1. What Parents Need To Know To Help Their Students Plan For Success Their Senior Year And Beyond 2014-15 Junior to Senior Enrollment “Success comes from planning and that planning requires knowing the direction in which one wants to head.” Kenneth Gray, author of Other Ways to WIn

2. Before Graduation, Focus On... Rigorous Curriculum Career Exploration Area of Focus Completion Post-Secondary Preparation College Exploration A+ Completion

3. Junior Year—2 nd Semester ACT April 12—register by March 7 June 14—register by May 9 ASVAB—Feb 7 Career Exploration Job Shadowing Volunteering Summer Opportunities College Exploration Research Visits

4. Senior Year—1 st Semester Recommendation Packet/Resume Check the TIGER weeklyhttp://sites.lsr7.org/lshscounseling/files/2012/11/TIGER-Newsletter-01-21-14.pdf Continue Career Exploration College Exploration College Night in October College Rep Visits @ LSHS College Visits Applications ACT Sept/Oct/Dec LSHS ACT Prep Course

5. Career Exploration & Completing Area of Focus

6. Take Advantage of High School Opportunities  Continue w/rigorous courses  Complete Area of Focus coursework  Explore areas of interest through coursework  Meet w/Counselor 1. Review a plan for next three years 2. Familiarize yourself with Counseling Center resources

7. Deciding what to do after high school should be based on... realistic personal assessment of individual likes and dislikes; strengths and weaknesses; exploring careers of interest; making career decisions; and exploring alternatives to prepare to pursue these options.

8. Area of Focus  8th Grade Work on 6-year plan and circle designated Area of Focus classes  9th Grade Review 6-year plan and update Area of Focus.  10th Grade Review 6-year plan and declare Area of Focus. Begin to track appropriate courses.  11th Grade Review 6-year plan and continue to track appropriate courses.  12th Grade Area of Focus designation will automatically be placed on transcript

10. Check out Missouri Connections for Career Exploration Get a Reality Check Explore/Compare Occupations Explore Interests & Skills Missouri Connections

11. College Exploration

12. Check out requirement s for local post- secondary options…

13. Research …. Possible research topics: General college information Specific admission requirements Application deadlines Scholarship & financial aid opportunities/deadlines Job placement rate for your career field

14. Choosing the Right College Will I be trained for my career? What is the placement rate for people in my major? Does the school offer programs of interest? Is the school the right size for me? Can I afford to attend this school? How far away am I willing to go?

15. Missouri, Kansas, USA, world 2-year, 4-year Public or private Cost limitations Programs of study Size Define parameters…

16. Visit campuses… Choose several schools to visit during 2 nd semester of junior year if possible Call the admissions office to schedule a formal visit Take advantage of half-days and other days school is not in session Pick up a “Questions to Ask on Your Campus Visit” sheet from the Counseling Center

17. Consider cost…

18. Paying for College….. Student Loans - Financial Aid, Debt Payback, Interest Rates Student Loans - Financial Aid, Debt Payback, Interest Rates Missouri Department of Higher Education – Title College Affordability and Transparency Center Scholarship Search - Find Scholarships, financial aid and internships from over 2,200 programs Scholarship Search - Find Scholarships, financial aid and internships from over 2,200 programs

19. A+ = Great Deal! Requirements: Attend A+ school for 3 consecutive years 2.5 GPA 95% Attendance Proficient or above on Algebra I EOC 50 Hours of Mentoring/Tutoring Equals app. $105 per hour Good Citizenship Upon Completion: 2 Years of Tuition @ MO Community College or Tech School Apply in the A+ Office ASAP! A+ Coordinator: Kara Farren, 986-2035

20. Check out the Counseling Center Website… Find Great Resources to Explore Post-Secondary Options LSHS Counseling

21. Enrollment for 2014- 15 School Year

22. Important 2014 Enrollment Dates Feb 7:Enrollment Fair Career Speakers Course Request Sheets Feb 12:Deadline for Special Programs Feb 7-18:Teacher Recommendations Feb 19:Summer School Enrollment Opens Feb 19:Course Request Sheets Due Feb 19:Online Enrollment System Opens Feb 26:Online Enrollment System Closes Mar 4/6:Enrollment Conferences

23. What Juniors Can Expect During Enrollment Fair… Start the day with advisory teacher to pick up passports, tickets, and instructions. Attend an optional seminar to learn about senior-only course offerings (Cadet teaching, International Studies, and SBE). Tour campus displays (independently) to learn about LSHS courses. Attend TWO career seminars to learn about careers of interest.

24. All Career Seminar Options Arts and Communications Seminar NumberCareer 1 PhotographyModeling/Acting 2 Sports & Radio CommunicationTelevision Broadcasting/Sports 3 Animation & Graphic ArtPublic Relations/Advertising/Marketing 4 Graphic DesignArchitecture 5 Newspaper EditorAttorney Business and Management 6 Business Owner (Paradise Park)Financial Services 7 Business Owner (Nu-Forge Tool )Investment Advisor 8 Business Owner (Steppin’ Out Dance Studio)PR/Public Service 9 Real Estate SalesInsurance Sales 10 Computer ProgrammingPurchasing Health Services 11 X-Ray TechnologyNursing 12 Physical Therapy(PT and PT Assistant) 13 Dentistry(Dentist and Hygienist) Human Services 14 Education Careers 15 Fire SafetyEmergency Medical Technician 16 Police (K9 Officer)SWAT (Public Safety) 17 FBICareer Criminal Unit Industrial and Engineering Technology 18 Computer TechnologyDeVry Institute ( multimedia design, computer information systems, computer engineering, electronics, business and health management) 19 Heavy MachineryMachine Technology 20 Air Traffic ControlAir Travel/Pilot 21 Mechanical EngineeringTool Design Natural Resources 22 Veterinary MedicineDepartment of Conservation 23 Kansas City ZooBiology 24 MiningQuarry Management

25. Senior Year Options Centers of Excellence Dual Credit Courses – Pg. 6 - Career & Educational Planning Guide College Credit English College Credit Algebra Work Internships Clerical Aid Dual Enrollment—Longview MCC/Longview Satellite Enrollment Cerner Scholars Missouri Innovations Campus IB Career Certificate Applications for these programs due Feb. 12 th !

26. Option1—Full 7-hour Day at LSHS Enroll in 7 credits and no Learning Lab. Enroll in 6.5 credits and one semester of Learning Lab/Clerical Aide. Enroll in 6 credits and two semesters of Learning Lab/Clerical Aide. Replace 1 st or 7 th hour with R-7 Online Academy course. Applications for Clerical Aid must be turned in to Counseling Center by February 12 th. CA eligibility determination is based on credits needed for graduation.

27. Option 2—Short Day with Work Internship Apply for the SBE, CCE or Marketing Internship Programs by February 12 th. If approved, obtain signature from program sponsor. Students attend classes hours 1-5 or 3-7 depending on their work schedules/needs. Students can earn 3 credits in a school year for work internships – 1 for class and 2 for work (must average 20hrs/week at work).

28. Option 3—LSHS Classes & Centers of Excellence Apply to Herndon, Cass, or Summit Technology Academy by February 12 th. If approved for STA, obtain signature from counselor. Students accepted to Herndon & Cass for the first time will be notified in April. They must enroll in a full schedule until accepted. Second-year Cass/ Herndon students will be notified before they enroll online-Jan. 19. Afternoon and morning sessions: STA—Students can take 4 classes at LSHS and be at STA the other 3 hours. Herndon/Cass—Students can take 3 classes at LSHS and be at Herndon or Cass the other 3 hours. Students approved to attend Herndon and Cass must also sign up for a no-credit Vo-Tech Learning Lab.

29. Option 4—LSHS Classes & Longview Initially, enroll in a full schedule at LSHS. Apply to Longview, complete the placement test, and enroll in approved course or courses. Bring counselor a class schedule and tuition receipt from Longview. Counselor will adjust schedule to accommodate the Longview course(s). Partial release can be AM or PM.

30. Access the Counseling Center: Website: http://sites.lsr7.org/lshscounseling/ Twitter: LSHSCounseling1 Email: firstname.last name@leesummit.k12.mo.us Phone: 986-2003 Appointments: 7:00 to 2:30

31. Contact Us: 986-2003 LSHS Counselors Chris Homan (A-Em) Kris Little (En-K) Connie Ficken (L-Ri) Sally Sabata (Ro-Z)