MCHS Post Secondary and Scholarship Information

MCHS Courses, Post
Secondary and Scholarship
Information
2013-2014
MORINVILLE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
9506 100 Avenue Morinville, AB T8R 1P6
Phone (780) 939 6891 Fax (780) 939 6896
Website: www.mchs.gsacrd.ab.ca
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Mrs. Deborah Wood – Counsellor
 Mrs. Susanne Christensen – Grade 11
and 12 Coordinator
 Mr. Wade Michael – Grade 9 and 10
Coordinator
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Counselling and referrals to outside service
agencies
Personal and family concerns
Student success: study skills, test taking
strategies, test anxiety
Scholarship and financial information
Career information and planning
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High school completion
◦ Meet with students to ensure that they are on track
to graduate
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Course changes and course selection
Student motivation
Student attendance
Post-secondary planning
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Stay informed of what is happening with
student academics through:
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Powerschool
Parent/student/teacher interviews
School emails
Parent/Student Handbook
◦ Student expectations
◦ Policies and procedures
School calendar and exam schedules
MCHS website (great links)
School calendar
Teacher websites
Daily announcements/TV monitors
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University
College or
Technical
School
Trades
Upgrade
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The work world is no longer predictable – we
are now educating students for a succession
of jobs throughout their working career
Employers are seeking employees with global
awareness, critical thinking skills, problem
solving abilities and strong communication
and interpersonal skills
Post-secondary provides opportunity, skills,
credentialing and evidence that a young
person can and is willing to learn at a high
level
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The better that a student does in Grade 9, the
more academic options they will have in
Grade 10 and beyond
 Study habits and work ethic in Grade 9
strongly dictate the success that a student
has in high school
 The stronger the marks in Grade 9, the better
the opportunities
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The stronger the marks in Grade 9, the more
academic course options are then available in
Grade 10 and beyond…
 To progress to a 10-1 course (i.e. English 10-1,
Social 10-1, Science 10) or Math 10C, it is
recommended that a mark of 65% be attained in
Grade 9
 To progress to a 20-1or 30-1 (English, Social),
Biology 20/30, Chemistry 20/30 or Physics
20/30, it is recommended that a mark of 65% be
attained in the previous grade
 Math 30-2 can be used for university entrance in
many faculties
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English 30-1
Biology 30
Chemistry 30
Math 30-1 or
Math 30-2
Physics 30
Science 30
Math 31
French 30
Social 30-1
Art 30, Drama 30
or Religious
Studies 35 (some
institutions)
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Starting in semester 2, MCHS is offering Grade 12
students the opportunity to earn three MacEwan
University credits in BUSN 201 with a professor, Dr.
Victor Bilodeau, who is joining our staff
These credits are transferable to any faculty in any
university in Canada (not just in Business)
The added bonus is that MCHS students are just
required to pay for their text books, not university
tuition meaning that they and their parents save $525,
plus gain university experience while still in high
school
Math 30-1
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Agriculture, Life and
Environmental Science
including Human Ecology
and Nutrition and Food
School of Business
Faculty of Engineering
(with Math 31)
Faculty of Medicine and
Dentistry
Faculty of Science
Math 30-2
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Faculty of Arts (except
Environmental Studies or
Bachelor of Computer
Science or Engineering)
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Nursing (U of A
and MacEwan)
Faculty of Physical
Education and Recreation
(30-1 for Kinesiology)
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Math 30-1
Math 30-2
Alternative Energy Technology,
Biomedical Engineering,
Technology, Computer,
Engineering Technology,
Cytotechnology, Electrical
Engineering Technology,
Electronics Engineering
Technology, Engineering Design
and Drafting Tech., Geological
Technology, Industrial Heavy
Equipment Tech., Instrumentation
Engineering Tech., Materials
Engineering Tech., Mechanical
Engineering Tech., Medical
Laboratory Tech., Nanotechnology
Systems, Network Engineering
Tech., Power Engineering Tech.,
Wireless Systems Engineering
Tech.
Many other programs including:
Architectural Tech., Bachelor of
Business Admin., Biological
Sciences Tech., Construction
Engineering Tech., Diagnostic
Medical Sonography, Dental
Assisting, Digital Media and IT,
Forest Tech., Interior Design Tech.,
Landscape Architecture Tech.,
Magnetic Resonance, Medical
Radiologic Tech., Occupational
Health and Safety, Respiratory
Therapy
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Check post secondary program requirements
yearly (websites, viewbooks)
Attend open houses and information sessions
Research different occupations
Student Services at MCHS
MCHS website
Meet with your MCHS Grade Coordinator
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Why the U of A?
 International reputation
 Top 5 “Best Overall” universities in Canada
 Top 100 universities in the world
 200+ undergraduate programs to choose
from
 $25 million in undergraduate scholarships
annually
 Average class size
◦ 1st and 2nd year courses – 56
◦ 3rd and 4th year courses - 23
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Agriculture and Human Ecology – 75%
Animal Health, Nutrition and Food Sciences, and
Environmental Sciences – 80%
Bachelor of Arts – 78%
Augustana Campus – 70%
Education (Elementary and Secondary route – 78%, PE
major – 90%)
Engineering – 85%
Native Studies – 70%
Physical Education (BA Rec., Sport, Tourism – 75%,
BPE/BEd – 80%, BSc Kinesiology – 82%)
Science (General – 82%, Specialization – 80%, Honours
– 85%, BSc/BEd – 80%)
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Non-Competitive Programs, 65% Average:
 Bachelor of Arts
 Bachelor of Commerce
 Bachelor of Science
Competitive Programs (higher than minimum
requirements, other admission criteria or a
combination of both):
 Bachelor of Child and Youth Care
 Bachelor of Communication Studies
 Bachelor of Music
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In the Globe and Mail’s 2012 Canadian
University Report, our students ranked us
number one for student satisfaction among
universities with 4,000 to 10,000 students.
The majority of classrooms seat between 10
and 50 students. You won’t be just another
face in the crowd.
Degree, diploma and certificate programs
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Whatever you are looking for...
 Art or algebra
 Biology or branding
 Commerce or communication
 Sociology or social work
Chances are, MacEwan has a program for that.
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75% average for automatic entrance
scholarships
3 and 4 year degrees offered in Arts and
Science
Education after Degree Program is ranked 2nd
in Canada
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60% admission average to Arts and Science
65% admission average to Bachelor of
Management (Math 30-2 is accepted)
They accept one flex course (Phys. Ed, CTS,
Work Experience, etc.)
They offer flexible degrees and a small
Christian university experience
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King’s offers degrees in the Arts, Science,
Commerce, Music and Education as well as a
wide range of pre-professional programs
Entrance average is 60% on Grade 12 courses,
they will allow one flex course
A small Christian university experience
King’s was awarded the first Environmental
Studies Program Accreditation in Canada
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NAIT provides a focused education – which means
learning in classrooms and labs, complete with
the technology and equipment currently used on
the job
 Business and Administration
 Hospitality and Culinary
 Health
 Environmental Management
 Building Construction and Design
 Engineering Technologies
 IT and Electronics
 Media and Design
 Skilled Trades
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Health Studies
Business
Community Studies
Bridging Programs
Employment Programs
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Alberta Public Institutions
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Alberta College of Art and Design
Athabasca University
Bow Valley College
Grande Prairie Regional College
MacEwan University
Keyano College
Lakeland College
Lethbridge College
Medicine Hat College
Mount Royal University
NorQuest College
Northern Lakes College
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
(NAIT)
Olds College
Portage College
Red Deer College
Sothern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT
Polytechnic)
The Banff Centre
University of Alberta
University of Calgary
University of Lethbridge
Alberta Independent Institutions
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Ambrose University College
Canadian University College
Concordia University College of Alberta
The King’s University College
St. Mary’s University College
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Cost per credit based on a 4 year - 120 credit
degree:
 U of A: Arts and Science - $175
 MacEwan: $152 to $222
 King’s: $320
 Concordia: $275
 NAIT: $220 (not based on a 4 year program)
 Other fees and costs (i.e. texts, Student Union
fees, U-Pass, etc.) are over and above tuition
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It takes some work to get scholarship money
 Merit: Based on a student’s academic,
artistic, volunteer, leadership, community
service or other forms of extra-curricular
activity
 Need: Based on students who require and
can demonstrate financial need
 Student Specific: For students from minority
groups or who have identified a special need
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MCHS website (scholarship links and in house
awards)
Scholarship bulletin boards
Student Services
The post secondary institutions have
scholarships and entrance awards
Parents and/or relatives: they may be
members of a club or organization or their
employer may offer awards to family
members
Your club, team or employer
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Grade 10
 Average of
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Grade 11
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Grade 12
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75% to 79.9% in 5 subjects - $300
80% or higher in 5 subjects - $400
75% to 79.9% in 5 subjects - $500
80% or higher in 5 subjects - $800
75% to 79.9% in 5 subjects - $700
80% or higher in 5 subjects - $1,300
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One of English 30-1, 30-2, Francais 30, 30-2
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At least 2 of the following:
◦ Math 30-1, Math 30-2, Math 31, Science 30,
Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Social 30-1,
Social 30-2, a language other than the one used
above at the Grade 12 level
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Any 2 courses with a minimum five credit
value at the Grade 12 level including those
listed above and combined advanced CTS
courses
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Most post secondary registration deadlines
are in the spring. Check well in advance to
avoid disappointment
Apply as early as possible to Competitive
Programs
Make sure you have met all requirements
Scholarship deadlines vary, some earlier than
you would expect
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The MCHS website has important information
and links...a great place to start looking
Scholarship information can also be found at:
http://www.scholarshiphelp.org/preparing_a
pplication.html
Student loans information can be found at:
http://alis.alberta.ca/index.html
Parents and or relatives may be members of
a club, organization or employers may offer
scholarships to family members
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Start looking early
Get involved…volunteer, join clubs, build
your resume. MCHS has everything that you
need to succeed
Gather strong references
Watch deadlines
Marks matter…always...beginning in Grade 9
Attend post-secondary open houses
Get a job – gain transferable skills, try out
areas of work and learn (plus earn Work
Experience credits at the same time)
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