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Prepare for High School

Prepare for high school by understanding the programs and procedures, visiting the school, and adapting to the new environment. Learn how to make the most of high school, improve study skills, manage homework, and set career goals. Discover what colleges and businesses expect, explore choices after high school, and consider vocational schools, community colleges, and universities. Start planning for your future now!

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Prepare for High School

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  1. Prepare for High School • Know the programs and procedures • Visit the high school • Review the high school website

  2. What Does It All Mean?

  3. What is High School going to be like? • Size of the School • Culture Shock (going from rural to large) • Larger Class Sizes • More Students • A Bigger Campus • Teaching Styles (more focused on subject matter than individual student) • Socially Unprepared (age ranges 14-18) • Step Down in Social Status (top at MS to bottom at HS)

  4. Make the Most of High School • Stay involved – join a club, sport, volunteer • Keep your grades up – 9th-12th counts • Choose to take rigorous courses – challenge yourself • Choose electives with future goals in mind • Communicate with teachers & school counselors • Get ready for higher academic expectations • Make new friends • Work on improving typing skills • Get a tutor and a mentor if needed • Make wise choices – choosing friends, where to go, what to do

  5. Improve Study Skills • Create an appropriate study environment • Develop a calm attitude • Take good notes (pay attention in class) • Develop memorization methods • Focus on areas that need most attention • Develop crucial essay writing skills through practice

  6. Homework • Come to class prepared and on time • Homework includes written assignments, reading, reviewing class notes, studying for tests, completing projects, and previewing the next lesson • Plan to spend an average of 2-3 hours/night on homework • Plan to use weekends for homework as well • Know each teacher’s homework policies • Make sure you complete every assignment and turn it in on time

  7. What do I want to become? • When I graduate from high school, I want to be……. • I want to be this because…... • What is your favorite subject? - Think about careers related to that subject.

  8. Choosing a Career- Learn More About Yourself Take a look at: • Your skills • Your career goals • Your interests Focus on careers that: • Pertain to your personality • Represent the lifestyle you want • Reflect the goals you have set for yourself Try it out: • Volunteer in a related field • Work part-time • Job shadow for a day or two • Do an internship once you’re in school

  9. Choosing a Career- Learn More About Your Career Tennessee College and Career Planning System • Career Search (Interest Assessment) • Skills Assessment • Work Values Inventory Begin your career portfolio • www.planningyourdreams.org • Username and Password • Ask counselor for “N” code

  10. What Colleges/Businesses Expect from High School Students • Basic Math • Problem Solving/Critical Thinking • Verbal Communication • Teamwork • Organizational Skills • Professionalism (being on time, work ethic, dress, attitude, etc.)

  11. Choices After High School • Go to work • Vocational/Technical School • 2 year Community College • 4 year College/University • Join the Military

  12. Vocational School / Career Center • Benefits: • Hands on experience • Program shorter in length – 18-24 months • Lottery assistance available • Prepares you for work • Attend after high school if you want to become a(n): • Nurse (LPN) • Mechanic • Administrative Assistant • Welder • Security Officer

  13. Community or Junior College • Benefits: • Easy transition from High School • Small in size • Low cost • Close to home • Great place to prepare for 4 year colleges • Attend after high school if you want to become a(n): • Manufacturing Machinery Operator • EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) • Early Childhood Education Specialist (Daycare) • Nurse (LPN) • Culinary Arts • Or one of the many other possibilities

  14. Colleges & Universities - Public & Private • Benefits: • Prepares you for a great career • Larger • More activities, clubs, sports, Greek life • Internships, co-ops, study abroad • Can continue graduate studies • Attend after high school if you want to become a(n): • Teacher • Social Worker • Physical Therapist • Computer Programmer • Architect • Business Owner • Scientist • Journalist • Engineer • Or one of the many other possibilities!

  15. Join the Military • Take the ASVAB • Talk to a recruiter • Need basic skills • Learn a useful trade or make a career in the military • Great way to fund your education

  16. Going to College- What Can You Do Now? • Start your resume to keep track of awards/honors and activities/volunteer work • Research scholarships • Attend college fairs or meet with college representatives at your school -Internet -Local resources (school, library, businesses) • Research colleges -Internet -Campus visits

  17. Begin your college search by viewing virtual tours of over 1,300 college campuses!

  18. Edadvisor e-mail service reminds students about important deadlines and provides helpful college planning articles and tips. • Students are sent dynamic content based upon their year in school. • Edadvisor articles have been reprinted in college planning magazines throughout the country.

  19. Advice from Former Freshmen

  20. College Planning Tips for Underclassmen Freshmen • Keep your grades up. • Register for appropriate classes. • Understand High School Records – a list of a students final grade and credits earned in each course taken while in high school. Sophomores • Plan your finances. • Research colleges and careers. • Practice taking college entrance exams. Juniors • Attend college fairs. • Take college entrance exams. • Visit college campuses.Research/apply for scholarships. Seniors • Submit college admissions applications/Watch out for deadlines. • Take or retake the ACT or SAT. • Apply for scholarships. • Apply for financial aid by completing the FAFSA.

  21. Make the Most of High School College may seem far away, but the future can come at you very fast. With high school around the corner, hopefully this information will help you sharpen your skills and prepare your future. To have the future you dream of, preparation begins NOW!!

  22. Let’s Talk About the Future Next Steps: 1. Research and Explore Career Opportunities -www.planningyourdreams.org 2. Visit Colleges -www.eCampusTours.com

  23. Challenge Yourself • Be better tomorrow than you are today!! • Find what you are good at and become great!! • Put forth an extra effort even if it is not easy!!

  24. www.eCampustours.comwww.planningyourdreams.orgwww.edsouth.org/SOS“like” us on Facebook!

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