Everything That ALL Grads Need To Know @gloriasarmento: #0grad2014 if you are reading this tweet on the screen tweet the following right now: “@frankhurtschool I LOVE grad assemblies and wish we had lots more!”
Grad Crimes vs. Pranks
Frank Hurt Career Education Mrs. J Andersen
POST SECONDARY OPTIONS HIGH SCHOOL
TECHNICAL
INSTITUTE
COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY
Have you applied yet? Post Secondary Day is Mon Nov 4th
Post-Secondary Day Mon Nov 4th
Gr 12s will be able to learn about local PSIs and ask questions about applying, programs, etc. Please fill out Googledoc form posted on FH websites and Facebook/Twitter –
FrankHurtCareerCentre / @fhcareers Schools coming to PSI Day: • • • • • • • • •
Kwantlen Simon Fraser University University of Victoria BC Institute of Technology University of the Fraser Valley Douglas College VCC /Vancouver Community College Langara College UNBC /University of Northern BC
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Canadian Forces – Royal Military College Nicola Valley Institute of Technology Quest University Thompson Rivers University Trinity Western University Royal Roads University Corpus Christi University Okanagan College Vancouver Island University
PSI Post Secondary Institutions (PSI) Selections Form is completed online You can complete the form any time between now and the end of June 2013 Deadline of May 1st for early admission See handout (available at the counselling office) for how to complete form
@mlee: #02014grads SIGH!!
TVRs
Transcript Verification Reports (TVRs) allow grade 12 students to verify that their course and credit information is accurate Please make sure that all of the information on your TVR is correct Check to see that you are graduating—if not, see your counsellor Please sign it in the space provided If there is any incorrect information, circle it and write a note at the bottom of the form explaining your concern Counsellors will review this and will call you out of class to meet, if necessary
Passport to Education Who can earn a Passport to Education? • Available to all students in grade 10 - 12 • Given to the top students in each grade • Based on marks for all courses • Each school receives a finite number of stamps (approximately 25 per grade)
How much is each grade worth? Grade 10
$250
Grade 11
$250
Grade 12
$500
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Grade 12 Graduation Program Examination Scholarships A student will receive a $1000 scholarship if he or she… • Achieves at least a B in English 12 or Communications 12 • Fulfills all remaining grad requirements • Is in the top 5000 in the province.
A student will receive a $2500 scholarship if he or she… • Qualifies to receive a $1000 award • Ranks among the top 20 scholarship students in BC (based on his or her percentage score)
**To be applied to post-secondary costs
Scholarship Opportunities
Frank Hurt Scholarships & Bursaries – academic standing, citizenship, attendance, involvement in school activities, and/or financial need (March) External Scholarships – SD 36 Scholarships, Surrey, all university entrance scholarships and bursaries, all private scholarships and bursaries (March) Government Scholarships - Passport to Education (grades 10, 11, 12), Provincial Exam Scholarships, Governor General’s Award @gloriasarmento: #02014grads are probably wishing we were singing “Just Follow Frank Hurt Rules” again right now.
Application Information • Applications for External Scholarships are available on an ongoing basis. • Volunteering / Community Involvement, Academics, Essay writing are just some of the ways students can apply for scholarships • Applications for Frank Hurt and District Scholarships will be available in March • Scholarship Club is every other Weds @ 3pm in the Career Centre – help with applications, research, etc.
Dogwood District Awards • Included in Frank Hurt/Surrey District application package • Excellence in chosen non-academic field • Superior achievement in Fine Arts, Applied Skills, Physical Activity and second languages • May include criteria: attendance, punctuality, work habits and cooperation • $500 cash and $500 voucher for post-secondary STUDENTS MUST APPLY!
Grad Transitions (GTP)
Personal Health – Daily Physical Activity Certificate (150 minutes per week of physical activity grades 10- 12)
Community Connections – 30 hrs. of work experience or community/volunteer service
Career & Life – Package/Documentation in Grade 12 – Deadline for this section NOV 6, 2013 – not completed / no Senior Formal tickets
Final deadline for GTP is DEC 2, 2013 HELP IS AVAILABLE EVERY DAY ROOM 302
Twinbro Presentation
@bandgekk Beware of the Rubber Chicken! #fhgrad2014 #watchtheteacher #don'tmissyourcue #rubberchickensrock
Twinbro Presentation TONIGHT!!! An evening event to guide you on the path to successful scholarship applications. 6:00pm 6:30pm 7-8pm 8-8:30
Doors open Dinner served Presentation Questions and Networking
Tickets are $5, dinner included! A few tickets left, but will NOT be available at the door.
Commencement Commencement Ceremony May 28th at the Bell Centre All debts must be cleared prior to picking up commencement tickets or purchasing dinner / dance tickets. Important – All grads must fill in their gown size.
@mscheuer: #02014grads do not worry if you feel bad about yourself, you have to do this self work to change! BE the change you want to see in the world.
Crossing the Stage Statements Commencement forms will be collected second semester. Your crossing the stage statement:
Interesting Concise Not
sarcastic
Crossing the Stage Statements Mr.
May would like to thank his family and friends for all of their help. Mrs. Sarmento’s parents would like to wish her all the best as she moves on to Kwantlen. Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That’s why we call it the present. Congratulations Ms. Fitz! Mr. Campbell’s parents are so happy their son is graduating so he will finally move out.
Graduation Dinner & Dance Grad Banquet Celebration: June 24th at Newlands Golf & Country Club in Langley Cost: $80 Guests must be currently in high school and will be subject to an application process in April.
@menicucci: #0grad2014 Work hard or else "zeros" are easy to add up.
The Bottom Line
Costs of being a Frank Hurt grad include: $45
Grad / Commencement fee $80 Dinner / Dance ticket $80 Dry Grad ticket $$$ Transportation to grad $$$$$ Clothing, hair, makeup . . .
Start saving now or participate in fundraisers to reduce your costs.
Fundraising Gift Card fundraiser – Due October 31 Cookie Dough fundraiser – November
@Koutsonikas #0grad2014 I know you probably rather be in Geography right now learning about volcanoes. @Koutsonikas #0grad2014 geography > math 12 What has math done for you lately! @Koutsonikas loves you more than @gsbizzle #0grad2014
Graduation Photos Artona will have a mobile studio at Frank Hurt from October 31st to November 6th. For the grad composite, we would like all grads to get their photos taken. A refundable deposit is required, however, there is no obligation to purchase any photo package. New this year: Group photos! For bookings, please go to www.artonagroup.com
Graduation Rings
Traditional and a forever memento of your Hornet pride, Jostens will be here next Monday and Tuesday, October 21 & 22 during lunch. See all of your customization options to make your grad ring unique. Catalogues are available in the office!
Yearbook @TJohnson @Ms.K: #02014grads will always be my hunnybunnies!!
Yearbook
Yearbook write-ups should be distributed through homeroom today or tomorrow.
Baby Photos $5
to have your baby photo included. Original photo must be given to Tasia Martens or Sarah Vail.
The Princess Project
Grad dresses and suit rentals are available for students at no cost.
Referral process through our school counselors begins in November.
Dry Grad
June 25th 12:00 am – 6:00 am All students must take charter bus to school from Newlands. NO PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION ALLOWED!
@HerHoliness: #0grad2014 Do YOU believe!?!?!
Dry Grad Proposal
6PACK BEACH!!!
WHAT IS 6PACK BEACH?
Welcome to 6Pack Indoor Beach . This is probably the most modern and ONLY indoor beach facility located in North America that you will ever see!
Amenities include full showers, a foot wash station, meeting room, BBQ grills, HDTV with 50inch screen, 15 dynamic range stereo system with dual subs, Wi-Fi, a ping pong table, Volley Ball net, Soccer net and dodge ball.
You can have decorative night themed lighting and bright lights for the day. A spacious 18,000 sf. facility, 33 ft. high ceilings and 5 FIVB sized beach courts. 6Pack Beach offers some of the best beach experience serving Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, and the GVRD area. Guaranteed rain-free.
WHY CHOOSE 6PACK BEACH?
Short distance from the school (Richmond) Temperature can be adjusted to feel like a real beach or cooler for more comfort. We can bring any activity that we have at school to the beach….mechanical bull, photo booth, entertainment, bouncy castles, air hockey, foosball and more. There are NO restrictions, your options are endless!!! In house food all through the night including a breakfast. Live DJ with dance floor and party lights. Dance under the stars…indoors! . We can even make everything glow half way through our event. Play midnight capture the flag, tug o war, beach volleyball, dodge ball and lots of other beach games to choose from! Changing Area and rest area. Oh and just think about the amazing pictures were going get never mind the thought of something NEW! Lets do it….Lets book 6Pack Beach for our 2014 Dry Grad.
EVENTS AT 6PACK BEACH
