1. Sophomore ECAP (Education and Career Action Plan) “CHOOSE A JOB YOU LOVE AND YOU WILL NEVER HAVE TO WORK A DAY IN YOUR LIFE” -CONFUCIUS

2. Guidance Department Counselor Last Name  Nancy SpilsburyA – Co  Jessica BurtCr – He  Brian SnyderHi – Me  Makalla FritzMi – Sa  Rebecca ThompsonSc – Z

3. Career and College Center C201 – Rita Fassinger  Scholarships  Career/College Search  Visits with College Admissions Reps

4. NEW FOR 2015_16 SCHOOL YEAR: STAY INFORMED ABOUT: COLLEGE VISITORS COLLEGE APPLICATIONS COLLEGE FAIRS SCHOLARSHIPS FIELD TRIPS STUDENT EMPLOYMENT CONTESTS MILITARY VISITS ACT/SAT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES SUMMER SCHOLAR OPPORTUNITIES SHARE THIS LINK WITH YOUR PARENTS !

5. Basha Requirements VS. AZ Universities Basha Graduation Requirements English4 Math4 Science 3 Social Studies3 PE1 Health.5 Fine Art/CTE1 Electives5.5 Credits needed for graduation = 22 AZ Universities 16 Core Requirements English4 Math4 Science3 Social Studies2 Foreign Language2 Fine Art/CTE1 Credits for AZ Universities = 16

6. In-State University Requirements 1. High School Diploma2. Completion of 16 core courses with a 2.0 in each competency area 3. One of the following top 25% of class 3.0 GPA 22 ACT Combined 1040 SAT (Reading and Math)

7. The Maricopa ACE (Achieving a College Education) Program  Maricopa Community Colleges program that helps underrepresented students earn a college degree by providing free college courses during junior and senior year of high school (Summer, Saturdays and online)  Must meet one of the following criteria: First generation to attend college, single parent home, underrepresented group, economic hardship, environmental factors (works 1-30 hours, foster care, teen parent), legacy (sibling or relative of an ACE participant)  Students can earn up to 24 college credits for free  If interested, see your counselor. Application is due December 18, 2015

8. Curious about EVIT? *Students can start registering for EVIT at any time. Visit EVIT.com and download an application.

9. EVIT Programs  3 D Animation  Aesthetics  Automotive Technology  Aviation  Computer Programming  Cosmetology  Culinary Arts  Dental Careers  Early Childhood Education  Fashion, Interiors and Textiles (FIT)  Fire Science  Future Engineers  Graphic Design  HVAC  Law Enforcement  Massage Therapy  Nursing Assistant  Pharmacy Tech  Photography  Physical Therapy Tech  Radio/Audio Production  Veterinary Assistant  Video Production  Welding

10. What Now? Keep Grades Up Join Clubs Try out for Sports Volunteer in Community Be Involved on Campus

11. Clubs at Basha Looking to Get Involved?  Go to the Basha webpage  Click on the Programs tab  Scroll through the current list of clubs  Now is the time to get involved!

12. It’s Kuder Time… 1. Log on to www.cusd.kuder.comwww.cusd.kuder.com 2. User Name = (first initial) (last initial) + student numberex. Bobby Bear BB12345 3. Password: Student ID Number 4. Click on “My Profile” on the left – Edit 5. Change Grade Level to 10 th 6. Put in the N Code - N3924863WEP 7. Save

13. Take an Assessment and Explore Occupations  Click “Learn About Myself” in the Red Toolbar  Click on “Take an Assessment”  Complete the Kuder Career Interests Assessment  When finished, click on “View Occupations Suggested by Assessment”  Select your intended level of Education  A list of occupations that matches your Interests and Skills will appear  Clicking on an occupation brings up a description and specific information about that occupation.  Star 3-4 of your top choices for your possible career to SAVE TO MY PORTFOLIO

14. Let’s Update Your 4 Year Plan o Click on “Plan for Education” o Create an Education Plan o Click on Pencil Icon o Fill in your 10 th grade classes o When done, click on Save and Exit o DO NOT CLICK “FINALIZE AND APPROVE”