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Class of 2019 Future Planning

Get prepared for life after high school! Discover graduation requirements, explore employment, enlistment, or enrollment options, and learn about important timelines and dates. Visit the LHS Counseling Department for guidance.

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Class of 2019 Future Planning

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  1. Class of 2019Future Planning LHS Counseling Department 9/13/2018

  2. Counseling Office Staff Mrs. Reiber – Counselor for last names A-D Mrs. Wooten – Counselor for last names E-J Mrs. Roundhouse – Counselor for last names K-P Mr. Kelley – Counselor for last names Q-U Mrs. Collins – Counselor for last names V-Z & Department Chair Mrs. Gallagher - Secretary Mrs. Hutchison - Secretary

  3. Graduation Requirements - Credits

  4. Graduation Requirements - Testing Students must meet 1 of 3 requirements: • Ohio’s State Tests Earn at least 18 points on 7 end-of-course state tests. • English 9, English 10, Algebra I , Geometry, American Government, American History, Biology • You must have a minimum of 4 points in math, 4 points in English, and 6 points across science and social studies. 2. Earn the “remediation-free” scores on either: • ACT English - 18 or higher Mathematics - 22 or higher Reading - 22 or higher • SAT Writing - 430 or higher Mathematics - 520 or higher Reading - 450 or higher  3. Earn a minimum of 12 points by receiving a State Board of Education-approved, industry-recognized credential or group of credentials in a single career field AND earn a 13 on WorkKeys, a work-readiness test.

  5. Future Ready – three “e” options • Employment • Gainful employment with livable wages • Enlistment • Military service • Enrollment • Additional schooling or training

  6. Employment Steps • Job Search • Fairfield County Means Jobs • Job fairs • Employment Agencies • Family and Friends • Company/Business websites • Create Resume • Templates available online through a search • Have at least two people proof-read • Mrs. Renee Theiss – Career Navigator

  7. Enlistment Steps • Explore different branches and opportunities • Be aware of different physical and medical requirements • Meet with a Recruiter • Lunchroom visits • Recruiting Center by mall • Take the ASVAB • Take the Oath

  8. Enrollment Steps - Fall • Explore college options • Xello (Career Cruising), Ohio Means Jobs, College Board • What is a “good” school? • Meets the student’s interests academically, geographically, financially, etc. • Has a variety of activities of interest to you • Research Admissions Criteria • Based on academic achievement and potential • SAT and ACT • Strength of curriculum • GPA and Rank • Additional considerations • Extracurricular activities • Community involvement • Leadership

  9. Enrollment Steps - Fall • Take or Re-take SAT’s or ACT’s if necessary • Choose colleges to send scores to or NCAA Eligibility Center • Narrow choices to 3-5 schools based on college admissions requirements • Begin providing information to teachers for letters of recommendation • Brag sheet will be available on the counseling website. • Begin completing applications • Write essays and personal statements • Pay the application fee and apply by the deadline • Pay close attention to all admissions and scholarship deadlines at your school of choice • Send official transcripts • Request in counseling office or on counseling website

  10. Senior Year Timelines and Dates • Fairfield County College Fair • September 27th – 6-8pm at OU-L • 100 Colleges Represented • Financial Aid and FAFSA Night • October 2nd – 6pm at LHS • Future Ready Application Week • October 22nd-26th • Every senior fills out an application – Employment, Enlistment, Enrollment • Priority Financial Aid Deadlines • Apply early to at least 1 school you are guaranteed to be accepted to • Weekend of May 31st – June 2nd • Graduation at LHS!

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