1. S ENIOR P RESENTATION Graduation Specialist

2. O PTIONS Earning potential Calendar Postsecondary education Apprenticeships High School Options

3. E ARNINGS

5. S ENIOR C ALENDAR August-September: Ask appropriate community leaders, counselor, and/or teachers to write recommendations for you; ask early in the year or Review your transcript; make sure you are on-target to graduate Explore options to retrieve credits, if necessary Make up/re-take Proficiency Exams, if necessary; inquire about tutoring at school Stay involved in school activities and community service Make decisions regarding your post-secondary goals Utilize the Nevada Career Information System (NCIS) to investigate current career and educational information http://nvcis.introcareers.org Research apprenticeship programs, technical trade schools and military options, if interested http://ccsd.net/departments/guidance-counseling/trade-technical-school-in-nevada Initiate contact with coaches regarding athletic scholarship opportunities; prepare a resume and/or video to highlight athletic talent Attend college visitations on campus Attend college information meetings where available Gather financial records and get financial counseling, if needed

6. S ENIOR C ALENDAR Contact college financial aid offices requesting information and applications for scholarships and financial aid Remember; the best source of money is university–based Check your school’s scholarship bulletin and apply for scholarships; watch deadlines! Search for scholarships on Internet websites, libraries or the career center October: November: December: January: February: March: April: May: June: July:

7. S CHOOL O PTIONS

8. A PPRENTICESHIPS Bricklayers and Tile Setters 3 years 3900 Quail Rd. 702-876-6563 Las Vegas, NV 89103 Carpenters 4 years 4131 East Bonanza Rd. 702-452-5099 Las Vegas, NV 89110 Cement Masons and Plasterers 4 years 4241 W. Oquendo 702-452-8809 Las Vegas, NV 89118 Electricians 3/5 years 620 Legion Way 702-459-7949 Las Vegas, NV 89110 Floor Coverers 4 years 1701 Whitney Mesa Dr. #106 702-438-2611 Henderson, NV 89014 Glaziers 4 years 3060 Ali Baba, 702-262-5541 Las Vegas, NV 89118

9. A PPRENTICESHIPS Iron Workers 4 years 960 Wigwam 702-643-7991 Henderson, NV 89014 Laborers 2+ years 4211 E. Bonanza Road 702-452-9410 Las Vegas, NV 89110 Operating Engineers 2+ years 6350 Howdy Wells Ave. 702-643-1212 North Las Vegas, NV 89115 Plumbers and Pipefitters 5 years 750 Legion Way 702-459-3473 Las Vegas, NV 89110 Roofers 3 years 4125 Arctic Spring St. Ste. 5 702-212-9961 Las Vegas, NV 89115

10. A PPRENTICESHIPS Sheet Metal 5 years 2540 Marco St. 702-632-3014 Las Vegas, NV 89115 Stationary Operating 4 years 313 Deauville Street 702-385-5005 Engineers Las Vegas, NV 89101 Teamsters Convention 2 years 4601 E. Cheyenne, Ste. 103 702-651-0344 Las Vegas, NV 89115 ext. 100

11. D IPLOMAS Standard Diploma English4 credits Math 3 credits Science2 credits World History1 credit U.S. History1 credit Government1 credit Computers½ credit P.E.2 credits Health½ credit Electives7 ½ credits Total22 ½ credits Plus all parts of the NHSPE

12. D IPLOMAS Advanced Diploma Students must maintain at least a 3.25 non-weighted GPA. English 4 credits Math 4 credits P.E. 2 credits Health ½ credit Science 3 credits World History 1 credit U.S. History 1 credit Government 1 credit Social Studies/ Humanities 1 credit Computers ½ credit Electives 6 credits Total 24 credits

13. D IPLOMAS Advanced Honors Diploma Students will be required to fulfill the Advanced diploma requirements and must complete the Honors/AP Course Program. Students must have at least a 3.25 non- weighted and a 3.85 weighted GPA with the following honors or AP courses: English 3 credits Math 2 credits Science 2 credits Social Studies 2 credits Foreign Lang. 1 credit Electives 2 credits

14. Q UESTIONS