Begin with the End in Mind

1. Begin with the End in Mind Making the connection between future career plans and today’s choices

2. “ Would you tell me please which way I ought to walk from here?”“That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” said the Cat.“I don’t care where-” said Alice.“Then it doesn’t matter which way to walk,” said the Cat.

3. Begin with the End in Mind-My Career Goal

4. 16 Career Clusters

5. Career Clusters Survey • Please turn to page 3 • Read directions • Complete survey • Add number of circles in each box • Find what box has the highest number • Find corresponding cluster on page 1

6. -My Post High School Goal

7. College Decision Making Process • Self- Assessment/ Personal Goals • Factors to consider: cost, location, size, type • Community/Traditional/Technical/ Vocational • Use your resources: counselor, college fairs, computer search • Application Process: August, Senior Year • Campus Visits: Start NOW!

8. Things Colleges Look At… • Challenging Schedule • Grades • Standardized Test Scores • Extracurricular Activities • Experiences • Letters of Recommendation • Application Essay Keep in mind that colleges really want well-rounded students, so having a good mixture of the above-mentioned factors will help you in the admissions process.

9. What classes will I need? District 218 Graduation Requirements College Minimum Entrance Requirements English- 4 years Math- 3-4 years Social Studies- 3 years Science- 3 years Physical Education- 4 years Additional electives in Business, Fine Arts, Technology, Family & Consumer Sciences, or ROTC- Check with your specific college choice for details and specific entrance requirements. Foreign Language-2+ years English- 4 years Math- 3 years Social Studies- 3 years Science- 2 years Physical Education- 4 years Additional electives in Business, Fine Arts, Technology, Family & Consumer Sciences, or ROTC- 7. 5 years TOTAL = 23.5 credits

10. Estimated Probability of Competing in Athletics Beyond High School

11. NCAA Quick Reference Guide

12. MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE offers a variety of Career Programs. They have CERTIFICATE Programs as well as ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE Degrees. Retrieved from www.DOSOMETHING.org

13. Trade Schools Illinois Trade Schools and Training Programs Aircraft: A&P Technician, Ground and Flight, Pilot Arts & Design: Applied and Creative, Design, Media, Fashion Automotive: Automotive Technician, Driver, Heavy Equipment Operator, Repair, Trucking Bartending: Bartending Training Business: Accounting,  Administrative, General Office, Management, Marketing, Organizational Psychology, Secretarial Computers & Information Technology: Computers & Information Technology: CAD, Installer, Multimedia, Programmer, Repairer, Web Designer Construction: Estimator, Heavy Equipment Operator, Project Manager, Superintendent Cosmetology, Barbering & Beauty: Esthetician, Cosmetologist, Hair Design, Facial, Make-Up, Manicuring, Nails, Salon Management Criminal Justice: Corrections Officer, Security Guard Culinary: Cooking, Baking and Pastry, Catering, Hotel and Restaurant Management, and more Dental Assistant: Dental Assistant, Dental Administrator, Dental Receptionist Digital Filmmaking and Multimedia: Digital Filmmaker, Video Editor, Sound Technician Electronics & HVAC: Assembler, Electrical and Electronics Equipment Installer, Equipment Repairer, HVAC Fashion Design: Apparel, Illustration, Merchandising Gaming: Casino Dealer, Machine Repair, Table Games Healthcare & Medical: Dental, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Office, Medical Records Technician, Nursing, Optician, Paramedic, Pharmacy Technician, X-Ray Technician Healthcare Office Management: Office Management, Hospital Unit Coordinator

14. Trade Schools (Continued) Machinist: Machine Operator, CNC Machinist, CNC Operator Massage Therapy: Massage Therapy Training, Massage Therapy and Health Educator Training Nursing: Vocational Nursing, Registered Nursing, Nursing Assistant Training, Health and Rehabilitation Technician, Patient Care Assistant, and more Paralegal: Court Reporter, Criminal Justice, Legal Office, Paralegal Plumber: Pipefitter Private Investigation: Investigation, Security, Protection Rehabilitation Therapy: Physical Therapist, Massage Therapist Secretarial: Administrative Assistant, Computer Applications Specialist, Executive Assistant Telecommunications: Assembler, Cable Installer, Fiber Optic Technician, Networking, Repairer, Systems Installer Television & Film: Television Host, Producer, Anchorman, Anchorwoman Travel: Flight Attendant, Hotel Management, Reservationist, Travel Agent Web Design & Web Management: Web Designer, Web Developer, MCIWD Welding: Pipe Welding, Welding Technology, Combination Welding *Look for ACCREDITED schools!!! http://www.rwm.org/rwm/tf_ill.html

15. Military Options United States Air Force 708-598-7393 United States Army 708-460-2998 United States Marines 708-430-4530 United States Navy 708-599-6293 United States Coast Guard 773-239-3856

16. Life After High School http://www.chsd218.org Go to the district website Click on: SHEPARD STUDENT SERVICES COUNSELING LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL to get additional information about: • College • Military • World of Work

17. My High School Goals

18. The Choices You Make NOW Can Affect Your Future Goals

19. SOPHOMORE TIMELINE JUNE/JULY/AUGUST Summer School -Make-up unsuccessfully completed courses needed to continue to the next level or choose a class to get ahead College Visits -Make time to visit colleges. Extracurricular Activities -Make sure that you do something fun, interesting, or important with your summer keeping your future in mind. VOLUNTEER! Final Registration -School starts MARCH/APRIL/MAY Classes and Grades -Ace your finals. PLAN Test -This test prepares you for the ACT Extracurricular Activities -Finalize your summer plans. Complete Your Application: Now and Then

20. Junior Timeline AUGUST/SEPTEMBER OCTOBER Academics -Maintain good grades and ask for help when needed. Find resources for assistance within and outside of your school. -Take the PSAT -Complete the COLLEGE SELECTION on Career Cruising. -Complete COLLEGE COMPARISON Handout College Visits -If you live near a college or pass by one on a family trip, drive through different campuses to give you an idea of what different colleges look and feel like. Academics -Make sure your courses are the ones that colleges require. -Take college-prep courses to help ensure eligibility in college -Check your credits to be sure you are on track for graduation! -Sign Up for the Oct. PSAT -MAKE COLLEGE VISITS!! Extracurricular Activities -Focus your activities – assume leadership positions -Keep a record of all activities you participate in for later use on applications.

21. NOVEMBER DECEMBER Classes and Grades -Try to ace your first finals. -This will set you on the right track with grades, grade point average, credits, and a reputation as a good student. Counselors and Teachers -Develop good relationships with your counselors and teachers. You will need them for college recommendation letters. -Research Colleges *Career Cruising *College Fairs/Open Houses *College Website

22. FEBRUARY/MARCH • Classes and Grades • -Aim for the best grades you can get! • Extracurricular Activities • -Think of what you want to do this coming summer. • -Colleges are interested in what you do outside of school and with your summers • College • -Take practice ACT tests on line • -Talk with representatives • -Meet with your counselor to go over your college choices • -Sign up for the April Nat’l ACT test JANUARY Classes and Grades -Carefully choose Senior year classes, taking into consideration career interests and abilities and college entrance requirements -Dual Credit Classes Extracurricular Activities -Keep track of how you are spending your time. Make sure everything you do is something you enjoy or “counts” academically. Make a resume on Career Cruising. College -Put together a preliminary list of colleges you are interested in. -Go on College visits -Sign up for ACT Prep Classes

23. MAY/JUNE Grades -study for exams! This will be the last grades colleges see when you complete their applications College -Begin collecting personal stories for your college essay questions -Ask up to 5 teachers/counselor/ advisor/coach for recommendation letters -Research when colleges begin accepting applications -VISIT COLLEGES Summer -finalize summer plans MARCH/APRIL Grades -Junior Year Grades are VERY important for college College -Refine your college list to 5-6 schools -Prepare/Take the PSAE in April -Complete NCAA application for Division I or II sports. Summer Plans Look for opportunities that will help you stand out: job, a college enrichment opportunity, trip, volunteering, etc.

24. It’s not too early to think about… • Managing College Costs: The College Website for Parents Frank Palmasani, Founder • www.ManagingCollege Cost.com • Tips on Being Money Smart for parents, middle school and high school students. • www.TheMINT.org • Your Guide to Saving for College • www.SavingForCollege.com • 12 Tips ALL Parents Should Know • www.CPIRC.org • What’s Next Illinois • https://secure.whatsnextillinois.org/ • FAFSA Federal Student Aid • www.FAFSA.ed.gov COLLEGE FUNDING

25. CTE DUAL CREDIT PROGRAMS • APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS • TRANSCRIPTS & Credit Checks

26. Graduation Requirements • ENGLISH – Four units of credit including English 1, 2, and 3. The 4th unit of credit may come from English 4, AP English, Literacy Workshop 1, Modern English, Writing for the Yearbook, Writing for the Newspaper • MATH – Three units of credit including Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2. • SCIENCE – Two units of credit including a combination of the following: Integrated Science 1, Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry • Social Studies – Two and one-half units of credit including Geography, US History, US Government • Consumer Education – One-half unit of credit from one of the following: Economics, Intro to Business, ICE • Physical Education /Health /Driver Education – Six semesters of Physical Education, one semester of Health, one semester of Drivers Education • Selective Elective – One unit of credit chosen from Music, Art, Foreign Language, or Vocation Education (Family & Consumer Science, Business Ed, Industrial Tech) • Electives – Six and one-half units of credit Total number of 23.5 required credits for high school graduation, may not fulfill requirements to get in to the college of your choice.

27. GRADUATION SCHOLARS’ RECOGNITION Honors with Distinction: 4.0 GPA or higher High Honors: 3.50 to 3.99 GPA Honors: 3.0 – 3.49 GPA Academic Honors: above GPA & 26 credits

28. Plan for the Plan

29. Principal’s Award for Excellence • Meet or exceed standards on the PSAE test or exhibit PLAN to ACT test score growth • Participate in one sport, club, or activity during high school career • Demonstrate community involvement/responsibility • Earn at least 26 credits during high school career • Earn a 2.5 GPA or higher – non-weight • Be a good citizen: no external suspensions • Maintain a 95% attendance rate during both junior and senior years • Complete at least one capstone course, additional credit beyond the graduation requirement in a content area or one Advanced Placement Course.

30. ADVISORY • Do you model, emulate, and promote a positive attitude? • Do you desire to help Freshmen? • Are you a Leader or want to be one? • Good Mentors are needed for next year • Mentor applications are available in your packets. • Turn in completed Applications to the counseling office by April 13

31. CONTROL YOUR OWN DESTINY OR SOMEONE ELSE WILL