1. FRESHMAN SEMINAR
CLASS OF 2021

2. WHY ARE WE HERE? Discuss Course Selection
Purpose of College & Career Center
Tips for Freshman Year
College and Career Planning Survey

3. Course Selection Begins the week of December 4th
Counselor will meet with you individually on a designated day during your English class.
Choosing Electives (see course selection
worksheet)
Explore the Curriculum Guide for course descriptions
Talk to your teachers about recommendations for electives
To access the Curriculum Guide…
Visit
Hover over Academics, click Academic Resources
Click Curriculum Guide

4. Course Selection
Explore your interests … what career are you interested in? (Business? Art? Graphic Design? Medical field? Education? Skilled Trades?)
Foreign language? If college-bound, consider taking 2 years minimum of the same foreign language.
Level Changes?
Are you happy with the academic level you are at? Are you challenged in your courses?
Would you like to move up or down?
Begin to have conversations now with your teacher if considering a level change.

5. Remind Are you receiving text message reminders from the counselors?
Parents and students can sign-up!
Create a new text message
Type in the To box
in the Message box
Reply with your first and last name.
@wths21

6. Why Come to the College & Career Center?
Not sure of what career you would like to do?
Stop in to do a career assessment!
Not sure where to begin college search process?
Attend career, scholarship, college workshops
Learn how to search for scholarships even now!
Talk about summer programs, becoming a college athlete
Curious about college costs and how to afford college?
After seminars are complete, the CCC is typically open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during 3A, 4B, 5A or 6B. Make sure to check your texts for the daily schedule!

7. What should I be doing as a freshman to prepare for life after high school?
Do the BEST you can in all classes and tests each semester
Visit the Resource Rooms NOW if you need extra help
Challenge yourself by taking as rigorous of classes appropriate for you
Check your WTHS weekly, listen to the announcements or check the Student Bulletin to be informed of campus opportunities
GET INVOLVED! Clubs, sports, activities and volunteer opportunities can boost your resume for colleges and scholarships. Find your passion and dive in!
Can be at WTHS or in the community
Start exploring career information websites
User: warren
Password: township
Naviance
Occupational Outlook Handbook (Google: OOH)
Make good choices and have fun during your first year of high school!

8. A college and career planning resource for students and parents.
To access:
Click on the icon under the images.
Enter our school zip code as 60031
Click on Warren Township High School…NOT O’PLAINE!
**See Naviance handout for additional information.
To Log-In:
Ex:
Password: Student ID Number
All Students have an account automatically while being a WTHS student.

9. Update your WTHS College and Career Planning Survey
While in Naviance…
Click on the About Me tab
On the left margin, click on “WTHS College Planning Survey”
When finished, click update at the bottom. You can edit this information at any time.
Do the best you can!
Thank you! This helps us to better assist you in your post- secondary planning. 1 2