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High School Diploma Options 24 Credit Standard High School Diploma 4 Credits English 4 Credits Math 3 Credits Science (two with lab) 3 Credits Social Studies 1 Credit Fine and Performing Arts 1 Credit Physical Education/Personal Fitness 1 Credit in an Online course 8 Electives ** ** 2 credits in Foreign Language is required for state universities

High School Diploma Options 18 Credit Academically Challenging Curriculum to Enhance Learning (ACCEL) 4 Credits in English 4 Credits in Math 3 Credits Science (two with lab) 3 Credits Social Science 1 Credit Fine and Performing Arts 3 Electives (No Physical education & No online class required)

High School Diploma Designations Scholar Diploma Meet standards of the 24 Credit requirement Pass EOC’s 1 credit in AP or DE See Guidance Counselor for more specifics based on your graduation year.

High School Diploma Designations Merit Diploma In Addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements students must: Attain one or more industry certifications in a select Career and Technical Program CTE courses with Industry Certification: Agriscience Automotive Business Culinary Health Science Welding

Planning for College and Career? You need to know about yourself in order to make the best decision about your future goals. Research the college that fits your learning style, offers the program you need to pursue your career goals, and comfortable environment. Talk to your Guidance Counselor and Career Specialist.

How to decide what is the best career for you! Ask yourself these questions…. What do I like to do for fun? What do I like to read about? Who is the one person that I admire the most? What class inspires me the most? What are my strengths and weaknesses? Where do I want to live? What was the one career that I talked about as a child?

Don’t be afraid to think outside the box! Connect what you are good at and passionate about to the jobs that are out there, not the other way around! Example: You like the idea of working in the health field with children? Nursing is a great way to do it, but so is respiratory therapy, speech language pathology, physical therapist assistant, and the list goes on and on. Which way is best for you?

Career Planning College Planning ASVAB PLAN/PSAT MyCareerShines.org Volunteer Job Shadowing Career Courses Industry Certifications College Planning Career Tech, State College or University? Public or Private? Size/Activities Instate vs. Out of state Degrees/Programs offered College Visits Teacher/Student Ratio FloridaShines.org Florida Virtual Campus

The economic benefits of postsecondary education and training for Floridians $21,821 Less than HS Diploma $28,478 High School Diploma $38,006 PSAV Certificate $62,737 Associate’s Degree $68,527 Bachelor’s Degree $103,232 Master’s Degree or Higher Source: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Labor Market Statistics Center

What’s available locally? If you’re planning on staying in the First Coast area, you probably want to know what the job outlook is like locally! https://sjrstate.emsicareercoach.com/

State Colleges: A.A. or A.S.? Associate in Arts degrees (A.A.) are meant for transfer, particularly to State Universities Associate in Science (A.S.) degrees are meant to start work after earning your two year degree

Career and Technical School? These specialty schools offer a variety of programs to get the student in the workforce and often starting at $10,000-$20,000 more than a high school graduate with up to a years worth of training in a specific field. Example: Licensed Practical Nursing, EMT, Paramedic, Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, & Pharmacy Technician.

What about University? AA degree earned at a state college is a university transfer degree Typically 4 years of education to earn a Bachelors degree. Or continue to get a Master’s or PhD degree for higher learning skills needed for many jobs/careers.

C O L E G Universities or Private Colleges Vocational Training/Technical Center Ex. Diesel Mechanic, LPN, Culinary E N T R W O K F C & START CAREER! Vocational Programs Ex. Law Enforcement & Corrections Academy, CNA & College Credit Certificates Ex. Business, IT, Criminal Justice, Office Admin, EMT, Paramedic C O L E G State College Standard High School Diploma OR GED Associate in Science (A.S.) Degrees Ex. Business, Nursing, Allied Health, IT, Criminal Justice Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree Transfer Degree Bachelor Degree Ex. BAS, BSN, BS Early Childhood Education We will first start out with a road map of post-secondary education options. You are currently either a High School graduate or student with a GED. Your next choice for post-secondary education may be training at the Technical College level. This is not college credit coursework, however it is vocational training that prepares you to enter the Workforce and start your career. Examples include Massage Therapy, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Diesel Mechanic. The second option is being accepted directly into an University where you enter as a Freshman and take courses directly towards a Bachelor degree within a specific major and possibly minor. Examples include a Bachelor in Science degree in Business Administration or Biology. Once you complete your Bachelor degree you can then enter into the workforce and start your career OR you can attend Professional School to become a Doctor or Lawyer or further your education and obtain a Master or Doctoral Degree such as a Master of Business Administration or Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Sometimes students decide to only complete 2 years at a University and then complete their Bachelor Degree at the State college, which is always an option now that State Colleges offer Bachelor Degree programs. The third option, and the option that you have chosen today, is attending a state college. At the State college there are many options and paths to take. The first is completing an Associate in Arts, or Transfer Degree. An Associate in Arts degree prepares students to transfer into their chosen Bachelor Degree at the University or State College depending on coursework chosen specific to the major they wish to seek at the transfer institution. The second option is similar to Technical College, in that our College offers Vocational programs in Law Enforcement & Corrections Academies, Certified Nursing Assistant and Phlebotomy. Some of these programs may articulate into to college credits here, so it is recommended to meet with your Advisor to plan this accordingly! Our college offers College Credit Certificates which are a stepping-stone towards Associate in Science Degrees as well. The third option is the Associate in Science Degrees prepare students to enter directly into the Workforce and start their career with specific courses and specialized training with in a specific program of study. Examples are limited access programs that require separate applications such as Respiratory Care, Nursing, and Radiologic Technology and open access programs in Business, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, and Office Administration. These AS Degrees prepare students for the Workforce and once a student has completed a program they can then apply to our Bachelor Degrees offered at the college. Doctoral Studies Ex. Ph.D., Ed.D. Master’s Degree Ex. MBA, MSN, MPH Universities or Private Colleges Undergraduate Bachelor Degrees (Ex. BS, BA) Professional School Ex. Medicine, Law, Pharmacy

Bright Futures Scholarships Florida Academic Public or Private University Courses requirements Courses must include 16 credits of college preparatory academic courses 4 English (3 with substantial writing) 4 Mathematics (Algebra I level and above)  3 Natural Science (2 with substantial lab)  3 Social Science  2 World Language (sequential, in the same language) 16 Credits GPA 3.5 Act Scores = 29 SAT Scores = 1290 100 hours Community Service

Bright Futures Scholarships Florida Medallion Public or Private University Course requirements Courses must include 16 credits of college preparatory academic courses 4 English (3 with substantial writing) 4 Mathematics (Algebra I level and above)  3 Natural Science (2 with substantial lab)  3 Social Science  2 World Language (sequential, in the same language) 16 Credits GPA 3.0 Act Scores = 26 SAT Scores = 1170 75 hours Community Service

Bright Futures Scholarships Florida Gold Seal Public or some Private Schools (Technical or State) Courses Credits must include the 16 core credits required for high school graduation.    4 English  4 Mathematics (including Algebra I)   3 Natural Science (2 with lab component)   3 Social Science (U.S. Hist., World Hist., U.S. Govt. and Economics)   1 Fine; OR Identified Practical Art; OR .5 credit in each   1 Physical Education (to include integration of health) 16 Credits Plus a minimum of three Career and Technical Education credits in one vocational program GPA 3.0 overall and 3.5 in CTE Program of Study Act Scores = Eng 17, Reading 18, Math 19 SAT Scores = Critical Reading 440, Math 440 30 hours Community Service

Community Service Can be any of the following: Student Government Student Union Non Profit Community Organizations Tutoring Mentoring Community Projects Club Projects Self Initiated Projects Visit Nursing Homes Help a neighbor Can NOT be any of the following: You can not be paid You can not receive a grade You can not be court ordered

Administrative Office Specialist PHS, IHS, CCHS and QI Roberts JSHS Computing for College and Careers Administrative Office Business Software Applications I Digital Design Industry Certification: MOS Bundle Certification (3 of 5-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)

Advanced Manufacturing IHS and PHS Advanced Manufacturing Technology Capstone Industry Certification: Certified Production Technician Skills USA

Automotive Technology PHS Automotive Service Technology 1 & 2 Automotive Service Technology 3 & 4 Automotive Service Technology 4 & 5 Industry Certification: Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) National Automotive Technicians Education Foundations (NATEF)

Culinary IHS & PHS Culinary Arts Culinary 1, 2, 3, & 4 Industry Certification: National Prostart Certification of Achievement - Certified Professional Food Manager (ServSafe) Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)

Allied Health and/or Electrocardiogram Technician (PHS Only) CCHS, IHS, & PHS Health Science Education Health Science Anatomy & Physiology Health Science Foundations Allied Assisting Nursing Assisting Industry Certification: Certified Nurses Assistant Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)

Animal Science & Services and Agritechnology CCHS, IHS, PHS & QI Roberts JSHS Agriscience Foundations –Science Credit Animal Science & Service 1,2,3,4 Industry Certification: Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) Certified Agricultural Technician (FFB) Future Farmers of America (FFA)

Criminal Justice CCHS & IHS Industry Certification: International EMS Registry (IEMSR) Florida Public Assistance Association (FPAA)

Welding CCHS, IHS, & PHS Applied Welding Technology Welding Technologies I & II Welding Technologies III & IV Welding Technologies V &VI Industry Certification: American Welding Society (AWS) Skills USA

Veterinary Assistant QI Roberts JSHS Industry Certification: Certified Veterinary Assistant Skills USA

Contact information for College and Career Resources: Janet Cauble – Career Specialist jcauble@putnamschools.org http://phs.putnamschools.org/pages/Palatka_High_School Florida Shines www.floridashines.org Florida Virtual Campus www.FLVC.org Bright Futures Scholarships http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf/fasrequire.htm Fastweb www.Fastweb.com

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