Academic Handbook 2021-2022 31
Responsibilities of Students , Parents / Guardians and Counsellors in the Graduation and Post-Secondary Process
Crofton House aims to provide students with guidance that arises from current knowledge and extensive experience . Clear and accurate communication is at the heart of skillfully navigating the various stages of the transition from secondary to post-secondary learning . What follows is the breakdown of responsibilities in order to ensure there is understanding of the full process and the distinct role of students , parents / guardians and the post-secondary counsellors .
A : GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Meeting graduation course requirements for a BC Graduation Diploma ( Dogwood ) Students
Parents
Post-Secondary Counsellors
□□ Enrol in all courses as required to fulfill the requirements of the BC Graduation Program .
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□□ Understand the requirements to graduate in British Columbia
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Be familiar with the credit check tracking sheet to track their daughter ’ s progress toward completion .
□□ Be available for students with questions on required courses .
□□ Ensure each student in counselling group completes a credit check each year .
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Collect and review student credit check documents to ensure students are on track to graduate .
Meeting graduation assessment requirements for a BC Graduation Diploma ( Dogwood ) Students
Parents
Post-Secondary Counsellors
□□ Complete the Grade 10 Literacy Assessment
□□ Complete the Grade 10 Numeracy Assessment
□□ Complete the Grade 12 Literacy Assessment
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If interested , become familiar with the content and format of the graduation assessments through the MInistry of Education website .
Note : Post-Secondary Counsellors have no responsibility for graduation assessments . The school ’ s administration has responsibility for this element including scheduling assessments , offering preparation sessions , and advertising rewrite opportunities . Students are prepared for these assessments through regular classroom instruction .
Post-secondary admission course requirements Students
Parents
Post-Secondary Counsellors
□□ Be up-to-date on current course requirements for all programs of interest .
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Contact post-secondary admission offices for information not available through general institutional websites .
□□ Enrol in required courses
□□ Be aware of programs students are currently researching and pursuing .
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Be knowledgeable and up-to-date on current course requirements of programs that are of common or of general interest to Crofton House School students
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Provide students with support , as required , in navigating post-secondary websites to identify admission required course ( s ) requirements .
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Contact post-secondary institutions when required to clarify information or ensure understanding .