plan to get a life! resources to help you prepare for life beyond high school
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Plan to Get a Life!
Resources to help you prepare for life beyond high
school.
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Your Junior Year is Important!
Two of the most accurate predictors of post-secondary success are:
a. Taking rigorous courses in HSb. Having a career focus
Your actions this year can influence:a. College admissionsb. Post-secondary preparationc. Further knowledge of self
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Be Prepared . . . a. College Entrance Tests:
1. Plan to take the ACT in December of 11th grade--pick up ACT packet or register online @ www.act.org2. Pick up SAT info or register online @ www.sat.collegeboard.org
b. Prep Courses:1. LSHS ACT Prep Course2. Computer-based 3. Practice Tests on ACT Website
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Be Prepared . . . c. Another testing opportunity – PSAT
* Qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program1. Wednesday, October 15th / 7:30 A.M.2. Report to the A Gym3. Bring #2 pencils and a calculator4. Sign up with Mrs. Frick in the Counseling Center (by Oct. 13th)5. More info: www.collegeboard.com
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Know Yourself--Exploration of Interests
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Career Exploration
a. Internet Search
b. Job Shadow
c. Internships /Part-time Jobs
d. Career/Job Fairs
e. Counseling & Career Center
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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 [email protected] or see your counselor.
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College Exploration
a. Campus Visits
b. College Night--October 6 @ John Knox Pavilion
(6:30-8:00 PM)
c. Counseling & Career Center
d. Internet Search
e. College Rep. Visits @ LSHS
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Summer Opportunities
a. The TIGER
b. Job Shadow
c. Community Service
d. Part-time Jobs
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Know Where to LookExplore Resources to Open
Your Doors
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High School Opportunities a. Continue w/rigorous coursesb. Complete Area of Focusc. Explore areas of interest through
coursework 1. STA/Herndon/Cass 2. Work Programs 3. Enrollment Fair
4. Dual Credit/Enrollment 5. Otherd. Meet w/Counselor 1. Review a plan for next three years 2. Familiarize yourself with
Counseling Center resources
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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
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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
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STA Programs:• Engineering:
– Digital Electronics– Computer Integrated Manufacturing– Engineering Design & Development
• Information Technology:– IT Essentials– Networking Essentials– Network Security– Internship in STEM Careers– Software Development
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Summit TechTechnology Academy
Nights
• Thursday, November 20• See student demonstrations• Meet STA staff• Learn more about STA programs
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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Work Internship Programs
Earn high school credit for working!
• Supervised Business Experience• Marketing Internship• Cooperative Career Experience• FACS Internship
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Financial Aid/Scholarships
a. The TIGER
b. Internet Search
c. Parent NightOctober 14 – 7:00 PM
d. A+ Program
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A+ = Great Deal!• Requirements:
– Attend A+ school for 3 consecutive years– 2.5 unweighted GPA– 95% Attendance– Proficient Score on Algebra I EOC– 50 Hours of Mentoring/Tutoring
• Equals approx. $105 per hour – Good Citizenship
• Upon Completion:– 2 Years of Tuition @ MO Community College or
Tech School• Apply in the A+ Office ASAP!
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Paying for College…..
• Student Loans - Financial Aid, Debt Payback, Interest Rates
• Missouri Department of Higher Education – Title
• College Affordability and Transparency Center
• Scholarship Search - Find Scholarships, financial aid and internships from over 2,200 programs
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Present Yourself
a. Portfolio of workb. Transcript/test scoresc. Résuméd. Record of activities/honorse. Letters of recommendation
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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 Goals3. Plan of Action
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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/
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TWEETSIf you don’t have a Twitter account:Text: follow @LSHSCounseling1 to 40404
If you do have a Twitter account: Log in and make sure you follow us
(@LSHSCounseling1) to receive tweets from the Counseling Center! (college rep. visits, scholarship info., etc.)
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Who Is Your Counselor?
• Chris Homan – A-Em• Kristin Little – En-K• Connie Ficken – L-Ri• Sally Sabata – Ro-Z
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Q & A