Sophomore Guidance2014-2015

Objectives for Today

Review Standard Diploma Requirements

Introduce Chancellors & Honors Review Your Transcript Review and Expand on 5 Post-HS

Options Introduce Focused Programs

Career Credit Components

The goal of the career credit is to:› Get you closer to your plan for after high school

each year› Make sure your education is preparing you for

your option and› Create a plan to pay for this option

.5 Career Credit consists of:› Naviance Activities (9th, 10th and 11th Grade)› Resume› Job Shadow› Senior Meeting

Career Activities: 10th Grade

Fall:› Diploma Options› Transcript Review› Review Post-HS Options› Focused Program Information

Winter:› Review ASPIRE Exam Results› 4-Year Planning

Spring:› Naviance: Career Clusters Activity*› Naviance: Resume Builder Activity*

Review 9th Grade

Look to Future

Career Planning

Standard Diploma Requirements Language Arts:

› 4.0 credits Math:

› 3.0 credits Science:

› 3.0 credits Social Studies:

› 3.0 credits PE:

› 1.0 credit Health:

› 1.0 credit

Electives:› 8.0 credits

Career Development:› .5 credit

Senior Project:› .5 credit

Pass Essential Skills for Reading, Writing and Math› State Tests or Work

Samples

Chancellors Diploma

Requirements above Standard Diploma:› 26 total credits (not 24)› 2 years of World Language› Through Algebra 2 for Math› 16 academic credits› C or higher in all academic classes› Cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher

Prepares you for 2- and 4-Year college Requirements

Standard vs. Chancellor’s Diploma

Standard DiplomaChancellor’s

Diploma

3 Credits of Math, above Algebra 1

0 Credits World Language

24 Total Credits

15 Academic Credits

Ds in Core Classes OK

No GPA Requirement

3 Credits of Math, through Algebra 2

2 Credits World Language

26 Total Credits

16 Academic Credits

No Ds in Core Classes

3.4 GPA Requirement

Honors Program

Requirements above Standard Diploma:› At least 8 eligible courses (all AP courses,

most Honors/Advanced/Accelerated, etc.)› Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher› 3 years of the same World Language› 26 total credits (not 24)› Enrolled in minimum of 6 classes each year

Worksheet in the counseling center

Highest diploma option

Post High School Options

Community College 4-Year university Trade School Military Employment

Let’s Review YOUR Transcript

Consider your GPA,Grades in Core Classes,

Credits Earned from 9th Grade,Are you on track for Chancellors or Honors?

Keep your Transcript in Mind as we Review Your Options for After High School

Example Transcript

4-Year University

Bachelor Degree(4 years +) Can transfer from Community College Oregon Public University System

(OPU)› OSU, PSU, UO, EOU, WOU, OIT, SOU

Public Vs. Private:› Pacific University, Lewis & Clark College,

Linfield College, University of Portland, Reed College, University of Puget Sound

College Visits at Glencoe

4-Year University

Admissions Requirements› ACT/SAT:

College admissions tests Most schools accept a score from either test

› GPA: most schools require 3.0 or above (average of Bs) Will not accept Ds in any core classes!

› Essay/Personal Statement Explain any special circumstances

› Transcript Courses of Rigor: more advanced classes World Languages Cannot be a Modified Diploma

Hybrid Test: FREE!Thurs, Jan 29 at Glencoe

4-Year University

OPU GPA baseline› Western Oregon 2.75› Southern Oregon 2.75› Eastern Oregon 3.0› Oregon Institute of Technology 3.0› Portland State 3.0› Oregon State 3.0› University of Oregon 3.4

Private colleges you should be aiming for a 3.4 or above 16 Academic Credits

› Only 15 required for graduation

Community College

Diploma or GED is required› Modified or Standard is OK› Undocumented students are welcome

No GPA requirement No World Language requirement Placement Tests (like a Pre-test)

› Reading, Writing, Math› Some programs have requirements› Doing well in GHS classes can help your future› Can use SAT or ACT scores as well

Community College

No out-of-state tuition Some have Dorms

› COCC – partners w/ OSU Cascades (Bend) so you live on a University Campus!

Playing sports can be an option

Community College

Transfer Degree vs. Associates Degree› Transfer: To help you prep for 4-year university.

Generally just your basic core classes› Associates: Particular set of classes for a degree

after 2 years. Includes basic core as well Some 3 - 12-month programs offered

› Examples: HVAC Program, Corrections Technicians, 911 Dispatcher, Bookkeeper, Pharmacy Technician, Food Service

Common Community College Programs:› Auto Tech, Mechanics, Nursing, Dental Assisting,

Business/Accounting, Fire Science

Different possible pathways…

Think, Pair, Share:

What are 2 similarities and 2 differences between a 2-year and 4-year college?

Which are you currently on track for?

Comparing 2-year and 4-Year College Admission Requirements 4-Year University

› GPA Requirement (usually at least 3.0)

› 2 Years of a World Language

› Ds in Core Classes not Accepted

› Must Take ACT or SAT

2-Year College› No GPA requirement

(use as a fresh start)› No World Language

Required› Need Diploma (any

type) or GED› Must take Placement

Tests (Reading, Writing, Math)

Trade School

Shorter Programs Specific job training and career skills

› Often on-the-job training or school in addition to work

› Apprenticeship› Job Corps

Common Programs:› Massage, Cosmetology› Pipe Fitting, Carpentry, Plumber,› Power Lineman, Electrician› Culinary› Diesel Mechanic, Auto Detailing/Painting

Military

5 Branches:› Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines,

Navy Must have Standard Diploma or

higher› Modified Diploma and GED are not

accepted All branches visit GHS each month Take ASVAB Test

› FREE at Glencoe on Thursday, Jan 29

Military - Options for Entrance:

Walking in:  Join right out of high school› Serve in military, then go to college› Career tech training is provided while serving

ROTC:  Go to college right out of HS, while in military› Serve in military after college at an officer ranking› Must apply to college then apply for ROTC through branch of

service of choice› Not every college has every branch› Free to go to college, like a scholarship

Military Academy:  Most difficult option (top 5%)› Go to military college, leave as officer ranking, then serve› Very long, intense process - starts junior year› Free to go to college

Employment

Finding work can be hard! Work Skills needed to make you

hireable:› Timeliness, regular attendance› Able to learn new tasks and perform well› Work well with other people and bosses› Be eager to learn› Willing to accept responsibility

Use of your transcript and/or references

Think, Pair, Share

What are the 5 Post-High School Options?

Pick 1 option and name 2 facts

Education Pays

Salary: Amount of pay you receive for your job in a year Average Yearly Salaries by Education Level

› Some high school, no diploma $24,544

› High school diploma $33,852

› Associate degree $40,404

› Bachelor’s degree $57,616

› Master’s, Professional, Doctoral $69,108 - $89,128

People with a Bachelor’s Degree will earn $22,000 more each year

than those without!

*2013 Data

Think, Pair, Share

What do you notice about education level and salary?

Education Level and Salary

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Focused Programs at Glencoe

What is a Focused Program?› Group of electives that are related to a particular

career path› Includes a senior project and internship to give you

experience What Focused Programs does Glencoe Have?

› Arts &Communication› Business &Management › Engineering› Health Services› Human Services› Manufacturing and Design

Arts & Communication

Fine Arts:› Art, Cartooning, › Journalism, Newspaper› Speech, Forensics, World Languages

Performing Arts:› Band, Choir, Drama› Speech, Forensics

Arts & Communication

Graphic Arts:› Graphic Design, Cartooning, Photography

Career Pathways:› Humanities, Journalism› Graphic Design, Publishing, Illustration, Game

Design, Web Design› Music, Theater› Speech Communication› Fashion Design, Interior Design› Multimedia

Business & Management

Marketing:› Marketing, Marketing Lab (student store),

Marketing 2: Food Services Financial Services:

› Accounting 1 & 2, Personal Finance› Keyboarding, Computer Applications

Career Pathways:› Business, Management› Accounting, Record Keeping, Office Systems› Marketing, Sports Marketing

Engineering

Intro to Engineering Principles of Engineering Engineering Design & Development Digital Electronics Programming

Career Pathways:› Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineer› Computer Science, Computer Information Systems› Aviation Science

Health Services

Health Services 1 (Medical Terminology) Health Services 2 (Anatomy & Physiology) Health Occupations

Career Pathways:› Pre-Med, Nursing› Radiography, Lab Tech, Medical Assistant› EMT/Paramedic, Fire Science› Physical Therapy, Fitness Trainer› Vet, Vet Tech› Dentist, Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistant

Human Resource:Early Childhood Education

Child Development Child’s World Child Services 1 & 2 Psychology, Sociology

Career Pathways:› Education, Instructional Assistant› Psychology, Sociology› Early Childhood Education

Manufacturing & Design Technologies

Machine Welding Woodworking Drafting Tech Architectural Drafting Tech

Career Pathways:› Architecture, Engineering› Drafting, Construction, Machine

Manufacturing

Class Poll

Think of Your First Choice Career Interest

Which Focused Program is most linked to your career interest

Questions?

Make an appointment with your counselor, Mrs. Seeborg or Ms. Castillo in the Counseling Center

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