Junior Year! Class of 2020

What will you learn today? Who is your School Counselor? Graduation Requirements Defining Career Goals Post Secondary Options Resources in Building

School Counselors Mrs. Schindler Mrs. King Students A-F Students N-Z Mrs. McLaughlin Students G-M

A Few Reasons to See Your School Counselor Social & Emotional Counseling Peer/conflict mediation Family conflict Unsafe or unstable home life Loss of loved one Anxiety/panic attacks Thoughts of self-harm Academic Counseling Academic advising Grade Concerns Teacher Conflict Graduation Progress Career Counseling Planning for life after HS

How Many Credits Do I Need To Graduate? Standard Diploma: (22 Credits & 6 SOL Tests) 4 English 3 Math 3 Science 3 Social Studies 2 PE Econ & Personal Finance (Career & Readiness Test & Virtual Course) 2 Fine Art/CTE/Foreign Language 6 Electives (2 have to be Sequential Electives Training in Emergency First Aid, CPR, and use of an AED Sport eligibility? Enrolled in at least 3 classes; pass at least 3 classes per semester

How Many Credits Do I Need To Graduate? Advanced Diploma: (26 Credits & 9 SOL Tests) 4 English 4 Math 4 Sciences 4 Social Studies 2 PE 3 Foreign Language or 2 of 2 Econ & Personal Finance (Virtual) 1 Fine Art or CTE Class 2 Electives Training in Emergency First Aid, CPR, and use of an AED Sport eligibility? Enrolled in at least 3 classes; pass at least 3 classes per semester

Defining Your Career Goals VA Wizard (Free) www.vawizard.org Electives/CTE Courses/Valley VoTech School Counselor GRASP Counselor Mrs. Boward Career Coach Mrs. Wangler

Post High School Plans Full-time employment Military Technical and vocational schools Community College Part-time college & Part-time job 4-year college or university

Valley Career and Technical Center Our students gain technical skills in a variety of career areas designed to prepare them for entry level positions or acceptance into post-secondary education. In addition to the many high school programs, the Center offers career and technical training for adults interested in apprenticeship programs, basic skills training or a GED.

Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) and Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) Benefits: BRCC and PVCC have guaranteed agreements with many VA state schools Affordable Tuition Great programs! Easy application Opportunity to work part time and take classes part time

Military Army Navy Marine Corps Air Force Coast Guard Be thinking about: recruiters, ASVAB

Employment Never too early to shadow Connections and networking

College/University Transcript Extracurricular Activities/Leadership Clubs/Organizations Part-time jobs/Family obligations Volunteer Work/Community Services Sports Essay and/or personal statement Teacher/Counselor Recommendations College Entrance Exams (SAT or ACT) NOTE: to play college sports, you must meet NCAA eligibility criteria: www.eligibilitycenter.org 2.3 or Take a Knee! NOTE: never too soon to start thinking about scholarships (Tip Sheet)

School Counseling Department Secretary Mrs Halterman School Counseling Department Secretary

Mrs. Wangler Career Coach

Mrs. Boward GRASP Counselor (Helps students to gain knowledge of financial aid for post educational plans)

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