Who is Mrs. Wagner?! • Your counselor for 4 years • You can find me upstairs in the student center • I graduated from Kansas State University. • Let me know how I can help!
Why are you here???
But why should I graduate ? Get a job Get into college Make more $$$
And…………. Challenge yourself Can you think of any other reasons to graduate?
Soooo ……why should I graduate?
Jobs that require secondary education will make up more than two-thirds of new jobs Share of New Jobs High School Dropout High School Diploma Some postsecondary Bachelors Degree
So What? The bottom line is that today ALL high school graduates need to be prepared for some postsecondary education and/or training if they are to have options and opportunities in the job market. https://www.google.com/search?site=&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1920&bih=985&q=job+market&oq=job+market&gs_l=img.3...1592.3610.0.4043.10.10.0.0.0.0.126.434.1j3.4.0....0...1ac.1.64.img..6.4.431.KztFHd9zVUE#imgrc=xfZM76Hl51DOrM%3A
Salina High School South Graduation Requirements
Requirements? ● You need 24 credits to graduate ● You must pass a class in order to receive credits ● One semester class = .5 credit ● EX. Earth/Space Science is 1 credit ● Grades are important to your transcript
How do I know what classes to pick? • 4 credits of • 1 credit of Fine Arts English • .5 credit of • 3 credits of Math Communication • 3 credits of • 1 credit of Computer Science Literacy • 3 credits of • 7 credits of Electives Social Studies This means you pick! • 1.5 credits of PE and Health
Did you know... • Did you know that teachers are available on Gold day mornings from 7:05-7:45 to help you!!! • Did you know that ELO is a great opportunity to study and get some homework done. • Did you know that teachers are available to help you either before or after school most days of the week? We are here for you, all you need to do is • ask.
Kansas Qualified Admissions University of Kansas, Wichita State University, Kansas State University, Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, and Pittsburg State University
Kansas Scholar Curriculum Completer • The Kansas Scholars Curriculum is one of the requirements Kansas residents must meet in order to receive State Scholar designation during their Senior year. This curriculum is NOT the same as the Regents Qualified Admissions Curriculum. • Kansas Scholars Curriculum http://www.kansasregents.org/students/student_financial_aid/kansas_scholars_curriculum • Kansas Board of Regents http://kansasregents.org/qualified_admissions
Playing sports in college? • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Must register with the Clearinghouse to play college sports If playing sports in High School: You MUST be enrolled and passing at least 5 new subjects (those not previously passed) each semester before you play. Summer school credits do not apply.
Choose a Career Pathway @ • Animal Science Pathway • Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources • AV Communications Pathway • Arts, A/V Technology & Communications • Construction & Design Pathway • Architecture & Construction, Manufacturing • Corrections, Security, Law& Law Enforcement Services Pathway • Government & Public Administration, Human Services, Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security, Corrections & Security
• Emergency & Fire Management Services Pathway • Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security • Engineering & Applied Mathematics Pathway • Architecture & Construction, Manufacturing, Science, Technology, Engineering & Math • Family, Community and Consumer Services Pathway • Government & Public Administration, Human Services • Health Science Pathway • Health Science • Manufacturing Pathway • Manufacturing, Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
• Marketing Pathway • Business Management & Administration, Finance, Hospitality & Tourism, Marketing • Power, Structural & Technical Systems Pathway • Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, Manufacturing • Restaurant & Event Management Pathway • Business Management & Administration, Hospitality & Tourism • Teaching/Training Pathway • Education & Training, Government & Public Administration, Human Services • Web & Digital Communications Pathway • Information Technology There is something for everyone!
Career Cruising – 6 Year Plan 1. Explore career assessment tools to help you discover your skills, abilities and learning preferences. 2. Use assessment information to identify suitable career options. 3. Understand how interests and career choices are related by matching your likes and interests to occupations in the program.
High School is an Important Time You are becoming more independent and at the same time will be expected to be more responsible for what you do. It is more than a new building with teachers- Everything you do counts!
Transcripts You are building a permanent record that will follow you out of high school. Your transcript will be the first impression people may have about you!
Remember… 1. Take challenging classes 2. Develop good study habits 3. Get involved Everything you 4. Learn time management 5. Volunteer do in high 6. Keep a journal of all activities and awards school counts… *Remember, a freshmen teacher might be the person who writes you a recommendation for jobs, Take charge… scholarships, and colleges.
If anything is confusing... Communication is the key Classroom Teacher Counselor Assistant Principal Principal
Freshman Principal Ms. Julie falcon julie.falcon@usd305.com 309-3700
When you are looking for directions, visit … Mrs. Wagner Freshman Counselor amy.wagner@usd305.com 309-3712
Have a GREAT Year #CougarPride
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