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Decisions..Decisions..Decisions

Decisions..Decisions..Decisions. Military. 2 Year College. 4 Year College. Tech School. Work. Class of 2011. Hmm. How do I. make a. Wise Decision?. Get to Know Your Counselor…. Ms. Swaine LEE-RIN. Ms. Crowell A-DO. Ms. Smith DR-LEB. Ms. Short RIO-Z.

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Decisions..Decisions..Decisions

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  1. Decisions..Decisions..Decisions Military 2 Year College 4 Year College Tech School Work Class of 2011

  2. Hmm... How do I make a... Wise Decision?

  3. Get to Know Your Counselor… Ms. Swaine LEE-RIN Ms. Crowell A-DO Ms. Smith DR-LEB Ms. Short RIO-Z

  4. Meeting with your counselor is easy!!!! Ms. Woodruff Data Entry Ms. Buehler Ms. Lee Come in before school, during lunch or after school to make an appointment with the guidance secretaries.

  5. Check out the College and Career Center! Get to know Ms. Barber Computers with internet access Research colleges & programs Learn about scholarships Visit www.facts.org Check your unofficial BF GPA/credits Take the CHOICES interest inventory Update your ePep planner Learn more about Prep HQ - how it can help you?

  6. NEXT..... Get a good educational foundation in HIGH SCHOOL

  7. Know Graduation Requirements 24 Credits Including… English – 4 credits Mathematics – 4 credits (including Algebra I) Science – 3 credits Social Studies – 3 credits (including World History, American History, American Government and Economics ) HOPE - 1 credit Performing/Fine Arts - 1 credit Electives – 8 credits 2.0 Unweighted Cumulative GPA Pass FCAT (1926 R/1889 M)

  8. 9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade 9th grade 10th grade 11thgrade 12th grade English I English II English III English IV English I H English II H AP Lang AP Lit Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Integrated Math III Geometry H Algebra II H Math Analysis AP Calculus Biology H Chemistry H Physics H AP Biology Physical Science Biology Int. Science II Earth Space World History H AP World History AP US History Amer Gov H W. Culture Geog. World History American History Amer Gov/ Economics Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III AP Spanish Chorus Chorus Chorus Chorus Computing for CC Web Design I Web Design II Student Assistant Drama I Team Sports Draw Paint I Drawing II HOPE-H in SS HOPE-P in SS HOPE-P in SS HOPE-H In SS UW GPA=3.88 FCAT Scores: 2709 Read/1776 Math SAT V/600 M/750 ACT 32 UW GPA=2.83 FCAT Scores: 1922 Read/1952 Math SAT V/470 M/320 No ACT Which student will graduate? Student B Student A

  9. Know 4 Year College Entrance Requirements Minimum:18 Academic Units English – 4 credits Math - 4 credits (including Alg. I, Geo., Alg. II) Science – 3 or 4 credits Social Studies 3 or 4 credits Foreign Language – 2 or 3 credits (2 yrs. of the same foreign language) 2 Academic elective credits (extra English, math, science, social studies, foreign language) ACT/SAT Recalculated GPA 3.0-3.5 weighted

  10. What It Really Takes To Get In… Fall Admission Mid-Range GPAs & Test Scores: FAU 3.0-3.6 980-1130 SAT 20-24 ACT FSU 3.7-4.2 1180-1330 SAT 26-29 ACT UCF 3.4-4.1 1140-1280 SAT 24-28 ACT UF 4.0-4.4 1210-1400 SAT 26-31 ACT UNF 3.5-3.7 1160-1210 SAT 23-24 ACT USF 3.5-4.1 1100-1270 SAT 24-28 ACT

  11. My Academic History… What does it tell me? Unweighted GPA & class rank Total credits attempted and earned Projected graduation year Academic history – courses taken and grades earned

  12. Check Out Your Academic History on Screen 523…

  13. What is My 522 ???? It shows my graduation status… Credits attempted and earned Unweighted GPA Credits required for graduation What credits are still remaining Current credits in progress

  14. Take A Look At Your 522…

  15. ePEP Credit Summary • Check out your credit summary and transcript online at www.facts.org on your ePEP account • Bright Futures evaluations are also viewable on your ePEP account • Transcript updates are sent fall, winter, and summer - last update end of October 2008 • Remember! It is your responsibility to print your credit summary &/or transcript as an assignment.

  16. Consider Florida Bright Futures • 3.0 – 3.5 Recalculated GPA • Meet 4 Yr. College Entrance Requirements • 75 hours of Community Service - FAS • SAT Scores between 970 – 1270 OR ACT scores between 20-28 • 75%-100% Tuition paid to Florida college or university…including community colleges

  17. Know Job Possibilites….. THEN Watch the trends in the JOB MARKET

  18. Some of Florida’s Hot Jobs • Computer Software Engineers & Programmers • Database Administrators • Dental Hygienists • Detectives • Education Administrators • Home Health Aides • Pharmacists • Physical Therapists • Preschool Teachers • Registered Nurse • Security Consultants • Social Workers Source: Laura Morsch (2005) CareerBuilder.com

  19. Jobs that Require Two Years of College or Technical School** • Computer Software Engineers, Applications ($77,272) • Registered Nurse ($52,289) • Loan Officers ($59,197) • Radiological Technicians ($44,179) • Firefighter ($42,723) • Dental Hygienists ($50,003) • Public Relations Specialist ($46,176) Better than minimum wage! **Labor Market Statistics, Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Education.”Wages are statewide aferages for all workers in a given occupation…” Source: NEXT magazine, pg.53 www.FloridaNEXT.com

  20. Jobs that Require a 4 – Year College Education • Teacher • Social Worker • Accountant • Engineer • Insurance Agent • Dietitian • Zoologist • Journalist • Bank Manager

  21. Jobs that Require MORE than 4 Years of College • Counselor • Doctor • Lawyer • Pharmacist • Architect • Dentist • Psychologist • Veterinarian • University Professor • Priest/Minister/Rabbi

  22. The Military • Air Force: www.airforce.com • Army: www.goarmy.com • Navy: www.navy.com or 1-800-NAVY • Marines: www.Marines.com 1-800-MARINES • Coast Guard: www.gocoastguard.com • ASVAB Test • School ROTC Program

  23. Be STRONG… A SCHS Bulldog NEVER gives up! Encouragement from Saint Cloud’s Guidance Department

  24. Now What???? www.facts.org DiscoverYourInterests I like to: A. Fix things (Realistic) B. Express myself (Artistic) C. Do research (Investigative) D. Help people (Social) E. Talk in front of groups (Enterprising) F. Work with numbers (Conventional)

  25. A Fun Exercise… Look at your Career Fields of Interest Handout Pretend that you can choose a part-time job in each of these five businesses – you will be shown how & receive the same pay for each job – which would you like best? Check one job that you would prefer in each of the five businesses (#1-5 – check 1 in each). Add up your total number of A’s, B’s, C’s. Check out your preferred career fields of interest – are you an information, people, or things type person? Want to learn more about yourself? Take the CHOICES Interest Inventory at www.facts.org.

  26. Plan for your future • Volunteer for Community Service • Plan your coursework • Figure out your futuregoals (Check out www.facts.org ) • Get involved in sports and clubs at school

  27. Pass the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test to get that • Know that a PASSING score is: 1926 for reading and 1889 for math • Practice Sample Questions • Check it out on FCAT Explorer • Int. Reading (or ESOL Dev Lang) &/or Intensive Math class at SCHS or FCAT Prep online through FLVS DIPLOMA

  28. PRACTICE GOOD STUDY HABITS! • Pay attention in class • Take notes • Read the textbook • Ask questions in class • Set aside a place to study • Do your homework • Turn in your class work • Review notes daily • Don’t wait to the night before to study for a test • Use a homework folder with your planner • Use your weekends to get ahead

  29. Don’t be afraid to ask for HELP • Ask your teachers if they can help you before or after school • Get math tutoring on Tuesdays/Thursdays after school in 22-206. Come prepared with questions! • Find a “study buddy” or join a study group • Talk with your counselor

  30. More Pointers For SUCCESS • Bring your agenda to class DAILY and write down your homework assignments • Be in school EVERY day, ready to work • Be on time to class • Prepare ahead of time • Get enough sleep • Eat a good breakfast • Keep a POSITIVE attitude

  31. Now get out there and…… Take Charge of Your Future Go for the GOLD!!

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