What Am I Gonna Do When I Grow Up….and How Am I Gonna Get There? Obj. 3.01- Understand the personal education and skill requirements necessary for transition from secondary education to post-secondary education or employment.

High School curriculum/graduation requirements 4 year plan Career Pathway-allows a student to choose a sequence of courses for their career interest. Course of Study College Prep College Prep/College Tech Prep College Prep (Arts ED. or CTE) Occupational Military Straight to work!

College Prep English - 4 credits Math - 4 credits (ending with a higher level math course with Alg. II as a pre-requisite) Science - 3 credits Social Studies - 3 credits Second Language - 2 credits Health & P.E. - 1 credit

College Prep/College Tech. Prep English - 4 credits Math - 4 credits (ending with a higher level math course with Alg. II as a prerequisite) Science - 3 credits Social Studies - 3 credits Second Language - 2 credits Health & P.E. - 1 credit Career-Technical - 4 credits

College Tech Prep English - 4 credits Math - 3 credits (ending with Alg. II or Tech. Math II) Science - 3 credits Social Studies - 3 credits Second Language - not required Health & P.E. - 1 credit Career-Technical - 4 Credits

Career Prep (Arts Ed. or CTE) English - 4 credits Math - 3 credits (including Alg. I) Science - 3 credits Social Studies - 3 credits Second Language - not required Health & P.E. - 1 credit Career-Technical - 4 credits Arts Education - 4 credits

Occupational (OCS) Occupational English - 4 credits Occupational Mathematics - 3 credits Life Skills Science - 2 credits Social Studies - 2 credits (SS I & II) Health & P.E. - 1 credit Career-Technical - any 4 credits

General Certificate Course recommendations are based on the Individualized Educational Plan.

NC Academic Scholars Program Requirements English – 4 Units Math – 4 Units Algebra I Algebra II Geometry Adv. Functions & Modeling or Pre-Calculus

NC Academic Scholars Program Requirements Science – 3 Units Biology Earth Environmental Science Chemistry or Physics Social Studies – 3 Units World History Civics/Economics U.S. History

NC Academic Scholars Program Requirements Foreign Language – 3 Units CTE – 1 Unit Art Education – 1 Unit Health & Physical education – 1 Unit Elective Credits – 5 Units (2 of the 5 units must be advanced courses or a 2nd level above the required course.) AP Literature AP Biology AP Calculus

NC Academic Scholars Program Requirements World Geography/Multicultural Advanced World Cultures/Humanities Spanish III/IV

NC Academic Scholars Program Requirements A student must have an overall four-year unweighted average of 3.5 and complete all requirements for a North Carolina High School Diploma.

Music, Art, Theatre Arts, and Dance At least 1 credit is recommended in an arts discipline for students not taking an arts education pathway. Music, Art, Theatre Arts, and Dance

Formal Assessments EOC’s- End of Course tests VoCats- Vocational Competency Achievement Tracking System ASVAB- Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery ASSET/Accuplacer/COMPASS- identifies the basic skill levels of students entering two-year institutions. SAT/PSAT- Scholastic Aptitude Test Industry credential exams Competency tests AP exams/Placement tests

Opportunities for you to earn College Credit while in high school! Dual enrollment courses Huskin’s courses Articulation agreement AP courses

Entrance requirements College/University Community college/tech schools Military Employment

SCANS SKILLS….again! Workplace competencies Resources Interpersonal skills Information Systems Technology

SCANS…more Foundation Skills Basic skills Reading Writing Math Speaking Listening Thinking Skills Creativity Decision-making Problem solving Reasoning Personal Qualities

Opportunities to attain skills in high school Social Studies Math English Science Visual and Performing Arts PE/Sports CTE Work-based learning Extra-curricular activities

Formal Learning Experiences CTE Pathways Work-Based Learning Cooperative education Internships Apprenticeships School based enterprises Company Training Programs Proprietary Schools Community Colleges Associates degree Certificate program Colleges/Universities Bachelor’s degree Master’s degree/Dr. degree Military Training Part-time jobs

Informal Learning Experiences Job-shadowing Career interviews/consultations Senior project Career management research project Career days Guidance Counselors/Career Development Volunteer experiences CTSO’s Mentoring Trade/Professional Organizations