what parents need to know to help their students plan for success their senior year and beyond...
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What Parents Need To Know To Help Their Students Plan For
Success Their Senior Year And Beyond
2014-15 Junior to Senior Enrollment
“Success comes from planning and that planning requires knowing the
direction in which one wants to head.”
Kenneth Gray, author of Other Ways to WIn
Before Graduation, Focus On . . .
Rigorous Curriculum
Career Exploration
Area of Focus Completion
Post-Secondary Preparation
College Exploration
A+ Completion
Junior Year—2nd SemesterACT
April 12—register by March 7June 14—register by May 9
ASVAB—Feb 7Career Exploration
Job Shadowing Volunteering Summer Opportunities
College ExplorationResearchVisits
Senior Year—1st Semester
Recommendation Packet/ResumeCheck the TIGERweeklyhttp://sites.lsr7.org/lshscounseling/files/2012/11/TIGER-Newsletter-01-21-14.pdf
Continue Career ExplorationCollege Exploration
College Night in OctoberCollege Rep Visits @ LSHSCollege VisitsApplications
ACTSept/Oct/DecLSHS ACT Prep Course
Career Exploration & Completing Area of
Focus
Take Advantage of High School Opportunities
Continue w/rigorous courses
Complete Area of Focus coursework
Explore areas of interest through coursework
Meet w/Counselor 1. Review a plan for next three
years 2. Familiarize yourself with Counseling Center resources
Deciding what to do after high school should be based on . . .
realistic personal assessment of individual likes and dislikes;
strengths and weaknesses;exploring careers of interest;making career decisions; andexploring alternatives to
prepare to pursue these options.
Area of Focus 8th Grade
Work on 6-year plan and circle designated Area of Focus classes
9th GradeReview 6-year plan and update Area of Focus.
10th GradeReview 6-year plan and declare Area of Focus. Begin
to track appropriate courses.
11th GradeReview 6-year plan and continue to track appropriate courses.
12th GradeArea of Focus designation will automatically be
placed on transcript
Check out Missouri Connections for Career Exploration
Get a Reality CheckExplore/Compare Occupations
Explore Interests & Skills
Missouri Connections
College Exploration
Check out requirement
s for local post-
secondary options…
Research ….
Possible research topics:
General college information
Specific admission requirements
Application deadlines
Scholarship & financial aid
opportunities/deadlines
Job placement rate for your career field
Choosing the Right College
Will I be trained for my career?
What is the placement rate for people in my major?
Does the school offer programs of interest?
Is the school the right size for me?
Can I afford to attend this school?
How far away am I willing to go?
Missouri, Kansas, USA, world
2-year, 4-year
Public or private
Cost limitations
Programs of study
Size
Define parameters…
Visit campuses…
Choose several schools to visit during 2nd
semester of junior year if possible
Call the admissions office to schedule a formal
visit
Take advantage of half-days and other days
school is not in session
Pick up a “Questions to Ask on Your Campus
Visit” sheet from the Counseling Center
BUDGET ITEMS
Longview
UCM
MU
Rockhurst
Tuition and Fees
$2760
$6394 $9430 $29,840
Room and Board
N/A
$7734
$9116 $8060
Books/Supplies
$1200
$900
$946 $1400
Personal Expenses
$3000
$2850
$3296
$3633
TOTAL BUDGET
$6960
$17,878
$22,780
$42,933
Consider cost…
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
A+ = Great Deal!Requirements:
Attend A+ school for 3 consecutive years2.5 GPA95% AttendanceProficient or above on Algebra I EOC50 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!A+ Coordinator: Kara Farren, 986-2035
Check out the Counseling Center Website… Find
Great Resources to Explore Post-Secondary
Options
LSHS Counseling
Enrollment for 2014-15 School
Year
Important 2014 Enrollment Dates
Feb 7: Enrollment Fair Career Speakers Course Request Sheets
Feb 12: Deadline for Special ProgramsFeb 7-18: Teacher RecommendationsFeb 19: Summer School Enrollment OpensFeb 19: Course Request Sheets DueFeb 19: Online Enrollment System OpensFeb 26: Online Enrollment System ClosesMar 4/6: Enrollment Conferences
What Juniors Can Expect During Enrollment Fair…
• Start the day with advisory teacher to pick up passports, tickets, and instructions.
• Attend an optional seminar to learn about senior-only course offerings (Cadet teaching, International Studies, and SBE).
• Tour campus displays (independently) to learn about LSHS courses.
• Attend TWO career seminars to learn about careers of interest.
All Career Seminar OptionsArts and Communications
Seminar Number Career Career1 Photography Modeling/Acting
2 Sports & Radio Communication Television Broadcasting/Sports
3 Animation & Graphic Art Public Relations/Advertising/Marketing
4 Graphic Design Architecture
5 Newspaper Editor Attorney
Business and Management6 Business Owner (Paradise Park) Financial Services
7 Business Owner (Nu-Forge Tool ) Investment Advisor
8 Business Owner (Steppin’ Out Dance Studio) PR/Public Service
9 Real Estate Sales Insurance Sales
10 Computer Programming Purchasing
Health Services11 X-Ray Technology Nursing
12 Physical Therapy (PT and PT Assistant)
13 Dentistry (Dentist and Hygienist)
Human Services14 Education Careers Education Careers
15 Fire Safety Emergency Medical Technician
16 Police (K9 Officer) SWAT (Public Safety)
17 FBI Career Criminal Unit
Industrial and Engineering Technology18 Computer Technology DeVry Institute (multimedia design, computer information systems,
computer engineering, electronics, business and health management)
19 Heavy Machinery Machine Technology
20 Air Traffic Control Air Travel/Pilot
21 Mechanical Engineering Tool Design
Natural Resources22 Veterinary Medicine Department of Conservation
23 Kansas City Zoo Biology
24 Mining Quarry Management
Senior Year Options
Centers of ExcellenceDual Credit Courses –
Pg. 6 - Career & Educational Planning GuideCollege Credit EnglishCollege Credit Algebra
Work InternshipsClerical AidDual Enrollment—LongviewMCC/Longview Satellite EnrollmentCerner ScholarsMissouri Innovations Campus IB Career Certificate
Applications for these programs due Feb. 12th!
Option1—Full 7-hour Day at LSHS
Enroll in 7 credits and no Learning Lab.Enroll in 6.5 credits and one semester of
Learning Lab/Clerical Aide.Enroll in 6 credits and two semesters of
Learning Lab/Clerical Aide.Replace 1st or 7th hour with R-7 Online
Academy course.Applications for Clerical Aid must be turned in
to Counseling Center by February 12th. CA eligibility determination is based on credits needed for graduation.
Option 2—Short Day with Work Internship
Apply for the SBE, CCE or Marketing Internship Programs by February 12th.
If approved, obtain signature from program sponsor.
Students attend classes hours 1-5 or 3-7 depending on their work schedules/needs.
Students can earn 3 credits in a school year for work internships – 1 for class and 2 for work (must average 20hrs/week at work).
Option 3—LSHS Classes & Centers of Excellence
Apply to Herndon, Cass, or Summit Technology Academy by February 12th.
If approved for STA, obtain signature from counselor.
Students accepted to Herndon & Cass for the first time will be notified in April. They must enroll in a full schedule until accepted.
Second-year Cass/ Herndon students will be notified before they enroll online-Jan. 19.
Afternoon and morning sessions: STA—Students can take 4 classes at LSHS and be at STA the other
3 hours. Herndon/Cass—Students can take 3 classes at LSHS and be at
Herndon or Cass the other 3 hours. Students approved to attend Herndon and Cass must also sign up
for a no-credit Vo-Tech Learning Lab.
Option 4—LSHS Classes & Longview
Initially, enroll in a full schedule at LSHS. Apply to Longview, complete the placement
test, and enroll in approved course or courses.
Bring counselor a class schedule and tuition receipt from Longview.
Counselor will adjust schedule to accommodate the Longview course(s).
Partial release can be AM or PM.
Access the Counseling Center:
Website: http://sites.lsr7.org/lshscounseling/
Twitter: LSHSCounseling1
Email: firstname.last [email protected]
Phone:986-2003
Appointments: 7:00 to 2:30
Contact Us:986-2003
LSHS CounselorsChris Homan (A-Em)
Kris Little (En-K)Connie Ficken (L-Ri)Sally Sabata (Ro-Z)
