high school, Decisions, and strategies to help…

1. My Life Plan 8.2: Decision Making Strategies Mrs. Clark, School Counselor October 7, 2013 high school, Decisions, and strategies to help…

2. TAKE NOTES…get out your worksheet and something to write with…now!

3. Decisions, Decisions… • Where am I going to go for high school? • What classes am I going to take? • What am I interested in learning more about? • What activities do I want to participate in? • Do I want to get a job this summer? • What are some things I need to do to help prepare me better for high school?

4. Weighing the pros and cons…Example: Running for student council. PROS: • Being able to voice my opinions. • Can put it on my resume. • Making a difference. • Being a leader. • Getting to plan dances. • Get to know other kids. CONS: • Giving a speech in front of advisory. • Possibility of not making it. • Missing a recess/lunch hour a couple times a month. What are the positives of the decision? What are the drawbacks from the decision?

5. Which high school to request?For example: “I don’t know if I want to put Roosevelt as my first choice or South Liberal Arts?” • Roosevelt: Pros: • IB program • Health Careers Program • Have friends that go there • My Attendance Area School • Smaller class sizes Cons: • Best friend is going to South • Have heard rumors… • Will have to walk to school • South Liberal Arts: Pros: • My best friend is going there • Close to my house • Will be able to take the bus • AP classes Cons: • It’s not my attendance area school • Bigger class sizes • Big school, might get lost

6. Write down notes about 3 different high schools… • 1. What types of programs does it offer? • 2. What zone is it in? (Is it in my zone?) • 3. What is it known for?

7. Edison High School • Academic Focus Areas: • American Studies • Business Enterprise • International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) • International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) • Technology and Multi Media • Citywide Program: • Personal Care and Therapeutic Services Bilingual support in Somali, Spanish, and Hmong

8. Patrick Henry High School • Academic Focus Areas: • Project Lead The Way • Engineering (IBCC) • 3. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) • 4. International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) • 5. Liberal Arts College Preparatory Program (LACPP) • Bilingual support in Hmong

9. North Academy of Arts and Communications (9-10) • Academic Focus Areas • Arts & Communications North Senior Academy (11-12) • Academic Focus Areas • International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) Note: North is a citywide program and it also has an attendance area (elementary areas 1C and 1D).

10. North Academy of Arts and Communicationsteams with the Institute for Student Achievement (ISA) ISA's model is framed by seven research-based principles that lead to improved student achievement and significantly increased high school graduation and college-going rates: • College Preparatory Instructional Program • Distributed Counseling – A safety net of support services across the school • Dedicated team of teachers and counselors – Providing a consistent, four year support network • Continuous Professional Development – Establishing a professional learning community • Extended School Day and School Year – Extending personalized and challenging learning opportunities • Parent Involvement – Encouraging parents to participate in their children’s education • Continuous Organizational Improvement – Program Accountability: monitoring progress and refining program components http://www.studentachievement.org

11. Roosevelt High School Academic Focus Areas: 1. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) 2. Candidate International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) Citywide Programs: 1. International Baccalaureate Career-related Certificate (IBCC)Emphasis: Health Careers, Automotive & Construction Bilingual support in Somali & Spanish

12. South High School Academic Focus Area: 1. Liberal Arts Citywide Programs: 1. All Nations 2. Open Please note that students who attend Barton and Marcy Open must select South Open as their first choice to take advantage of the pathway option. South will transition to Go-To Passes, fall 2013 for all its programs

13. Southwest High School • Academic Focus Areas: • 1. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) • 2. International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) • Note: In an effort to provide an integrated learning environment, families who live in elementary school attendance areas 1B and 1C in north Minneapolis (north of Olson Memorial Highway, south of Dowling and west of the Mississippi River) and qualify for free/reduced priced lunch may choose to attend Southwest High School and receive transportation (see map below). In the event that the number of students who choose the Expanded School Options program exceeds the number of spaces available, a lottery will be conducted to make student assignments. • Southwest will transition to Go-To Passes, fall 2013

14. Washburn High School Academic Focus Areas: • International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) • Engineering &Technology Career Academy (PTLW)

15. Five Additional School Options 1. Wellstone International School 4029 28th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55406 Phone: (612) 668 - 5070 Fax: (612) 668 - 5080 2. FAIR School Downtown 10 South 10th Street    Minneapolis, MN 55403  Phone: 612.752.7100 Fax: 612.752.7150 3. Minneapolis College Prep (Office of New Schools) 4. “The Choice is Yours”(Public Schools outside Minneapolis for MPS students) Call 763-971-4524 for more information. 5. MPS Online http://online.mpls.k12.mn.us/ Online/Wilder Complex 3345 Chicago Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55407 Phone: 612-668-4136

16. High School Open Houses

17. Don’t stress, requesting a high school… is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

18. http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us Click ‘Request Center’

19. STEP 1: Type in your address! *Make sure the school has your correct address! Make sure you know what options you will have for transportation!

20. Step 2: Choose the school!

21. Start Your Request Form!

22. Make sure to fill everything in! Then go to step 2!

23. Fill in 3 high schools/programs! *This is a screen shot of the paper copy.

24. Step 3: Confirm your information and send!…and relax…

25. Choices, Choices, Choices… • Example: • Choice 1 South: Liberal Arts • Choice 2 Roosevelt: Automotive and Construction • Choice 3 South: Open • MAKE SURE TO FILL IN THE PROGRAM ALSO (as shown above)!

26. Go through each step… Then SUBMIT! Paper Copy or Online Form DUE FEBRUARY 28, 2014! WRITE IT IN YOUR PLANNERS RIGHT NOW!

27. Notification & Appeal Process Acceptance Letter Early April 2014 Formal Appeal Process – DEADLINE –

28. Hop on the bus! (MetroTransit) • ALL high schools use Metro Transit for transportation • FREEGo-To Bus Cards for: • Any student who is: inside attendance zone BUT outside the walking zone (2 mile radius) • Students who qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch • Any student who is a part of a Citywide program • Students INSIDE walking zone and do not qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch can purchase a Go-To Bus Card for $40 per quarter (can choose quarter by quarter)

29. Any questions? Ask your school counselor, Mrs. Clark!