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Get inspired to succeed! Learn about graduation requirements, essential skills, and adult success strategies. Prepare for junior and senior years, and explore tips for thriving in school and beyond.
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Counselors and College & Career Support Ms. Chapman dchapma1@pps.net Last names A-Br Ms. Goldman sgoldman@pps.net Last names J-Ne Mr. Tran htran1@pps.net Last names So-Z Ms. Allen mallen1@pps.net Last names Bu-Da Ms. Holly hvedmonds@pps.net Last names Ng-Sn Ms. Raquel rlaiz@pps.net College & Career Coordinator Ms. Alice aheadley@pps.net Last names De-I
Agenda: • Inspiration! You can make your brain stronger and smarter. • Graduation requirements • Skills to learn to become a successful adult • Small group work: • 1. Transcripts review • 2. Self assessment questions
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Graduation Requirements English 4 Credits Math 3 Credits Science 3 Credits Social Studies 3 Credits Physical Education 1 Credit Health Education 1 Credit World Language 2 Credits Career & Technical Education, The Arts or the 3rd year of the same World Language 1Credit Electives 6 Credits
Additional Graduation Requirements • 1. Meet Essential Skills-Reading, Writing, Math • 2. Resume • 3. 2 CRLES • 4. My Plan Essay
A Stanford dean says you should have these skills to be a successful adult Manage assignments, workload, and deadlines
Talk to people outside of family like teachers community, members, college admissions counselors, employers, etc.
Handle interpersonal problems or conflicts with friends, family, teachers etc.
Skills for Junior & Senior year • Cope with ups and downs in a healthy way: How to get support when you need it? Healthy ways to blow off steam
Take risks: meet new people, take a class which intimidates or challenges you, apply to your dream college, try a new hobby, or a new food!
And beyond Contribute to the running of a house hold: track expenses and budget, contribute to day to day chores
Find your way around Where’s the supermarket, laundry mat and a pizza place? How to use public transportation in a new town, state or country. • supermarket? The sushi bar? Your • dorm or apartment? How to use public transp
Small Groups…. • 1. What has gone well for you this year at Franklin? • 2. What is an obstacle that you have bumped up against? How did you deal with it? • 3. Are you beginning to think about classes for next year? • 4. What questions do you have about being an upperclassman?