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Completing Your Grad Plan October 18, 2012

Completing Your Grad Plan October 18, 2012. Introductions. Mrs. Sue Reynolds , Executive Director, American Student Achievement Institute Mrs . Jana Witte, Career Pathways Teacher (FACS), Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

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Completing Your Grad Plan October 18, 2012

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  1. Completing Your Grad PlanOctober 18, 2012

  2. Introductions Mrs. Sue Reynolds, Executive Director, American Student Achievement Institute Mrs. Jana Witte, Career Pathways Teacher (FACS), Indianapolis Metropolitan High School • Mrs. Lana Klene, School Counselor, Lawrence North High School • Mrs. Sara Hess, Campaign Coordinator, Learn More Indiana

  3. Question 1: What is the Indiana Grad Plan, and why do I need one?

  4. The Grad Plan ties it all together.

  5. A Grad Plan keeps you on track.

  6. Plug into the Grad Plan!

  7. Question 2: What are my high school diploma options?

  8. Indiana’s Diplomas • Core 40 diploma • Core 40 with Academic Honors • Core 40 with Technical Honors • International Baccalaureate • General Diploma

  9. Step 4: Check your credits

  10. Course Options • Advanced Placement (AP) • Dual-credit • International Baccalaureate

  11. Electives • Internships • Hands-on courses • Deepen your knowledge

  12. Question 3: How do I find a career that’s right for me?

  13. Explore online

  14. LearnMoreIndiana.org

  15. Learn at school • Career Exploration courses • Electives • Extra-curriculars • Self-evaluation

  16. Get your foot in the door • Job shadow • Internship • Work • Interview

  17. And don’t forget:The Grad Plan is your friend!

  18. Question 4: How do I get into college?

  19. What’s “college” today?

  20. Not sure?If you’re not sure what you want to do, plan for a four-year college.

  21. Tip for success:Aim high with your diploma… …and your grades!

  22. Core classes are your ticket to college

  23. Ace the tests: PLAN, ACT, PSAT, SAT

  24. Oh, yeah! Don’t forget toAPPLY

  25. Question 5: Let’s get started! Where do I get my Grad Plan?

  26. Grad Plan Steps • Graduation Promise • Your Diploma Goal • After High School Plan • Checklist to stay on track • High school course plan

  27. An example course plan

  28. Step 1: Add required courses Note: Each high school may recommend a slightly difference course sequence.

  29. Step 2: Add career course sequence

  30. Step 3: Add electives

  31. Step 4: Check your credits

  32. Sign up online

  33. Find the Grad Plan

  34. Find the Grad Plan

  35. Grad Plan Steps

  36. Course plan on Indiana Career Explorer

  37. Talk to your school counselor

  38. More questions about the Grad Plan? Visit LearnMoreIndiana.org or ask us now!

  39. THANK YOU FOR ATTENDINGand don’t forget to visit CollegeGoWeekIndiana.org!

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