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SENIOR EXPERIENCE Class of 2015

Understand the importance of meeting college and career readiness benchmarks through assessment tools like ACT, COMPASS, and KOSSA/Industry Certificates. Learn about ASVAB Career Exploration Program for career planning.

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SENIOR EXPERIENCE Class of 2015

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  1. SENIOR EXPERIENCE Class of 2015 Anderson County High School

  2. Am I College and Career Ready? • College Ready (See handout) • ACT – CPE benchmarks • COMPASS – CPE benchmarks • Career Ready: (See handout) • KOSSA/ Industry Certificates • ASVAB or ACT Work keys

  3. College Career Readiness College Ready (1 Point) A student must meet benchmarks on one of the following: Career Ready (1 Point) A student must meet benchmarks on one from each of the following columns: College & Career Ready (1.5 Points) A student must meet benchmarks on one from each of the following columns: Career Ready Technical ACT or COMPASS or KYOTE Career Ready Academic College Ready Academic Career Ready Technical ASVAB Or ACT WorkKeys KOSSA or Industry Certificate ACT or COMPASS or KYOTE KOSSA or Industry Certificate

  4. Benchmark Scores • ACT Benchmark scores: • English, 18; Math, 22; Reading, 22; Science, 23 • CPE ACT/COMPASS Benchmark scores: • English- 18/74; Math- 19/36; Reading- 20/85

  5. What if I don’t meet the ACT benchmark scores? • When you go to college – you will take remediation classes: • You $$pay$$ for class = 0 credit • ACHS tiered interventions in reading and math for seniors who do not meet benchmarks • Eligible to take COMPASS/KYOTE – College placement exam • COMPASS/KYOTE will be required component of Math and English final exams • Cannot be an office aide

  6. Guiding You to Great Career Options

  7. Program Review The ASVAB Career Exploration Program provides high quality, career exploration and planning materials at no cost to high schools students across the country. The Program encourages students to explore a wide variety of careers, rather than limiting their exploration by telling them what they can or should do.

  8. Keeping Options Open Planning and decision making will benefit you throughout your life. Career Development is an Ongoing Process Students’ career plans are in formative stage Career plans develop and change over time

  9. Importance of Career Exploration As students, you, make decisions about college or careers before they have spent time thinking about the following key areas: The ASVAB Program gives you the opportunity to explore a variety of careers using knowledge they have gained about their interests and skills through assessment components and structured activities.

  10. Student Benefits The ASVAB Program encourages students to: Explore Learn about themselves and the world of work Plan Find out what they need to do to meet career goals Do Take steps toward getting skills and qualifications for various occupations “It’s a great break-down of their types, and it links seamlessly to appropriate careers. It also interests students in careers they may not have otherwise considered.” -- High School Counselor

  11. Educational Benefits Generates standardized/aggregate test data By scoring a 50 or higher, students are determined career ready by Kentucky. Supplies resources and tools that will help in determining what area would be good for each individualized student. Provides a comprehensive career planning product that doesn't add to student’s workload

  12. What are the Main Components?

  13. The Main Components • Multiple-Aptitude test – ASVAB • Interest Inventory – Find Your Interest (FYI) • Career Exploration Tool – OCCU-Find

  14. Multiple-Aptitude Test ASVAB Test Assessment of student’s ability to learn new skills Predictor of success in training and education programs

  15. What does the ASVAB look like? • There are 10 subtests. • General Science – 25 questions – 11 minutes • Arithmetic reasoning – 30 questions – 36 minutes • Word knowledge – 35 questions – 11 minutes • Paragraph comprehension – 15 questions – 13 minutes • Mathematics knowledge – 25 questions – 24 minutes • Electronics information – 20 questions – 9 minutes • Auto Shop Information – 25 questions – 11 minutes • Mechanical Comprehension – 25 questions – 15 minutes • Assembling objects – 25 questions – 15 minutes

  16. So To Sum ItUp

  17. ASVAB Program and the Military Civilian education services specialists administer ASVAB Program Schools determine whether or not student information is released to the military Recruiters serve as test proctors only; they are expressly prohibited from recruiting actions during test administration Program is provided to schools whether information is released to military recruiters or not Participants have no obligation to speak to a recruiter or pursue a military career 49% of participants intend on going to a 4-year college; 13% have an interest in military careers

  18. Summarizing How the Program Benefits You The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is a cost-free and comprehensive program for high school students. Students have the opportunity explore occupations in line with interests and skills, and develop strategies to realize career goals. The Program presents a full-spectrum of career opportunities for students.

  19. Why take the ASVAB test? • If you are a student who has taken and passed a KOSSA test or will earn an industry certificate with the Area Technical Center, this test will help you to be designated as Career Ready. • If you are planning to go into the military, this test is required for admittance. • If you are interested in learning more about your vocational aptitude and do more career planning, this test will assist in that process.

  20. General discussion points for Sept. 18th • Be in testing rooms by 8:00 a.m. • Cell phones will be collected. Please shut it off and put a post it note on it with your name. • No calculators may be used on ASVAB • No official breaks, if you have an emergency situation, talk to testing supervisor. • Testing will around approximately 11:00 a.m. • Students who have BCTC classes on Thursday morning should see Mrs. Wells.

  21. Important Senior Testing/ Info • ASVAB – September 18 • Going out of state– need to take the SAT – See Ms. Miracle or Ms. Tankersley for details. • Re-taking ACT – If students did not meet college readiness benchmarks, they should re-take the ACT their senior year. We host two here at ACHS in the upcoming months. • October 25 • December 13

  22. Incentives for Testing • All seniors who meet college readiness benchmarks on ACT shall receive a certificate good for an exemption from a final exam of their choice. (Eng.- 18, Math-19, Rdg.-20 and Sci. – 21) • Seniors who meet all four will earn an extra college day. • Seniors who meet English, Math, and Reading will not have to take ASVAB test. • All seniors who pass the ASVAB with a 50 or higher will earn final exam exemption. • All seniors who pass KOSSA exam will earn final exam exemption.

  23. The Individual Learning Plan (ILP)What is it? An online college and career planning tool used to help students prepare for post secondary decisions.

  24. How can SENIORS utilize their ILP? Search for colleges in all states; compare tuition rates, available majors, by-college scholarship opportunities, student demographics and housing plans. Research different careers; find out the level of education required, expected salary and job outlook Record their extracurricular activities, awards, work/volunteer experiences, etc. Create a professional resume Receive notifications about scholarships and program opportunities that you may qualify for.

  25. Before graduation, Seniors MUST complete the following sections in the ILP: • Annual ILP Review • Annual Student Survey • Careers that Interest Me • Schools that Interest Me • Career and Life Goals • Career Cluster Interests Post-Secondary Goals Career Planning Activities Organizations and Activities Community Service Course of Study-Grade 12

  26. Who are my senior resources? Mrs. Wells, Ms. Miracle, Mrs. Kays and Ms. Tankersley are senior advisors for credit checks, recommendation letters, etc. Keep up with your grades; parents can access Parent Portal through Mr. Derek Shouse at Board of Education Office. Mrs. Hollon – Senior trip Mrs. Seraji – Balfour Mr. Fore – senior principal

  27. Guidance office forms College Visit Form -Must fill out and turn into Ms. Miracle the top page before you go on visit (to prevent being counted absent) validation sheet upon returning to school after college visit Transcript request form -must have parent sign form if under 18 Recommendation form

  28. College Search Resources • College Board www.collegeboard.com • Department of Education www.ed.gov • Go to College www.gotocollege.ky.gov • KHEAA (Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority) www.kheaa.com ** Come visit the KHEAA College Road Show this Friday, Sept. 12th at pre-game tailgate from 5:30 – 7:30 pm

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