WORKSHEET BOOKLET THE WORKSHEETS CONTAINED IN THIS BOOKLET MUST BE COMPLETED BY APRIL 30TH IN PREPARATION FOR YOUR EXIT INTERVIEW WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE ON MAY 5TH. IN ORDER TO GRADUATE FROM BRITISH COLUMBIA, ALL GRADE 12 STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THESE FORMS AND ACHIEVE A PASSING GRADE ON THEIR EXIT INTERVIEW. AFTER COMPLETING THESE FORMS, STUDENTS SHOULD BE PREPARED TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.

Potential Exit Interview Questions Identify two qualities of a BC graduate that you have developed at STM. How has your work or volunteer experience helped in determining your future plans? What are your plans for next year and for your career? What will you do to maintain a healthy lifestyle? What have you learned about social responsibility at STM? Explain how your faith has developed at STM. What experiences or accomplishments over the past few years are most important to you? What advice do you have for our grade 11 students on their last year at STM and how to successfully plan for post-secondary life?

ANY QUESTIONS? SEE MR. BOUWMAN

Grad Transitions Checklist Students must have all the assignments listed below complete by April 30th in preparation for the Exit Interview day: May 5th Name: Graduation Year: School:

2015 St Thomas More Collegiate

Personal Health

Complete

Weekly Physical Activity Healthy Living Plan Faith Analysis Personal Health Requirement Met

Community Connections

Complete

Work Experience and/or Community Service Form(s) Employability Skills Checklist Community Connections Requirement Met

Career and Life Post Secondary Research Review Career Search Review Transition Plan Attributes of BC Graduate Post Secondary Budget Career and Life Requirement Met

Complete

Graduation Transitions – Personal Health Component Weekly Physical Activity Student Name:_____________________________________________________ Grade:_________

Year:__________

The benefits of exercise are many. Students are expected to complete a 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week. This is a self-regulated expectation; however in the spaces provided below, the student must indicate how they met this goal. Please check all the appropriate boxes AND get a parental signature. Coaches do not have to sign! □ School: PE Details: _______________________________________________________________________ Coach or Moderator’s Name: ______________________________________________________ □ School: Fitness Class Details: _______________________________________________________________________ Coach or Moderator’s Name: ______________________________________________________ □ School Team Details: _______________________________________________________________________ Coach or Moderator’s Name: ______________________________________________________ □ Community Team Details: _______________________________________________________________________ Coach or Moderator’s Name: ______________________________________________________ □ Recreation (hiking, mountain biking etc.) Details: _______________________________________________________________________ Coach or Moderator’s Name: ______________________________________________________ □ Transportation (walking, cycling) Details: _______________________________________________________________________ Coach or Moderator’s Name: ______________________________________________________ □ Community Fitness Facility (swimming pool, track) Details: _______________________________________________________________________ Coach or Moderator’s Name: ______________________________________________________ □ Dance Details: _______________________________________________________________________ Coach or Moderator’s Name: ______________________________________________________ □ Weight Training Details: _______________________________________________________________________ Coach or Moderator’s Name: ______________________________________________________ □ Other: ______ _____________________________________________________________________________________ To be completed by a parent or guardian only: I hereby verify that the above named student has participated in 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week. Parent/Guardian Name (Print):_________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature:____________________________________________________________

Graduation Transitions – Personal Health Component Healthy Living Plan Student Name:_____________________________________________________

1. I practice sound nutritional habits by: (check applicable boxes) □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □

meeting the recommended servings as outlined in Canada’s Food Guide eating breakfast eating smaller portions more often throughout the day (e.g. 3 meals, 2 snacks) choosing lower fat options (e.g. dairy products, snacks etc.) eating fresh and/or baked goods more often than fried or deep-fried foods limiting foods high in salt and sugar choosing to eat leaner meats more often including high fibre foods in my diet (e.g. whole grains) limiting foods containing caffeine (e.g. coffee, tea, colas etc.) drinking water more than drinks high in sugar (e.g. pop, juices) eating fresh fruit and vegetables daily other:

2. I know that endurance, flexibility, and strength contribute to a person’s overall physical fitness: □ □

I include all 3 components in my 150 minutes of daily physical activity. If you don’t check the box above (or even if you did), identify the area(s) in which you’d like to improve: o Endurance: This component benefits the heart and lungs. Continuous activities (minimum 20 minutes) that make you breathe deeper, your heart beat faster and your body sweat (e.g. jogging, swimming, dancing etc.) o Flexibility: This component keeps joints mobile. Activities involving stretching, reaching, and bending (e.g. martial arts, yoga etc.) o Strength: This component builds muscles, bone density, and improves posture. Activities that use muscles against some resistance (e.g. weight lifting, pilates, plyometrics etc.)

3. I manage my emotional health in the following way(s): □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □

I maintain a positive self-image and/or self-concept I engage in relaxation activities (reading, listening to music, walking etc.) I socialize I participate in recreational activities/hobbies for fun I maintain/develop my spirituality I have someone to confide in and/or someone who offers good advice I use time management techniques/strategies to ensure my responsibilities are met and/or to reduce stress in my life I have positive relationships (e.g. family, friends, work, school etc.) I am aware of my personal values and my actions/decisions often reflect them I demonstrate assertiveness when necessary other:

4. I am making other positive health choices by: □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □

getting adequate sleep (at least 8 hours on average) not smoking not using/misusing drugs/alcohol having healthy intimate relationships flossing and brushing my teeth regularly scheduling physical check-ups when necessary (e.g. physicals, dentist appointments every 6 months) protecting skin from excessive sun exposure by wearing sunscreen or a hat etc. driving safely washing hands regularly using appropriate care in food preparation and storage other:

Student Signature:_________________________________

Date:___________________________

Faith Analysis Ultimately, we hope that each student at St. Thomas More Collegiate leaves with the education necessary to continue a life of discipleship and to make a positive difference for the earth and its people. Below are a few questions relating to the “Faith Component” at St. Thomas More Collegiate in relation to the Essential Elements of an “Edmund Rice” education. Please take the time to answer each question to the best of your ability. A good time to complete this assignment is in preparation for the senior retreat! 1 –area of growth 2- satisfactory 3 - good Evangelize youth within the mission of the Church. 

The Gospel message of Jesus permeates the entire curriculum, the activities and all other aspects of education at St. Thomas More Collegiate 1

2

3

During your time at STMC, did you feel that you were provided with enough opportunities for faith development ie. liturgies, retreats and daily prayer? ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Proclaims and witnesses to its Catholic identity. 

Catholic identity permeates all endeavours of education at St. Thomas More Collegiate: all classes and activities, procedures and policies, services and programs. 1

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3

Describe your opinion on the Catholic Identity of St. Thomas More Collegiate. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Stands in solidarity with those marginalized by poverty and injustice. 

St. Thomas More Collegiate promotes policies and structures that reflect a climate of compassion for the disadvantaged. 1

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Education at St. Thomas More Collegiate includes advocacy and education for peace and justice, care for the earth, and global awareness. It prepares students to work towards the creation of a just society. 1

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St. Thomas More Collegiate actively encourages ministries that work with and serve the poor and marginalized. 1

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Do you feel that the Service Program has benefited you during your time at STMC? ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Foster and invigorate a community of Faith. 

Our St. Thomas More community witnesses and celebrates Gospel values. 1

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Upon leaving St. Thomas More Collegiate, for those who are Catholic or Protestant, do you feel that you will continue to be an active member of your Church? For those of a different faith, do you feel that you will continue to be an active member of your faith organization? ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Celebrate the value and dignity of each person and nurture the development of the whole person. 

St. Thomas More Collegiate strives to offer a variety of opportunities outside the classroom to help nurture your development. In other words, were there opportunities to attend conferences or join clubs that have helped you in any way. 1

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______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

Call for collaboration and shared responsibility in its mission. 

St. Thomas More Collegiate encourages a deeper understanding and living of the charism of Blessed Edmund Rice. 1

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Do you feel that you have an adequate understanding on the life and charism of Blessed Edmund Rice and St. Thomas More? ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Pursue excellence in all its endeavours. 

Catholic education at St. Thomas More Collegiate develops a curriculum that promotes the harmonious growth of the whole person, fosters the development of higher order learning and prepares its students for life-long learning. 1

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Any Comments: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Graduation Transitions – Community Connections Work Experience and/or Community Service Form Student Name:___________________________________________________

Attention Student: Please complete the following and submit to your Graduation Transitions Coordinator before April 30. You must submit a different form for each activity.

Type of Activity: (check applicable boxes) □ In-school course-related activities □ In-school extra-curricular activities □ Community volunteer activities □ Part-time employment 1. State where this activity took place:

2. State (specifically) what this activity was:

3. Describe your tasks/duties:

4. This activity benefits the community by: □ □ □ □ □

providing products and/or services to the consumer improving and/or maintaining a healthy environment providing recreational/leisure/public services to community members providing necessary activities for non-profit organizations to operate effectively other: (state)

5. I benefited from this activity by: □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □

developing independence (making my own choices and/or decisions) developing responsibility (completing assigned tasks/duties) developing confidence in my abilities and/or gaining a sense of self-worth earning money for personal expenses and/or to contribute to family funds earning money for savings (for future education and/or career plans) spending time in a constructive/positive way being more social (having contact with others beyond family/friends) becoming more aware of my likes and/or dislikes of a workplace gaining the employability skills and/or hours necessary for future employment networking (making contacts, seeking advice and/or assistance with personal goals) other: (state)

6. Record dates and hours worked: Date

Hours

Date

Hours

Date

Total Hours Worked:

To be completed by supervisor/sponsor only. I hereby verify that the above named student has acquired _____ hours of work experience and/or community service under my supervision/sponsorship. Supervisor’s/Sponsor’s Name: (print full name)_____________________________________________ Supervisor’s/Sponsor’s Signature:_____________________________________________________ Telephone #:____________________________

Date:_______________________

Hours

Employability Skills Follow Up Based on the previous list of skills, what has STMC done well to prepare you for your future in the work force? _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ What could STMC do better in this regard? _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

Post-Secondary Research Summary Student’s Name: Please complete the information below for the schools you have researched or heard about!

Institution One: Institution Name Location

Program Yearly Tuition Residence Cost If applicable. Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines How did you hear about this school?

Have you visited the campus? If yes, what were your impressions? If no, do you plan to visit the campus? How likely are you to attend this institution? Institution Two Institution Name Location

Program Yearly Tuition Residence Cost If applicable. Admission Requirements

Institution Two (cont.) Application Deadlines How did you hear about this school?

Have you visited the campus? If yes, what were your impressions? If no, do you plan to visit the campus? How likely are you to attend this institution? Institution Three Institution Name Location

Program Yearly Tuition Residence Cost If applicable. Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines How did you hear about this school?

Have you visited the campus? If yes, what were your impressions? If no, do you plan to visit the campus? How likely are you to attend this institution?

Career Research By this time of your high school career, you should have a couple of potential career options in mind. You are asked to show the research you have done on two of these options.

Student’s Name:

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Career Option One:

_________ Career Information

Education Requirements:

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Job Prospects for Future:

__________

Salary Range:

__________

Hours: Holidays: Other:

____________

____ __________

______________________

Reasons for interest in this career: 1. ____________________________________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________________________ 3. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Characteristics/Qualities that you think would make you successful in this career: 1. ____________________________________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________________________ 3. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Do you know of anyone who is in that career and who has inspired you or someone who can operate as a mentor for this career option? If so, provide a name and your connection to this person.

______________________________________________________________________ Where did you get your information about this career?

______________________________________________________________________

Career Research By this time of your high school career, you should have a couple of potential career options in mind. You are asked to show the research you have done on two of these options.

Student’s Name:

______

Career Option Two:

_________ Career Information

Education Requirements:

______________

Job Prospects for Future:

__________

Salary Range:

__________

Hours: Holidays: Other:

____________

____ __________

______________________

Reasons for interest in this career: 1. ____________________________________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________________________ 3. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Characteristics/Qualities that you think would make you successful in this career: 1. ____________________________________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________________________ 3. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Do you know of anyone who is in that career and who has inspired you or someone who can operate as a mentor for this career option? If so, provide a name and your connection to this person.

______________________________________________________________________ Where did you get your information about this career?

______________________________________________________________________

Graduation Transitions – Career & Life Component Transition Plan Student Name:___________________________________________________

1. What is your career goal? (e.g. My career goal is to become a Teacher)

2.

Identify why this career goal is a good choice for you by answering the following questions. (Use the lists provided or make your own answers)

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Two skills that I have that are related to . (your occupation)

are

and

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Two interests that I have related to . (your occupation)

are

and

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A working condition that I prefer and that relates to .

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One of my personality traits that matches

3. To achieve this career goal, I plan to go to: college university training institute work (practical experience)

4. After grade 12, I plan to: (check one or more boxes) □ □ □ □ □ □

(your occupation)

is (your occupation)

□ □ □ □

is

go directly to a post-secondary institution go directly into the workforce work part-time work full-time travel and then continue my education work full time and then continue my education

Attributes of a BC Graduate During a year-long, province-wide consultation, thousands of BC citizens identified the following characteristics of the ideal BC graduate. Read these attributes and answer the questions below. 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 workers How do you feel your STMC education has met the above goals? Is there any area mentioned in the above list that you think STMC could enhance or improve on? Is there anything that you think STMC does well?

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