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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