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What do I need to graduate?

Discover the 25 credits needed to graduate and explore various post-high school options such as technical college, career training school, and more. Get prepared for college, find scholarships, and explore career paths.

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What do I need to graduate?

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  1. What do I need to graduate? • 25 CREDITS TOTAL • 4 Classes of English • 4 Classes of Mathematics • 4 Classes of Science • 4 Classes of Social Studies • 2 PE • 1 Health • 1 American Global Business Econ. • 1 Music Appreciation • Electives • Graduation Project

  2. What options do I have AFTER High School? • Success in the New Economy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi2Mhh1Lygw&feature=youtu.be • Technical College • Career Training School • Two-Year College • Four-Year University • Military • Apprenticeship • Employment

  3. Preparing for College in 10th Grade • PSAT’s (October Junior year) • Start a resume!! See guidance if you need help  • Get involved/stay involved with clubs, sports & volunteering: GRADUATION PROJECT • Begin looking for scholarships • Attend college/career fairs • Tour college campuses • Keep your grades up!!

  4. College Websites • www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org: Connects students to college success & opportunity • www.petersons.com: Provides facts and info on college entry requirements • www.cappex.com: Find colleges & Scholarships • www.niche.com: Discover schools and neighborhoods that are right for you! • www.jvcollegecounseling.com: Scholarships, newsletters & MORE!

  5. What if I don’t know what I want to do? THAT’S OKAY!! Here’s some stuff to get you started! • www.onetonline.org: GREAT resource to search careers that are backed by data • www.myfuture.com: Helps young adults plan next steps in life • www.mymajors.com: Create customized pathway to College and Career readiness

  6. Getting Ready for the Workforce • Mark Hauck: Career Link (Room 1) • www.onetonline.org: GREAT resource to search careers that are backed by data • https://www.workstats.dli.pa.gov/pages/default.aspx: Provides statistics about career decisions • www.jobgateway.pa.gov: Search for JOBS!! Assess your career readiness, improve interviewing skills & explore military and civilian jobs

  7. Helpful Educational Tools • www.quizlet.com: Studying help • www.khanacademy.org: Homework help • Education Youtube: Homework/study help • Continue to use your learning styles to your advantage! If you aren’t sure of your learning style, make an appointment with your counselor OR take the quiz at:http://www.educationplanner.org/students/self-assessments/learning-styles.shtml

  8. Other Things to be Aware of • Emotional Intelligence

  9. GOOD LUCK!!! • Guidance Office Information • Mrs. Curry 570-759-6400 *3103 ccurry@berwicksd.org • Guidance Secretary: • Ms. Zluchowski 570-759-6400 *3106 azluchowski@berwicksd.org • A-L Surnames:9th and 10th grade, career bound Juniors & Seniors • Mr. Seely 570-759-6400 *3108 kseely@berwicksd.org • M-Z Surnames:9th and 10th grade, career bound Juniors & Seniors • Ms. Melito 570-759-6400 *3107 hmelito@berwicksd.org • A-Z Surnames:College Bound Juniors & Seniors • www.berwicksd.org (Select “High School”, then “Guidance”)

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