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Plan to Get a Life!

Plan to Get a Life!. Resources to help you prepare for life beyond high school. Your Junior Year is Important!. Two of the most accurate predictors of post-secondary success are: Taking rigorous courses in HS Having a career focus Your actions this year can influence: College admissions

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Plan to Get a Life!

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  1. Plan to Get a Life! Resources to help you prepare for life beyond high school.

  2. Your Junior Year is Important! Two of the most accurate predictors of post-secondary success are: • Taking rigorous courses in HS • Having a career focus Your actions this year can influence: • College admissions • Post-secondary preparation • Further knowledge of self

  3. Be Prepared . . . • College Entrance Tests: 1. Plan to take the ACT in December of 11th grade--pick up ACT packet or register online @ www.act.org 2. Pick up SAT info or register online @ www.sat.collegeboard.org b. Prep Courses: 1. LSHS ACT Prep Course 2. Computer-based 3. Practice Tests on ACT Website

  4. Be Prepared . . . • Another testing opportunity – PSAT * Qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program 1. Wednesday, October 16th / 7:15 A.M. 2. Report to the A Gym 3. Bring #2 pencils and a calculator 4. Sign up with Mrs. Frick in the Counseling Center (by Oct. 11th) 5. More info: www.collegeboard.com

  5. Know Yourself--Exploration of Interests

  6. Career Exploration a.Internet Search   b. Job Shadow c. Internships /Part-time Jobs d. Career/Job Fairs e. Counseling & Career Center

  7. Exploring Real-World Career Experiences Career Explorer Post Programs • Real-world career experiences for 14-20 yr. olds • Delivered through partnerships with thousands of businesses, organizations, state, local and federal agencies • Mentoring, internships, and community service • Social and Career Networking opportunities • Aligned to the 16 US Dept. of Ed career clusters • Proven Leadership development program • Local Explorer Post Opportunities Include: • Hallmark Cards • Black & Veatch Engineering • Truman Medical Center • Independence Fire Dept For more information about this program, contact Kerry Jorn at 569-4937 or see your counselor.

  8. College Exploration a.Campus Visits    b. College Night --October 7 @ John Knox Pavilion (6:30- 8:00 PM) c. Counseling & Career Center d. Internet Search e. College Rep Visits @ LSHS

  9. Summer Opportunities a. The TIGER b. Job Shadow c. Community Service d. Part-time Jobs

  10. Know Where to LookExplore Resources to Open Your Doors

  11. High School Opportunities a. Continue w/rigorous courses b. Complete Area of Focus c. Explore areas of interest through coursework 1. STA/Herndon/Cass       2. Work Programs       3. Enrollment Fair 4. Dual Credit/Enrollment       5. Other d. Meet w/Counselor      1. Review a plan for next three years       2. Familiarize yourself with Counseling Center resources

  12. Centers of Excellence • Summit Tech Academy (STA) / Herndon Career Center/Cass Career Center • Applications available at the beginning of 2nd semester • Check out the different program requirements now! • Take a tour • Research career prospects in related fields

  13. STA Programs: • Health Services: • Medical Interventions/Biomedical Innovations • Pre-Professional Nursing • Pre-Allied Health Academy • Human Services: • Pre-Professional Education Cadet • Summit International Studies Academy • Arts & Communication: • Digital Media Technology

  14. STA Programs: • Engineering: • Digital Electronics • Computer Integrated Manufacturing • Engineering Design & Development • Information Technology: • IT Essentials • Networking Essentials • Network Security • Internship in STEM Careers • Geographic Information Systems

  15. Summit TechTechnology Academy Nights • Tuesday, November 19 • See student demonstrations • Meet STA staff • Learn more about STA programs

  16. International Baccalaureate Career Certificate (IBCC) • Available to students attending STA • Must be enrolled in two IB courses at home school • Must take Approaches to Learning (ATL) @ STA during zero hour • Must complete community service project • See counselor for more information

  17. Herndon Career Center Programs: • Health Services: • Foundations of Nursing • Human Services: • Cosmetology • Early Childhood Professional • Law Enforcement/Police Science • Arts & Communications: • Advertising & Display Art • Culinary Arts

  18. Herndon Career Center Programs: • Engineering & Industrial Technology: • Auto Collision Technology I & II • Automotive Technology I & II • Climate & Energy Control Technology I & II • Construction Technology • Diesel Industrial & Agricultural Mechanics I & II • Climate & Energy Control Technology I & II • Power Sports Performance & Repair • Welding & Metal Fabrication I & II

  19. Herndon Career CenterEvents • November 5-7: Showcase Event • December 5: Open House • Open to students and parents • Meet Herndon staff • Learn more about Herndon programs

  20. Cass Career Center Programs: • Human Services: • Emergency Medical Technician Basic • Firefighter I & II • Natural Resources Agriculture: • Animal Science • Horticulture • Landscape Design & Turf Management • Conservation • Other

  21. College Credit in High School • Dual Credit at LSHS • Check out Career & Educational Planning Guide for LSHS courses that offer college credit • Dual Credit at Metropolitan Community Colleges • Take a class at Longview and earn high school and college credit

  22. Work Internship Programs Earn high school credit for working! • Supervised Business Experience • Marketing Internship • Cooperative Career Experience • FACS Internship • Cerner Scholars

  23. Financial Aid/Scholarships a.The TIGER b. Internet Search c. Parent Night October 1 – 6:30-8:00 PM d. A+

  24. A+ = Great Deal! • Requirements: • Attend A+ school for 3 consecutive years • 2.5 GPA • 95% Attendance • 50 Hours of Mentoring/Tutoring • Equals app. $105 per hour • Good Citizenship • Upon Completion: • 2 Years of Tuition @ MO Community College or Tech School • Apply in the A+ Office ASAP!

  25. Present Yourself • Portfolio of work • Transcript/test scores • Résumé • Record of activities/honors • Letters of recommendation

  26. How Do You Plan to Achieve Your Goals? a. Form a team: 1. Parents 2.Teachers 3. Counselors 4. Academic Coaches b. Identify: 1. Short-Term Goals 2. Long-Term Goals 3. Plan of Action

  27. Counseling Center Website • Visit the Counseling Center website frequently for up-to-date information on career, college, and financial aid exploration: http://sites.lsr7.org/lshscounseling/

  28. TWEETS If you don’t have a Twitter account: Text: follow @LSHSCounseling1 to 40404 If you do have a Twitter account: Login and make sure you follow us (@LSHSCounseling1) to receive tweets from the Counseling Center! (college rep. visits, scholarship info., etc.)

  29. Who Is Your Counselor? • Chris Homan – A-Em • Kristin Little – En-K • Connie Ficken – L-Ri • Sally Sabata – Ro-Z

  30. Q & A

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