Sophomore to Junior Powerpoint

2015-2016

JUNIOR YEAR YOUR FUTURE IN YOUR HANDS

WHETHER JOB OR COLLEGE BOUND

You need to take a challenging course load.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS NEEDED IN THE WORKPLACE 

Education and training beyond high school

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The ability to use knowledge of math, English, science, civics to meet real-world challenges.

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Critical thinking, problem solving, communication, collaboration, creativity, selfsufficiency.

New Jobs 20062016 Nearly 2/3 of new jobs will require postsecondary education or training SOURCE: BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS. (2008, FEBRUARY). OCCUPATIONAL PROJECTIONS AND TRAINING DATA: 2008-9 EDITION. WASHINGTON, DC: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. (P. 4, TABLE I-3)

EDUCATION PAYS

FROM BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS

Education attained

Unemployment rate in 2013 Median weekly earnings

Doctoral degree

2.2%

$1623

Professional degree (Physician, Vet, Lawyer)

2.3%

$1714

Master’s degree

3.4%

$1329

Bachelor’s degree

4.0%

$1108

Associate’s degree

5.4%

$777

Some college, no degree

7.0%

$727

High school diploma

7.5%

$651

No high school diploma

11%

$472

Note: Data are for persons age 25 and over. Earnings are for full-time wage and salary workers. Source: Current Population Survey, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Education Really Pays

What is the pay difference between high school grads v/s college grads?

College grads earn

$15,000 to $17,000 more per year or after 40 years of work

$600,000 to $720,000

SOURCE: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, NATIONAL CENTER FOR EDUCATION STATISTICS. (2012). THE CONDITION OF EDUCATION 2012 (NCES 2012–045), TABLE A-49-1.

MAKE IT RELEVANT 

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Earn college credits

Explore career interests 

Build your resume

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Earn certifications

CAREER & EDUCATION LINKS Apprenticeships 50 Hoosier Hot Jobs Military Trip to College (Indiana) Occupational Outlook Handbook Indiana Career Explorer Big Future (CollegeBoard) Learn More Indiana: Career Ready

Diploma Requirements

KAHOOT QUIZ

ENGLISH & US HISTORY If you take: Eng 11 Eng 11 H AP Lang

You can match it with: US History ACP US History AP US History Ivy Tech US History

Or you can choose seminar (if you like to work in groups) AP US History with AP Language and Comp

MATH If you are in: Algebra I

General recommendations: Geometry (728)

Geometry

Algebra II (710 or 711)

Algebra II (710)

Probability & Statistics, College Algebra IT 136*

Algebra II (711)

College Algebra IT136*, Pre Calculus, Finite Math*, Probability & Statistics

Algebra II

Pre Calc Acc

Algebra II H

Pre Calc H, AP Statistics

Pre Calc

CC Calc, AP Statistics

Pre Calc

ACP Calc, AP Calc, AP Stats

How many years of math are required on the Core 40 & Technical Honors?

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3

How many years for Academic Honors?

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4

How many years do colleges prefer?

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4

CORE 40, ACADEMIC HONORS, TECHNICAL HONORS

SCIENCE ICP

Earth Space Science, Oceanography Advanced Environmental Science Astronomy, Chemistry, PLTW Principles of Biomedical Sciences, PLTW Medical Interventions

Chemistry

Any of the above, Earth Space Science Honors, Physics, Chemistry II AP Env. Science, AP Chemistry, Anatomy, Advanced Life Sciences, Physics I H, ACP Biology

Chemistry H

Any of the above, AP Biology, AP Physics 1-C (963 & concurrent in Calculus) Note: Make sure you fulfill the prerequisites!

If a student has taken Biology & ICP, must she take Chemistry for Core 40 or Honors?

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No. She can take any Core 40 science class for her 3rd year.

CORE 40, ACADEMIC HONORS, TECHNICAL HONORS

What diploma track do you need to get into a 2-year college?

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Any diploma track.

What diploma track do you need to get into a 4-year college?

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Core 40, Academic Honors and/or Technical Honors.

What are the GPA requirements for each diploma track?

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Core 40: None*  Honors: 3.0

COLLEGE CREDIT AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Advanced Placement (AP)  Advanced College Project (ACP)  Ivy Tech Dual Credit Courses  Elkhart Area Career Center (EACC)  Project Lead the Way (PLTW)  Graphic Design year 2-4  Penn Accelerated College Program (Mrs. Ball)  Several Agriculture courses 

ELKHART AREA CAREER CENTER INFO New Programs

1 Year Programs for Juniors

Diesel Service Technology

CSI

Veterinary Assisting

Firefighting

Creative Landscaping

Law Enforcement

Open House Sunday, Jan 25 1:30-3:30

NEW ELECTIVES Fine Arts Academy Entertainment Design—1 sem Students will be using art to create a “product” that theoretically could be used in the creation of films, games, and commercials. Prereq: Drawing I/II or 2D Art or 3D Art.

Dance Choreography 3/4 versus Advanced Dance 1/2 (Audition required for Advanced Dance. No audition required for Dance Chor 3/4).

Viva Voce This advanced-level choir is a group of 24 auditioned singers that also must be enrolled in Concert Choir and/or Women’s Chorale. This choir specializes in early/Renaissance music and contemporary music of living composers.

HHS Academy Teen RX —1 sem Some topics included are healthy living,

positive dealings with stress, current teen health issues, human sexuality, drug education, mental and emotional health, appropriate social issues, disease prevention, society influences, and today’s lifestyle information and cautions.

Pharmacology for Medical Careers (online, out of pocket cost) Students will engage in an on-line

curriculum that includes tutorials, coaching, testing, remediation and support, all in preparation to become a board certified Pharmaceutical technician after successful completion of the course. Cost $299

ACP Biology This college-level course emphasizes how biology

has both personal and global implications in human lives. It examines central themes of biology including biochemistry, genetics, evolution, ecology, and human physiology.

Intro to American Law & Society Are you interested in a career in criminal justice, the legal field, or just want to be a more informed citizen? This course explores the rights and obligations of citizenship, the historical development of our system of law, our court structure and procedure, as well as civil and criminal law.

NEW ELECTIVES STEM Academy

Any Academy

Engineering Design & Development a

Chinese 4

course that specializes in modern design and engineering processes with a focus on creative problem solving in developing, testing, communicating and presenting postevaluation of products. Students use the design process to analyze research, develop ideas, and produce products solutions.

Fundamentals of Economics

Architectural Design Areas of study include:

lettering, sketching, proper use of equipment, geometric constructions with emphasis on orthographic (multi-view) drawings that are dimensioned and noted to ANSI standards.

Welding Technology includes classroom and laboratory experiences that develop a variety of skills in oxyfuel cutting and Shielded Metal Arc welding. This course is designed for individuals who intend to make a career as a Welder, Technician, Sales, Designer, Researcher or Engineer.

This course taught through IPFW (E200) is an introductory economics course designed for non-business majors – a study of the basic institutions of a market economy and the role they play in defining and pursuing economic goals in the U.S. economy. Does count for required Econ credit.

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ACP Classes (if want college credit) Adv. Child Development AP Studio Art Building Trades Business Work Experience Computer Support Internship Elkhart Area Career Center Journalism/Broadcast Mass Media Kingsmen Tutor Internship Peer Leader Robotics Sports Journalism Student Assistants Sculpture III to VIII Yearbook

NEXT STEPS: 

Fill out the HAC Worksheet & have it signed by your parent/guardian. Return to B1 class by Friday, Jan 30.

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Enter your course requests in HAC by Friday, January 30th.

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Counselors will meet individually with students in February. Only with students that enter requests in HAC.