High School 101

1. High School 101 Counselors Mrs. Morgan: A – E Mrs. Jensen: F - L Mr. Regester: M - R Mrs. Johnson: S – Z

2. What your Counselor can do for You! • Academic advising and graduation planning • Career planning (what do you want to be when you grow up?) • Personal counseling • Post-high school options: exploration and help with planning & getting enrolled • Come to the Counseling Center and Mrs. Weeks, the Counseling Secretary, will show you how to make an appointment.

3. How do I meet with the Career Specialist? • Ms. Garrett is available in the Career Center Monday-Friday, 8:30 – 3:00p. • Feel free to come in to the Career Center if you just have a question, want to check out the material, or to make an appointment with Ms. Garrett.

4. NAV 101 • Navigation 101: Advisory period • Clear, careful, and creative planning for life beyond high school • Student led conferences in the spring • Bring 1-1/2” binder to next advisory on October 18

5. So what do I need as a minimum to graduate? • All students must earn 22 credits: • 3 years of English • 2 years of Math • 3.5 years of Social Studies* * Including WA state history • 2 years of Science • 1 year of Occupational Education • 2 years of PE/health • 1 year of Fine Arts • All students must also pass the Reading, Writing, Math and Science sections of the WASL, successfully complete a Culminating Project, and the High School & Beyond plan.

6. High School & Beyond Plan • Completion of this material is a graduation requirement and is done in Advisory. Culminating Project • A final research based project completed during your senior year. • Information will be given to you through your Advisory.

7. Making the Most of your Time in High School • Your freshmen year matters! • High School is the foundation for your future career . . . typically, the more you learn, the more you can earn. • Explore your options take IB (International Baccalaureate) classes, music/drama/art, & vocational electives. • Keep as many doors open as possible. • Plan for your future and be purposeful! • Maintain rigor through all 4 years.

8. Post High School Options • Go directly into the workforce after graduation (on-the-job training) • Military (enlist, ROTC, academy) • Apprenticeships (work while learning a trade) • Specialty/Technical School (2-year college program in a specific trade/career area) • Community College (Get an AA degree and go to work or transfer to a university) • 4-year College (Bachelor’s degree or more)

9. The Power of Education • Dental Assistant: Needs 1 year of training from CC, makes about $13.42/hour or $27,901 year. • Dental Hygienist: Needs at least 2 years of training from a CC, makes $27.27/hour or $57,790 year. • Dentist: Needs BA degree and DDS in dentistry, makes $64.11/hour or $133,350 year.

10. Skilled jobs and Education • Carpenter: HS diploma, on the job training, makes $17.71 or $36,840. • Drywall installer: HS diploma, apprenticeship, makes $23.48 or $46,960. • Construction manager: Bachelor’s degree w/internship, makes $34.24 or $71, 210.

11. Even a little education can make a big difference • Fast food clerk: HS diploma or GED, on the job training, makes $7.51/hour or $15,590 year. • Chef: HS diploma, 2-4 years in culinary program, makes $15.38/hour or $32,040 • A chef can earn more than twice as much money with a little bit of training.

12. Freshmen Survival Skills 101 • Now that I know what I need to do to prepare for my future, how do I increase my chances of success? • Let us share our top ten tips for making the most of your freshmen year.

13. #1 Respect yourself and others • Always give your best effort. • Be honest and trustworthy. • Be tolerant of others. • Be kind.

14. #2 Choose your attitude • You can decide how you want your day to go. • Be positive! • More energy is wasted on being angry or critical.

15. #3 Develop decision making skills • How can I solve my problem? • What is the best solution? Look at all your options. • Choose an approach and work through it.

16. #4 Be resilient • The world can be a hard place. • Keep trying even if you fail. • You’ll never make any of the “shots” you don’t take. • Get up when you get knocked down.

17. #5 Learn to Communicate • Ask for help when needed (friend, family, teacher, counselor, etc.). • Avoid the “drama” in the halls. • Check with the source rather than just believing the rumor! • Be bold - tell people what you need.

18. #6 Choose your friends wisely • Are your friendships healthy? • Do your friends support you in positive ways? • Do you have the same goals, values, and ethics? • Avoid peer pressure that encourages you to do things that you don’t believe are right or good for you.

19. #7 Develop good work ethic • Complete assignments on time. • Study for tests. • Work with your friends when you can. • Plan ahead to keep up with workload. • Do your best.

20. #8 Attend School • Be present in both body and mind. • Remember that it can feel overwhelming to get caught up after you’re gone. • Check for the work you missed while you were gone. • See your teachers as soon as you get back from an absence. Make a plan to turn in the work you missed.

21. #9 Take advantage of opportunities • Get involved, be a part of something. • Run for class officer positions. • Join a Club or Athletic Team. • Volunteer • In the community, through KEY Club or National Honor Society, or help with class projects. These are all great ways to meet people!

22. #10 Get organized • Learn how to manage your time. • Learn how to prioritize tasks. • Do the hard stuff first and save the easy stuff for later. • Being organized equals less stress in the end - AND you get more done!

23. School ResourcesWhere do I go if… • Sick • Pay a fine • Athletic clearance form • Lunch account balance • Parent newsletter • Copy of my schedule • Access code to use the computer

24. Drug/Alcohol Information • Mr. Duey Brawley’s office is located in the Student Services area. He is at Capital HS all day Wednesday & Thursday, and on Friday until 12N. • If you are concerned about yourself, a friend, or family member, please stop by and meet Mr. Brawley.

25. Thank you for your time and attention! • Come by and see your counselor if you have questions, want help with your 4-year planning, or even to say hello! We’re here to help you!