Sophomores: Class of 2020

The School Counseling Department Mrs. Hamilton: A- E Mrs. Taylor: F- K Mr. Putt: L- Q Ms. Cattrano: R- Z Mrs. Luette: Student Support Mrs. Trump: Career Coordinator Mrs. Seegren and Mrs. Tucker: Counseling Office Secretaries

Overview of presentation: Graduation Requirements Education Career Plans Completer Programs Career Majors College entry testing College search

Graduation Requirements 4 English By grade level English 10 (PARCC) English 11 (PARCC) Must take English all 4 years 3 Science Conceptual Physics, Chem I, Biology (M.I.S.A.) 3 Social Studies Gov’t. (H.S.A.), US History & World History 4 Math Algebra I (PARCC) Geometry Algebra II (Accuplacer) Students must take math each year of high school 1 Fine Art 1 Technology Ed. (Foundation of Tech, Exploring Computer Science, or PLTW Engineering) 1 Physical Ed. ½ Health ½ Financial Literacy (taken in 11th or 12th) or Managing Personal Finances Using Excel All students must complete these specific credits, including some elective credits. YOU are responsible for knowing these requirements and ALL graduation requirements. Counselors and mentor teachers will help you, but ultimately it is your responsibility to keep track of your credits. In 9th grade, you will begin working on your 4year plan. This plan will help guide you through your 4 years at CHS and will make sure that you include all credits needed to graduate as well as those needed for your Academy and future plans.

Additional Graduation Requirements Students must choose one of the following: 2 credits of same language OR 2 credits of Advanced Technology AND / OR A State approved Completer Program Completer programs are at CCCTC or LHS. Go for a Dual Completer! Many colleges like to see a career focus! Students may do more than one option- in fact they could do ALL 3, but they MUST complete at least one option to graduate. If you are planning on attending a 4 year college, you will need to choose the 2 cr. Language option- this is a college requirement. We encourage students to become dual completers (lang. & completer program) if and when possible. With a 4 mod day this is easy to do.

Education Career Plan

Senior example Planning guide used throughout high school by counselors and advisors with students. Room for exploration- 10th and 11th grade time to take exploratory courses, building towards capstone experience as a senior.

CCPS Career Clusters

Arts Technical Science Business Operations Social Services -Express your creative or musical talent. -Includes design, performing arts or fine arts. -Visual, creative, performing, applied, written and spoken arts. Arts -Plan and do research -Observe and classify -Math, medicine, life, physical, social sciences -Study the environment, world cultures and people Science -Recording, posting, filing, business records -Office work, contact with customers -Work with money, business machines, computers Business Operations Social Services -Care for needs of others in social service, healthcare and education. -Health care, education, social, government, personal/customer services -Carry out sales and marketing -Use math concepts -Manage and plan projects -Work with all kinds of people Business Contact -Work with your hands on construction, manufacturing, installation, repair -Problem solving skills -Create systems to perform a task -Be involved in engineering/structural design of goods or services Technical

Completers A completer is series of courses in a specialized career area. Completer programs are available at the Career and Technology Center and/or comprehensive high schools Courses taken in an approved career focus area by MSDE. Many program offer opportunities for AP credit, college credit, certifications, and licensure. Curriculum standards, competency profiles, and testing are part of approved programs which are based on industry standards.

Completer programs offered through lhs/comprehensive high schools Business (prerequisite course: Principles of Business Administration and Management) Business Administration & Management Honors Marketing Accounting Financial Services (National Academy of Finance Endorsement) *Coursework at Century High School Science (prerequisite course: Honors Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources) Wildlife and Natural Resources CASE Agriculture Science – Animal CASE Agricultural Science – Plant Social Services Education (prerequisite course: Honors Child and Adolescent Development) Teachers Academy of Maryland (TAM) *Some coursework at Westminster High School Early Childhood Education (ECE) Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Geographic Information Systems and Technology *Coursework at Westminster High School

Wildlife and Natural Resources

Senior ecp - wildlife and natural resources

Completer Programs at ccctc Applications due December 1st Finance Academy Global Information System Heavy Equipment & Truck Technology HVAC Homeland Security: Criminal Justice Masonry Print Production Textiles & Fashion Design Video Production Welding Technology Academy of Health C.N.A. or Physical Rehabilitation Auto Service Tech Biomedical Sciences Building Maintenance Carpentry CISCO Networking Collision Repair Computer Technology (Honors/ AP class) Cosmetology Culinary Arts Drafting Electrical Construction Engineering (Project Lead The Way)

Applications for completer programs: All applications are due December 1 to CCCTC. Applications were mailed to all 10th grade students. Also available in the counseling office or on CCCTC website. Applicants are evaluated on GPA, rigor of courses, and attendance Students are notified of their program status before February Scheduling nights. CCCTC Open House: October 19 (6:00 pm- 8:00pm)

Computer science – project lead the way endorsement

Senior ECP – Computer science (PLTW)

What is a Career Major? A major is a series of courses in a specialized career cluster offered in the building here at LHS. There are 31 different majors in a variety of career paths. A minimum of 4 credits of specified cross-curricular work constitutes a career major. Career Majors can prepare students for an internship as a capstone experience Qualifying for an internship: Earn 4 credits within a Career Major or Completer Program 2.5 GPA 94% Attendance

Clusters and examples of majors…. Arts Business Contact Business Operations Dance Advertising Actuarial Science Drama Hospitality & Tourism Human Resources Management Graphic Communications International Business Information Systems Management Humanities & Classical Studies Mass Communications Operations Management Industrial & Product Design Public Relations Music Performance Visual Fine Arts Science Social Services Computer Science & Systems Analysis Family and Consumer Studies Economics Law & Legal Services Environmental Health Library & Media Food & Nutrition Science Social Work History Sports & Recreation International Studies Urban & Regional Planning Life Science Mathematics Physical Science Social Science

LAW & LEGAL SERVICES

Senior ecp - law and legal services career major

Physical science

Senior ecp - physical science career major

Internship examples Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (Physical Science, Math) Irvine Nature Center (Visual Fine Arts, Wildlife & Natural Resources) Office of the Public Defender (Law & Legal Services) Chick-fil-A – Corporate (Business Administration & Management, Honors Marketing, Accounting) Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area - DNR (Wildlife & Natural Resources, Life Science) Merritt Clubs (Sports & Recreation, Honors Marketing, Business Administration & Management) Wesley Freedom United Methodist Church (Accounting, Business Administration & Management, Honors Marketing) Historical Society of Carroll County (Visual Fine Arts, History) Community Media Center (Graphic Communications, Visual Fine Arts, Honors Marketing) Essential Support Services (Accounting, Business Administration & Management, Honors Marketing) South Carroll Senior & Community Center (Mass Communications, Music Performance) South Carroll Vet (CASE-Animal) Human Services Programs (Social Work, Accounting, Business Administration and Management) Fairhaven Integrace (Social Work, Visual Fine Arts) Toby’s Dinner Theatre (Music Performance, Drama) Carroll County Outdoor School (Wildlife & Natural Resources, TAM) Sykesville Middle School (TAM)

PSATs and SATs Sign up to take the PSATs as a junior. SAT practice, NMSQT, and AP Potential Get ready to take the SATs your junior year (typically later winter/spring). It is usually best to have completed the majority of Algebra II before taking them. Please to take SAT at least two or three times. Go to www.collegeboard.org to register and to take advantage of SAT Preparation Materials. SATs are offered 7 times per school year. SATs at LHS: August, October, and June

ACTs The ACTs are content based tests that include science reasoning. The ACT is based on what students learn in high school and provides personalized information about their strengths for education and career planning. Go to www.act.org to register and take advantage of ACT prep materials. We encourage you to explore both tests. Take practice tests! ACTs are offered six times per school year. ACTs at LHS: September and April

Career/ Interest Searches Take a Holland Code: https://www.onetonline.org/ - All 9th grade students took a Holland Code as part of PSAT day last year. This career exploration will help students learn the six personality types and how they relate to careers: Artistic, Social, Enterprising, Conventional, Investigative, Realistic. Check out the resources from PSAT scores, which will be handed out in December AP Potential Access to SAT preparation through individualized score reports Realistic- working with animals, tools, skilled with tools, practical, mechanical, realistic Investigative- study or solve math problems, good at understanding science and math, Precise, scientific, and intellectual Artistic- creative (art, drama, crafts, dance, creative writing), Expressive, original, and independent Social- likes of help people, teaching, counseling, nursing, Helpful, friendly, and trustworthy Enterprising- likes to lead and persuade people, Values success in politics, leadership or business. Energetic, ambitious, social Conventional- likes to work with numbers, records in a set way, orderly, good at following a systemic plan

Career Preparation throughout high school 12 Begin ECP Take PSAT Mock Interview Work on College Selection and Applications Learn about Programs Apply for Career and Tech Programs Select Courses to Prepare for Internships. Increase rigor throughout high School courses Participate in Internships and Capstone Experiences Explore Clubs And Classes Refine Clubs and Classes Attend College 101 and College Fairs Take on leadership roles Learn about College Financing All: Participate in Career Day Activities, Advisory Lessons and Annual ECP Updates! College 101- LHS partners with SCHS and CHS to offer College 101 in the spring 2018. Lots of sessions on career development and college planning

Preparing for College: Start looking at colleges. Think about size, location, programs, and activities they offer. Research requirements for SAT/ ACT scores and GPA at individual colleges. Get involved, so you are a well rounded candidate! Plan a college visit/ tour. Use websites like the CollegeBoard’s College Search. www.collegeboard.org

CollegeBoard- Big Future

College details

Any questions? Visit the School Counseling Page from the LHS Website for resources. Counselors will be meeting with 10th grade students to discuss course requests, college/career interests, and future opportunities!