This site has been created to provide information to both students and parents on Graduation.
It is extremely important that all grade 12 students are checking this site on a regular basis throughout the year as we will be continually updating.
It is pertinent that ALL grade 12 students attend each and every homeroom and assembly as these are avenues for students to receive important graduation information,
including: signing up for events, taking grad gown measurements, dry grad, etc.
Please remember that it is the responsibility of the graduating student to keep up-to-date with grad happenings and meeting any deadlines.
This included students participating in a Dual Credit program off campus, or 'Early Graduates'.
Grade 12 parent night 2011.pdf
LAST DATE FOR GRAD FEES PAYMENT: FEBRUARY 15TH for all students. There will be no opportunity to purchase any tickets, or place yourself on a ceremony ticket waitlist beyond the 15th. If you have a financial concern please make contact with our principal Mr. John Simonson, prior to January 2012.
Every grade 12 student will be given a 'What's Next?' booklet. If you student has not received one please ask them to contact Mrs. Gonzales in the Counselling Centre for a copy. This booklet includes such information as: Highschool Planning, Government Graduation, Post-Secondary Education, Financial Planning, Employment, Travel, Funding for Post Secondary, and more.
'Year at a Glance' - important dates:
YEAR AT A GLANCE, 2011-2012 - word doc.pdf
Provincial Exam results (not posted until late March 2012)
you will need your 9 digit PEN number from your report card
Students will also find very useful various links on the
Career Life Programs page on the mbs website, in particular, Career Life Programs.
 Grad Photos, Events and MiscellaneousGrad Photos:
See 'Photos...' tab above.
Grad Photo Order Assistance:
Lifetouch will be here in the library on February 6th & 16th, 4:30-6:30 for parents and/or students to drop in and receive assistance in ordering their grad photo packages.
DISTRICT DOGWOOD AWARD
This award is geared towards skills over academics. Please refer to the Career Programs webpage.
Application packages have not arrived as of Jan 30, 2012. Please check back and watch/read the daily announcements.
GRAD RINGS
Ring orders are done outside of the school community.
GRAD BREAKFAST
TBA
DISCOUNTS
Any advertising, brochures, etc. mailed to the school for the graduating class
can be found in the Career Centre 'grad corner'.
NOMINATIONS
Voting is done online. Refer to the 'mbs homepage' right hand column.
Rules for Valedictorian
□~~ Must be of high academic standing (minimum Honour Roll and Work Ethic Status in all terms at MBS)
□~~ Must be of good standing in the eyes of both administration and staff
□~~ Must not have outstanding fees
□~~ Must have the respect of the majority of the grad class□~~ Must be willing to speak in front of 2400 people at the Graduation Ceremonies□~~ Must prepare a motivational and celebratory speech approximately 7-10 mins. in length
□~~ Draft of speech must be presented to Ms. Benko and Mr. Simonson for perusal by June 1st
□~~ This speech will be done at the stage ceremony in June in front of parents and other guests (be appropriate)
Historian
~~ Rules for Historian
□~~ Speech should not be more than five minutes in length□~~ Speech must comment on the events of the past three years in a sentimental format
□~~ Grad nominated must be in good standing in the eyes of administration and staff□~~ Must not have outstanding fees□~~ Draft of speech must be presented in finished form to Ms. Benko and Mr. Simonson by April 27th
□~~ This speech will be done at the Grad dinner and dance at the Grand in front of students and staff
Futurist
Rules for Futurist
□~~ Speech should not be more than five minutes in length□~~ Speech must include prediction of what the future holds for grads in a sincere manner
□~~ Grad nominated must be in good standing in the eyes of administration and staff□~~ Must not have outstanding fees□~~ Draft of speech must be presented in finished form to Ms. Benko and Mr. Simonson by April 27th
□~~ This speech will be done at the Grad dinner and dance at the Grand in front of students and staff
YEARBOOKS
Have completed ordering for the year.
TO NOTE:
- Aboriginal Graduation takes place on May 17th, 2012. More info will be posted once received.
- Graduation certificates from the Ministry of Education will be available from the MBSS office in late
August.
- Passport to Education booklets can be picked up at the MBSS office as soon as the school opens in
mid-August.
- The Ministry of Education will mail final exam marks and results to your home in August. If you have a
concern with your grades, the MBSS office will be open in mid-August.
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