FRESHMAN SEMINAR CLASS OF 2021

WHY ARE WE HERE? Discuss Course Selection Purpose of College & Career Center Tips for Freshman Year College and Career Planning Survey

Course Selection Begins the week of December 4th Counselor will meet with you individually on a designated day during your English class. Choosing Electives (see course selection worksheet) Explore the Curriculum Guide for course descriptions Talk to your teachers about recommendations for electives To access the Curriculum Guide… Visit www.d121.org Hover over Academics, click Academic Resources Click Curriculum Guide

Course Selection Explore your interests … what career are you interested in? (Business? Art? Graphic Design? Medical field? Education? Skilled Trades?) Foreign language? If college-bound, consider taking 2 years minimum of the same foreign language. Level Changes? Are you happy with the academic level you are at? Are you challenged in your courses? Would you like to move up or down? Begin to have conversations now with your teacher if considering a level change.

Remind Are you receiving text message reminders from the counselors? Parents and students can sign-up! Create a new text message Type 81010 in the To box Type @wths21 in the Message box Reply with your first and last name. @wths21

Why Come to the College & Career Center? Not sure of what career you would like to do? Stop in to do a career assessment! Not sure where to begin college search process? Attend career, scholarship, college workshops Learn how to search for scholarships even now! Talk about summer programs, becoming a college athlete Curious about college costs and how to afford college? After seminars are complete, the CCC is typically open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during 3A, 4B, 5A or 6B. Make sure to check your texts for the daily schedule!

What should I be doing as a freshman to prepare for life after high school? Do the BEST you can in all classes and tests each semester Visit the Resource Rooms NOW if you need extra help Challenge yourself by taking as rigorous of classes appropriate for you Check your WTHS email weekly, listen to the announcements or check the Student Bulletin to be informed of campus opportunities GET INVOLVED! Clubs, sports, activities and volunteer opportunities can boost your resume for colleges and scholarships. Find your passion and dive in! Can be at WTHS or in the community Start exploring career information websites www.careercruising.com User: warren Password: township Naviance Occupational Outlook Handbook (Google: OOH) Make good choices and have fun during your first year of high school!

A college and career planning resource for students and parents. To access: www.d121.org Click on the icon under the images. Enter our school zip code as 60031 Click on Warren Township High School…NOT O’PLAINE! **See Naviance handout for additional information. To Log-In: Email: yourwarrenemail@wths.net Ex: smith901@wths.net Password: Student ID Number All Students have an account automatically while being a WTHS student.

Update your WTHS College and Career Planning Survey While in Naviance… Click on the About Me tab On the left margin, click on “WTHS College Planning Survey” When finished, click update at the bottom. You can edit this information at any time. Do the best you can! Thank you! This helps us to better assist you in your post- secondary planning. 1 2