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Academic Career Planning Presentation

Academic Career Planning Presentation. Northstar Middle School. Ms. Jenni Berg A-J. Ms. Lisa Sproul K-Z. Introductions. Northstar Middle School Student Services Department Counselors. Considerations for Career Planning. Who am I? Where am I going?

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Academic Career Planning Presentation

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  1. Academic Career Planning Presentation Northstar Middle School

  2. Ms. Jenni Berg A-J Ms. Lisa Sproul K-Z Introductions Northstar Middle School Student Services Department Counselors

  3. Considerations for Career Planning Who am I? Where am I going? How do I get there? Know/Explore/Plan/Go Interests Academic Performance Community Involvement/ Experiences Career Cruising Career Clusters Programs of Study Course Catalog Registering for High School

  4. KNow   Users learn about themselves—their interests, skills, preferences and aspirations—so they can explore the opportunities right for them. ExpLore They learn about career possibilities and educational pathways. Plan A dynamic, actionable plan outlines the steps needed to achieve career, school and life goals. Go Plans are then brought to life—whether for a career, job or college—by taking informed action.

  5. Interests/Skills What do I like to do? What am I not interested in? What skills am I good at? What skills do I need to work on?

  6. Academic Performance What classes do I do well in? What classes do I need more work in? How do my classes and grades relate to my career path? Are my grades a true reflection of my ability?

  7. Assessments: • FORWARD- 8th grade • ASPIRE- 9th & 10th grade • FORWARD- 10th grade • ACT/SAT- 11th grade • CIVICS EXAM- 11th grade Assessments

  8. Career Venture • Opportunity to learn from professionals in the field/Job shadow • Volunteering / Community Service • National Honor Society • Scholarships • Sports/Clubs/Groups • Important to get involved!!!!! Volunteering/Community Service

  9. User Name-Student ID • Password– computer password Career Cruising

  10. Career Pathways and Career Clusters • Sixteen Career Clusters and Their Pathways • http://www.ecasd.us/District/Departments/Teaching-and-Learning/High-School-(9-12)/Programs-of-Study/Career-Clusters • North High School Website under Student Services Programs of Study • The Eau Claire Area School District and its partners have developed several Programs of Study to serve as guidance tools for our students. 

  11. Career Clusters and Pathways Webpage

  12. Academic and Career Planning Guide • (The Course Catalog) • Academic and Career Plan for Post-Secondary Success • ECASD graduation requirements • 4 year college/university admission requirements • My Academic and Career Plan for Post-Secondary Success • 4 year course plan for high school

  13. Academic and Career Planning Guide • (North Course Catalog) • Each student gets a hard copy • The course catalog is also available • on NHS’s website • Be sure to read through the sections • that precede the course descriptions

  14. What do I need to graduate from North? English 4.0 credits Social Studies 3.0 credits Math 3.0 credits Science 3.0 credits PE 1.5 credits Health .5 credits Electives 8.5 credits TOTAL 23.5 credits MINIMUM!

  15. Registration Card

  16. Registering for High School • High School registration materials handed out • January 25th – High School Counselors at Northstar Middle School – 2:00pm • Parent Night • January 29th - North High School – 6:00pm-7:30pm • High School Registration • January 31st – Northstar Middle School computer lab during science class • High School Counselors will be at Northstar for the day • Signed registration forms to be turned in

  17. Need more information? If you have additional questions specific to your family, please contact Student Services to make an appointment. jschilling@ecasd.us 715-852-5103 Ms. Jennifer Schilling Student Service Secretary/Registrar

  18. Thank you for coming! Q & A

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