Sophomore Winter Guidance Presentation 2016 Course selection Process, 1 on 1 Advisement

Plan for Today Discuss the course selection process Look ahead to junior / senior year and beyond Reminder – Keep moving on your College & Career Readiness Project (CCRP)

Course selection process Things you need to consider. Colleges & technical/trade schools like to see a challenging schedule. Are honors or AP level courses right for you? You will not be able to change courses next year. What electives interest you or will help you investigate careers / majors? View the “program of studies” on the Guidance Dept. website for class descriptions

Course Selection Process Have a conversation with your parents about what you want to take junior year and what implications that will have on college admissions and careers. Your counselor will meet with you in Feb/March to review your courses and make sure they are the best fit for your future plans.

Timeline for Course Selection January 13th – Period 1, drag sheet distribution. Discuss with teachers what classes would be appropriate for next school year January 14th – Continue meeting with teachers. Completed drag sheets turned in to your 7th period teacher (PM UBVTS = Period 4) January 15th – Input course requests in Power School during PRIDE (Bring charged netbook). We will have a DOUBLE PRIDE day. Late February / Early March – One on one meetings with counselor

Class of 2018 Graduation Requirements

Meeting With Your Counselor In February / March you will meet one on one with your counselor to discuss… Early career ideas Naviance - CCRP Timelines Classes for next year @QCHSGuidance College Information, Testing Information, Careers, Financial Aid

Helpful Links On the High School Webpage College & Career Readiness Portfolio (CCRP) College & Career Info Description of courses

CCR portfolio- 10th grade year Take the Career Cluster Finder Survey Take the Career Interest Profiler Start a Student Resume that can be updated throughout high school Research Careers Road Trip Nation List an academic goal List a graduation goal Complete year-end self-evaluation Summer Capstone Activity (complete career interview and job shadow or observation)

What you can be doing now to prepare for your career Do the best you can in school Talk with adults about their careers Ask to job shadow Look for volunteering opportunities Research careers on Naviance and BLS.gov

PSAT and PACT results presentation Coming soon… PSAT and PACT results presentation College Fair – March 3rd during the school day 529 Saving for College Parent Information Night – March 10th