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Graduation

Graduation 2023-2024

Grad Instagram is @chssgradinfo2024

Semester 1 Important Dates
Sept 27 - Mandatory Student Grad meeting during DLT (2-3 pm) in the Multipurpose Room
Oct 12 - Grad Parent meeting 7-8:30 pm Multipurpose Room
Oct 31-Nov 5 - Grad Photos - students will also be sent a link to book appointments
Nov 2 - Grad fees and Forms due

Dec 11 - Grad Photo Retakes - in room 230. Access from back parking lot, use door near recycle bins.

Dec 13 - Capstone Presentations 2-3 pm in the MPR

Dec 15 - Grad Baby Photos due

Jan 10 - Capstone Presentations 2-3 pm, MPR

Jan 17-Feb 15 - School District Awards

Jan 26 - Design for front cover of grad program due

GRADE 12's Capstone CLC 12B

  • CLC 12B Booklet/Modules are due January 15th, 2024 - Mandatory for graduation
  • Capstone Presentations are December 13th, 2023, 2-3pm in the Library, Multi-Purpose Room and Tillicum & January 10th, 2024, 2-3pm
  • Capstone Presentation Day Sign-up starts Nov 1st, 2023
 
Semester 2 Important Dates
Feb 2 - Valedictorian applications due to Ms. Hanson or Ms. Bellwood by 3 pm
Feb 2 - Nominations close for O'Canada singer and Valedictorian
Feb 14 - Grad Quote - Most Likely To - Favourite Song form due - see form below
Feb 28 - Valedictorian tryouts during DLT and after school room 153
Feb TBA - O'Canada Tryouts

Mar 1 - Last day to purchase yearbook
 
May 1 - MANDATORY Grad (student) meeting at the beginning of DLT
May 6 - Prom tickets on sale 11:30 am to 3 pm
May 6-10 - Grad Tickets handed out outside the office at lunch
May 8 - Prom tickets on sale 2 pm
May 10 - Prom tickets on sale (CTC students only) 12:30 am  Mr. Borden's office
May 13 - Prom tickets on sale 11:30 am to 3 pm
May 17 - Prom tickets on sale 3 pm
May 21-28 - Grad Gown/Cap hand out before & after school, lunch time and DLT
May 25 - Prom photos at the Railway Museum and Cottonwood Island Park. Group photo time TBA
May 25 - Prom at the Columbus Community Centre - doors open at 6 pm, music starts at 6:30 pm
May 27 & 29 - MANDATORY Grad Rehearsals
May 30 - Valedictory Ceremony 1 pm at the Civic Centre (students must be there at 11:30 am for photo)
 
June 9 - Dry Grad at the Ness Lake Bible Camp

THE NEW ONLINE STS (Student Transcript Service) for PSI (Post Secondary Institutions)

As of 2017 Grade 12 students who are applying to a post-secondary institution must complete the Online STS (Student Transcript Service) by June 30 if they have not already done so.  Admission offers may be delayed or denied if students do not authorize the release of their transcript data via the Online STS (Student Transcript Service) . 

Students wishing to have their marks forwarded in the early admission transfer to BC Electronic Online STS (Student Transcript Service) and the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) must submit their selections by April 30.

PLAN YOUR EDUCATION 

EducationPlannerBC is a centralized resource that helps learners plan, search and apply for admission to post-secondary institutions in British Columbia. 

 

It helps learners make well informed decisions about their education and career options. 

Use the Plan section to find articles and information about the different paths along the student journey. This section also includes the BC Dogwood Planner. 

https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/

 

Order Transcripts
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/transcripts-and-certificates

 

Contact information for the Ministry of Education General Inquiries
https://extranet.gov.bc.ca/forms/gov/contact/index.html

External Scholarships and Bursaries

All of these scholarships and bursaries have different deadlines and requirements. To apply please check individually.

B.C. Excellence Scholarship - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)

Northern Pathways to Health Care Bursary | University of Northern British Columbia (unbc.ca)

Beedie Luminaries Scholarship Program | Bright minds. Brighter Futures.

Community Leadership Scholarships - TD Canada Trust

Loran Scholars Foundation - Fondation Boursiers Loran |

The Cmolik Foundation | Transforming Students’ Lives

Schulich Leader Scholarships

Bursary Programs (interiorsavings.com)

Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities

School District Awards opens January 10, 2024 and closes February 10, 2024. See Awards tab on the right side of this page for more information. Counsellors will be meeting with grade 12’s on Tuesday, January 9 at 11:30 am in room 249. Please make sure you are checking with your counsellor often.