Review Diploma Options and

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Review and Expand on 5 Post-HS Options

Introduce College & Career Pathway

Programs

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

Total: 24 credits

In addition to meeting the credit requirements for your diploma, you must also pass Essential Skills for Reading, Writing and Math

Ways to meet› SBAC testing in spring of 11th grade

› Work Samples – you’ll need 2 passing samples for each subject area

› Standardized tests, such as PSAT/ACT/SAT/AP exams

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

Not earned from a class

› A collection of activities done in grades 9-12

designed to help you explore career options

9th: › Naviance: Course Planner

› Naviance: Strengths Explorer

10th:› Naviance: Course Planner

› Naviance: Career Clusters Activity

› Naviance: Resume Builder Activity

11th:› CRLE (Career-Related Learning Experience)

Job Shadow, Career Day, Interview, Guest Speaker

› Naviance: College Super Match

12th: › Senior Survey (Fall & Spring)

4.0 credits of AP or

Dual-Credit

4.0 credits of math

1.0 extra credit of

Science or Social

Studies

2.0 of (the same)

World Language

18 academic credits

26 total credits

C or higher in all

academic classes

Cumulative GPA of

3.0 or higher

Core GPA of 3.0

Prepares you for 4-Year College Admissions Requirements

Honors Graduate:

Chancellor’s Diploma

with a 3.75+ GPA

Standard Diploma

Chancellor’s Diploma

3 Credits of Math,

above Algebra 1

0 Credits World

Language

24 Total

Credits

15 Academic

Credits

D or higher

for credit

No GPA

Requirement

4 Credits

of Math

2 Credits

World

Language

26 Total

Credits

18 Academic

Credits

C or higher in

Core Classes

3.0 Cumulative/Core

GPA Requirement

4 AP or

Dual-credit

courses

1 extra Science or

Social Studies credit

Consider your GPA,

Grades in Core Classes,

Credits Earned from 9th

Grade,

Are you on track for

Chancellor’s?

Keep your Transcript in Mind as we Review

Your Options for After High School

An official record of a student’s work

throughout high school

› Includes courses taken, grades earned, GPA

(both by semester and cumulative), class

rank

4-Year university

Community College

Trade School

Military

Employment

Career: a job or profession that someone does for a

long time

Requires varying degrees of education or training

The more education/training you receive, the more

“skilled” you become, and the more companies are

willing to pay you

› Example:

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) = 2 years/Associate’s

Degree = $25,660

Registered Nurse (RN) = 4 years/Bachelor’s Degree = $60,098

Nurse Practitioner = 5-6 years/Professional Degree = $71,028

Salary: Amount of pay you receive for your job in a year

Average Yearly Salaries by Education Level

› Some high school, no diploma

$25,636

› High school diploma

$35,256

› Associate degree

$41,496

› Bachelor’s degree

$59,124

› Master’s, Professional, Doctoral

$69,732-89,960 *2015 Data

What do you notice about education

level and salary?

$0

$10,000

$20,000

$30,000

$40,000

$50,000

$60,000

$70,000

$80,000

$90,000

$100,000

General Information

Admissions Requirements

Oregon Public Universities

(OPU)

Bachelor Degree› Usually obtained in about 4 years

› Can only be earned from a 4-year school

You can transfer from a Community College

Oregon Public University System (OPU)› Oregon State, Portland State, University of Oregon,

Eastern Oregon, Western Oregon, Oregon Tech, Southern Oregon

Private Colleges in Oregon:› Pacific University, Lewis & Clark College, Linfield

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

ACT/SAT: › College admissions/entrance tests

› Most schools accept a score from either test

› Can make up for lower academics

Transcript Requirements:› GPA: cumulative 3.0 or above, typically

› Extra academic courses (the more, the better)

› Will not accept Ds in any core classes!

› 2.0 credits World Language

› Through Algebra 2 for math

› Standard Diploma or higher

OPU GPA baseline› Eastern, Oregon Tech, Portland State,

Oregon State, U of O 3.0

› Western & Southern Oregon 2.75

Private colleges you should be aiming for a 3.25 or above

Not having this GPA does not mean you won’t be accepted

ACT/SAT test scores, extracurriculars, special circumstances, etc. are all considered in the process

Colleges are looking at the “Holistic Student”› Not just academics but participation in the

community, social skills, values, relationships with peers and adults

Transcript› Courses of Rigor: classes that are challenging or

college preparatory in content, skill level or demand

AP, Dual-credit, Accelerated

Admissions counselors will say that a B in a rigorous course is better than an A in a regular course

Requirements

Placement Tests

Features

Pathways

High School Completion: Diploma or

GED

› Modified, Standard or Chancellor’s

› Undocumented students are welcome

No GPA requirement

No Core or World Language requirement

Placement Test: exam to determine your

skill level in a specific subject (pre-test)

› You will test in Reading, Writing, Math

› Some programs have requirements before

you can start those classes

Doing well in GHS classes can help you

perform better on these tests

Can use SAT or ACT scores as well

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. Also includes basic core

Common Community College Programs:

› Auto Tech, Mechanics, Nursing, Dental

Assisting, Business/Accounting, Fire Science

Different possible pathways…

Shorter programs: 3 to 9 months› Less time and financial commitment

Prepare you for high-growth, high-demand industries

“Stackable”- stepping stone to an associates or bachelors degree

Average wage of $19.40/hour after one year of employment

Examples: HVAC, Corrections, Computer Applications, Accounting

No out-of-state tuition

Some 2-year schools have Dorms

› COCC – partners w/ OSU Cascades (Bend)

so you live on a University Campus!

Playing sports can be an option

Requirements:

› 2.5+ cumulative GPA

› Attend one 17 Oregon community colleges

› Must start within 6 months of graduation

› Must fill out the FAFSA/ORSAA for financial

aid

Name 2 similarities between a 2-year

and 4-year college

Name 2 differences between a 2-year

and 4-year college

Which are you currently on track for?

4-Year University

› GPA Requirement

(usually at least 3.0)

› 2 Years of a World

Language

› Must Take ACT or SAT

› Ds in Core Classes

not Accepted

2-Year College

› No GPA requirement

(use as a fresh start)

› No World Language

Required

› Must take Placement

Tests (Reading,

Writing, Math)

› Need Diploma (any

type) or GED

Shorter Programs

Specific job training and career skills› Often on-the-job training or school in addition to

work

› Apprenticeship: a system of training where a person learning a trade works alongside a skilled employer

› Job Corps

Common Programs:› Massage, Cosmetology

› Pipe Fitting, Carpentry, Plumber,

› Power Lineman, Electrician

› Culinary

› Diesel Mechanic, Auto Detailing/Painting

General Information

Entrance Options

Benefits

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

› We will be offering for FREE on Thursday, Feb

2nd (no school day)

Walking in: Join right out of high school

ROTC: Go to college right out of HS, while in military

Military Academy: Most difficult option (top 5%)› Process starts sophomore year (see Mrs.

Fields)

You can choose to go to college first, then enter military to enter at a higher ranking

Educational Benefits:

› GI Bill: tuition coverage based on length of

service and cost of college

› Tuition Assistance

› Service Member Opportunity Colleges

Advanced Technical and Specialty

Training

Cash bonuses

Tax-free housing and Food Allowances

Sign up Genius

Can be used for CRLE for career credit

Might be used for Senior Project pieces

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

› Willing to accept responsibility

Resume: a brief written account of professional, educational and personal qualifications and experience› Use of your transcript and references

What are the 5 Post-High School Options?

Pick 1 option and name 2 facts

What is a College & Career Pathway Program?› Group of electives and experiences that are

related to a particular career path

Requirements:› Successful completion of the required CCP

courses

› A CCP-related senior project

› A 15 to 30-hour internship

Internship: a temporary position with an emphasis on on-the-job training, paid or not paid

Arts &Communication

Business &Management

Health Sciences

Human Resources

Industrial & Engineering Systems

Fine Arts:

› Art, Cartooning

› Print Journalism, Newspaper

› Communications, Forensics, World Languages

Performing Arts:

› Band, Choir, Drama

› Speech, Forensics

Graphic Arts:

› Graphic Design, Cartooning, Photography

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

Health Sciences 1

Anatomy & Physiology

Health Services 2

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

Child Development

Child’s World

Child Services 1 & 2

Psychology, Sociology

Career Pathways:› Education, Instructional Assistant

› Psychology, Sociology

› Early Childhood Education

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

Manufacturing & Design Technologies› Machine Welding

› Woodworking

› Drafting Tech

› Architectural Drafting Tech

Career Pathways:› Architecture, Engineering

› Drafting, Construction, Machine Manufacturing

Make an appointment with your

counselor, or Mrs. Fields in the Counseling

Center

Check us out on Facebook and Twitter!

Be a part of our mentoring group:

› Help with future decisions and planning,

questions to ask, and paths to consider

› Sign up through the counseling center