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Crofton House School
Maintaining and update BCeID account . ( A BCeID account provides secure access to online government services including education )
Students
Post-Secondary Counsellors
□□ Maintain and update personal BCeID account .
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Set BCeID permissions such that the Ministry can send interim marks to various postsecondary institutions
□□ Provide class time to students to keep BCeID account up to date
Completing ‘ Supplemental ’ application for programs that require this additional material Students
Post-Secondary Counsellors
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Being knowledgeable of the requirements for supplemental applications including due date ( s ).
□□ Solicit input and proofreading support .
□□ Submitting supplemental material in advance of due date .
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Collaborate with English Department to provide guidance to students in writing strong post-secondary essays .
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Review one essay per student to ensure appropriate tone and content , avoiding common pitfalls such as broad sweeping statements , not answering the prompt , and using cliches .
Requesting and submitting letters of reference / recommendation from teachers and post-secondary counsellors Students
Parents
Post-Secondary Counsellors
□□ Completing the survey on Naviance called Survey : Student Recommendation Letters
□□ Completing the “ Recommendation Letter Questionnaire for Teachers ”.
□□ Being knowledgeable of the requirements for letters of recommendation .
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Asking referees who will have the greatest impact , as advised by post-secondary counsellors .
□□ Soliciting reference / recommendation ( in person ) with generous lead-time .
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Providing reference / recommender with all required information including due date ( s ), completed questionnaire , specific information about the program , etc .
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Monitor application tracking to ensure all letters have been submitted and follow-up as or when required .
□□ Parents / Guardians are not involved in soliciting the reference / recommendation .
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Provide students with time and guidance for completing the Survey : Student Recommendation Letters
□□ Read and review Survey : Student Recommendation Letters
□□ Write Counsellor letters , as required .
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Advise students from whom to request a recommendation ; the most effective sources from the perspective of post-secondary sources .
D : BE KNOWLEDGEABLE OF BARRIERS TO ACCEPTANCE
Complete the Intent to Disclose Personal Information form
Students □□
Understand the purpose of the Intent to Disclose Personal Information agreement and the potential impact of unacceptable behaviour ( Code of Conduct and / or Academic Honesty and Integrity ) on post-secondary acceptance
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Complete the Intent to Disclose Personal Information form as required at the start of each academic year .
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Take responsibility for any disciplinary action that may jeopardize post-secondary acceptance .