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

 

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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

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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. _____________________________________________

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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 _________________

 

 

 

High School and Beyond Planning Guide, Class of 2009

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My Top 3 Career Interests: 

1.        

2.        

3.        

 

5th Year Plan: √ the one(s) that you are considering:

ÿ    Technical or Community College     

ÿ    4-year College or University

ÿ    Full-time Employment                       

ÿ    Military

ÿ    Apprenticship Program

ÿ    Other ____________________

 

Special Courses/Programs of Interest:

ÿ    International Baccalaureate (IB)                        

ÿ    NEVAC                       

ÿ     Other _____________

 

If you plan on attending college, what placement test does the college require?  When do you plan on taking it?  (See websites for dates)

ÿ    ACT www.act.org

Date:  ________________

ÿ    SAT www.collegeboard.com

Date:  _____________

 

** To see an example of a completed plan and links to related websites, visit the Skyline Counseling Center website at www.shs.issaquah.wednet.edu/counseling.

 

Sophomore Year Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My Extracurricular Activities for Next Year Include:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My Part-Time Work or Community Service Plans for Next Year Include:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My Internships or Summer Enrichment Plans Include:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 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 10th grade piece of the Culminating Project.

 

April/May/June

  • Participate in 10th 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 11th 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.