High School 101 Ready, Set, Connect! Webinar Series © Midlands Education and Business Alliance

What should students expect in high school? New friendships Independence Increased responsibility Increased work load To be challenged academically © Midlands Education and Business Alliance

Why is it important for students to select a career cluster when they enter high school? Set goals Plan for college Plan for career Explore the real world through extended learning opportunities Learn more about personal interests and aptitudes © Midlands Education and Business Alliance

Should students get involved in clubs and organizations? © Midlands Education and Business Alliance Discover new interests Develop life skills, i.e. time management, teamwork, respect for others Learn new things Meet new people

What are students most favorite and least favorite things about high school? Most Favorite Freedom More choices Later start time Classes with other grade levels Opportunities to get involved in clubs, dances, field trips, etc. ROTC Meeting new people More social groups A/B schedule Least Favorite Classes are long Heavier work load Everything is based on technology Food and lunch lines are too crowded Easy to be overwhelmed A lot of homework Difficult to change schedule Attendance policy ID badge Dress Code © Midlands Education and Business Alliance

Student tips for 8 th graders Select good friends. Get involved. Learn what you want to do in life and plan from there. Have a good attitude and be respectful. Go to tutoring and take advantage of those services. Stay on top of assignments and save all work as it will be useful when studying for midterms and finals. Be on time, prepared, and organized. Don’t procrastinate. © Midlands Education and Business Alliance

As an educator, what advice do you have for students entering high school next year? Get involved in clubs and organizations. Grades matter! Make good choices. Set goals and plan for college and career. Develop and practice good citizenship skills. © Midlands Education and Business Alliance

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