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Allen High School Eagle Scholars

Allen High School Eagle Scholars. High School and Beyond!. Hello. My name is… My job is… My educational background is…. High School & Beyond. I am here to talk to you about planning for high school and the important choices you will soon make.

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Allen High School Eagle Scholars

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  1. Allen High School Eagle Scholars High School and Beyond!

  2. Hello . . . • My name is… • My job is… • My educational background is…

  3. High School & Beyond • I am here to talk to you about planning for high school and the important choices you will soon make. • I’m also going to talk to you about considerations about your interests and beginning to research career options.

  4. Allen High School High school is one of the most IMPORTANT times in your life! • You will have choices about • Classes • School Activities • Organizations • Your Social Life • Career Pathways • You need to make an informed choice so that you have options for the future.

  5. Good Choices….More Options • Good, well-paying jobs go to those who prepare themselves with a good education • Must be prepared to compete in a global economy • Be able to accept change and challenges

  6. Change is Constant What will the next 10 years bring? • Technology advances will mean exciting opportunities for those who are prepared. • Competition will be fierce, so strive to do your best starting at Allen High School. • Change is happening all the time…

  7. Our Community Cares about you and your success Let’s talk about changes that you have seen …

  8. What Does This Mean For You? • No matter what you plan to do after high school -- you will need more education or training. • Most of the jobs that will be available will require some form of education or training beyond your high school.

  9. What Is An Eagle Scholar? • An Eagle Scholar is an Allen High School student who: • Commits to taking rigorous courses that challenge them to do their best; • Develops good communications skills; • Volunteers and is involved in their school and community – and learns to work as a team; • Understands the connection between level of education and career and job opportunities.

  10. Eagle Scholar REQUIREMENTS: • Be on track to complete: • Foundation High School ProgramOR Distinguished High School Program • AND…Earn one or more Endorsements within a Career Pathway • AND…Score Level III Advanced on STAAR End-of-Course exams

  11. Eagle Scholar REQUIREMENTS: • Tracking Progress: • Develop a Four Year Plan for your high school years with your counselor; investigate and plan for the transition to college, the workplace, the military, or some other option using Naviance.

  12. Eagle Scholar REQUIREMENTS: • Tracking Progress: • Take the Aspire in 9th grade • Take PSAT 10th grade and 11th grade • Take a College Entrance Exam (SAT or ACT) 11th grade

  13. What will Employers and Colleges Want from you? • Good grades in challenging courses • Strong science and math grades • Good writing skills • Technology knowledge and skills • Good communication skills (lead a group, present to a group, work productively in a group, defend a belief or idea). • Ability to think critically and make decisions • Apply multiple strategies to solve a problem

  14. What Employers/Colleges DO NOT Want to see • Inappropriate Social Networking (pictures, comments, messages, conversations about others) • Criminal Record (DBS) • Lack of challenging high school courses • Dropping out of challenging courses and activities your senior year. Ask Yourself: When messaging or posting pictures, do I want my parents to see this or my future college or employer?

  15. Your OPTIONS After High School World of Work (Job Ready Skills) Military Service Careers High School 2-Year Program (i.e. Associate’s Degree) 4-Year College (i.e. Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, Professional Degree)

  16. So Think About It… $$

  17. Imagine . . . $28,080 Annual Salary $2,333 monthly budget Item Payment Amount Left Federal Income Tax (10%) $233 $2,100 Social Security Tax (7.65%) 178 1,922 Medical/dental insurance + out-of-pocket 150 1,772 Housing (Rent - 1 Bdrm, Unfurnished) 600 1,172 Food 330 842 Car Payments 300 542 Car Insurance 167 375 Gas, Oil, etc. 70 305 Telephone 30 275 Utilities 105 170 Clothing 30 140 Entertainment 30 110 Personal Items 25 85 Furniture, TV, appliances 50 35 Savings 25 10 Miscellaneous 10 0

  18. Minimum Wage vs. Skilled Job You Choose! • Unskilled • Labor Skilled Labor $13.50 x 40 hrs/wk $540.00 x 52 wks/yr $28,080 $7.25 x 40 hrs/wk $290.00 x 52 wks/yr $15,080

  19. Option 1: Go to Work • Retail Sales • Receptionist • Bill/Account Collector • Medical/Dental Assistant • Social/Human Service Assistant • Cashier • General Office Clerk $18,500 - $25,760 19

  20. Option 2: Military Service Careers • Army • Navy • Air Force • Marines • Coast Guard • Merchant Marine • Potential Annual Salaries • Enlisted, basic pay: $18,000 • Aircraft Mechanic: $36,600 • Military Pilot: $72,300 20

  21. Option 3: Technical or Community College • A one to two year program is offered at a community, junior or technical/career college degree or certification program. • What can I expect if I earn with this type degree or certification? • Potential Annual Salary: $20,000 + 21

  22. Jobs Requiring certifications Starting Salaries with Certificates and/or 2-year Associate Degrees • Licensed Vocational Nurse $41,494 • Accounting Clerk $19,933 • Radiologic Technologist $33,881 • Electrician $26,108 • Physical Therapy Assistant $32,928 • Chemical Technician $33,208 • CAD Drafter $35,983 • Electronic Technician $35,161 • Forensic Science Tech $28,313 Source: Texas Workforce Commission—Wage Information Network, Texas Statewide Entry Wage 22

  23. Option 4: 4 Year University • A four-year program is a college or university program that results in a bachelor’s degree. • A four-year university also offers master’s degree and doctoral degree programs • What can I expect if I earn a four-year degree? • Potential Annual Salary: $40,000+ 23

  24. professional Jobs Starting Salaries with 4-year College Degrees Chemical Engineer $50,060 Wildlife Biologist $41,400 Registered Nurse $47,710 Accountant $42,233 Network Administrator $48,520 Teacher-Allen ISD $45,000 Physician’s Assistant $64,770 Statisticians $52,490 Computer Software Engineer $67,620 Source: Texas Workforce Commission—Wage Information Network, Texas Statewide Entry Wage; US Dept of Labor; US Census Bureau 24

  25. Planning. . . • Choices to Make: • Required Courses (graduation plan) • Elective Courses • Career & Technical Education (career pathways) • Dual Credit (Collin College) • Clubs & Activities

  26. Start Now . . . Make choices that will give you the best OPTIONS over the next four years! • Explore Naviance • Talk to people who have jobs that interest you • Talk to your parents about saving for college or technical school • Work a part-time job and save! • Get involved in clubs, organizations, and activities at school (this is a must) • Volunteer in your community (Service Learning)

  27. In summary • Your choices and your performance – even in 9th grade will affect your future • You have options after high school – start researching and planning for them before senior year • Allen High School (9-12) has resources to help students and families make the right choices (College and Career Center)

  28. Class of 2018 “Sr’s 18” You Can Graduate as an Eagle Scholar!

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