Plan to Get a Life! Resources to help you prepare for life beyond high school.

Your Junior Year is Important! Two of the most accurate predictors of post-secondary success are: a.Taking rigorous courses in HS b.Having a career focus Your actions this year can influence: a.College admissions b.Post-secondary preparation c.Further knowledge of self

Be Prepared... a.College Entrance Tests: 1. Plan to take the ACT in December of 11 th grade--pick up ACT packet or register 2. Pick up SAT info or register b.Prep Courses: 1. LSHS ACT Prep Course 2. Computer-based 3. Practice Tests on ACT Website

Be Prepared... c.Another testing opportunity – PSAT * Qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program 1. Wednesday, October 15 th / 7:30 A.M. 2. Report to the A Gym 3.Bring #2 pencils and a calculator 4.Sign up with Mrs. Frick in the Counseling Center (by Oct. 13 th ) 5. More info:

Know Yourself--Exploration of Interests

Career Exploration a. Internet Search b. Job Shadow c. Internships /Part-time Jobs d. Career/Job Fairs e. Counseling & Career Center

Exploring Real-World Career Experiences Career Explorer Post Programs Real-world career experiences for yr. olds Delivered through partnerships with thousands of businesses, organizations, state, local and federal agencies Mentoring, internships, and community service Social and Career Networking opportunities Aligned to the 16 US Dept. of Ed career clusters Proven Leadership development program Local Explorer Post Opportunities Include: –Hallmark Cards –Black & Veatch Engineering –Truman Medical Center –Independence Fire Dept. For more information about this program, contact Kerry Jorn at or or see your counselor.

College Exploration a. Campus Visits b. College Night -- October John Knox Pavilion (6:30- 8:00 PM) c. Counseling & Career Center d. Internet Search e. College Rep. LSHS

Summer Opportunities a. The TIGER b. Job Shadow c. Community Service d. Part-time Jobs

Know Where to Look Explore Resources to Open Your Doors

High School Opportunities a.Continue w/rigorous courses b.Complete Area of Focus c. Explore areas of interest through coursework 1. STA/Herndon/Cass 2. Work Programs 3. Enrollment Fair 4. Dual Credit/Enrollment 5. Other d. Meet w/Counselor 1. Review a plan for next three years 2. Familiarize yourself with Counseling Center resources

Centers of Excellence Summit Tech Academy (STA) / Herndon Career Center / Cass Career Center Applications available at the beginning of 2 nd semester Check out the different program requirements now! Take a tour Research career prospects in related fields

STA Programs: Health Services: –Medical Interventions/Biomedical Innovations –Pre-Professional Nursing –Pre-Allied Health Academy Human Services: –Pre-Professional Education Cadet –Summit International Studies Academy Arts & Communication: –Digital Media Technology

STA Programs: Engineering: –Digital Electronics –Computer Integrated Manufacturing –Engineering Design & Development Information Technology: –IT Essentials –Networking Essentials –Network Security –Internship in STEM Careers –Software Development

Summit Tech Technology Academy Nights Thursday, November 20 See student demonstrations Meet STA staff Learn more about STA programs

International Baccalaureate Career Certificate (IBCC) Available to students attending STA Must be enrolled in two IB courses at home school Must take Approaches to Learning STA during zero hour Must complete community service project See counselor for more information

Herndon Career Center Programs: Health Services: –Foundations of Nursing Human Services: –Cosmetology –Early Childhood Professional –Law Enforcement/Police Science Arts & Communications: –Advertising & Display Art –Culinary Arts

Herndon Career Center Programs: Engineering & Industrial Technology: –Auto Collision Technology I & II –Automotive Technology I & II –Climate & Energy Control Technology I & II –Construction Technology –Diesel Industrial & Agricultural Mechanics I & II –Climate & Energy Control Technology I & II –Power Sports Performance & Repair –Welding & Metal Fabrication I & II

Herndon Career Center Events November 1: Showcase Event December 5: Open House –Open to students and parents –Meet Herndon staff –Learn more about Herndon programs

Cass Career Center Programs: Human Services: –Emergency Medical Technician Basic –Firefighter I & II Natural Resources Agriculture: –Animal Science –Horticulture –Landscape Design & Turf Management –Conservation –Other

College Credit in High School Dual Credit at LSHS –Check out Career & Educational Planning Guide for LSHS courses that offer college credit Dual Credit at Metropolitan Community Colleges –Take a class at Longview and earn high school AND college credit!

Work Internship Programs Earn high school credit for working! Supervised Business Experience Marketing Internship Cooperative Career Experience FACS Internship

Financial Aid/Scholarships a. The TIGER b. Internet Search c. Parent Night October 14 – 7:00 PM d. A+ Program

A+ = Great Deal! Requirements: –A–Attend A+ school for 3 consecutive years –2–2.5 unweighted GPA –9–95% Attendance –P–Proficient Score on Algebra I EOC –5–50 Hours of Mentoring/Tutoring Equals approx. $105 per hour –G–Good Citizenship Upon Completion: –2–2 Years of MO Community College or Tech School Apply in the A+ Office ASAP!

Paying for College….. Student Loans - Financial Aid, Debt Payback, Interest RatesStudent Loans - Financial Aid, Debt Payback, Interest Rates Missouri Department of Higher Education – Title College Affordability and Transparency Center Scholarship Search - Find Scholarships, financial aid and internships from over 2,200 programsScholarship Search - Find Scholarships, financial aid and internships from over 2,200 programs

Present Yourself a.Portfolio of work b.Transcript/test scores c.Résumé d.Record of activities/honors e.Letters of recommendation

How Do You Plan to Achieve Your Goals? a. Form a team: 1. Parents 2.Teachers 3. Counselors 4. Academic Coaches b. Identify: 1. Short-Term Goals 2. Long-Term Goals 3. Plan of Action

Counseling Center Website Visit the Counseling Center website frequently for up-to-date information on career, college, and financial aid exploration:

TWEETS If you don’t have a Twitter account: Text: to If you do have a Twitter account: Log in and make sure you follow us to receive tweets from the Counseling Center! (college rep. visits, scholarship info., etc.)

Who Is Your Counselor? Chris Homan – A-Em Kristin Little – En-K Connie Ficken – L-Ri Sally Sabata – Ro-Z

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