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Enter college, pick a major, graduate, and get a professional career

A Shot Of Reality The Complete Answer To: “Why do I have to do this?” and “When will I EVER need to know this?”. FACT #1 The United States public education system’s goal is to teach students to be well-rounded individuals who will be able to either:.

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Enter college, pick a major, graduate, and get a professional career

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  1. A Shot Of RealityThe Complete Answer To:“Why do I have to do this?”and“When will I EVER need to know this?”

  2. FACT #1The United States public education system’s goal is to teach students to be well-rounded individuals who will be able to either: • Enter college, pick a major, graduate, and get a professional career • Be able to attend a vocational school and become a member of skilled trade (eg. Plumber) • Be able to succeed in the service sector (eg. MacDonald's)

  3. “Why do I have to do this?” • This class is part of becoming a well-rounded student • Taking a variety of classes in high school allows you to find what you are interested in other than texting and going to • To graduate from high school, you need to take at least two years of science • (AKA: You need to pass this class!)

  4. “When will I EVER need to know this?” • Honestly, it depends on what you are whining about: • Temperature, Weather, and Measuring • = Um, you encounter those a lot! • Kepler’s Laws of Planetary Motion, Ridge Push, and Antarctic Bottom Water • = Yeah, other than this class, you might not ever need to know these concepts That’s thinking about the small picture I want you to think about the BIG picture…

  5. FACT #2A high school diploma and college degree are not options anymore. YOU NEED THEM! Here’s what they tell an employer: • I have the ability to learn and complete the tasks asked of me • I am committed to work hard*EVEN IF I DON’T WANT TO DO IT SOMETIMES* • I can adapt to new ways of thinking

  6. FACT #3On average, the more education you receive, the more money you will make, and the less you will be without a job (AKA: No degree = No Monee) *This Is The United States Average*

  7. “But we live in California…” I’m glad you said that… Salary Based On Education (2008) -- California -- Yearly Average ($) 37,363 State Average: 19,797 - Less than high school graduate 29,791 - High school graduate (includes equivalency) 38,044 - Some college or associate's degree 53,826 - Bachelor's degree 75,117 - Graduate or professional degree

  8. “How does California compare?” You Are Here

  9. “Dude, I’m gonna make bank!” Not so fast…

  10. “You want how much for THAT?” You Are Here You Are Here

  11. “Silly, Mr. Fox, I can get by with very little money” Alright smart guy, let’s do some math… “But this is a science class” Hush! This is my class; you’re mine now! Salary Based On Education (2008) “Once I’m out of here, I’m gonna make me some money” -- California -- Yearly Average ($) 37,363 State Average: 19,797 - Less than high school graduate Okay, you want to make this much per year 29,791 - High school graduate 38,044 - Some college or associate's degree 53,826 - Bachelor's degree 75,117 - Graduate or professional degree $29,791 ÷ 12 months = $2,483 per month

  12. “So, how much does it cost to live without my parents?” Item Avg. Cost $2,500 House Mortgage $400 Utilities * Know this up front: I will NEVER fudge facts during this class, these are REAL costs! $250 Car Payment $120 Car Insurance $150 Gas $500 Food $150 Health Insurance $100 Personal Hygiene $500 Entertainment $50 Cell Phone $100 Cable/Internet “OMG! I’m screwed!” $4,820 TOTAL Better find a bunch of roommates! Good times, eh? $2,483 YOU MAKE $2,337 YOU’RE SHORT

  13. FACT #4Living on your own costs a lot and is stressful. Go ask your parents if you do not believe me! If you listen to me, you will average at least $4,100 a month… … by yourself!

  14. “People that work in skilled trade make next to nothing” WRONG! Job Avg. Salary Plumber $47,000 Electrician $48,000 Pipe Fitter $46,000 2010 Salaries In California Source: www.indeed.com Crane Operator $49,000 Carpenter $36,000 Chef $48,000 Personal Chef $80,000 $51,000 Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Ironworker $44,000 Powerline Technician $66,000 $98,000 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer AWESOME Site 

  15. Moral of the story:“Why do I have to do this?”“When will I EVER need to know this?” Why? So you can: • Get a good job • Make good money • Move the heck out of your parents’ house • Make the most of your life!

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