Oak Park High SchoolTitle I –Parent-to-Parent

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Tonight’s Theme: Getting into & Paying for the College of your Dreams!

Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.

-Malcolm X

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Oak Park High School Parent-to-Parent Education Network Meeting 11-25-13

1. Why is a college education so important?2. What is the financial impact of a college education?3. Where are typical Oak Park High School students

going?4. How do you get into & pay for college?5. What do you need to do TODAY to prepare for

college?6. Prizes!

1. Bulletin Board & Storage system (courtesy of WSU C2 Pipeline

2. WSU C2 Pipeline Student Planner3. OPHS Seat cushion

Why is a college education so important?

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Proctor & Gamble, $84.17B Annual Revenue

Why is a college education so important?

As technology & worker efficiency rapidly expand, the global job market is shifting away from high wage, low skill jobs to high/medium wage, high skill jobs. Jobs that once paid good wages are being replaced by technology or cheaper labor overseas. In the 21st Century, the jobs that command a family supporting wage require workers to have an advanced set of skills that the typical worker in the 20th century did not need.

Why is a college education so important?

•Ways of thinking. Creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making and learning•Ways of working. Communication and collaboration•Tools for working. Information and communications technology (ICT) and information literacy•Skills for living in the world. Citizenship, life and career, and personal and social responsibility

21st Century Skills

In order to be competitive in the global economy, students must master these skills! Education beyond high school is the norm.

Why is a college education so important?

According to U.S. News & Report, the 10 Best Jobs are:DentistRegistered NursePharmacistComputer Systems AnalystPhysicianDatabase AdministratorSoftware DeveloperPhysical TherapistWeb DeveloperDental Hygienist

All of these careers require a college education!

What is the financial impact of a college education?

$20k Annual Difference2x Difference

What is the financial impact of a college education?

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Why is a college education so important?(SUMMARY)

Advantages of a college education:Be 2x as likely to avoid unemploymentMore likely to be fully employedEarn over $20,000 more annuallyEarn over $1 million more over his/her life timeHave greater access to health care insurance, retirement benefitsHave a higher quality of life

What are Oak Park High School Students College Plans?

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Seniors Post-High School PlansPercentage of Class

Trade School2 Year College4 Year CollegeUnsureMilitaryNo Plans

Data obtained from Class of 2012 Senior Exit Survey

What are Oak Park High School Students College Plans?

Data obtained from Class of 2012 Senior Exit Survey

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% of Students Reporting that They Earned A Scholarship/Grant

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How do you get into and pay for college?

Special GuestCounselor Monica Jones

What do you need to do TODAY to prepare for college

WWW.PARENTTOOLKIT.COMA FREE On-Line resource that gives you tips & guides through every year of school. •Gives parenting tips for helping your student in Math & Reading, by grade level•Gives you a list of skills that students should acquire, by every grade level•Has a guide for Parent Teacher Conferences.

What do you need to do TODAY to prepare for college?

MONITOR YOUR CHILD’s Academic ProgressGrades: Aim for a 3.0 & Higher, B or A in every core academic classTest Scores: 18 or better on the ACT-PLAN, 21 or better on the ACTExtra-Curricular Activities: Get your child involved in something that develops their creativity, athleticism, leadership, or academic skill set. Can be sponsored by school, church, municipality, or non-profit organization.

PRIZE TIME!

We appreciate the time you have to share with us!Prizes Donates by WSU C2 Pipeline & the Oak Park

School District Athletic Department1. Bulletin Board & Storage System2. WSU Student Planner3. Oak Park Seat cushion

Next Meeting is December 16th 6:00PMHow to get your child motivated & in charge of his/her

own education!

THANK YOU!