Academic Handbook 2022-2023 | Page 34

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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 .
□ 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
□ 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 .
□ Collaborate with English Department to provide guidance to students in writing strong post-secondary essays .
□ 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 .
□ Asking referees who will have the greatest impact , as advised by post-secondary counsellors .
□ Soliciting reference / recommendation ( in person ) with generous lead-time .
□ Providing reference / recommender with all required information including due date ( s ), completed questionnaire , specific information about the program , etc .
□ 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 .
□ 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 .
□ 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
□ Complete the Intent to Disclose Personal Information form as required at the start of each academic year .
□ Take responsibility for any disciplinary action that may jeopardize post-secondary acceptance .