1. Senior year = personal responsibility! What should you be doing? 1 senioritis Believe In Yourself-Video

2. Have a quick question? Have lunch? You can come to Counseling during the following times with no appointment: First half of 4 th hour lunch 10:30 – 11:00 Last half of 5 th hour lunch 12:00 – 12:30 Come at the beginning of the open time. (DL paperwork, valid schedule change questions, quick school related questions) 2

3. ‣You must complete a GPS Global Academy Online Learning Enrollment form before you can register for an online class. ‣9 week block courses with specific start dates and end dates ‣Deadline-April 24 BE AWARE OF COMPLETION DEADLINES!!! 3

4.  Aide, teacher-requested level change  Semester 1 Deadline - October 4 th W/F, Aide, AIA eligibility  Semester 2 changes by December 6 th  It is YOUR responsibility to stay on track for graduation 4 You must be enrolled in 4 credit earning classes each semester!

5. 5 ‣ Apply to the college first ‣ You may write in more than one school on the form ‣ If the school is not well known, include the address ‣ A new form must be filled out each time you want a transcript sent out ‣ If you would like your PSAT, AP, SAT, ACT scores sent with your transcript, mark yes ‣ Turn the completed form into Ms. Bertolotti, Registrar

6. ‣ 34% of HHS graduates attend a 4 year university ‣ 52% of HHS graduates attend a community college ‣ So what do the rest of our graduates do??? ‣Workforce, apprenticeship programs, military, or attend a trade/vocational school 6

7. ‣ Take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) on September 18 at 7:30 a.m. in the HHS Auditorium (It’s FREE!) ‣ The ASVAB is not a means to qualify for a career in the armed services, but rather is a means to help you explore different career options, identify a college major or find out more about your personality. ‣ Sign up in Counseling beginning August 26th 7

8. 8 ‣ Invite your parents to attend the College Regional Fair on September 17 at 6:00 at HHS ‣ University and College Representatives ‣ Financial Aid Information

9. ‣ Counseling Office Senior Board ‣ Senior Year To Do List ‣ Senior Year FAQ’s ‣ Daily Announcements – HHS website ‣ You can go to the For Seniors Only link on the HHS website to view presentations, handouts, and much more. http://www.gilbertschools.net/Page/2221 9

10. 1. Work 2. Apprenticeship Programs 3. Military Training 4. Career Schools (Trade, Technical, Vocational) 5. Certificate Programs 10

11.  Maintain an updated resume.  Arrange references prior to the application process.  Practice interviewing skills.  Attend Job Fairs. 11

12. ‣ Earn while you learn! ‣ An apprenticeship is a semi-formal way of learning a skill or trade. You work with someone at a participating job and attend classes. Apprenticeship-Video ‣ over 800 occupations available: roofers, electricians, sheet metal workers, carpenters, etc. ‣ Explore careers with Mrs. Ward in the Career Center or online www.azwaca.orgwww.azwaca.org 12

13. ‣ Take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) What is the ASVAB?-Video 13

14. ‣ Which branch of military service should you join? ‣ Branches of the Military - Video Branches of the Military - Video ‣ Explore career options available through each of the branches. ‣ Meet with a representative from the branch you are interested in for specific details and information. ‣ Visits are listed on the Career Center calendar. 14

15.  Community Colleges offer a wide range of occupational/educational opportunities.  Over 500 Certificate programs within the Maricopa Community Colleges  http://www.maricopa.edu/bwd/Career_Guide.htm http://www.maricopa.edu/bwd/Career_Guide.htm 15

16. Chandler Gilbert CC  Aircraft Construction Technology  Aircraft Maintenance  Golf Course Operations  Media Arts: Dig. Imaging  Early Childhood Programs Mesa CC  Construction Drafting  Paramedic  Police Academy Preparation  Nursing  Mortuary Science More programs and colleges are available 16 Scottsdale CC  Culinary Arts  Radiography  Yoga Teaching Certification  Speech-Language Pathology  Equine Science Gateway CC  Court Reporting  Automotive Technology (Partnership w/Nissan & Toyota)  Hydrologic Studies  Nursing

17.  These schools vary in size, entry requirements, cost and quality. Research these schools carefully! Maricopa Skill Center High Paying Job-Video  It is a good idea to visit the school you are interested in attending.  Talk to students who have previously attended the school and employers who hire people in your chosen occupation. 17

18. Class of 2014 Have a great year The Counseling Office “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” “Success is not a destination, it’s a journey.” 18