This TRAX Update is intended for: [x] BC Public & Yukon Schools [x] BC Independent Schools [x] BC Offshore Schools [x] Non-Independent First Nations Schools First TRAX Data Submission for the 2024/25 School Year TRAX data submissions are now available via the School Secure Web<https://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/tsw/principals/principals/> (SSW) for the 2024/25 school year. The Online Assessment Register<https://blog.gov.bc.ca/app/uploads/sites/808/2024/10/Overview-of-Graduation-Assessments_PublicAttach.pdf> for the November 2024 assessment session is also now open through October 17, 2024. Schools are also encouraged to submit TRAX data files monthly to keep student transcripts up to date. Most B.C. post-secondary institutions, Alberta colleges and universities, and the Ontario Universities' Application Centre receive transcript updates electronically throughout the year, where authorized by the student. Target submission dates are in the online Assessment Calendar<https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bced.gov.bc.ca%2Fexams%2Fcalendar%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ctrax.updates%40lists.educ.gov.bc.ca%7Ca6f3f1e99eac42d3695208dce25896a3%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C638634117311030171%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7k5GI43wuzACipeNerx3iv2aDGrCngP6oVaE4ef%2Fcu4%3D&reserved=0> and printable Chart of Important Dates<https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/administration/kindergarten-to-grade-12/exams/chart-of-important-dates.pdf>. The main purpose of the first TRAX data file submission is to: * submit initial grades 10 to 12 course registrations for the current school year as well as any previously completed courses * submit Provincial Graduation Assessment<https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/administration/program-management/assessment/graduation/trax-updates> registrations for the coming year, which is especially important for schools administering November Assessments * create Transcript Verification Reports (TVRs) to confirm a student's projected graduation status Important Reminder: Not-yet graduated students must be reported on the current graduation program<https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/graduation> (code = 2023); unless they are on the Evergreen Certificate program<https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/school-completion-certificate-program> (code = SCCP) or an adult student pursuing the Adult Dogwood<https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/adult-education/graduate-high-school/bc-adult-graduation-diploma-program> (code = 1950). Additional Resources are available on the TRAX Information<https://gov.bc.ca/trax> webpage. Please also see: * TRAX data submission instructions are on the Electronic Transfer Procedures<https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/administration/program-management/assessment/graduation/trax-updates/electronic-transfer> webpage * TRAX Data Exchange in Chapter 8 of the B.C. Graduation Program Handbook of Procedures<https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/administration/kindergarten-to-grade-12/graduation/handbook_of_procedures.pdf> (Grades 10 to 12) Questions? If you have questions regarding data submissions, contact TRAX.Support@gov.bc.ca<mailto:trax.support@gov.bc.ca> For other questions, please contact Student.Certification@gov.bc.ca<mailto:student.certification@gov.bc.ca> Offshore schools with questions, please contact Offshore.Administrator@gov.bc.ca<mailto:offshore.administrator@gov.bc.ca> Please encourage other appropriate school staff to subscribe to the TRAX Updates mailing list. The TRAX Updates mailing list is the primary means of Ministry to school communication relating to data collection, graduation assessment administration and student transcripts. Subscribe to TRAX Updates<mailto:trax.updates-subscribe@lists.educ.gov.bc.ca?Subject=I%20wish%20to%20subscribe%20to%20TRAX%20Updates&Body=I%20am%20sending%20this%20e-mail%20as%20I%20wish%20to%20subscribe%20to%20TRAX%20Updates.%20Please%20accept%20my%20request%20and%20send%20me%20the%20confirmation%20e-mail%20to%20which%20I%20will%20reply.%20Thank%20you.> | Stop Receiving TRAX Updates<mailto:trax.updates-unsubscribe@lists.educ.gov.bc.ca?Subject=I%20wish%20to%20unsubscribe%20from%20TRAX%20Updates&Body=I%20am%20sending%20this%20e-mail%20as%20I%20no%20longer%20wish%20to%20receive%20messages%20from%20the%20TRAX%20Updates%20Mailing%20List.%20Please%20accept%20my%20request%20and%20send%20me%20the%20confirmation%20e-mail%20to%20which%20I%20will%20reply.%20Thank%20you.> | Visit TRAX Updates List Page<https://lists.educ.gov.bc.ca/empathy/list/trax.updates.lists.educ.gov.bc.ca>