Academic Handbook 2022-2023 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 .
□ Understand the requirements to graduate in British Columbia
□ 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 .
□ 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
□ 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 .
□ 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 .
□ 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
□ Provide students with support , as required , in navigating post-secondary websites to identify admission required course ( s ) requirements .
□ Contact post-secondary institutions when required to clarify information or ensure understanding .