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Welcome to La Follette High School’s Junior Planning Night! December 2011. Agenda. 6:00 Welcome 6:15 Session #1 7:00 Session #2 Resources in the Commons. LaFollette’s Counselors. A-D Jena Acker E-J Kim Griffin & Colette Bina K-Q Amy Schwab R-Z Shana Dumbleton ELL Daniela Porro
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Welcome toLa Follette High School’sJunior Planning Night!December 2011
Agenda • 6:00 Welcome • 6:15 Session #1 • 7:00 Session #2 Resources in the Commons
LaFollette’s Counselors A-D Jena Acker E-J Kim Griffin & Colette Bina K-Q Amy Schwab R-Z Shana Dumbleton ELL Daniela Porro 9th Calvin Taylor
Timetable Spring of 2012 Career Exploration ACT/SAT testing Program/ College Visits Senior Course Planning NCAA Clearinghouse Summer of 2012 Enrichment Experiences Work/Volunteer Experience College Visits Fall of 2012 4 Year College Applications Madison College Deadlines Senior Planning Night January of 2013 Financial Aid Process Scholarships
No Idea Where to Start? • Career Cruising assessments • Occupational Interviews • Job Shadowing • Volunteer Experiences • Work Experience • PLAN/ PSAT results • Junior conference • Explore La Follette’s Course Offerings • Work on Personal Statement
Handouts • Session Information • Evaluations • All PowerPoints shown tonight will be available on the La Follette Webpage
Pathways to Success • 4 year colleges • 2 year colleges • Apprenticeships • Specialty schools • Military options FACT: 60% of job openings will require training beyond HS.
Plan for the Evening Choose 2 Sessions to attend: • UW-Systems – Auditorium • Private Colleges & the 4 Year Admissions Process- C17 • Madison College Transfer Program – B36 • Madison College Specific Programs – B35 • Military – B21 • Career Cruising – B12 • Helpful Tips for ESL Students – B3
Drop-In Resources COMMONS: • Apprenticeships • College Admissions testing (ACT/SAT) • Madison Virtual Campus (online courses) • Advanced Placement • Going Beyond the Classroom- Internships, summer programs, study abroad, volunteer experiences, etc. • Financial Aid Information • Sign up for an Individual Jr Conf with Counselor Dec 15, 16, 19, 20, 21