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Great Expectations Great Rewards

Great Expectations Great Rewards. Global Competition. What is it?. Who Will You Compete Against?. Students in THIS room Students in YOUR community Students in Tennessee Students in the USA Students AROUND THE WORLD. Business & Industry will Expect this from You.

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Great Expectations Great Rewards

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  1. Great Expectations Great Rewards

  2. Global Competition What is it?

  3. Who Will You Compete Against? • Students in THISroom • Students in YOURcommunity • Students in Tennessee • Students in the USA • Students AROUND THE WORLD

  4. Business & Industry will Expect this from You Employers say the courses needed to prepare you for college are the same courses required for new employees entering the workforce. • Solid academic preparation • Good communication skills(verbal and written) • Soundscience and mathfoundation • Ability tothink criticallyand tomake decisions • Computer-literacy • Team-oriented employees

  5. What is TN/VA Scholars? • Regional rewards and recognition program sponsored by business and industry • Primary sponsor: Eastman Chemical Company • Encourages you to take a more difficult course load • Better prepares you for college, technical training or the workforce

  6. It all starts with yourHigh School Transcript • It is your scorecard. • It is how colleges/employers evaluate you. • It is the official record of:- student efforts/grades- attendance- accomplishments- extra-curricular activities

  7. IMAGINE your job 40 hours per week, $15 per hour average $2,400 per month for a month with 4 weeks $31,200 per year Let’s Do the Math

  8. AmountLeft Item Payment Starting Income $2400 Federal Income Tax (15%) $360 $2040 Federal Income Tax (15%) $360

  9. AmountLeft Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $360 $2040 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 220 $1820 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) $264

  10. AmountLeft Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $360 $2040 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 220 $1820 Medical/Dental Insurance 115 $1705 Medical/Dental Insurance$115

  11. AmountLeft Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $360 $2040 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 220 $1820 Medical/Dental Insurance 115 $1705 Housing 500 $1205 Housing $500 (Rent: 1 bedroom/1 bathroom)

  12. AmountLeft Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $360 $2040 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 220 $1820 Medical/Dental Insurance 115 $1705 Housing 500 $1205 Food 300 $905 Food $300

  13. AmountLeft Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $360 $2040 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 220 $1820 Medical/Dental Insurance 115 $1705 Housing 500 $1205 Food 300 $905 Car Payments 300 $605 Car Payments $300

  14. AmountLeft Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $360 $2040 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 220 $1820 Medical/Dental Insurance 115 $1705 Housing 500 $1205 Food 300 $905 Car Payments 300 $605 Car Insurance 100 $505 Car Insurance $100

  15. AmountLeft Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $360 $2040 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 220 $1820 Medical/Dental Insurance 115 $1705 Housing 500 $1205 Food 300 $905 Car Payments 300 $605 Car Insurance 100 $505 Car expenses 100 $405 Car Expenses $100

  16. AmountLeft Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $360 $2040 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 220 $1820 Medical/Dental Insurance 115 $1705 Housing 500 $1205 Food 300 $905 Car Payments 300 $605 Car Insurance 100 $505 Car expenses 100 $405 Telephone 50 $355 Telephone $50

  17. AmountLeft Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $360 $2040 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 220 $1820 Medical/Dental Insurance 115 $1705 Housing 500 $1205 Food 300 $905 Car Payments 300 $605 Car Insurance 100 $505 Car expenses 100 $405 Telephone 50 $355 Utilities 155 $200 Utilities $155

  18. AmountLeft Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $360 $2040 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 220 $1820 Medical/Dental Insurance 115 $1705 Housing 500 $1205 Food 300 $905 Car Payments 300 $605 Car Insurance 100 $505 Car expenses 100 $405 Telephone 50 $355 Utilities 155 $200 Clothing 100 $100 Clothing $100

  19. AmountLeft Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $360 $2040 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 220 $1820 Medical/Dental Insurance 115 $1705 Housing 500 $1205 Food 300 $905 Car Payments 300 $605 Car Insurance 100 $505 Car expenses 100 $405 Telephone 50 $355 Utilities 100 $200 Clothing 100 $100 Entertainment 50 $50 Entertainment $50

  20. AmountLeft Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $360 $2040 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 220 $1820 Medical/Dental Insurance 115 $1705 Housing 500 $1205 Food 300 $905 Car Payments 300 $605 Car Insurance 100 $500 Car expenses 100 $405 Telephone 50 $355 Utilities 155 $200 Clothing 100 $100 Entertainment 50 $50 Medical and Personal Items 25 $ 25

  21. AmountLeft Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $360 $2040 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 220 $1820 Medical/Dental Insurance 115 $1705 Housing 500 $1205 Food 300 $905 Car Payments 300 $605 Car Insurance 100 $505 Car expenses 100 $405 Telephone 50 $355 Utilities 155 $200 Clothing 100 $100 Entertainment 50 $50 Medical and Personal Items 25 $25 Savings 25 $0 Savings $25

  22. AmountLeft Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $360 $2040 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 220 $1820 Medical/Dental Insurance 115 $1705 Housing 500 $1205 Food 300 $905 Car Payments 300 $605 Car Insurance 100 $505 Car expenses 100 $ 405 Telephone 50 $355 Utilities 155 $200 Clothing 100 $100 Entertainment 50 $50 Personal Items 25 $25 Savings 25 $ 0 Credit Cards 0 Video Games 0 Other (What is your other?) 0

  23. SkilledLabor $15.00 x 40 hrs/wk $600.00 x 52 wks/yr $31,200.00 year Minimum Wage vs. Skilled Job Unskilled Labor $7.25 x 40 hrs/wk $290.00 x 52 wks/yr $15,080.00 year You choose!

  24. Careers in the $30,000 - $50,000 Range • Accountant • Banking & Commercial Loan Clerks • Camera Operators • Diesel Mechanic/Welder • LPN • Patrol Officer • Firefighter • Sports Medicine/Trainers • Meeting & Event Planners

  25. Highest Growth Occupations 2000-2010 • Associates Degree • 2 year university • Computer Support Specialist • Medical Records Technician • Health Information Technician • Physical Therapy Assistant • Occupational Therapy Assistant • Veterinary Technologists • Nurse • Bachelors Degree • 4-year university • Public Relations Manager • Advertising Manager • Computer Software Engineer • Network Administrator • Network Systems Analyst • Database Administrator • Medical Services Manager • Teacher

  26. Average Wages for Critical Skills Jobs in Tennessee Certification can be earned at Technology Center $35.76/hr              $21.93/hr                  $36.99/hr   $43.88/hr        $24.99/hr $38.83/hr                  $58.58/hr       $38.43/hr     $22.52/hr                   $18.88/hr   $21.36/hr $30.00/hr + Health Care

  27. TN/VA Scholars Courses • 4 English courses • 4 Mathematics Courses (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, & one higher level math) Bridge math and Capstone math does not qualify for seniors after the Class of 2013. • 3 Science Courses (Biology I, Chemistry, Physics preferred) • 3 History Courses (Government & Economics, etc.) • 1 Computer related Course • 1 Wellness Course • 1 Fine Arts Course • 2 Foreign Langauge courses in the same language • 2 Career Technical Education Courses (Computer class may count as 1 CTE credit)    - or – • 2 AP courses "above & beyond standard TN/VA Scholars requirements"    - or – • 2 Dual enrollment or Joint enrollment courses • Dual credit and online courses are acceptable.

  28. Additional Expectations Community Service 80 hour over the course of 4 yrs Attendance must maintain at least 95% attendance over the 4-year period Discipline out of school suspension will result in removal from the program recognition GPA a “C” is the minimum acceptable grade in each required course Exams successful passing of all End of Course exams. (Algebra II and English III)

  29. Great Expectations! Great Rewards!

  30. Great Rewards for TN/VA Scholars Money - College graduates will make $1.2 million more in total salary over their lifetime than non-college graduates. Rewards and recognition - Business give rewards and incentives for staying on track. Tennessee Scholars get special recognition at graduation. Job preferential hiring - many companies in 24 states have “Are you a State Scholar?” on their job applications. Scholarships and college success - Tennessee Scholars have designated scholarships and the courses are designed to help you be more successful in college.

  31. Post Secondary Institutions offering Scholarships to TN/VA Scholars • Cleveland State in Cleveland • Bryan College in Dayton($500) • All Tennessee Technology Centers (Tuition Free) • Dyersburg State Community College in Dyersburg (Vision 21 Scholarship) • Walters State Community College • Volunteer State Community College (Educate and Grow Scholarship) • Mountain Empire in Scott County, VA • UVA-Wise in Wise, VA Great Rewards!

  32. TN/VA Scholars Rewards • Sophomores receive TN/VA Scholars key chain • Juniors receive TN/VA Scholars t- shirt

  33. TN/VA Scholars Senior Rewards • DAY OUT OF SCHOOL picnic celebration with scholars graduates from other schools • TN/ VA Scholars honors graduation cord • TN/VA Scholars certificate • Opportunities for scholarships

  34. SO How Do You Become A TN/VA Scholar? • Talk with your guidance counselor • Make sure you meet the requirements for attendance, discipline and community service • Maintain a “C” minimum in all Scholars Courses

  35. Remember ! • TN/VA Scholars Program • Is NOT about getting an “A” or “B” – it’s about completing rigorous courses and working hard. • Gives you the best chance at future success whether you go to college or the workplace. • Provides you with the greatest number of options when you leave high school.

  36. For more information visit www.tnvascholars.org

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