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Who is Mrs. Wagner?!

• Your counselor for 4 years
• You can find me upstairs in the student center
• I graduated from Kansas State University.
• Let me know how I can help!

Why are you here???

But why should I graduate?

Get a job Get into college Make more $$$

And………….

Can you think of any other reasons to graduate? Challenge yourself

Soooo……why should I graduate?

Jobs that require secondary education will make up more than two-thirds of new jobs

Share of New Jobs

High School Dropout High School Diploma Some postsecondary Bachelors Degree

The bottom line is that today ALL high school graduates need to be prepared for some postsecondary education and/or training if they are to have options and opportunities in the job market.

So What?

Salina High School South Graduation Requirements

Requirements?

• You need 24 credits to graduate
• You must pass a class in order to receive

credits

• One semester class = .5 credit
• EX. Earth/Space Science is 1 credit
• Grades are important to your transcript

How do I know what classes to pick?

• 4 credits of

English

• 3 credits of Math
• 3 credits of

Science

• 3 credits of

Social Studies

• 1.5 credits of PE

and Health

• 1 credit of Fine Arts
• .5 credit of

Communication

• 1 credit of Computer

Literacy

• 7 credits of Electives

This means you pick!

• Did you know that teachers are available on Gold day

mornings from 7:05-7:45 to help you!!!

• Did you know that ELO is a great opportunity to study and

get some homework done.

• Did you know that teachers are available to help you either

before or after school most days of the week?

• We are here for you, all you need to do is

ask.

Did you know...

Kansas Qualified Admissions

University of Kansas, Wichita State University, Kansas State University, Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, and Pittsburg State University

• The Kansas Scholars Curriculum is one of the requirements

Kansas residents must meet in order to receive State Scholar designation during their Senior year. This curriculum is NOT the same as the Regents Qualified Admissions Curriculum.

• Kansas Scholars Curriculum

http://www.kansasregents.org/students/student_financial_aid/kansas_scholars_curriculum

• Kansas Board of Regents

http://kansasregents.org/qualified_admissions

Kansas Scholar Curriculum Completer

Playing sports in college?

• National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
• National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Must register with the Clearinghouse to play college sports If playing sports in High School: You MUST be enrolled and passing at least 5 new subjects (those not previously passed) each semester before you play. Summer school credits do not apply.

Choose a Career Pathway @

• Animal Science Pathway
• Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
• AV Communications Pathway
• Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
• Construction & Design Pathway
• Architecture & Construction, Manufacturing
• Corrections, Security, Law& Law Enforcement Services Pathway
• Government & Public Administration, Human Services, Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security, Corrections &

Security

• Emergency & Fire Management Services Pathway
• Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
• Engineering & Applied Mathematics Pathway
• Architecture & Construction, Manufacturing, Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
• Family, Community and Consumer Services Pathway
• Government & Public Administration, Human Services
• Health Science Pathway
• Health Science
• Manufacturing Pathway
• Manufacturing, Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

• Marketing Pathway
• Business Management & Administration, Finance, Hospitality & Tourism, Marketing
• Power, Structural & Technical Systems Pathway
• Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, Manufacturing
• Restaurant & Event Management Pathway
• Business Management & Administration, Hospitality & Tourism
• Teaching/Training Pathway
• Education & Training, Government & Public Administration, Human Services
• Web & Digital Communications Pathway
• Information Technology

There is something for everyone!

Career Cruising – 6 Year Plan

1. Explore career assessment tools to help you discover your skills, abilities and learning preferences. 2. Use assessment information to identify suitable career options. 3. Understand how interests and career choices are related by matching your likes and interests to occupations in the program.

You are becoming more independent and at the same time will be expected to be more responsible for what you do. It is more than a new building with teachers- Everything you do counts!

High School is an Important Time

You are building a permanent record that will follow you out of high school. Your transcript will be the first impression people may have about you!

Transcripts

Remember… Everything you do in high school counts… Take charge…

1.

Take challenging classes

2.

Develop good study habits

3.

Get involved

4.

Learn time management

5.

Volunteer

6.

Keep a journal of all activities and awards *Remember, a freshmen teacher might be the person who writes you a recommendation for jobs, scholarships, and colleges.

Communication is the key Classroom Teacher Counselor Assistant Principal Principal If anything is confusing...

Freshman Principal

• Ms. Julie falcon

julie.falcon@usd305.com 309-3700

When you are looking for directions, visit…

• Mrs. Wagner

Freshman Counselor amy.wagner@usd305.com 309-3712

Have a GREAT Year

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