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CAREER GUIDANCE WASHINGTON

PREPARING FOR HIGH SCHOOL A GUIDE FOR GRADES 6-7 . CAREER GUIDANCE WASHINGTON. WHY DOES HIGH SCHOOL MATTER?. Have fun Learn about things that interest you Qualify for postsecondary Prepare for your career dreams. HOW CAN YOU PREPARE?. Do your best in every class

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CAREER GUIDANCE WASHINGTON

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  1. PREPARING FOR HIGH SCHOOL A GUIDE FOR GRADES 6-7 CAREER GUIDANCE WASHINGTON

  2. WHY DOES HIGH SCHOOL MATTER? • Have fun • Learn about things that interest you • Qualify for postsecondary • Prepare for your career dreams

  3. HOW CAN YOU PREPARE? • Do your best in every class • Join clubs and activities • Take core courses each year (Math, Science, English, Social Studies) • Take advanced courses • World Language • Algebra • Honors courses

  4. HOW CAN YOU PREPARE? • These are the classes you will take • Get more information from your counselor • Take electives to explore your interests

  5. ELECTIVES HELP YOU PREPARE • Develop a skill(Band, orchestra, choir, art) • Explore career interests (Woodshop, metal shop, web design, cooking) • Prepare for high school(Writing, environmental science, world language)

  6. ACTIVITIES HELP YOU PREPARE • It’s great to participate! • Join at least one school activity or team • Clubs, sports, and activities help you: • Develop skills • Show commitment • Meet friends

  7. PLAN AHEAD FOR HIGH SCHOOL • In 8th grade, plan for 9th grade courses • Plan high school courses based on your goals and school requirements • Plan what you will do after graduation

  8. WHAT IS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE? • Earn high school credit • Meet standard on state tests • Complete a Culminating Project • Prepare a High School & Beyond Plan

  9. EARN HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT *Note: Districts may seek an extension to 2018 for some parts of the 2016 requirements.

  10. MEET STANDARD ON STATE TESTS • High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) – 10th grade • End-of-Course exams in Math (Algebra, Geometry) • End-of-Course exam in Science (Biology) Beginning in 2012

  11. COMPLETE A CULMINATING PROJECT • Culminating Project is done during senior year • Your school district determines requirements • Many students present their high school portfolios to show the work they’ve done Photo: Yakima Herald-Republic

  12. PREPARE A HS & BEYOND PLAN • Outlines your interests and goals • Summarizes your high school accomplishments • Describes your postsecondary plan

  13. MAKE THE MOST OF HIGH SCHOOL • Do more than the minimum! • Take advanced and “dual credit” courses • Take career prep classes to get hands-on experience

  14. ADVANCED & DUAL CREDIT • Take as many math and science courses as you can • Take honors courses • Take Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) classes • Take classes that give college AND high school credit (dual credit)

  15. CAREER PREP (CTE PROGRAMS) • CTE (Tech Prep) programs help students explore careers and prepare for skilled jobs • Programs include: • Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) • Health Care • Culinary Arts • Computer Programming

  16. WHAT’S NEXT FOR YOU? • Do your best in every class • Take advanced and honors classes • Take electives and join clubs to explore your interests • Get ready for high school!

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