2.  Review of 10 th grade credits  Present Chancellors/Honors Diplomas  Discuss 5 post-HS options  Look over YOUR transcripts  Computer Lab – CIS Activity

3.  English (1.0)  American Studies (.5)  Math (1.0) › Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 (Regular or Accelerated)  Science (1.0) › Physical Science, Chemistry  PE 2  4.0 Electives **Electives could be study hall, world language, etc.**

4.  Graduation Reminders: › Pass Reading, Writing and Math State Tests ›.5 Career Credit › 24 total credits for Standard Diploma

5.  Requirements above Standard Diploma: › 26 total credits (not 24) › 2 years of World Language › Through Algebra 2 for Math › 16 academic credits › C or higher in all academic classes › Cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher

6.  Requirements above Standard Diploma: › At least 8 eligible courses (all AP courses, most Honors/Advanced/Accelerated, etc.) › Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher › 3 years of the same World Language › 26 total credits (not 24) › Enrolled in minimum of 6 classes each year

7.  Community College  4-Year university  Trade School  Military  Employment

8.  2+ years  Modified or Standard Diploma, Undocumented students – all ok!  Placement Tests for Reading, Writing, Math › Remedial Courses  Some have Dorms › COCC – partners w/ OSU Cascades (Bend) so you live on a University Campus!  Sports can be available

9.  No out-of-state tuition  Transfer degree vs. Associates Degree  Some 3 or 6-month programs offered › Examples: HVAC Program, Corrections Technicians, 911 Dispatcher, Bookkeeper, Pharmacy Technician, Food Service  Common Programs: › Auto Tech, Mechanics, Nursing, Dental Assisting, Business/Accounting

10.  Options › Bachelor of Science or Art (4 years +) › Can transfer from Community College › OUS Schools:  OSU, PSU, UO, EOU, WOU, OIT, SOU › Public Vs. Private:  Pacific University, Lewis & Clark College, Linfield College, University of Portland, Reed College, University of Puget Sound › College Visits and Visitations

11.  Admissions › ACT/SAT: most schools accept either › GPA: most schools require 3.0 or above › Essay/Personal Statement › Transcript  Courses of Rigor  World Languages

12.  OUS GPA baseline › Western Oregon 2.75 › Southern Oregon 2.75 › Eastern Oregon 3.0 › Oregon Institute of Technology 3.0 › Portland State 3.0 › Oregon State 3.0 › University of Oregon 3.4  Private colleges you should be aiming for a 3.4 or above  16 Academic Credits

13.  Shorter Programs  Specific job training and career skills › Apprenticeship  Common Programs: › Massage, Cosmetology › Bricklaying, Pipe Fitting, Carpentry, Painter, Plumber, Sheet Metal Worker › Electrician, Heavy Equipment Operator

14.  5 Branches: › Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy  Must have Standard Diploma › Modified Diploma and GED are not accepted  ASVAB test › This year offered at GHS on January 31 st (No School day) › Sign up in counseling center (free!)

15.  Work Skills needed: › Timeliness, regular attendance › Able to learn new tasks and perform well › Work well with other people and bosses › Be eager to learn › Willing to accept responsibility  Use of your transcript and/or references

16.  Yearly Salaries › Some high school, no diploma  $21,648 › High school diploma  $30,624 › Associate degree  $36,864 › Bachelor’s degree  $50,544 › Master’s, Professional Doctoral  $60,624 - $74,448 People with a Bachelor’s Degree will earn $22,000 more in each year than those without!

17.  Check on your credit totals  Look at your GPA/Rank  Look for Ds and/or Fs and develop a plan  Are you on track for Chancellors/Honors Diploma?  What areas need to be improved?

18.  Make an appointment with your counselor, Mrs. Nova or Ms. Bovee in the Counseling Center