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 Scholarships  FAFSA  KUDER Career/College Search  Website is continually updated please visit for college, career, scholarships, etc. at MRS. FASSINGER CAREER CENTER If I was not at Basha I would be… an Accountant

 A-Co  Dept. Chair  If I was not a guidance counselor I would be… a Doctor MRS. SPILSBURY

 Cr-He  AVID 10 th & 12th  If I was not a guidance counselor I would be… an Optometrist MRS. CUNNINGHAM

 Hi-Me  If I was not a guidance counselor I would be… a Millionaire MR. SNYDER

 Mi-Sa  AVID 9 th & 11th  If I was not a guidance counselor I would be… a Teacher MRS. FRITZ

 Sc-Z  If I was not a guidance counselor I would be… an Actuary MS. THOMPSON

Mrs. Blancarte Guidance Assistant

 4 Years of English  4 Years of Math  3 Years of Science  3 Years of Social Studies  1 Year of Physical Education .5 Credit of Comprehensive Health  1 year of Fine Art or Vocational  5.5 Elective credits BHS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 22 credits required for graduation

Step 1 – Assign a number to your letter grade A = 4 D =1 (Oops!) B = 3 F = 0 (Ouch!) C = 2 Step 2 – Add up the “Grade Points” Step 3 – Divide “Total Grade Points” by the number of classes you have taken. Your GPA is the number you get after your divide “Grade Points” by the number of classes you have taken. YOUR GPA – FIGURE IT OUT!

EXAMPLE ClassesGradeGrade Points 1. English 9A4 2. World HistoryB3 3. Math Year 1A4 4. P.E.A4 5. Invest. ScienceC2 6. Spanish 1B3 Total 20 GPA Grade points divided by # of classes – 20/6 3.33

 The student transcript reports both the weighted and unweighted cumulative grade point average. Class rank is based on the weighted cumulative grade point average. The total number of grade points earned in all courses taken is divided by the number of credits attempted.  WHY SHOULD YOU TRY FOR A HIGH CLASS RANK AND GOOD GPA????  SCHOLARSHIPS $$$$$$$$$  ADMISSION TO COLLEGE  PREPARED FOR COLLEGE CLASSES CLASS RANK

Good Reasons to take classes  Build necessary skills to be successful  Possibly earn college credit in your field of interest  So you don’t waste time in high school – you learn about your field of interests Bad Reasons to take classes  My friends are taking this class  I heard the teacher was easy REMEMBER…

 You have received your 2 nd semester classes, final changes are due by December 5th.  Grades start now! If you fail at semester, you will need to repeat the class for credit.  Get to know your teachers and counselors, they will be able to help for your future!  Make smart choices in all aspects of your life. THINGS TO REMEMBER

 An ECAP (Education and Career Action Plan) reflects a student's current plan of coursework, career aspirations, and extended learning opportunities in order to develop the student's individual academic and career goals.  Effective for the graduating class of 2013, every student in grades 9-12 will complete an ECAP Plan. ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ARIZONA STUDENT EDUCATION & CAREER ACTION PLANS ECAP

CHOOSING A CAREER IS A BIG DECISION – BUT YOU DON'T HAVE TO SWEAT IT—PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE IS NOT SOMETHING YOU DO ALL AT ONCE. IT'S A CONTINUOUS PROCESS.

Consider:  What types of work and school courses and activities appeal to you?  What interests you?  What do you do well now, and what skills have you gained through experience?  What values do you have regarding work? TAKE A REALISTIC LOOK AT YOUR STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, AND INTERESTS.

 Career Clusters identify the knowledge and skills needed to follow a pathway toward career goals and provide a context for exploring the many occupational options available. CAREER CLUSTERS

Career Clusters can help:  Determine electives in high school  Identify Career Pathways  Identify specific Occupations  Identify the training needed after high school WHY CAREER CLUSTERS?

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Architecture & Construction Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications Business, Management & Administration Education & Training Finance Government & Public Administration Health Science Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety & Security Manufacturing Marketing, Sales & Service Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 16 CAREER CLUSTERS

The health services industry includes establishments ranging from small-town private practice physicians who employ only one medical assistant to busy inner city hospitals that provide thousands of diverse jobs. Sample Occupations Pediatrician Physical Therapist Radiologic Technologist Medical Assistant Hospital Administrator Sample Courses Med. Career Science Human Biology Med. Profession 1 & 2 Sports Medicine 1 & 2

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COMPLETE THE PERSONAL INFORMATION. EVERYTHING THAT IS STARED *

YOU MUST HAVE AN ADDRESS. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ONE, RAISE YOUR HAND.

1 ST LETTER OF 1 ST NAME AND 1 ST LETTER OF LAST NAME AND ID # WOULD BE YOUR USERNAME password would be just your ID # ADD YOUR ID AS YOUR PASSWORD ANSWER THE QUESTION N CRM  I AGREE

YOU CAN ACCESS YOUR ECAP AT ANYTIME BY GOING TO AND LOGGING IN. YOU CAN SEARCH FOR CAREERS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND COLLEGE INFORMATION.

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