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WELCOME FRESHMEN!

WELCOME FRESHMEN!. Mrs. Fassinger Career Center. Scholarships FAFSA KUDER Career/College Search Website is continually updated please visit for college, career, scholarships, etc. at www.bashabears.com. If I was not at Basha I would be… an Accountant. Mrs. Spilsbury. A-Co

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WELCOME FRESHMEN!

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  1. WELCOME FRESHMEN!

  2. Mrs. FassingerCareer Center • Scholarships • FAFSA • KUDER Career/College Search • Website is continually updated please visit for college, career, scholarships, etc. at www.bashabears.com If I was not at Basha I would be… an Accountant

  3. Mrs. Spilsbury • A-Co • Dept. Chair • If I was not a guidance counselor I would be… a Doctor

  4. Mrs. Cunningham • Cr-He • AVID 10th& 12th • If I was not a guidance counselor I would be… an Optometrist

  5. Mr. Snyder • Hi-Me • If I was not a guidance counselor I would be… a Graphic Artist

  6. Mr. Barber • Mi-Sa • AVID 9th & 11th • If I was not a guidance counselor I would be…a Financial Consultant for a brokerage firm

  7. Ms. Thompson • Sc-Z • If I was not a guidance counselor I would be… an Actuary

  8. Mrs. Blancarte Guidance Assistant

  9. Arizona Department of EducationArizona Student Education & Career Action PlansECAP • An ECAP (Education and Career Action Plan) reflects a student's current plan of coursework, career aspirations, and extended learning opportunities in order to develop the student's individual academic and career goals. • Effective for the graduating class of 2013, every student in grades 9-12 will complete an ECAP Plan.

  10. CHOOSING A CAREER IS A BIG DECISION – But you don't have to sweat it—planning for your future is not something you do all at once. It's a continuous process.

  11. Take a realistic look at your strengths, weaknesses, and interests. Consider: • What types of work and school courses and activities appeal to you? • What interests you? • What do you do well now, and what skills have you gained through experience? • What values do you have regarding work?

  12. Career Clusters • Career Clusters identify the knowledge and skills needed to follow a pathway toward career goals and provide a context for exploring the many occupational options available.

  13. Why Career Clusters? Career Clusters can help: • Determine electives in high school • Identify Career Pathways • Identify specific Occupations • Identify the training needed after high school

  14. 16 Career Clusters • Hospitality & Tourism • Human Services • Information Technology • Law, Public Safety & Security • Manufacturing • Marketing, Sales & Service • Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics • Transportation, Distribution & Logistics • Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources • Architecture & Construction • Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications • Business, Management & Administration • Education & Training • Finance • Government & Public Administration • Health Science

  15. The health services industry includes establishments ranging from small-town private practice physicians who employ only one medical assistant to busy inner city hospitals that provide thousands of diverse jobs. Sample Courses Med. Career Science Human Biology Med. Profession 1 & 2 Sports Medicine 1 & 2 Sample OccupationsPediatricianPhysical TherapistRadiologic TechnologistMedical AssistantHospital Administrator

  16. www.cusd.kuder.com <–Start here

  17. BHS Graduation Requirements • 4 Years of English • 4 Years of Math • 3 Years of Science • 3 Years of Social Studies • 1 Year of Physical Education • .5 Credit of Comprehensive Health • 1 year of Fine Art or Vocational • 5.5 Elective credits 22 credits required for graduation

  18. Your GPA – Figure it out! Step 1 – Assign a number to your letter grade A = 4 D =1 (Oops!) B = 3 F = 0 (Ouch!) C = 2 Step 2 – Add up the “Grade Points” Step 3 – Divide “Total Grade Points” by the number of classes you have taken. Your GPA is the number you get after your divide “Grade Points” by the number of classes you have taken.

  19. EXAMPLE

  20. Class Rank • The student transcript reports both the weighted and unweighted cumulative grade point average. Class rank is based on the weighted cumulative grade point average. The total number of grade points earned in all courses taken is divided by the number of credits attempted. • WHY SHOULD YOU TRY FOR A HIGH CLASS RANK AND GOOD GPA???? • SCHOLARSHIPS $$$$$$$$$ • ADMISSION TO COLLEGE • PREPARED FOR COLLEGE CLASSES

  21. New Valedictorian/SalutatorianRequirements Starting with the Class of 2015 • Basha High School wants to give all students an equal chance to become their school’s valedictorian or salutatorian. New guidelines have been developed. Please see the last page for details.

  22. Remember… Bad Reasons to take classes • My friends are taking this class • I heard the teacher was easy Good Reasons to take classes • Build necessary skills to be successful • Possibly earn college credit in your field of interest • So you don’t waste time in high school – you learn about your field of interests

  23. You can access your ECAP at anytime by going to www.cusd.kuder.comand logging in. You can search for careers, scholarships and college information.

  24. Things to Remember • You have received your 2nd semester classes, final changes are due by December 6th. • Grades start now! If you fail at semester, you will need to repeat the class for credit. • Get to know your teachers and counselors, they will be able to help for your future! • Make smart choices in all aspects of your life.

  25. WE ARE ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU!

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