next step plans preparing for your student led conference
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Teachers, please hand the following to each student: 1.Grade specific Next Step Plans (there are names printed on them) 2.Outline for Student Led Conference (one to every student)TRANSCRIPT
Next Step Plans & Preparing for your Student Led Conference
Next Step Plans
We have to prepare your Next Step Plan so you can get your parent/guardian to sign it at
your Student Led Conference on February 26th or 29th
Teachers, please hand the following to each student:
1. Grade specific Next Step Plans (there are names printed on them)
2. Outline for Student Led Conference (one to every student)
We have pre-populated some information onto these forms for you but we still need to have you fill out a few items1. Career Cluster – Check the one that most interests you– See the next slide for a graphic that shows careers in
each cluster16 CAREER CLUSTERS: Marketing, Sales & Service Finance Business Management & Administration
Health Sciences Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Architecture & Construction
Arts, Audio/Video Tech. & Communication Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Manufacturing Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Information Technology
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Human Services
Education & Training Government & Public Administration Hospitality & Tourism
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This graphic shows related careers in each of the 16 career clusters to give you some ideas when making your selection
2. Possible Occupation (Career/Job) within that cluster– Write down an occupation that you are interested in pursing that is
part of the Career Cluster you checked
3. Post-High School Educational Career Pathway– What type of education and/or training will you need to enter this
occupation– Please write down whether you plan to attend a 2-year College, 4-year
College, receive on-the-job training or participate in an apprenticeship
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4. Take a look at the next section and read through the testing to see what testing you will be taking before graduation
5. Please check Yes or No to show whether you are proficient in English
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6. Course of Study for Next School YearThe Counselors have completed pre-registration presentations for current juniors and sophomores and will be presenting to freshmen next week.
• Juniors – write down the courses you listed on your registration card
• Sophomores and Freshmen – when you complete your registration card please also write your courses down on your Next Step Plan before it is due
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7. Are you on target with graduation requirements?Based on the information below, answer Yes or No on your Next Step PlanClass of 2017
Will you complete 19 credits AND 3 English, 3, Math, 3 Science, NM History, Health, US History and World History by the end of this year?
Class of 2018Will you complete 13 credits AND 2 English, 2, Math, 2 Science, NM History, Health, and World History by the end of this year?
Class of 2019Will you complete 6 credits AND 1 English, 1, Math, 1 Science, NM History and Health by the end of this year?
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8. Are you on target with one of the following requirements Advanced Placement, Honors, Dual Credit, Distance Learning?• You must take one full year of one of these type of classes:
– Advanced Placement (AP)– Honors– Dual Credit (classes at CNM or UNM)– Distance Learning (online classes)
• Mark Yes if you have already completed this, will complete this by the end of this year or are scheduled to complete this requirement next year
• Mark No if you do not have a plan for meeting this requirement
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9. Are you on target with completing one credit of a career/workplace readiness or language other than English course?
Mark Yes if you have already completed this, will complete this by the end of this year or are scheduled to complete this requirement next year
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9. If you answered No to one of the last three questions, please describe how you plan to make up necessary courses and meet the graduation requirements
10. Sign and date your Next Step Plan
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The next step is filling out the back page of your Next Step Plan.
Please fill out this section
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Now we will spend a few minutes filling out your goals for next year.
• Write your goals on the lines for the grade you will be in next year (i.e. current 9th write on 10th)
• Make sure that your goals are SMART:Specific
MeasurableAchievableRelevant
Time-Bound
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Think about the career you are planning to pursue after high school and write a goal
Example: Explore my future career as a Business Owner by taking Business classes (Fundamentals of Marketing, Advanced Marketing and Business Management) which
in high school and earning A/B’s in these classes.
Write your goal on under the Long-Term Career Goal section on your Next Step Plan
What are your long-term career goals?
Think about your academic goals for next year based upon your academic work so far Do you want to… Get a certain GPA (say, 3.0)? Pass all your classes? Do all your homework? Do well enough to qualify for an honors or AP class next year? Learn another language?
Write your goal on under the Academic Goal section on your Next Step Plan
What are your academic goals for the following grade?
Extra-curricular activities are very important in the college application process as well as when you are applying for jobs– Colleges/universities look for extra-curricular activities to find
students who are doing more than just studyingThey look for students who have– Explored their chosen career field– Held leadership positions– Taken part in activities where they have gained knowledge
On your Next Step Plan answer the question “What extra-curricular activities do you participate in or plan to participate in?”
(the next slide shows a list of LCHS Clubs/Organizations, the contact person and when they meet)
What extra-curricular activities do you participate in or plan to participate in?
LCHS Extra-Curricular ActivitiesAP Book ClubMichael Sanchez - Club Sponsor – C2(505) 823-2327 ext. 33105 (Voice Mail) Asian ClubJin Yoshida - Club Sponsor – B18/B20(505) 823-2327 ext. 33092 (Voice Mail) BandJohn Converse - Band Director – A7/11(505) 823-2327 ext. 33043 (Voice Mail) BowlingRegina Caller - Club Sponsor – C19(505) 823-2327 ext. 33123 (Voice Mail)
Choir/Show ChoirDeanna Amend - Choral Director – A8(505) 823-2327 ext. 33052 (Voice Mail) CyberPatriotsSean Endler – Club Sponsor – Library(505) 823-2327 ext. 33182 (Voice Mail)
DECALacee Manus - Teacher/Sponsor – G3(505) 823-2327 ext. 33179 (Voice Mail)Richard Faulkner - Teacher/Sponsor – G9(505) 823-2327 ext. 33187 (Voice Mail) DramaWendy Hall - Teacher/Director – A1(505) 823-2327 ext. 33034 (Voice Mail) English National Honor SocietyKevin Balder – Club Sponsor – C2(505) – 823-2327 ext. 33132
French ClubStephen Part – SponsorMeets Wed. 2:30 in C24(505) 823-2327 ext. 33129 (Voice Mail) French National Honor SocietyGinger Rinaldi – Sponsor – C23(505) 823-2327 ext. 33128 (Voice Mail) Gardening ClubMarissa Cogan – Sponsor – C5(505) 823-2327 ext. 33108
Gay Straight AllianceStephen Part – SponsorMeets Tues 2:30 in C24(505) 823-2327 ext. 33129 (Voice Mail)
German ClubCathy Gamble – Sponsor – C16(505-823-2327 ext. 33119
Jazz BandJohn Converse - Band Director – A7/11(505) 823-2327 ext. 33043 (Voice Mail) Key ClubRon Neuser – SponsorMeets Mon 6:30 in Lecture Hall(505) 823-2327 ext. 33160 (Voice Mail) Literary MagazineMartha Bedeaux – Sponsor – C28(505) 823-2327 ext. 33131 (Voice Mail) Model UNGreg Shaw – Sponsor – D8(505) 823-2327 ext. 33151 (Voice Mail)
NewspaperSusan Schripsema – Sponsor – C33(505) 823-2327 ext. 33138 (Voice Mail)
NHS: National Honor SocietyJim Zalewski - Sponsor/Teacher – C25(505) 823-2327 ext. 33130 (Voice Mail) OrchestraRebecca Simons - Conductor/Teacher – A7/11(505) 823-2327 ext. 33058 (Voice Mail) Peer MentorshipFlip Knutson – Club Sponsor/Teacher – C13(505) 823-2327 ext. 33116
Project Peace PalGerri Barnhart – Librarian/SponsorMeets Mon 2:30 in Library(505) 823-2327 ext. 33101
Robotics ClubMike Reilly – Sponsor – Counseling(505) 823-2327 ext. 33010ROTC1st Sergeant A. Griego - Staff/Teacher – D2/D4(505) 823-2327 ext. 33147 (Voice Mail) SenateLeigh Arnett - Activities DirectorMeets Tues & Thurs 6:40 am in Lecture Hall(505) 823-2327 ext. 33060 (Voice Mail) Spanish National Honor SocietyJustin Duggins / Oriana Pino-Pliel C11/C12(505) 823-2327 ext. 33115 (Voice Mail)
Speech and DebateSusan Schripsema – SponsorMeets Thurs 6:30 in Lecture Hall(505) 823-2327 ext. 33138(Voice Mail) Sports MedicineSpencer Allen - Trainer/Sponsor – D9(505) 823-2327 ext. 33154 (Voice Mail)
Teens in PreventionLinda Thompson – Sponsor Meets Tues 2:30 in Bear Care (Nurse Office)
ThespiansWendy Hall - Teacher/Director – A1(505) 823-2327 ext. 33034 (Voice Mail) The HERDAimee Wray – Club Sponsor – C1(505)823-2327 ext. 33104
Ultimate FrisbeeFrank Timm – Sponsor – G6Tues/Friday 3:00 HH Park
Winter GuardJohn Converse – Teacher – F16(505) 823-2327 ext. 33043 (Voice Mail) YearbookJohn Bryant - Teacher/Sponsor/Editor – G2(505) 823-2327 ext. 33178 (Voice Mail)
Fill in what you are currently planning to do after high school (it’s ok if you change your mind)• Examples:– Attend a 4-year university and study Journalism– Attend a 2-year college to earn a degree in
Cosmetology– Participate in an Apprenticeship program to learn a
trade (plumbing, welding, etc.)
What are your plans for after high school for training & learning to support your career goals?
Write a goal about something you would like to work on for the next school year.
Example: Develop strategies to better manage my time in order to get all my assignments done on time and leave time to study for exams.
What are your personal and/or social goals?
During your Student-Led Conference, you will go over your Next Step Plans with your
parent/guardian as well as provide them with an overview of how you are doing in school this
year.
Please take out a piece of paper
Preparing for your Student Led Conference
• Write down three things from your Next Step Plan that you would like to share with your parent/guardian
• Write down your current grade in each of your classes and one thing you would like to do to improve on that grade for the 2nd 6 week grading period
Preparing for your Student Led Conference
Remember, at the Student-Led Conference, you will get your parent/guardian to sign your Next Step Plan. If your parent/guardian decides not to schedule a Student-Led Conference time, you will need to take this document home and get it signed.
All Next Step Plans must be completed and returned to your 5th period teacher by
Friday, March 4th
Next Step Plans