1. Class of 2018 High School and Beyond Plan: Make Your Time at Olympia High School Work Best for You

2. Who are the Counselors? Mrs. Landram A-C Mrs. Hall D-Hi Mrs. Kelley-Batstone Hj-Mc (a.k.a. Ms. KB)

3. We are Here to Help YOU Mr. Forrester Md-Sa Mr. Wentz Sb-Z

4. What your Counselor can do for You! Academic advising and graduation planning Career planning (what do you want to be?) Personal counseling Help you find solutions to problems you have Post-high school options: exploration and help with planning & getting enrolled Come to the Counseling Center to make an appointment.

5. The Career Center Mrs. Dale Career Center Specialist Mrs. Reykdal Career & College Counselor Come visit us and we’ll help you figure out what you want to do after high school…

6. More people in the Counseling Center Mrs. Ames, Registrar ~ the keeper of records and your transcript Mrs. West, Counseling Secretary ~ make an appt. to see your Counselor or come in and ask any questions you have

7. Post High School Options Go directly into the workforce after graduation ( on-the-job training ) Military ( enlist, ROTC, Academy ) Apprenticeships ( work while learning a trade ) Specialty/Technical College ( 2-year college program in a specific trade/career area ) Community College ( Get an Associate’s Degree OR an Applied Bachelor’s Degree, OR transfer to a 4-year ) 4-year College ( Bachelor’s Degree or more ) »“Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.” ~ Steve Jobs, former CEO of Apple

8. Take a minute… What message(s) is the video trying to illustrate? What is YOUR opinion about the video? Think about whether or not the explanation of how to “succeed” in today’s economy has any bearing on the post-high school options YOU are currently exploring…

9. High School & Beyond Plan An evolving process of career exploration and academic planning. Completion of this on-line portfolio is a graduation requirement. Each year, we will help you explore what you’re passionate about and/or interested in (Who am I?) and then research careers that match your interests & skills (What, then, can I become?). Finally, we help you determine the education/training needed for that career! (How do I become that?). Lessons will be led by (me) using the Career Cruising website as a tool to help you figure out what to do after high school.

10. Careers With a Bright Future Engineering ( Biomedical ) Computer Game Design Environmental Studies/Sustainability Homeland Security Cyber Security Nanotechnology Engineering ( many types ) Public Health/Medical Computer Science OSD Career and College Fair October 29th @ CHS 5:30-7:30pm

11. HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR TIME Take most rigorous courses YOU can. Select classes related to YOUR interests. Maintain highest grades possible. GPA is important. Get involved in OHS or other activities. Devote some time to meaningful community service. Develop clear goals for your future & record them in your High School & Beyond Plan portfolio. Build skills that will help you get & keep a job. Ask for help. Make an appointment to talk with your Counselor sometime this year. Visit the Career Center to explore your post-high school options…. We’re here to help you!

12. This will be YOU sooner than you think… Use your time at OHS wisely to prepare for your future…

13. Thanks for your attention! Enjoy your Tour of the Counseling Center…