1. SENIOR EXPERIENCE Class of 2015 Anderson County High School

2. Am I College and Career Ready? College Ready (See handout) College Ready (See handout) –ACT – CPE benchmarks –COMPASS – CPE benchmarks Career Ready: (See handout) Career Ready: (See handout) –KOSSA/ Industry Certificates –ASVAB or ACT Work keys

3. College Career Readiness College Ready (1 Point) A student must meet benchmarks on one of the following: Career Ready (1 Point) A student must meet benchmarks on one from each of the following columns: College & Career Ready (1.5 Points) A student must meet benchmarks on one from each of the following columns: ACT or COMPASS or KYOTE ASVAB Or ACT WorkKeys KOSSA or Industry Certificate Career Ready Technical Career Ready Academic ACT or COMPASS or KYOTE KOSSA or Industry Certificate Career Ready Technical College Ready Academic

4. Benchmark Scores ACT Benchmark scores: ACT Benchmark scores: –English, 18; Math, 22; Reading, 22; Science, 23 CPE ACT/COMPASS Benchmark scores: CPE ACT/COMPASS Benchmark scores: –English- 18/74; Math- 19/36; Reading- 20/85

5. What if I don’t meet the ACT benchmark scores? –When you go to college – you will take remediation classes:  You $$pay$$ for class = 0 credit –ACHS tiered interventions in reading and math for seniors who do not meet benchmarks  Eligible to take COMPASS/KYOTE – College placement exam  COMPASS/KYOTE will be required component of Math and English final exams  Cannot be an office aide

6. Guiding You to Great Career Options

7. Program Review The ASVAB Career Exploration Program provides high quality, career exploration and planning materials at no cost to high schools students across the country. The Program encourages students to explore a wide variety of careers, rather than limiting their exploration by telling them what they can or should do.

8. Keeping Options Open Planning and decision making will benefit you throughout your life. Career Development is an Ongoing Process Students’ career plans are in formative stage Career plans develop and change over time

9. Importance of Career Exploration As students, you, make decisions about college or careers before they have spent time thinking about the following key areas: The ASVAB Program gives you the opportunity to explore a variety of careers using knowledge they have gained about their interests and skills through assessment components and structured activities.

10. Student Benefits The ASVAB Program encourages students to: Explore Explore –Learn about themselves and the world of work Plan Plan –Find out what they need to do to meet career goals Do Do –Take steps toward getting skills and qualifications for various occupations “It’s a great break-down of their types, and it links seamlessly to appropriate careers. It also interests students in careers they may not have otherwise considered.” -- High School Counselor

11. Educational Benefits Generates standardized/aggregate test data Generates standardized/aggregate test data By scoring a 50 or higher, students are determined career ready by Kentucky. By scoring a 50 or higher, students are determined career ready by Kentucky. Supplies resources and tools that will help in determining what area would be good for each individualized student. Supplies resources and tools that will help in determining what area would be good for each individualized student. Provides a comprehensive career planning product that doesn't add to student’s workload Provides a comprehensive career planning product that doesn't add to student’s workload

12. What are the Main Components?

13. The Main Components Multiple-Aptitude test – ASVAB Multiple-Aptitude test – ASVAB Interest Inventory – Find Your Interest (FYI) Interest Inventory – Find Your Interest (FYI) Career Exploration Tool – OCCU-Find Career Exploration Tool – OCCU-Find

14. Multiple-Aptitude Test ASVAB Test Assessment of student’s ability to learn new skills Assessment of student’s ability to learn new skills Predictor of success in training and education programs Predictor of success in training and education programs General Science Knowledge of life science, earth and space science, and physical science Arithmetic Reasoning Ability to solve basic arithmetic word problems Word Knowledge Ability to understand the meaning of words through synonyms Paragraph Comprehension Ability to obtain information from written material Mathematics Knowledge Knowledge of mathematical concepts and applications Electronics Information Knowledge of electrical current, circuits, devices, and electronic systems Auto and Shop Information Knowledge of automotive maintenance and repair, and wood and metal shop practices Mechanical Comprehension Knowledge of the principles of mechanical devices, structural support, and properties of materials

15. What does the ASVAB look like? There are 10 subtests. There are 10 subtests. –General Science – 25 questions – 11 minutes –Arithmetic reasoning – 30 questions – 36 minutes –Word knowledge – 35 questions – 11 minutes –Paragraph comprehension – 15 questions – 13 minutes –Mathematics knowledge – 25 questions – 24 minutes –Electronics information – 20 questions – 9 minutes –Auto Shop Information – 25 questions – 11 minutes –Mechanical Comprehension – 25 questions – 15 minutes –Assembling objects – 25 questions – 15 minutes

16. So To Sum It Up

17. ASVAB Program and the Military Civilian education services specialists administer ASVAB Program Civilian education services specialists administer ASVAB Program Schools determine whether or not student information is released to the military Schools determine whether or not student information is released to the military Recruiters serve as test proctors only; they are expressly prohibited from recruiting actions during test administration Recruiters serve as test proctors only; they are expressly prohibited from recruiting actions during test administration Program is provided to schools whether information is released to military recruiters or not Program is provided to schools whether information is released to military recruiters or not Participants have no obligation to speak to a recruiter or pursue a military career Participants have no obligation to speak to a recruiter or pursue a military career 49% of participants intend on going to a 4-year college; 13% have an interest in military careers 49% of participants intend on going to a 4-year college; 13% have an interest in military careers

18. Summarizing How the Program Benefits You The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is a cost- free and comprehensive program for high school students. The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is a cost- free and comprehensive program for high school students. Students have the opportunity explore occupations in line with interests and skills, and develop strategies to realize career goals. Students have the opportunity explore occupations in line with interests and skills, and develop strategies to realize career goals. The Program presents a full-spectrum of career opportunities for students. The Program presents a full-spectrum of career opportunities for students.

19. Why take the ASVAB test? If you are a student who has taken and passed a KOSSA test or will earn an industry certificate with the Area Technical Center, this test will help you to be designated as Career Ready. If you are a student who has taken and passed a KOSSA test or will earn an industry certificate with the Area Technical Center, this test will help you to be designated as Career Ready. If you are planning to go into the military, this test is required for admittance. If you are planning to go into the military, this test is required for admittance. If you are interested in learning more about your vocational aptitude and do more career planning, this test will assist in that process. If you are interested in learning more about your vocational aptitude and do more career planning, this test will assist in that process.

20. General discussion points for Sept. 18th Be in testing rooms by 8:00 a.m. Be in testing rooms by 8:00 a.m. Cell phones will be collected. Please shut it off and put a post it note on it with your name. Cell phones will be collected. Please shut it off and put a post it note on it with your name. No calculators may be used on ASVAB No calculators may be used on ASVAB No official breaks, if you have an emergency situation, talk to testing supervisor. No official breaks, if you have an emergency situation, talk to testing supervisor. Testing will around approximately 11:00 a.m. Testing will around approximately 11:00 a.m. Students who have BCTC classes on Thursday morning should see Mrs. Wells. Students who have BCTC classes on Thursday morning should see Mrs. Wells.

21. Important Senior Testing/ Info ASVAB – September 18 ASVAB – September 18 Going out of state– need to take the SAT – See Ms. Miracle or Ms. Tankersley for details. Going out of state– need to take the SAT – See Ms. Miracle or Ms. Tankersley for details. Re-taking ACT – If students did not meet college readiness benchmarks, they should re-take the ACT their senior year. We host two here at ACHS in the upcoming months. Re-taking ACT – If students did not meet college readiness benchmarks, they should re-take the ACT their senior year. We host two here at ACHS in the upcoming months. –October 25 –December 13

22. Incentives for Testing All seniors who meet college readiness benchmarks on ACT shall receive a certificate good for an exemption from a final exam of their choice. (Eng.- 18, Math-19, Rdg.-20 and Sci. – 21) All seniors who meet college readiness benchmarks on ACT shall receive a certificate good for an exemption from a final exam of their choice. (Eng.- 18, Math-19, Rdg.-20 and Sci. – 21) Seniors who meet all four will earn an extra college day. Seniors who meet all four will earn an extra college day. –Seniors who meet English, Math, and Reading will not have to take ASVAB test. All seniors who pass the ASVAB with a 50 or higher will earn final exam exemption. All seniors who pass the ASVAB with a 50 or higher will earn final exam exemption. All seniors who pass KOSSA exam will earn final exam exemption. All seniors who pass KOSSA exam will earn final exam exemption.

23. The Individual Learning Plan (ILP) What is it? An online college and career planning tool used to help students prepare for post secondary decisions.

24. How can SENIORS utilize their ILP? Search for colleges in all states; compare tuition rates, available majors, by-college scholarship opportunities, student demographics and housing plans. Search for colleges in all states; compare tuition rates, available majors, by-college scholarship opportunities, student demographics and housing plans. Research different careers; find out the level of education required, expected salary and job outlook Research different careers; find out the level of education required, expected salary and job outlook Record their extracurricular activities, awards, work/volunteer experiences, etc. Record their extracurricular activities, awards, work/volunteer experiences, etc. Create a professional resume Create a professional resume Receive notifications about scholarships and program opportunities that you may qualify for. Receive notifications about scholarships and program opportunities that you may qualify for.

25. Before graduation, Seniors MUST complete the following sections in the ILP: Annual ILP Review Annual ILP Review Annual Student Survey Annual Student Survey Careers that Interest Me Careers that Interest Me Schools that Interest Me Schools that Interest Me Career and Life Goals Career and Life Goals Career Cluster Interests Career Cluster Interests Post-Secondary Goals Post-Secondary Goals Career Planning Activities Career Planning Activities Organizations and Activities Organizations and Activities Community Service Community Service Course of Study- Grade 12 Course of Study- Grade 12

26. Who are my senior resources? Mrs. Wells, Ms. Miracle, Mrs. Kays and Ms. Tankersley are senior advisors for credit checks, recommendation letters, etc. Mrs. Wells, Ms. Miracle, Mrs. Kays and Ms. Tankersley are senior advisors for credit checks, recommendation letters, etc. Keep up with your grades; parents can access Parent Portal through Mr. Derek Shouse at Board of Education Office. Keep up with your grades; parents can access Parent Portal through Mr. Derek Shouse at Board of Education Office. Mrs. Hollon – Senior trip Mrs. Hollon – Senior trip Mrs. Seraji – Balfour Mrs. Seraji – Balfour Mr. Fore – senior principal Mr. Fore – senior principal

27. Guidance office forms College Visit Form -Must fill out and turn into Ms. Miracle College Visit Form -Must fill out and turn into Ms. Miracle –the top page before you go on visit (to prevent being counted absent) –validation sheet upon returning to school after college visit Transcript request form -must have parent sign form if under 18 Transcript request form -must have parent sign form if under 18 Recommendation form Recommendation form

28. College Search Resources College Board www.collegeboard.com College Board www.collegeboard.comwww.collegeboard.com Department of Education www.ed.gov Department of Education www.ed.govwww.ed.gov Go to College www.gotocollege.ky.gov Go to College www.gotocollege.ky.govwww.gotocollege.ky.gov KHEAA (Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority) www.kheaa.com KHEAA (Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority) www.kheaa.comwww.kheaa.com ** Come visit the KHEAA College Road Show this Friday, Sept. 12 th at pre-game tailgate from 5:30 – 7:30 pm