| 5/8/2012 1:07 PM |
Coquitlam summer school information brochures are now available in the counselling area. Students are advised to create or update their on-line accounts now – if you registered for summer school or on-line courses previously you may have to update your account information.
Summer Learning 2012 ONLINE Registration Dates (Start @ 6:00 a.m.)
Grade 10 Credit Courses: May 15th to June 28th
Grade 11/12 Credit Courses: May 17th to June 28th
Grade 9/10 Remedial: May 29th to June 28th (Online registration this year)
Grade 8-10 Skill Building: June 5th to June 28th
See the brochure attachment or visit www.summerlearningcoquitlam.ca for more information.
Remedial courses (for students who achieved 40 to 49% in a Grade 9 or 10 core course) run from July 4 to July 31. Students registering for remedial courses need to obtain an access code from their counsellors. |
| 4/19/2012 3:59 PM |
Students planning to attend post-secondary institutes in September 2012 should complete the electronic PSI Selections form online to have their marks released to post-secondary institutes. Students need to do this before the April 30 deadline.
The electronic PSI Selections Form is now available online for students graduating this year. This electronic PSI Selections form should only be submitted by students who expect to graduate this year and are also applying to a post-secondary institute.
An instructional document is attached.
Students access the online form by logging into the Student Secure Web (SSW), https://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/tsw/tsw/student/, and click the menu option "Post Secondary Institutions Selections".
Note: Students who do not yet have a SSW account will need to create one prior to gaining access to the PSI Selections form.
Students must complete the PSI Selections form by April 30, 2012 to have course interim transcript information forwarded in May 2011 to the BC Electronic PSIs list (PSI code 999) and to the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) institutions (PSI code 888).
Interim transcripts are not sent to any PSI other than the BC and Ontario PSI listings (codes 888 and 999)
Students must make their PSI Selections by June 30, 2012 to have the final transcript information sent to PSIs by July 31, 2012.
In addition to the BC Electronic PSIs option (999) and the OUAC Electronic PSIs option (888) in Section 1 of the form, students may submit a maximum of six selections from Sections 2 and 3 of the online form. |
| 4/3/2012 1:16 PM |
Find out about Centennial School administered scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Not all financial aid is based on high marks – this session can be of benefit to all students. There will be an important information session regarding Local Scholarships and Financial Aid on Thursday, April 12 in Periods 3, 4 and 6 in the Career Resource Centre. |
| 3/29/2012 3:49 PM |
Having received no registrations, Paragon Testing is cancelling the sitting at Centennial School. If you are still interested in the taking the LPI exam, please register for a Public Sitting which can be found at www.lpitest.ca. |
| 1/11/2012 2:55 PM |
Deadlines are approaching for many scholarships and other forms of financial aid. A Scholarship and "Financial Aid information session was held on October 13. Grade 12 students should be researching possible scholarships, awards and other financial aid. Hand-outs from the scholarshiip session are available on the Counselling website under the "Scholarships and Financial Aid" link at the bottom of the webpage.
Links to Scholarship and Financial Aid sites are available at the right side of the "Counselling" page. Scholarships advertised at Centennial are listed at the bottom of this webpage or you can access them at http://www.sd43.bc.ca/secondary/centennial/ProgramsServices/Counselling/Scholarships%20And%20Financial%20Aid/Forms/Name.aspx |
| 12/16/2011 3:33 PM |
The Major Entrance Scholarship program offers the most prestigious awards available to students entering UBC, including one-time awards of at least $5,000 and renewable awards of up to $40,000 over 4 years. Candidates must be outstanding academic students, show significant leadership skills, and be involved in extracurricular and community service activities. Interested students should submit their academic resumes to their counsellor by 4:00pm on Friday, January 6. Students who will be nominated by Centennial School will be notified by the scholarship committee and asked to prepare the full application. |
| 12/13/2011 10:03 AM | Are you planning to attend post-secondary in September 2012? See the attached list of post-secondary institute application deadlines compiled by Centennial's Career Resource Facillitator, Ms. Nathanson.
Drop by the Career Resource Centre to speak with Ms. Nathanson if you have any questions about the application process, post-secondary requirements or post-secondary institutes. |
| 11/7/2011 2:57 PM |
Please see the attached schedule for application deadlines for local post-secondary institutes. |
| 11/7/2011 2:52 PM |
Application deadline is December 7!
This is the chance to experience campus life in residence at a top Canadian university. Network with top students and faculty from across Canada. Gain an advantage for your university applications and your resume and access exclusive university scholarships.
Shad Valley is a 4 week summer enrichment experience for students in Grades 10, 11 and 12. Prepare for university and learn how to work with the best. Create positive change with a group of future leaders who will challenge, motivate and inspire you to your next level of achievement.
Not only is applying to Shad Valley free, but substantial financial aid is available. We believe that all qualified students deserve an opportunity to benefit from the Shad Valley experience, regardless of their financial situation. Shad Valley works to make participation possible for candidates that are accepted into the program and demonstrate the need for financial assistance. |
| 10/25/2011 1:58 PM |
On Tuesday, November 1st, in Period 4, representatives from BC post-secondary institutions will be at Centennial to provide program and admission information for Grade 12 students.
Post-Secondary Day provides a wealth of information for students. Students in Grade 12 courses have a lot of course material to catch up on, but these sessions are valuable and many of these institutes will not be holding additional information sessions. Plan to attend several sessions.
Information sessions will be held in Period 4 plus there willl be a mini-fair in Period 5. |
| 10/24/2011 10:57 AM |
Dependent on student availability and individual aptitude, additional concurrent studies course options at Douglas College may be available to secondary students. Contact Alla Shishkov, Regional Student Transitions Coordinator (shishkova@douglascollege.ca), or consult the Douglas College program calendar or for more information.
Please note: Popular courses fill QUICKLY. The attached document lists currently available courses but constitutes no guarantee that secondary students will be assured registration in their chosen course of interest. |
| 9/28/2011 3:48 PM |
Students who have exceptional ability in French, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Punjabi or Spanish, and have not previously received credit for these courses, have the opportunity to challenge a language course for credit. Go to http://web.deltasd.bc.ca/schools/secondary/challenge-exams and type in your application online before printing out the application package. Completed applications must be returned to your counsellor before Friday, October 28. |
| 9/13/2011 2:57 PM |
Many Grade 12 students will be looking into plans for next year. The Go Global Expo, a free information fair coming to Vancouver on Sunday, Sept. 18, showcases options for students who are interested in broadening their education by going abroad.
There will be information there about a wide variety of opportunities, including:
- volunteering, interning and working overseas
- organizing a gap year
- studying abroad for the summer, on exchange or for a degree
Attached is some information about the Go Global Expo. -----------------------------------------
Go Global Expo
Sept 18, 2011 11am – 5pm
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
The Go Global Expo (www.letsgoglobal.ca) is a FREE expo that features international opportunities for high school and university students. It is a great event for those who are considering an exchange, a degree or semester abroad, a gap year, international work or internships, travelling and volunteering abroad.
The expo will showcase:
- • More than 40 exhibitors representing opportunities in over 130 countries.
- • Keynote speaker Sharon Janzen of Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders, 11am
- • Verge Magazine's "Best of" Travel Photo Exhibit
- • Expert seminars hourly throughout the day
Further details and pre-registration are available on the website: www.letsgoglobal.ca. |
| 3/9/2011 2:35 PM |
The following courses have been added to the list of approved Grade 12 courses that you can use for admission to UBC for 2012:
•Calculus 12
•Economics 12
•Law 12
•Social Justice 12
•Sustainable Resources 12 (Okanagan Campus only)
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| 3/2/2010 9:19 AM | As a convenience to Centennial students, one sitting of the LPI exam will be held at Centennial School on Wednesday, April 8. Students planning to attend SFU, UBC, UVic, Capilano University, Douglas College, or Langara College may be required to write the LPI if they do not meet the English Language requirements for the post-secondary programs.
Cost of the LPI is $67 if you register before March 5. After March 5 the cost will increase to $99.
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| 1/21/2010 10:01 AM |
The new SFU/Douglas College Partnership allows students who have been accepted at SFU to also take courses at Douglas College. The attached a Powerpoint presentation will provide you with more information.
Here are some of the advantages:
a. take some courses at Douglas and save money
b. may live closer to Douglas
c. may want to take specific course at Douglas because of the smaller classes
d. more flexible course scheduling
e. extra support, closer supervision and more encouragement |
| 1/12/2010 4:25 PM |
Simon Fraser University
University of BC
- interested applicants need to submit an academic resume to their counsellors by January 22
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