1. Junior Year Information

2. Graduation Requirements
4 courses of English
4 courses of Math
4 courses of Science
4 courses of Social Studies
2 courses of Physical Education
1 course of Health
1 course of American & Global Business Economics
1 course of Music Appreciation
Electives
Graduation Project
25 Total Credits

3. TESTING Keystone Exams Algebra Biology Literature May 5, 2018
SATs - If you are considering a 4 year college…TAKE YOUR SATs
May 5, 2018
June 2, 2018 (offered at Berwick High School)
ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)
November 2018

4. Planning for your future career
Center for Workforce Information & Analysis’s (CWIA) mission is to produce and provide timely, objective, and credible workforce and economic statistics and analysis to help our customers make informed policy, business and career decisions that strengthen Pennsylvania’s economic security.
Explore occupations by keyword (take an interest inventory, learn about wages, outlooks, training programs, compare multiple occupations, search for and apply for jobs)
Search for JOBS, virtual job shadow, assess YOUR career readiness, improve interview skills and explore military and civilian jobs.

5. Workforce Is Co-op an option for you as a senior? Use your resources!
Mark Hauk, Room 67
Do you have the soft skills needed for the workplace?
Explore career options
Job Shadowing for Graduation Project

6. November 2018 @ BHS or schedule them with a recruiter
Military Options
ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
November BHS or schedule them with a recruiter
Active Duty
Reserves
National Guard
Military Academies
Air Force Academy
West Point (Army)
Naval Academy at Annapolis
Coast Guard Academy
ROTC – Army, Navy, Air Force

7. College Take the SATs (4 year college only)
You will not need to take SATs to attend a 2 year college or trade school.
Identify schools that meet your needs
Visit schools in the spring/summer this year
Apply as early as possible in the senior year!
*Important: If you are planning on attending a 4 year college, please make an appointment with Ms. Melito THIS year. She is our college bound, junior and senior year counselor.

8. The College Visit Scheduling A Visit Questions to Ask First-impression
Open House
Individual Tours
Questions to Ask
Guidance office has this list
First-impression
Follow-up “Thank You”
Kindness matters. This makes you a memorable applicant.

9. The Application Process
Online Applications
Deadlines
Resume/Activities List
your school counselor for a template! You can type in your own information. 
Letters of Recommendation
These will also be helpful when applying for scholarships!
Complete the FAFSA (to secure $$$ for college)
Listen for announcements your senior year. We connect with PHEAA to walk you through this entire process.

10. Resources….. SAT registration: www.collegeboard.org
School information:
Career and College Planning:
Financial Aid:

11. Guidance Office Information
GOOD LUCK!!!
Guidance Office Information
Mrs. Curry *3103
Guidance Secretary
Ms. Zluchowski *3106
A-L Surnames: 9th and 10th grade, career bound Juniors & Seniors
Mr. Seely *3108
M-Z Surnames: 9th and 10th grade, career bound Juniors & Seniors
Ms. Melito *3107
A-Z Surnames, College Bound Juniors & Seniors
(Select “High School”, then “Guidance”)