2011

Paper copies of all assignments are available in class.  If you have lost your copy, were absent, or would like to get ahead, please download the files.  Be sure to show your teacher your assignments as you complete them.  When an assignment has been checked off by your teacher, place it in the appropriate section of your GT12 portfolio.  Use the Exit Interview Checklist to ensure that all items are complete.

CATEGORY	ASSIGNMENT	INSTRUCTIONS	DUE DATE
Start-up	Read Course Outline	Click Here	September 17
Start-up	Student E-mail Submitted	Click Here to submit your e-mail address	September 17
Start-up	Parent E-mail Submitted	Click Here to submit your e-mail address	September 17
Start-up	Print Transcript and Credit Count	CLICK HERE to visit the Ministry of Education’s EdAccess website.  You will need your planner and PEN number to complete this assignment.  Your PEN number is not the same as the student number you use at PMSS.  Your GT teacher has your PEN number.  When you create your account, be sure to WRITE YOUR PASSWORD DOWN!  Also, make note of the e-mail address you used to register.  When you request transcripts for post-secondary institutions, or check your final grades, you will need this information.	Week of
Start-up	Grad Yearbook Write-up and Baby Dedication	Click here to read instructions and submit your grad write-up for the yearbook.  The “baby dedication” is optional if your parents would like to submit one. Click here to view and print the form for your parents.  For more yearbook information, visit pmssyearbook.wordpress.com.	October 15
Career & Life Portfolio Section	Write-up/Reflection and five-year plan	Click here to download instructions
Career & Life Portfolio Section	Letter of reference	CLICK HERE to download a “brag sheet” which will help your teacher/coach/employer write your letter. Ask an adult who knows you well and has worked with you recently. Be sure to ask for this letter in advance of your deadline!
Career & Life Portfolio Section	Application to a post-secondary institution and/or cover letter for a job.	CLICK HERE to download a template for a cover letter.  Visit the website for your post-secondary institution(s) of choice for details regarding the application process.
Career & Life Portfolio Section	Financial Plan	You must come up with a financial plan for your life after graduation. You will probably need to discuss this assignment with your parents. CLICK HERE to download the worksheet you will need to complete this assignment.
Career & Life Portfolio Section	Current Resume	There are many resources on the internet to help you compose your resume. As well, MS Word has ready-made templates. Be sure not to use the exact same resume that you created in grade ten. You should have more skills and experience to add. As well, this should be a more “polished” version from MS Word, not your grade 10 Career Cruising resume. Drop-in Fridays are a great day to pop in and ask your GT teacher to review your resume with you. You’ll probably need to turn in at least two or three drafts.Be sure to use “action verbs” to list your skills and accomplishments. Short on verbs?? Never fear! There’s a fabulous list online…just CLICK HERE. MS Word Templates are available here: Template 1, Template 2, Template 3
Community Connections Portfolio Section	Write-up/reflection	Student write-up/reflection describing work and/or volunteer experience and describing examples of fundamental skills, personal management skills, and teamwork skills. CLICK HERE to download instructions for this assignment.
Community Connections Portfolio Section	30 hours of work experience	Submit proof of a minimum of 30 hours paid and/or volunteer work (ie. an evaluation form, letter, pay stubs). If you do not have any volunteer or work experience, please notify your GT teacher right away.
Personal Health Portfolio Section	Student write-up/reflection	Student write-up/reflection about daily/weekly physical activity they have done since grade ten and are still doing.  Also, an idea for a long-term personal healthy living plan.  CLICK HERE for instructions to complete this assignment.
Personal Health Portfolio Section	Proof of Daily Physical Activity	Proof of daily/weekly physical activity at 150 minutes/week (physical activity log, coach/instructor’s verification form, photos, awards, certificates, etc.)  A variety of logs are available in the GT room.  You might want to record your daily physical activity in your student agenda and bring this for your portfolio presentation.  Click here to track your DPA online.
Exit Interview	Exit Interview: Present your portfolio to a parent or another adult, form signed, then present to your GT12 teacher at your scheduled appointment time	The final component of GT12 is your exit interview. This is your opportunity to present your portfolio to your GT12 teacher and another adultClick here to download your GT Presentation Checklist & Evaluation. Be sure that your portfolio includes ALL aspects listed BEFORE you attend your Exit Interview. Remember that this is a pass/fail credit required for graduation. If you are missing any of these aspects, your presentation will not be considered “complete.” When your interview with a parent or another adult is complete, and they have signed your checklist, you will present your portfolio to your GT12 teacher and turn in the checklist. At that point, you may be given permission to use your GT block as a study block. You should still sign in and out of the school if you are not in the building during this block. Keep in mind that if your performance in other classes is not satisfactory, you may lose this privilege. When scholarship information becomes available in the spring, students interested in applying will attend scholarship meetings during their GT blocks. You will be welcome to drop by to use the computer or receive assistance with scholarship applications during your block, as well.