January 2008

SKYLINE HIGH SCHOOL

PLANNING FOR HIGH

SCHOOL AND BEYOND

Helping Skyline Students make:

Clear Decisions

Careful Choices

Concrete Goals

…that will lead to future success.

Sponsored by: Skyline Career Center and Counseling Departments

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page No.

High School and Beyond Plan…………………………………………………. 1-2

Sophomore Planning Timeline……………………………................................ 3

Junior Planning Timeline………………………………………………………. 4

Senior Planning Timeline……………………………………………………… 5

Learning Styles and Personality Types………………………………………… 6-9

Course Selection Charts……………………………………………….………. 10-14

High School Programs (IB, NEVAC, Tech Prep, Running Start)...................... 15-19

Beyond Skyline (Jobs, Military, Apprenticeships)……………………………. 20-24

Beyond Skyline (4 year, Community and Technical Colleges)………………. 25-32

Helpful Websites…………………………………………………….………… 33-41

Class of 2009 High School and Beyond Planning Guide

Page 1 of 2

Turn in with registration materials.

Student: ______________________ _______________________ Date: _______________

Last Name First Name

Counselor: ________________________________________

Hogle (A-G), Kuehn (H-O), or Doyle (P-Z)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Required Credits—Check those requirements which you have completed AND any course requirements in which you are currently enrolled and passing. Each dash ( _ ) equals one semester or 0.5 credit.

Credit Requirements for

Skyline High School

Class of 2009

English 4.0 credits

Social Studies:

NW Studies ( 7-12)

World Studies (9) 1.0 credit

European Studies (10) 1.0 credit

American Studies (11) 1.0 credit

Math 2.0 credits

Science 2.0 credits

Physical Education 1.5 credits

Health 0.5 credit

Fine/Applied Arts 1.0 credit

Occupational Education 2.0 credits

Includes Software Tech

Electives 6.0 credits

TOTAL 22.0 credits

English 9 ___ ___   English 10 ___ ___

English 11 ___ ___   English 12 ___ ___

NW Studies (7-12) ___

World Studies (9)___ ___

European Studies (10)___ ___

American Studies (11) ___ ___

Math ___ ___ ___ ___

Science ___ ___ ___ ___

Physical Education ___ ___ ___ Health ___

Fine/Applied Arts ___ ___

Occupational Education ___ ___ ___ ___

Software Tech _____

Electives

* College bound students should include 2 years of world language, math through Algebra 2 and additional science. _____________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Certificate of Academic Achievement—Students must meet standard on the high school Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) in reading, writing and math.

Reading __________

Writing ___________

Math _____________

3. Culminating Project:

Grade 9 (STEP) ________________

Grade 10 _________________

SKYLINE FUTURE PLANNING TIMELINE

SOPHOMORE YEAR

February/March

Gather information about the career you are considering: Skyline’s Career Center has a wealth of information about career choices, training required, salary and employment outlook for the future.
Consider another assessment of your skill and another interest inventory by signing up for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). Sign up in the Career Center.
Register for next year’s classes. Check your progress toward meeting Skyline graduation requirements. Consider post-high school options and related courses to take in high school. Tech Prep classes? NEVAC classes? Running Start? Which Skyline classes teach basic skills used in your chosen career path? Which classes will be required for college entrance? Which classes best fit your learning style and personality type?
Review and update your High School and Beyond Plan.
Complete the 10^th grade piece of the Culminating Project.

April/May/June

Participate in 10^th grade statewide WASL testing in March and April.
Involve yourself in clubs/activities/athletics/community service projects. Keep track of these activities to include in resume and application for future employment and scholarships.

Summer Opportunities

Explore more of your career interest by talking with adults in various occupations and arranging job shadows, volunteering, or internships in a focus area of interest to you.
Find opportunities to visit various college campuses – technical, community, and baccalaureate. If possible, take a tour, visit classes and attend campus events.
Save money!

JUNIOR YEAR

September/October/November

Continue to learn more about your occupational interest. Visit the Career Center.
Talk to parents, teachers, recent high school and college graduates, adult friends, school admissions officials, and employers about employment and educational opportunities.
Update your resume. Develop lists of your interest, educational priorities, special talents and abilities, social and cultural preferences and personal qualities.
Consider taking the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) to practice for spring admissions tests and to qualify for national merit scholarships. This is a nationwide test, always scheduled for the third Saturday of October. Sign up with the Skyline bookkeeper the first week of October.
Attend the National College Fair in Seattle in November.
Sign up to meet with college representatives in the Career Center.

January/February/March/April

Review and use results of the PSAT/NMSQT to plan how to prepare for spring college entrance exams. Look for opportunities to take other practice tests for SAT or ACCT – often sponsored by local PTSAs.
Visit colleges during winter break.
Register for college entrance exams, either the ACT, SAT, or both. Find out if the college you are interest in requires SAT II subject exams. Register online at www.collegeboard.com for the SAT or www.actstudent.org for ACT.

Participate in individual junior conferences with your counselor to review graduation requirements and your post-high school plans.
Consider taking the ASVAB in the Career Center. The test is free and can help students identify their strengths for career planning. If you are interested in the military or military academies, contact recruiters from the appropriate branch.
Complete college admissions exams (SAT/ACT)
Register for senior year classes. Choose wisely and register for a solid schedule. Take classes that will help you accomplish your post-high school plans.
Review and update your High School and Beyond Plan.
Complete the 11^th grade piece of the Culminating Project.
Begin arranging additional campus visitations for this spring or summer. Call college admissions offices two weeks in advance and request campus tours, class visits, or interview with professors in your area of interest.

May/June

Save money for college! Check with employers, religious organizations, unions and other organizations to which family members belong to find information about available scholarships.

***ATTENTION ATHLETES! If you hope to participate in NCAA Division I or II college athletics, you must be certified by the NCAA Clearinghouse in your junior year. Register online at www.clearinghouse.net.

SENIOR YEAR

September/October

Request letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, and other adults who know you well. Notify them at least three weeks in advance and provide an updated resume.
Sign up to meet with college representatives in the Career Center.
If applying for Early Decision or Early Action, start the process now as deadlines are earlier than regular admissions.
If planning to apply to out of state colleges, start the process now. Many have November or even October deadlines.
Check to see if the colleges you are applying to accept the Common Application at www.commonapp.org.
Sign up for SAT, ACT, or SAT II subject exams if you have not completed them yet.
Create a checklist of deadlines (applications, financial aid forms, test dates, scholarships).
Discuss with your parent/guardian your post-high school choices and costs. Plan to attend Skyline Senior Parent Night in October.
Counselors will hand out Senior Handbooks during classroom presentations.

November/December

Attend the National College Fair in Seattle.
Check deadlines and begin turning in college applications. Procedure will be outlined in detail in Senior Handbook.
Begin working on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Prepare to send on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov after January 1^st. Sign up for a FAFSA pin.
Some private colleges require an additional form, the college Scholarship Service (CSS) Financial Aid Profile, to be considered for scholarships. Forms are available in Counseling and Career Centers or at www.collegeboard.com.

January/February

Send in the FAFSA online as soon after January 1^st as possible.
Check your college’s deadlines for scholarship and other financial aid applications.
Apply for scholarships.
Send in mid-year reports if necessary.

March/April/May/June

Look in the mailbox for acceptance letters!
Notify the college of your choice of your intention to attend and pay your specified deposit. Timing is especially important for on-campus housing.
Notify the Counseling Center of any scholarships or awards you may have received.
Fill out a transcript request directing the Counseling Center to forward a copy of your final transcript to the college you have decided to attend. Athletes need to send final transcript to the NCAA Clearinghouse.

Personality Types – Holland Codes

Realistic: the do it people

Enjoy working with objects, tools, machines, plants, and animals. Tend to possess mechanical, manual, athletic, agricultural, electrical, and technical abilities.

Investigative: the explore it people

Enjoy activities that involve observing, learning about, investigating, analyzing, evaluating, and problem solving.

Artistic: the invent it people

Enjoy free, undetermined, unstructured environments. Tend to be artistically and musically skilled, imaginative, creative, intuitive, and independent.

Social: the talk about it people

Enjoy working with people and prefer to instruct, inform, help, counsel, train, develop, and enlighten people.

Enterprising: the make it happen people

Enjoy working with people and activities that allow them to lead, influence, manage, and persuade others.

Conventional: the keep it going people

Enjoy maintaining, organizing, reproducing, and manipulating data.

Multiple Intelligences*

Bodily-Kinesthetic

In this category, people are generally adept at physical activities such as sports or dance and often prefer activities which utilize movement. They may enjoy acting or performing, and in general they are good at building and making things. They often learn best by physically doing something, rather than reading or hearing about it. Those with strong bodily-kinesthetic intelligence seem to use what might be termed muscle memory; i.e., they remember things through their body, rather than through words (verbal memory) or images (visual memory). It requires the skills and dexterity for fine motor movements such as those required for dancing, athletics, surgery, craft making, and computer engineering, etc.

Careers which suit those with this intelligence include athletes, dancers, actors, surgeons, comedians, builders, soldiers and artisans.

Interpersonal

This area has to do with interaction with others. People in this category are usually extroverts and are characterized by their sensitivity to others' moods, feelings, temperaments and motivations, and their ability to cooperate in order to work as part of a group. They communicate effectively and empathize easily with others, and may be either leaders or followers. They typically learn best by working with others and often enjoy discussion and debate.

Careers which suit those with this intelligence include politicians, managers, teachers, social workers and diplomats.

Verbal-Linguistic

Verbal-linguistic intelligence has to do with words, spoken or written. People with verbal-linguistic intelligence display a facility with words and languages. They are typically good at reading, writing, telling stories and memorizing words and dates. They tend to learn best by reading, taking notes, listening to lectures, and via discussion and debate. They are also frequently skilled at explaining, teaching and oration or persuasive speaking. Those with verbal-linguistic intelligence learn foreign languages very easily as they have high verbal memory and recall, and an ability to understand and manipulate syntax and structure.

Careers which suit those with this intelligence include writers, lawyers, philosophers, politicians and teachers.

Logical-Mathematical

This area has to do with logic, abstractions, inductive and deductive reasoning, and numbers. While it is often assumed that those with this intelligence naturally excel in mathematics, chess, computer programming and other logical or numerical activities, a more accurate definition places emphasis less on traditional mathematical ability and more on reasoning capabilities, abstract pattern recognition, scientific thinking and investigation, and the ability to perform complex calculations.

Careers which suit those with this intelligence include scientists, mathematicians, engineers, doctors and economists.

Naturalistic

This area has to do with nature, nurturing and relating information to one's natural surroundings. Those with it are said to have greater sensitivity to nature and their place within it, the ability to nurture and grow things, and greater ease in caring for, taming and interacting with animals. They may also be able to discern changes in weather or similar fluctuations in their natural surroundings. They are also good at recognizing and classifying different species. "Naturalists" learn best when the subject involves collecting and analyzing, or is closely related to something prominent in nature; they also don't enjoy learning unfamiliar or seemingly useless subjects with little or no connections to nature. It is advised that naturalistic learners would learn more through being outside or in a kinesthetic way.

Careers which suit those with this intelligence include scientists, naturalists, conservationists, gardeners and farmers.

Intrapersonal

This area has to do with introspective and self-reflective capacities. Those who are strongest in this intelligence are typically introverts and prefer to work alone. They are usually highly self-aware and capable of understanding their own emotions, goals and motivations. They often have an affinity for thought-based pursuits such as philosophy. They learn best when allowed to concentrate on the subject by themselves. There is often a high level of perfectionism associated with this intelligence.

Careers which suit those with this intelligence include philosophers, psychologists, theologians, writers and scientists.

Spatial

This area has to do with vision and spatial judgment. People with strong visual-spatial intelligence are typically very good at visualizing and mentally manipulating objects. They have a strong visual memory and are often artistically inclined. Those with visual-spatial intelligence also generally have a very good sense of direction and may also have very good hand-eye coordination, although this is normally seen as a characteristic of the bodily-kinesthetic intelligence.

Careers which suit those with this intelligence include artists, engineers, and architects.

Musical

This area has to do with rhythm, music, and hearing. Those who have a high level of musical-rhythmic intelligence display greater sensitivity to sounds, rhythms, tones, and music. They normally have good pitch and may even have absolute pitch, and are able to sing, play musical instruments, and compose music. Since there is a strong aural component to this intelligence, those who are strongest in it may learn best via lecture. In addition, they will often use songs or rhythms to learn and memorize information, and may work best with music playing in the background.

Careers which suit those with this intelligence include musicians, singers, conductors, and composers.

*Citation:

Theory of multiple intelligences. (2008, January 10). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 19:10, January 15, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Theory_of_multiple_intelligences&oldid=183326404

Learning Styles, Personality Types, and Course Selection

While in high school, students have the opportunity to choose classes that will help them pursue their future career goals. It is important that students have a future oriented mindset while picking classes and to take their elective choices seriously. Also helpful in choosing classes is regard to the student’s learning style and personality type.

The following descriptions of focus areas are intended to help in the student’s decision making process with regard to his or her future career goals.

Business and Marketing is a focus area for people who like to work independently as well as with others. Persons successful in business and marketing careers like to apply mathematics accurately and quickly. They are detailed, organized, and skilled recorders and interpreters of data. They enjoy leading or managing people and often like to make presentations and influence purchasing decisions. The following is a list of courses available at Skyline that relate to Business and Marketing.

Dual Credit Programs in Washington State

The following programs help teens acquire useful college-level skills

and earn college credit while still in high school.

Program

Description

Advantage

Student Responsibilities

Tuition/

Fees

TECH PREP

(2+2 or 2+2+2)

A program enabling students to remain in high school and begin a professional/technical program that leads to a two-year degree or certificate program.

Remain in high school

Prepare for professional/ technical career

Earn both high school and college credit

College credit at little or no cost

Enroll in Tech Prep designated class at the high school

Earn a “B” or better in the course

Fees vary by college – minimal to no cost to student.

Running Start

A program that allows qualified high school juniors and seniors to attend college classes, and earn high school and college credit.

Accelerated class

Earn both high school and college credit

Determine transferability of Running Start college credits

Ensure credits apply to high school graduation requirements

Must meet application/ registration deadlines

Tuition waived, student pays lab fees, textbooks and transportation.

College in the High School

A program that allows qualified high school students to take college- level courses within their school and earn both high school and college credit.

Remain in high school

Accelerated class

Earn both high school and college credit

Meet college course standards

Variety of fees associated with program, including tuition and textbooks often provided at reduced cost.

Advanced Placement

Identified courses that prepare high school students to take advanced placement tests, allowing advanced placement and/or credit at the postsecondary level.

Remain in high school

Accelerated class

Advanced placement and/or college credit granted based on successful AP test score

Apply for testing

Meet high academic standard

Advanced placement test fee

International Baccalaureate

Internationally recognized program which offers college credit for students completing a standardized curriculum and culminating exam.

Remain in high school

Maintain high degree of scholarship

Apply for testing

Examination costs incurred by student

Tech Prep

Skyline is a member of the Northeast Tech Prep Consortium, which allows our students to take high school courses at Skyline and have the possibility of earning college credit. In order to earn credit, students must receive a grade of B or better in the course, register while enrolled in the class, and pay a small annual fee of $25.00 per college. The student will receive a college transcript for the high school Tech Prep courses completed in this manner.

Some of the classes at Skyline High School that are designated as Tech Prep include:

Accounting
Tech Draw 1 & 2
Criminal Justice 1 & 2
Police Forensics 1 & 2
Software Tech 1
Marketing
Sports Medicine 1 & 2
Sports Medicine 3 & 4
Teaching Academy

Tech Prep courses articulate with BCC, Edmonds Community College, Green River Community College, Lake Washington Technical College, and Shoreline Community College, and Cascadia Community College.

For any questions, please contact Karen Edgar at 425-837-7869 edgark@issaquah.wednet.edu.

RUNNING START

Running Start, a program created by the Washington State Legislature, provides an opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to enroll in college courses at community and technical colleges. The purpose is to allow academically qualified students to take college courses as part of their high school program.

Students may enroll simultaneously in Skyline and college classes for the fall, winter, and spring quarter or enroll in only college classes (maximum of 18 college credits per quarter). They will receive both high school and college credit for the college level courses that they complete (courses numbered 100 and above). Tuition is paid for by the school district but books, supplies, lab fees, and transportation are the responsibility of the student. A five credit college classes equals a (1.0) high school credit to be granted on a course-by-course basis. Graduation requirements established by Skyline High School must be met by those students who want a diploma, so students must consult carefully with their Skyline counselor each quarter to make sure all requirements are being met.

To be eligible for Running Start, students must qualify by taking a placement test at the community of technical college. Students must place into college level writing (English 101 and college level reading (English 106). To take math or science courses, students must also place into college level math (Math 105-Pre-Calculus).

Parents and students should give careful consideration to the appropriateness of this program before enrolling (maturity level, schedule conflicts with extracurricular activities, pace of college courses, etc.). Students make a yearlong commitment to attend Running Start classes. A more complete packet of information about Running Start will be available in the Counseling Center in March.

Students must see their counselor for registration materials during the month of March. The testing at the community or technical college and discussion regarding class placement take place in April.

International Baccalaureate

SAT vs. ACT: How do the Tests Compare?

What is the difference between the SAT and ACT? They’re both standardized tests and they both factor into the college admissions process. To learn about the differences between the two tests and how they compare, take a look at the chart below.

	SAT	ACT
When is it administered?	Seven times per year	Six times per year
What is the test structure?	Ten-section exam: Three Critical Reading, three Math, three Writing, and one Experimental. The Experimental section is masked to look like a regular section.	Four-section exam: English, Math, Reading, and Science Reasoning. An Experimental section is added to tests on certain dates only, and is clearly experimental.
What is the test content?	Math: up to 9th grade basic geometry and Algebra II. Science: none. Reading: sentence completions, short and long critical reading passages, reading comprehension. Writing: an essay, and questions testing grammar, usage, and word choice.	Math: up to trigonometry. Science: charts, experiments. Reading: four passages, one each of Prose Fiction, Social Science, Humanities, and Natural Science. English: stresses grammar.
Is there a penalty for wrong answers?	Yes	No
How is the test scored?	200-800 per section, added together for a combined score. A 2400 is the highest possible combined score.	1-36 for each subject, averaged for a composite score. A 36 is the highest possible composite score.
Are all scores sent to schools?	Yes. If a student requests a score report be sent to specific colleges, the report will include the scores the student received on every SAT taken.	No. There is a "Score Choice" option. Students can choose which schools will receive their scores AND which scores the schools will see.
Are there other uses for the exams?	Scholarship purposes.	Scholarship purposes. Certain statewide testing programs.
Best time to register?	At least six weeks before the test date	At least four weeks before the test date
Need more information?	Educational Testing Service (ETS) (609) 771-7600 www.ets.org The College Board www.collegeboard.com	ACT, Inc.: (319) 337-1000 www.ACT.org

Community and Technical Colleges

Community and Technical colleges offer students an affordable option to the high cost of attending baccalaureate institutions. Tuition is about half that of state universities and their “open door” policy means that anyone 18 years of age or older may attend. Students can take one or two classes while working at a steady job or they can carry a full load of classes on a track to an associate degree, or to a professional or technical certificate.

Community colleges provide a wide range of educational opportunities beyond high school. Programs usually fall into there categories:

Liberal Arts and Preprofessional Programs are designed primarily to provide transfer credit to baccalaureate colleges with an associate in arts (AA, AS or AAS) degree. All six of Washington’s state supported baccalaureate schools (UW, WSU, WWU, EWU, CWU, TESC) have Direct Transfer Agreements with all state community colleges.

Vocational-Technical programs prepare students for employment in a variety of jobs.

Apprenticeship instruction is offered to students already employed in sponsoring industries.

Five Technical Colleges in Washington provide training and education to prepare for entry into the workforce, to upgrade skills to maintain present employment, or to satisfy training requirements of a registered apprenticeship program.

PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

WASHINGTON STATE

	CWU	EWU	Evergreen State College	UW (Seattle)	UW (Bothell)	WSU	WWU
Admission Phone Number	509-963-1211 866-298-4968 cwuadmis@cwu.edu	888-740-1914 509-359-2397 admissions@ewu.edu	360-867-6170 admissions@evergreen.edu	206-543-9686 Admit@washington.edu	425-352-5000 uwbinfo@usb.edu	888-Go-To-WSU Admiss2@wsu.edu	360-650-3440 admit@wwu.edu
www.address	www.cwu.edu	www.ewu.edu	www.evergreen.edu	www.washington.edu	www.uwb.edu	www.wsu.edu	www.wwu.edu
Applied '07	4607	3573	1988	17,874	555	10,150	8851
Admitted '07	3681	2835	1750	11,531	413	7814	6448
Projected Enrollment (Freshman)	1435	1340	680	5300	170	3262	2600-2625
Middle 50% range SAT*
Verbal	510	476	530-650	550-680	470-570	470-550	520-630
Math	510	480	480-600	580-690	500-620	520-630	520-620
Composite	1010	1416	11354		980-1180	1020-1230	1030-1230
Middle 50% range ACT*	21	20	23	25-30	19-25 (N=57) 20-25	N/A	22-27
Middle 50% GPA*	3.26	3.25	2.83-3.5	3.58-3.92	3.11-3.59	3.23.77	3.36-3.8
Tuition & Housing	$14,241	N/A	$15,621	$18,391	46,247 (tuition only)	$19,110	$16,348
· Please remember that these are middle 50% range scores. This means that 25% accepted were under these numbers and 25% were over.

IMPORTANT WEBSITES

Links for Parents

http://www.calltoparents.org	A family guide to high school and college success
http://www.petersons.com	Information about colleges and universities, career schools, graduate programs, distance learning, executive training, private secondary schools, summer opportunities, study abroad, financial aid, test preparation, and career exploration.
http://www.ed.gov/index.jhtml	U.S. Department of Education
http://www.mapping-your-future.org	Information on financial strategies, career options and college planning
http://www.adventuresineducation.org	Source for college and career planning information
http://www.ncaa.org/cbsa	NCAA – Admission information and qualifying procedures for the scholar athlete.

Test Registration and Test Prep

http://www.act.org	Official site for registration and information on the ACT assessment test
http://www.collegeboard.com SHS School Code – 480 501	Official site for registration and information on the SAT tests. Information about college planning and finding colleges.
http://www.ets.org	Official site of Education Testing Service, administrators of tests like the SATs
http://www.eduprep.com/	Information on ACT and SAT testing preparation, college and financial planning
http://www.princetonreview.com	Information on ACT and SAT testing preparation, college planning and financial planning. Includes free practice tests.
http://www.kaplan.com	Information on ACT and SAT testing preparation, college planning and financial planning. Includes free practice tests.

General College Info Links

NOTE: Some College or University web sites may be found by using the college name. For example, University of Washington would be: http://www.washington.edu

http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/Majors/	Great searchable database titled: "What can I do With A Major in ______________"?
http://www.collegeboard.com	Registration site for SAT. Information about college planning and finding colleges
http://www.collegeview.com	Hobson’s guide for students or young professionals choosing a course or employment
http://www.collegenet.com	Assistance with college application process. Over 1500 customized Internet admissions applications built for college and university programs
http://www.campustours.com	Virtual college tours with web cams, maps, videos and pictures
http://www.wiche.edu	Information on WUE. WUE is the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a program of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). Through WUE, students in western states may enroll in many two-year and four-year college programs at a reduced tuition level: 150 percent of the institution's regular resident tuition. WUE tuition is considerably less than nonresident tuition.
http://www.ibo.org/ibo/index.cfm/en/ibo/ services/universities	International Baccalaureate (IB) information with recognition policies of over 780 colleges and universities in North America.
http://www.princetonreview.com	Information on ACT and SAT testing preparation, college planning and financial planning. Includes free practice tests.
http://www.kaplan.com	Information on ACT and SAT testing preparation, college planning and financial planning. Includes free practice tests.
http://www.petersons.com	Information about colleges and universities, career schools, graduate programs, distance learning, executive training, private secondary schools, summer opportunities, study abroad, financial aid, test preparation, and career exploration.
http://www.schoolsintheusa.com/	College search, college and career planning information, financial resources, etc.
http://www.mycollegeguide.org	Online college search tool.
http://www.eduinconline.com/	Black College Common Application
http://www.commonapp.org	Common college application form accepted by 241 colleges and universities.
http://www.bridges.com	Career information services, training, and self-directed career and educational planning tools.
http://www.fairtest.org/optinit.htm	A current list of 720+ accredited, bachelor degree granting institutions that admit substantial numbers of first-year students without regard to SAT I or ACT scores

Colleges & Career Information for Specific Interest Areas

www.aicad.org					Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design website. Great searchable resource!
www.artschools.com						Good directory website for art schools.
http://www.engineeringk12.org/students/college_search/index.cfm						Search for engineering colleges
http://www.engineering-colleges.info/school_lists_home.htm						Great search for accredited engineering colleges by specialty or state in US
http://schools.lwsd.org/LWHS/careercenter/womentechnology.htm						Non-traditional Career information & resources for women interested in technology careers
http://www.girlsgotech.org/careers.html		Information to encourage girls to consider tech and science careers
www.firehouse.com/links/knowledge/university		Information on training programs and much more in the area of fire prevention and paramedics
www.acfchefs.org		American Culinary Federation's website covers opportunities in this growing profession and the training programs available.
www.alpha.org		Air Line Pilots Association give information on this highly competitive career path and its requirements (flight experience & education).
www.ala.org		American Library Association. Information about librarians, library technicians, and degree programs.
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net		College-bound athletes planning on playing at Division 1 and Division 2 schools need to complete the NCAA Clearinghouse application online
www.hosa.org				Health Occupations Student Association
http://www.discovernursing.com/				Great resource for students interested in nursing.
www.users.qwest.net/~wwahec				Western Washington AHEC site for information on careers in health
www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category				Careers in allied health
www.naemt.org				Emergency Medical Technicians more info on this career in high demand
www.adha.org				Dental Hygiene Association site
http://www.worksourceonline.com/js/healthcareresources.html				Snohomish County Work Source website which has extensive resources for careers and studies in health care fields.
www.comptia.org	Computing Technology Association - website covers info on skills necessary, schools, and other programs
www.healthcarejobs.org			A publisher's website; good job category overview

Note: In the Career Center we have handouts that outline websites for some specific career areas which have too many websites to list here. Come see us for more information!

Community College Information Sites

http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/cc/	Finding community colleges around the country
http://www.utexas.edu/world/comcol/state/	A good site for identifying Community Colleges in the U.S.

International Study

http://www.studyincanada.com OR http://www.studyincanada.com/english/index.asp	A great resource for colleges in Canada
http://www.aucc.ca/	Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
www.macleans.ca/universities/index.jsp	Maclean’s magazine ranking of Canadian universities
http://www.ecis.org/	European Council of International Schools. Largest association of international schools.
http://www.findaschool.org/	Finding International schools

Specific College Information/Admission Sites

http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/ admissions/ITU0607.pdf	Excellent link to the University of California colleges—admissions, comprehensive review, individual school admissions statistics
http://admit.washington.edu/	New University of Washington Admissions site
http://adm-is.fas.harvard.edu/FAO/index.htm	Harvard announces free tuition for families making less than 40K. Email admissions using email link to the left.

Good Colleges for Students with Disabilities

http://www.landmark.edu/nis/

Landmark College: America's Leading College for Students with Learning Disabilities and AD/HD

Apprenticeship Training Programs

http://www.lni.wa.gov/scs/apprenticeship/

Apprenticeship training Programs

Military

http://schools.lwsd.org/LWHS/careercenter/military_web_sites.htm
- Complements of Lake Washington HS Career Center

Military resources for all branches

Scholarship and Financial Information

http://www.collegeplan.org		Guide to Pacific Northwest scholarships.
http://www.fastweb.com		Scholarship and college search tool.
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov		Federal student aid information
http://www.nela.net		Northwest Education Loan Association. General information on saving and planning for college finances.
http://www.collegesavings.org		Information on state college savings plans.
http://www.get.wa.gov/		Information on Washington State’s Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) program.
http://www.wiredscholar.com		Online scholarship search tool.
http://www.educaid.com		Information about student loans.
http://www.finaid.org		Guide to financial aid.
http://www.collegescholarships.com		Online list of certain college scholarships.
http://www.studentjobs.gov/e-scholar.htm		Information about scholarships, fellowships, internships, grants and cooperative programs.
http://www.collegeplan.org		General information including saving and paying for college. Pacific NW scholarships only.
http://www.wiche.edu	Information on WUE. WUE is the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a program of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). Through WUE, students in western states may enroll in many two-year and four-year college programs at a reduced tuition level: 150 percent of the institution's regular resident tuition. WUE tuition is considerably less than nonresident tuition.
http://www.internationalscholarship.com		Searchable database of scholarships, grants, and awards for International students
http://www.ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/GEN0604.html		Information on the SMART grant programs offered through the federal government for students in their 3rd and 4th year of college pursuing a major in mathematics, physical sciences, life sciences, computer sciences, technology, engineering, or a critical need foreign language. Must have a 3.0 college GPA.
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/AcademicGrants.jsp?tab=funding		Grants from federal government which allow students in their first and second years of college to be eligible to receive up to $750 and $1,300 respectively. See website for restrictions and information.

State/Federal Employment and Education Information

www.access.wa.gov/employment/ awemployment.aspx	Washington State’s Web site list of employment resources.
www.stats.bls.gov	US Dept. of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (information about the nation’s economy and labor force)
www.doleta.gov/programs/onet	US Dept. of Labor’s O’NET—The Occupational Information Network. Occupational information and labor market research.
www.access.wa.gov/education/awedu.aspx			Washington State’s web site for education resources.
http://www.careerclusters.org/16clusters.htm		The States' 16 Career Clusters and information
www.wilma.org			Labor Market Information
www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship			Washington State’s website for Apprenticeships, from the Department of Labor & Industries

Career Resources and Job Search

http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/Majors/			Great searchable database titled: "What can I do With A Major in ______________"?
http://www.careervoyages.gov/index.cfm			Department of Labor website that has all kinds of incredible information (print material, career videos, etc) for students, parents, guidance staff, etc! Latest and greatest info on a variety of high-demand careers --- it's all free! - with rights to copy as many pieces of whatever you want!
www.acinet.org/acinet/default.asp		America’s Career InfoNet. Statistics on current job outlook, trends, wages, top employment choices
www.ajb.dni.us	America’s Job Bank – a publicly funded job resource for jobseekers and employers.
www.careerbuilder.com			Online job search resource
www.careermag.com			Online job search resource
www.careers.org/reg/crusa-wa.html			Online job search resource (can search by region such as Washington State)
www.monster.com			Online job search resource
www.jobweb.com/home.cfm			Career development and job search help for college graduates
www.rileyguide.com			Useful links to job search sites and information
www.wa.gov/esd/1stop			WA state employment information
http://stats.bls.gov/oco/home.htm			Occupational Outlook Handbook on the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics website.
http://www.doleta.gov/programs/onet/		O*NET information on related occupational interests and work values helps the public to select career goals and develop education and training plans for work they are likely to find satisfying.
http://www.careerclusters.org/16clusters.htm			The States' 16 Career Clusters and information
http://www.jobweb.com/Resumes_Interviews/default.htm			JobWeb - Resume and Interviewing tips and resources
http://209.235.208.145/cgi-bin/WebSuite/tcsAssnWebSuite.pl?Action=DisplayLinks&Sections=FGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVW &AssnID=NCDA&DBCode=130285				National Career Development internet site for career planning
http://schools.lwsd.org/LWHS/careercenter/womentechnology.htm - Complements of Lake Washington HS Career Center			Non-traditional Career information & resources for women interested in technology careers
http://www.science.education.nih.gov/LifeWorks			Life Works: A Free Career Exploration Web Site
http://www.aft.org/pubs-reports/american_educator/index.htm			Here are some great articles about the importance of preparing for college in high school, whether you are going to a community college or a 4 year
www.access.bridges.com Contact SHS Career Center for our PASSWORD AND USERNAME. 425-837-7869 or 425-837-7898 Then, create your own portfolio to save on the web, or just click on the “Work” & “Learn” tabs to explore.			Choices is Skyline’s software for Career Exploration and College Planning. You can access the online version, “Choices Planner” at this website. It won’t be exactly the same as in the Career Center or lab but is a valuable tool for seeing what types of careers might fit your interests, what degree programs would be applicable and what programs different colleges or universities offer.

Volunteering / Community Service

www.volunteermatch.org			Online service that helps interested volunteers get involved with local community service organizations throughout the United States. Enter your zip code for a list of hundreds of opportunities.
www.uwkc.org							United Way of King County
www.seattlehumane.org				Humane Society and SPCA. Volunteers work with animals, fund raise, education and food bank. Minimum age for volunteers is 16 without parent.
www.issaquahfish.org							Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery.
www.issaquahhistory.org				Issaquah Historical Society. Volunteers lead tours and help with office work. Minimum age for volunteers is 16.
www.babycorner.org				Eastside Baby Corner. Repair, clean and sort baby items, minimum age for volunteers is 14
www.ci.issaquah.wa.us				Issaquah Parks and Recreation Community Center. Volunteers help in computer lab, make posters, and with miscellaneous projects, minimum age 12.
www.wawomeninneed.org							Washington Women in Need. Volunteers stuff and sort bulk mailings, minimum age 14.
www.seattleymca.org		YMCA, Volunteers work as camp aides, tutors, coaches and child-care assistants. Minimum age 14.
www.leoorganization.org				Life Enrichments Options (LEO). Volunteers assist with programs and special events for individuals with developmental disabilities, minimum age 13.
www.providencemarionwood.org						Providence Marionwood residence facility. Volunteers help during mealtimes and with resident activities, and training is provided. Minimum age 12-16.
www.ccsww.org		Catholic Community Services Volunteer Chore Services. Work with low-income elders and adults with disabilities doing light housekeeping chores.
www.harborview.org/volunteers					Harborview Medical Center. Applications available in the Career Center.
www.seattleredcross.org	American Red Cross Youth Volunteers. Minimum age 14.
www.pacsci.org/volunteer/				Pacific Science Center. Positions available as an exhibit assistant, Kid Works assistant, sales clerk, horticultural assistant.
www.zoo.org/zoo_info/involved/vol_oppor.htm							Woodland Park Zoo. Volunteer opportunities vary; age requirements vary for each position.

NEVAC

http://www.nevac.org/

NEVAC is a group of 9 school districts that share classes, allowing students to travel to other schools to attend classes not offered by their home school part of the school day. See our NEVAC page for more info or checkout the website to the left.

Bodily-Kinesthetic

Interpersonal

Verbal-Linguistic

Logical-Mathematical

Naturalistic

Intrapersonal

Spatial

Musical

Advancement potential. Apprentices who become journey-level workers usually advance more rapidly than other workers. Higher-paying jobs often come more quickly. Some apprentices move into supervisory positions within just a few years.

Documented training. When you complete your apprenticeship, you'll become a qualified journey-level worker in your chosen occupation. You'll receive a state-issued certificate valid anywhere in the United States that identifies you as a qualified professional in your field.

Apprenticeship training programs include:

Local Apprenticeship Coordinators

Statewide Apprenticeship Program

IMPORTANT WEBSITES

Links for Parents

Test Registration and Test Prep

General College Info Links

Colleges & Career Information for Specific Interest Areas

Note: In the Career Center we have handouts that outline websites for some specific career areas which have too many websites to list here. Come see us for more information!

Community College Information Sites

International Study

Specific College Information/Admission Sites

Good Colleges for Students with Disabilities

http://www.landmark.edu/nis/

Apprenticeship Training Programs

Scholarship and Financial Information

State/Federal Employment and Education Information

Career Resources and Job Search

Volunteering / Community Service