Decisions..Decisions..Decisions

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Decisions..Decisions..Decisions
Military
2 Year College
4 Year College
Tech School
Work
Class of 2011
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Hmm...
How do I
make a...
Wise Decision?
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Get to Know Your Counselor
Ms. Swaine LEE-RIN
Ms. Crowell A-DO
Ms. Smith DR-LEB
Ms. Short RIO-Z
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Meeting with your counselor is easy!!!!
Ms. Woodruff Data Entry
Ms. Buehler
Ms. Lee
Come in before school, during lunch or
after school to make an appointment
with the guidance secretaries.
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Check out the College and Career Center!

• Get to know Ms. Barber
• Computers with internet access
• Research colleges programs
• Learn about scholarships
• Visit www.facts.org
• Check your unofficial BF GPA/credits
• Take the CHOICES interest inventory
• Update your ePep planner
• Learn more about Prep HQ - how it can help you?

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NEXT.....
Get a good educational
foundation in
HIGH SCHOOL
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Know Graduation Requirements

• 24 Credits Including
• English 4 credits
• Mathematics 4 credits
• (including Algebra I)
• Science 3 credits
• Social Studies 3 credits
• (including World History, American History,
  American Government and Economics )
• HOPE - 1 credit
• Performing/Fine Arts - 1 credit
• Electives 8 credits
• 2.0 Unweighted Cumulative GPA
• Pass FCAT (1926 R/1889 M)

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Which student will graduate?
Student B
Student A
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Know 4 Year College Entrance Requirements

• Minimum18 Academic Units
• English 4 credits
• Math - 4 credits
• (including Alg. I, Geo., Alg. II)
• Science 3 or 4 credits
• Social Studies 3 or 4 credits
• Foreign Language 2 or 3 credits (2 yrs. of
  the same foreign language)
• 2 Academic elective credits (extra English, math,
  science, social studies, foreign language)
• ACT/SAT
• Recalculated GPA 3.0-3.5 weighted

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What It Really Takes To Get In

• Fall Admission Mid-Range GPAs Test Scores
• FAU 3.0-3.6 980-1130 SAT 20-24 ACT
• FSU 3.7-4.2 1180-1330 SAT 26-29 ACT
• UCF 3.4-4.1 1140-1280 SAT 24-28 ACT
• UF 4.0-4.4 1210-1400 SAT 26-31 ACT
• UNF 3.5-3.7 1160-1210 SAT 23-24 ACT
• USF 3.5-4.1 1100-1270 SAT 24-28 ACT

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My Academic History

• What does it tell me?
• Unweighted GPA class rank
• Total credits attempted and earned
• Projected graduation year
• Academic history courses taken and grades earned

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Check Out Your Academic History on Screen 523
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What is My 522 ????

• It shows my graduation status
• Credits attempted and earned
• Unweighted GPA
• Credits required for graduation
• What credits are still remaining
• Current credits in progress

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Take A Look At Your 522
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ePEP Credit Summary

• Check out your credit summary and transcript
  online at www.facts.org on your ePEP account
• Bright Futures evaluations are also viewable on
  your ePEP account
• Transcript updates are sent fall, winter, and
  summer - last update end of October 2008
• Remember! It is your responsibility to print your
  credit summary /or transcript as an assignment.

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Consider Florida Bright Futures

• 3.0 3.5 Recalculated GPA
• Meet 4 Yr. College Entrance Requirements
• 75 hours of Community Service - FAS
• SAT Scores between 970 1270 OR ACT scores
  between 20-28
• 75-100 Tuition paid to Florida college or
  universityincluding community colleges

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Know Job Possibilites..
THEN
Watch the trends
in the
JOB MARKET
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Some of Floridas Hot Jobs

• Computer Software Engineers Programmers
• Database Administrators
• Dental Hygienists
• Detectives
• Education Administrators
• Home Health Aides
• Pharmacists
• Physical Therapists
• Preschool Teachers
• Registered Nurse
• Security Consultants
• Social Workers

Source Laura Morsch (2005) CareerBuilder.com
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Jobs that Require Two Years of College or
Technical School

• Computer Software Engineers, Applications
  (77,272)
• Registered Nurse (52,289)
• Loan Officers (59,197)
• Radiological Technicians (44,179)
• Firefighter (42,723)
• Dental Hygienists (50,003)
• Public Relations Specialist (46,176)

Better than minimum wage!
Labor Market Statistics, Division of Community
Colleges and Workforce Education.Wages are
statewide aferages for all workers in a given
occupation Source NEXT magazine, pg.53
www.FloridaNEXT.com
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Jobs that Require a 4 Year College Education

• Teacher
• Social Worker
• Accountant
• Engineer
• Insurance Agent
• Dietitian
• Zoologist
• Journalist
• Bank Manager

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Jobs that Require MORE than 4 Years of College

• Counselor
• Doctor
• Lawyer
• Pharmacist
• Architect
• Dentist
• Psychologist
• Veterinarian
• University Professor
• Priest/Minister/Rabbi

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The Military

• Air Force www.airforce.com
• Army www.goarmy.com
• Navy www.navy.com or
• 1-800-NAVY
• Marines www.Marines.com 1-800-MARINES
• Coast Guard www.gocoastguard.com
• ASVAB Test
• School ROTC Program

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Be STRONG
A SCHS Bulldog
NEVER gives up!
Encouragement from Saint Clouds Guidance
Department
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Now What????
www.facts.org
Discover Your Interests
I like to A. Fix things (Realistic) B.
Express myself (Artistic) C. Do research
(Investigative) D. Help people (Social) E.
Talk in front of groups (Enterprising) F. Work
with numbers (Conventional)
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A Fun Exercise

• Look at your Career Fields of Interest Handout
• Pretend that you can choose a part-time job in
  each of these five businesses you will be shown
  how receive the same pay for each job which
  would you like best?
• Check one job that you would prefer in each of
  the five businesses (1-5 check 1 in each).
• Add up your total number of As, Bs, Cs.
• Check out your preferred career fields of
  interest are you an information, people, or
  things type person?
• Want to learn more about yourself? Take the
  CHOICES Interest Inventory at www.facts.org.

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Plan for your future

• Volunteer for Community Service
• Plan your coursework
• Figure out your future goals (Check out
  www.facts.org )
• Get involved in sports and clubs at school

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Pass the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test to
get that

• Know that a PASSING score is 1926 for reading
  and 1889 for math
• Practice Sample Questions
• Check it out on FCAT Explorer
• Int. Reading (or ESOL Dev Lang) /or Intensive
  Math class at SCHS or FCAT Prep online through
  FLVS

DIPLOMA
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PRACTICE GOOD STUDY HABITS!

• Pay attention in class
• Take notes
• Read the textbook
• Ask questions in class
• Set aside a place to study
• Do your homework
• Turn in your class work
• Review notes daily
• Dont wait to the night before to study for a
  test
• Use a homework folder with your planner
• Use your weekends to get ahead

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Dont be afraid to ask for HELP

• Ask your teachers if they can help you before or
  after school
• Get math tutoring on Tuesdays/Thursdays after
  school in 22-206. Come prepared with questions!
• Find a study buddy or join a study group
• Talk with your counselor

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More Pointers For SUCCESS

• Bring your agenda to class DAILY and write down
  your homework assignments
• Be in school EVERY day, ready to work
• Be on time to class
• Prepare ahead of time
• Get enough sleep
• Eat a good breakfast
• Keep a POSITIVE attitude

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Now get out there and
Take Charge of Your Future
Go for the GOLD!!