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Navigating Post-High School Plans: A Guide for Senior Parents of the Class of 2020

Welcome to the Senior Parent Night for the Class of 2020, hosted by Mr. Allen, your counselor. This session covers vital post-high school plans, including entering the workforce, joining the military, attending technical schools, or pursuing college/university education. Discover communication resources like the South High website, daily announcements, and key contacts. We will discuss the importance of resumes, job networking, campus visits, admissions processes, and financial aid. Equip yourself with the knowledge to support your senior in their future endeavors.

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Navigating Post-High School Plans: A Guide for Senior Parents of the Class of 2020

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  1. Welcome to Senior Parent Night Navigate…then Graduate Class of 2020 Mr. Allen, Counselor

  2. COMMUNICATION • South Website – 305southhigh.com • Daily Announcements • Senior Scholarship Page • Senior Announcements Page • School Newsletter • Email • Majority of communications from counselor are through student email

  3. POST HIGH SCHOOL PLANS • Work Force • Military Service • Technical School • College/University

  4. WORK FORCE • Explore job options. Find out what types of entry level jobs are available to high school graduates. • Network. Ask friends, family, and neighbors if they have any connections. The majority of jobs are not advertised. • Build a strong resume that includes education, part-time and summer jobs, clubs, volunteer service and awards.

  5. WORKFORCE – cont. • Myths • If you don't go to college immediately after high school you'll never go. • Without a college education you'll never earn enough money to live a comfortable life.

  6. WORKFORCE – cont. Things to do: • Create/update Resume in September • Attend job fairs • Connect with possible employers

  7. MILITARY SERVICE • Great way to learn more about yourself. Serve your country. • Explore a career in the service, and/or earn money toward a future college education. • Earn valuable work experience that you can apply to civilian jobs once discharged.

  8. TECHNICAL TRAINING/SCHOOL • Admissions Process Vary • Visit campus • Schools in dedicated fields • Health Care • Culinary Arts • Automotive Technology • Visual /Performing Arts • Welding

  9. COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY • Campus Visits: • Group - Large open house /Senior Days • Individual - Make arrangements to attend an information session, take a campus tour, schedule an interview, visit classes and meet with faculty • Testing / Placement • ACT/SAT/Placement test

  10. COLLEGE / TECHNICAL SCHOOL Things to do: • Schedule visits in fall if possible • Apply to top 2-3 choices in September/October • Complete the FAFSA in October. • Review your financial aid award letter in March/April • Wrap up decision by May 1

  11. FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS • South High Website • www.305southhigh.com • Senior Announcements • Scholarships • College/University website • Career Cruising • Parents can view student profile

  12. STUDENT CENTER “AKA” COUNSELING CENTER • Fee Waivers for ACT/SAT • Unofficial/Official Transcripts (Lynnette.Froome@usd305.com) • Letters of recommendation • ACT/SAT score reports

  13. QUESTIONS

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