1. Junior Year!
Class of 2020

2. What will you learn today?
Who is your School Counselor?
Graduation Requirements
Defining Career Goals
Post Secondary Options
Resources in Building

3. School Counselors Mrs. Schindler Mrs. King Students A-F Students N-Z
Mrs. McLaughlin
Students G-M

4. A Few Reasons to See Your School Counselor
Social & Emotional Counseling
Peer/conflict mediation
Family conflict
Unsafe or unstable home life
Loss of loved one
Anxiety/panic attacks
Thoughts of self-harm
Academic Counseling
Academic advising
Grade Concerns
Teacher Conflict
Graduation Progress
Career Counseling
Planning for life after HS

5. How Many Credits Do I Need To Graduate?
Standard Diploma: (22 Credits & 6 SOL Tests)
4 English
3 Math
3 Science
3 Social Studies
2 PE
Econ & Personal Finance (Career & Readiness Test & Virtual Course)
2 Fine Art/CTE/Foreign Language
6 Electives (2 have to be Sequential Electives
Training in Emergency First Aid, CPR, and use of an AED
Sport eligibility? Enrolled in at least 3 classes; pass at least 3 classes per semester

6. How Many Credits Do I Need To Graduate?
Advanced Diploma: (26 Credits & 9 SOL Tests)
4 English
4 Math
4 Sciences
4 Social Studies
2 PE
3 Foreign Language or 2 of 2
Econ & Personal Finance (Virtual)
1 Fine Art or CTE Class
2 Electives
Training in Emergency First Aid, CPR, and use of an AED
Sport eligibility? Enrolled in at least 3 classes; pass at least 3 classes per semester

7. Defining Your Career Goals
VA Wizard (Free)
Electives/CTE Courses/Valley VoTech
School Counselor
GRASP Counselor
Mrs. Boward
Career Coach
Mrs. Wangler

8. Post High School Plans Full-time employment Military
Technical and vocational schools
Community College
Part-time college & Part-time job
4-year college or university

9. Valley Career and Technical Center
Our students gain technical skills in a variety of career areas designed to prepare them for entry level positions or acceptance into post-secondary education.
In addition to the many high school programs, the Center offers career and technical training for adults interested in apprenticeship programs, basic skills training or a GED.

10. Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) and
Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC)
Benefits:
BRCC and PVCC have guaranteed agreements with many VA state schools
Affordable Tuition
Great programs!
Easy application
Opportunity to work part time and take classes part time

11. Military Army Navy Marine Corps Air Force Coast Guard
Be thinking about: recruiters, ASVAB

12. Employment
Never too early to shadow
Connections and networking

13. College/University Transcript Extracurricular Activities/Leadership
Clubs/Organizations
Part-time jobs/Family obligations
Volunteer Work/Community Services
Sports
Essay and/or personal statement
Teacher/Counselor Recommendations
College Entrance Exams (SAT or ACT)
NOTE: to play college sports, you must meet NCAA eligibility criteria:
2.3 or Take a Knee!
NOTE: never too soon to start thinking about scholarships (Tip Sheet)

14. School Counseling Department Secretary
Mrs Halterman
School Counseling Department Secretary

15. Mrs. Wangler
Career Coach

16. Mrs. Boward
GRASP Counselor (Helps students to gain knowledge of financial aid for post educational plans)

17. Follow us on Social Media for Important Information!!
SDHS Counseling Department
@SDHSCounseling

18. Questions??