Preparing for your future

Provide relevant information about: High School Planning

Graduation Requirements Graduation Project Grades

Future educational/employment opportunities

Part-time work Work permits

Graduation Requirements

Course Credits Language Arts 4Social Studies 4Mathematics 3Science 3Computer 0.5Health 0.5Wellness/PE 1Consumer Skills 0.25Electives 5.75Graduation Project Completion

23 Total Credits

Requirement to graduate in the PA Don’t wait until your senior year!!! Finish within the course of 1 academic year Graduation Project Resource Guide is available

online at the guidance web site

The Resource Guide contains all of the

necessary information you need to

successfully complete your Graduation

Project

Project Example

Analysis In depth research, experiment – Example: Science Fair Project

Types of Projects

Project Example

Exhibition

Produce original piece of work. Present for public appreciation –Example: dance performance, art exhibit

Service Design a project which provides a valuable free service to the community- Example: EMT, Public library or elderly center

Project Example

Instruction

Engage in instructional activity under the supervision of professional educator- Example: Service Learning Program

Demonstration

Learn new skills to create, repair, or restore.Example: Restore old car

Step 1: Develop an Idea Step 2: Type a Proposal Step 3: Select a Project Teacher

Important – Always keep a copy of your graduation project forms / information.

Each of these areas included on this

form are discussed in great detail in

the Resource book

Step 4: Work on / Complete Project (end product)

Step 5: Complete Typed Self Evaluation

Step 6: Present Oral Presentation to peers

Step 7: Teacher will complete evaluation form and send the completed project pack to the Counseling Office

Don’t wait!!

Earning a two-year college degree or higher is statistically related to what your high school G.P.A.

is.A Average

63.9 %B Average

37.1 %

C Average

13.9 %

Getting a four-year year college degree is statistically related to how far you go in high school math.

79.8 % of high school who take Calculus

74.3 % Pre-Calculus

62.2 % Trigonometry

39.5 % Algebra II

23.1 % Geometry

7.8 % Algebra

Grade point average Weighted (Academic) Unweighted (Standard)

Standard (Unweighted) Example Calculation

Take total 17.00 divided by 5.0 credits = 3.40 GPA

Course Grade Gr Value Credit Wtd Gr

Tan II A 4.0 1 4.0

Bio B 3 1 3.0

A Hist

A 4.0 1 4.0

Draw C 2 .5 1.0

AP Cal

B 3 1 3.0

PE A 4.0 .5 2.0

Total 5 17.00

Academic (Weighted) Example Calculation

Take total 18.5 divided by 5.0 credits = 3.70 GPA

Course Grade Gr Value Credit Wtd Gr

Tan II A 4.5 * 1 4.5

Bio B 3 1 3.0

A Hist

A4.0 1 4.0

Draw C 2 .5 1.0

AP Cal

B4 * 1 4.0

PE A 4 .5 2.0

Total 21.5 5 18.5

How is class rank determined? Based on weighted G.P.A

The importance of G.P.A College admissions Scholarship opportunities

Will be determined: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and final report periods

Eligibility 3.0 unweighted G.P.A. No D’s or F’s

Staying on top of your academics Parent Connect Progress Reports Report Cards Scheduling Transcripts

Continued Education

Employment

Military

4-year schools – minimum three math: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II

2-year schools – Generally no SAT’s but….recommended.

Academic testing: PSAT’s – Take in October of Junior Year

Counselor Bulletin College catalog resource library Military Information College Videos Resource books – SAT pre/careers

Academic Responsibilities NOW counts…. Work Hard and reap the

benefits in the future. Graduation Projects: Complete ASAP

Continue CAREER EXPLORATION !!!!!! Job “Shadow” opportunities

Build your “Personal Resume” Actively participate VOLUNTEER!!!! Lots of options available

Local community Newspaper want ads Guidance Bulletin Board Guidance Bulletin

Who needs working papers? Anyone under 18 who will be working

part-time or full-time. At 15 years and younger you will

have to get a working papers for every job that you have.

At 16 you will get a transferable work permit.

How do I obtain working papers? Bring your parent/guardian and your

birth certificate to the main office from 7am-4pm.

Under 16 receive “Vacation Employment Certificate”

Over 16 receive “Application for Employment Certificate or Transferable Work Permit”

Complete form and submit to employer

Finish strong this

year!!