pay Sub(s) from current/past employer(s) which includes dates/times that add up to 30 hours Work/volunteer experience is meant to be undertaken within the community, which is separate from working or volunteering with family.

8 3. PERSONAL HEALTH ASSIGNMENT DUE: Tuesday, May 1 st 2018 Instructions:. 1. Organize your completed work in order (Written component followed by Physical Activity Documentation Log). 2. Staple the COVER PAGE to your completed package. SECTION A: WRITTEN COMPONENT 1. Respond to the following 4 questions. 2. All responses must be computer generated with a minimum of 5 FULL Sentences. How do you plan to continue regular physical activity after graduation? Explain how physical activity and a healthy nutrition plan are important to a healthy lifestyle? How do you manage stress? SECTION B: EVIDENCE/DOCUMENTATION Choose either Option 1 or Option 2 for your Evidence/Documentation Requirement OPTION 1: If you are currently taking PE or Dance attach a photocopy of your Term 2 Report Card OPTION 2: For other physical activities such as extracurricular activities outside of class time (i.e.: sport teams, walking, cycling, fitness programs, gym, etc.) you need to: a) Complete the Physical Activity Documentation Log documenting 150 minutes a week of physical activity for your grade 12 year (see example on next page) b) Get verifying signatures and contact information (name, phone number, ) If using any activity outside of school such as walking to/from school, you need to attach a typed letter from your parent/guardian verifying how often, and how many minutes per section Don t forget that all your assignments must be computer generated!

9 P E R S O N A L H E A L T H Physical Activity Documentation Log 150 minutes each week MINIMUM (prescribed by the DPA requirements) Name Student # *** Only include physical activities completed during your Grade 12 year *** Session Date(s) Description of Physical Activity Minutes per Session Eg. Sept-May Killarney Community Center M-W-F 60 min/ session Eg. Oct-Nov Metro Soccer Team M-W-F-S 40 min/ session Eg.: Sep-May Walking to and from school 20 min/ session Evidence of Completion (name & contact phone number of supervisor) Membership Card (604) Team Roster List Coach: Peter Smith Letter written by Parent Verification by supervisor (Signature) Jonathan McKenzie Peter Smith Carol Lee Evidence Examples: Extracurricular Club Activities/Sports during Grade 12 Year Activity Logs for your Grade 12 year Additional copies of this log sheet can be found online from the website SECTION C: REFLECTION ASSIGNMENT Question: How has completion of the Personal Health, Community Connections and Career and Life Grad Transition assignments contributed to your preparation for life after secondary school? Total Length of reflection must be 6 10 sentences