Senior year = personal responsibility!

What should you be doing?

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SENIOR YEAR

senioritis

Have a quick question? Have lunch?

You can come to Counseling during the following times without an appointment: Before School (7-7:30 am) First half of 4th hour lunch (10:30 – 11:00 am) Last half of 5th hour lunch (12:00 – 12:30

pm) After School (2:30-3 pm)(DL paperwork, valid schedule change questions, quick school related questions)

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OPEN DOOR COUNSELING

‣ You must complete a GPS Global Academy Online Learning Enrollment form before you can register for an online class

‣ Block Registration-9 week block courses with specific registration dates, start dates, and end dates‣ You may only take one 9-week block at a time

‣ Deadline-May 7

BE AWARE OF COMPLETION DEADLINES!!!3

ONLINE CLASSES

Aide, teacher-requested level change

Semester 1 Deadline - October 3rd W/F, Aide, AIA eligibility

Semester 2 Changes by December 5th

It is YOUR responsibility to stay on track for graduation

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SCHEDULE CHANGESYou must

be enrolled in

4 credit earning classes

each semester!

‣ Counseling Office Senior Board‣ Senior Year To Do List‣ Senior Year FAQ’s‣ Daily Announcements – HHS website‣ You can go to the For Seniors Only link on the

HHS website to view presentations, handouts, and much more

For Seniors Only

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WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION

‣ 43% (291) of HHS graduates attend a 4 year university

‣ 29% (193) of HHS graduates attend a community college

‣ So what do the rest of our graduates do???‣ Workforce, apprenticeship programs, military, or

attend a trade/vocational school

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WHAT ARE YOU DOING AFTER HHS?Stats from Class of 2013-669 students

1. Work 2. Apprenticeship Programs3. Military Training4. Career Schools (Trade, Technical,

Vocational)

5. Certificate Programs

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Post HS Education &Training Options

Non-College Opportunities Video

Maintain an updated resume

Arrange references prior to the application process

Practice interviewing skills

Attend Job Fairs

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Entering the Workforce

‣ Earn while you learn!

‣ An apprenticeship is a semi-formal way of learning a skill or trade. You work with someone at a participating job and attend classes.

Apprenticeship-Video

‣over 800 occupations available: roofers, electricians, sheet metal workers, carpenters, etc.

‣ Explore careers with Mrs. Ward in the Career Center or online www.azwaca.org

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Apprenticeship Opportunities

‣ Take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) on September 24 at 7:30 a.m. in the HHS Auditorium(It’s FREE!)

‣ The ASVAB is not a means to qualify for a career in the armed services, but rather is a means to help you explore different career options, identify a college major or find out more about your personality.

‣ Sign up in Counseling (September 2-September 9)

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WHAT CAN YOU DO TO PREPARE YOURSELF FOR YOUR FUTURE?

‣ Which branch of military service should you join?

‣ Branches of the Military - Video

‣ Explore career options available through each of the branches.

‣ Meet with a representative from the branch you are interested in for specific details and information.

‣ Visits are listed on the Career Center calendar.

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Join the Military

Community Colleges offer a wide range of occupational/educational opportunities.

Over 500 Certificate programs within the Maricopa Community Colleges

http://www.maricopa.edu/bwd/Career_Guide.htm

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Certificate Programs at the Community College

Chandler Gilbert CC Aircraft Construction Technology Aircraft Maintenance Golf Course Operations Media Arts: Dig. Imaging Early Childhood Programs

Mesa CC Construction Drafting Paramedic Police Academy Preparation Nursing Mortuary Science

More programs and colleges are available

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Community College Career Opportunities

Scottsdale CC Culinary Arts Radiography Yoga Teaching Certification Speech-Language Pathology Equine Science

Gateway CC Court Reporting Automotive Technology

(Partnership w/Nissan & Toyota)

Hydrologic Studies Nursing

These schools vary in size, entry requirements, cost and quality. Research these schools carefully!

Maricopa Skill Center

High Paying Job-Video

It is a good idea to visit the school you are interested in attending.

Talk to students who have previously attended the school and employers who hire people in your chosen occupation.

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Career Schools(Trade, Technical, Vocational)

Class of 2015

Have a great year

The Counseling Office

“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”

“Success is not a destination, it’s a journey.”

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