Internationally Recognized Since 1961 A Montessori Start • 18 Months To Grade 6 An IB Finish • Grades 7 to 12 Subtitle LOWER SCHOOL CAMPUS 8569 Bayview Avenue Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3M7 Tel: (905) 889 6882 Fax: (905) 886 6516
www.tmsschool.ca
UPPER SCHOOL CAMPUS 500 Elgin Mills Rd. E. Richmond Hill, ON L4C 5G1 Tel: (905) 780 1002 Fax: (905) 780 8981
Purpose Middle School Session: Building a Post-Secondary Profile This Session : • • • •
Understanding the role of the parent Learning about how to help with goal setting Profile Crafting: Grade 7 - 10 Future Pathways: Post-Secondary Destinations
Introductions
Mark Bunten, Guidance Counsellor Peter Hill, Assistant Head of the Upper School
Hopes and Fears What is your biggest hope for your child as they move through school? What is your biggest fear for your child as they move through school?
Whose Goals are We Talking About? External Pressures
Internal Pressures
Parental and family
Self-Concept Relational Needs Identity Formation: EDI; “wanting to belong� Focus and Distraction
(legacy, expectations)
Social (popular culture, media) Peer Pressure Environmental (competitive education and labour market system)
Goal(s): Control and Perspective EXTERNAL
INTERNAL
Making the volleyball team Getting an A+ in Science Get into an Ivy League School
Be my best at tryouts Prepare as best as I can for the upcoming Science test Submit a thorough application
“We don’t rise to the level of our goals; we fall to the level of our systems.” - James Clear (Atomic Habits)
Goal Setting Conversations
Beginning With the Destination In Mind Ontario Universities Information http://www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca/ U.S. Destinations (Common Application) https://www.commonapp.org/ UK Destinations (UCAS) https://www.ucas.com/
Timeline Grades 7 - 8: (Discovering passion and preparing the foundation)
Grade 9 - Grade 10: (Commitment and leadership)
Grades 7 and 8 • • • • •
Volunteer Opportunities Exploring interests (trying out new activities) Discovering passions Reading novels Participating in co-curriculars (IB Pillars)
Grades 9 and 10 • Showing commitment • Developing experience and expertise • Finding leadership opportunities and demonstrating growth (learning from mistakes) Pathways: • Careers Course – (Personal Profile)
• IB Personal Projects
Crafting a Successful Story Self-discovery and exploration of the world Elements: • Beginning • Obstacle • Transformation • Resolution
What information does a university collect? Canadian Universities Grades and supplements - some are only marks Supplements: • Statement of Interest • Interview(s) • Scholarships • Niche Programs http://www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca/
What information does a university collect? United States Heavy focus on Supplements/Essays, Standardized Testing (SAT/ACT) • 9 to 12 transcript focus (growth in academics) • Holistic (pointed well-roundedness) • Teacher references (character references) •
If considering the US, plan to begin standardized testing preparations during Grade 10 (PSAT, prep) https://www.commonapp.org/
What information does a university collect? United Kingdom • Heavy focus on essay(s) • Demonstrated passion in area of interest • Discipline-specific skills and experiences • Teacher references (academic suitability in subject area)
• Look to IB results https://www.ucas.com/
Graduation Qualifications TMS prepares students to achieve both Ontario and IB graduation requirements (OSSD; IB Diploma) IB Schools of Ontario (IBSO) translates levels to percentages IB Benefits: • • • •
Indicator of rigorous program Potential early acceptance Potential direct entry Potential first year equivalences (HL)
What questions do you have?
Thank You!