Senior year = personal responsibility! What should you be doing? 1 senioritis

Have a quick question? Have lunch? You can come to Counseling during the following times without an appointment:  Before School (7-7:30 am)  First half of 4 th hour lunch (10:30 – 11:00 am)  Last half of 5 th hour lunch (12:00 – 12:30 pm)  After School (2:30-3 pm) (DL paperwork, valid schedule change questions, quick school related questions) 2

‣You must complete a GPS Global Academy Online Learning Enrollment form before you can register for an online class ‣Block Registration-9 week block courses with specific registration dates, start dates, and end dates ‣You may only take one 9-week block at a time ‣Deadline-May 7 BE AWARE OF COMPLETION DEADLINES!!! 3

 Aide, teacher-requested level change  Semester 1 Deadline - October 3 rd W/F, Aide, AIA eligibility  Semester 2 Changes by December 5 th  It is YOUR responsibility to stay on track for graduation 4 You must be enrolled in 4 credit earning classes each semester!

‣ Counseling Office Senior Board ‣ Senior Year To Do List ‣ Senior Year FAQ’s ‣ Daily Announcements – HHS website ‣ You can go to the For Seniors Only link on the HHS website to view presentations, handouts, and much more For Seniors Only 5

‣ 43% (291) of HHS graduates attend a 4 year university ‣ 29% (193) of HHS graduates attend a community college ‣ So what do the rest of our graduates do??? ‣Workforce, apprenticeship programs, military, or attend a trade/vocational school 6

1. Work 2. Apprenticeship Programs 3. Military Training 4. Career Schools (Trade, Technical, Vocational) 5. Certificate Programs 7 Non-College Opportunities Video

 Maintain an updated resume  Arrange references prior to the application process  Practice interviewing skills  Attend Job Fairs 8

‣ Earn while you learn! ‣ An apprenticeship is a semi-formal way of learning a skill or trade. You work with someone at a participating job and attend classes. Apprenticeship-Video ‣ over 800 occupations available: roofers, electricians, sheet metal workers, carpenters, etc. ‣ Explore careers with Mrs. Ward in the Career Center or online 9

‣ Take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) on September 24 at 7:30 a.m. in the HHS Auditorium (It’s FREE!) ‣ The ASVAB is not a means to qualify for a career in the armed services, but rather is a means to help you explore different career options, identify a college major or find out more about your personality. ‣ Sign up in Counseling (September 2-September 9) 10

‣ Which branch of military service should you join? ‣ Branches of the Military - Video Branches of the Military - Video ‣ Explore career options available through each of the branches. ‣ Meet with a representative from the branch you are interested in for specific details and information. ‣ Visits are listed on the Career Center calendar. 11

 Community Colleges offer a wide range of occupational/educational opportunities.  Over 500 Certificate programs within the Maricopa Community Colleges 

Chandler Gilbert CC  Aircraft Construction Technology  Aircraft Maintenance  Golf Course Operations  Media Arts: Dig. Imaging  Early Childhood Programs Mesa CC  Construction Drafting  Paramedic  Police Academy Preparation  Nursing  Mortuary Science More programs and colleges are available 13 Scottsdale CC  Culinary Arts  Radiography  Yoga Teaching Certification  Speech-Language Pathology  Equine Science Gateway CC  Court Reporting  Automotive Technology (Partnership w/Nissan & Toyota)  Hydrologic Studies  Nursing

 These schools vary in size, entry requirements, cost and quality. Research these schools carefully! Maricopa Skill Center High Paying Job-Video  It is a good idea to visit the school you are interested in attending.  Talk to students who have previously attended the school and employers who hire people in your chosen occupation. 14

Class of 2015 Have a great year The Counseling Office “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” “Success is not a destination, it’s a journey.” 15