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Junior Class of 2020
Junior Class of 2020
_ _ Know Where You Stand___________________ Graduation Requirements
*63 credits -Remember 1 YEAR of art
MCIS – Minnesota Career Information System Portfolio
*Credit Deficiency Options:Night School (October-May )Summer School (Mid June–end of July)Repeat the course at Tech
*NC = No Credit – you have 6 weeks to correct, or it turns to F
üWork
üMilitary (Enlist , ROTC, Academy Appointment)
üTechnical College or Community College
ü4 year College/University
*Nationwide 90% of high school graduates will eventually go on to some post high school education
Preparing for your future
What will it take to find Success in the New Economy?
Explore Your Options
- Guidance Office- College Reps (Posted in Guidance Office and in HR)- College Fairs
MN Education Fair –Sept 25th at CSB/SJU (9-10:30AM)National College Fair- (Oct 24th– 25th in Minneapolis)
- Campus Visits (Call Admissions Office to set-up)Discover Red and Black- SCSU Oct. 18-19
-Computer Resources -Tech Web Site, list of attached sites-Raise.me – Scholarship website
•October 11: Manufacturing•November 8: Construction•January 24: Health•February 15: Culinary•February 22: Career Expo•March 28: Transportation•April 25: Business
TEST REQUIRED for: MORE INFO:
Accuplacer Two-year Technical &Community College Reading and Math Readiness
ACT Four-year College or University
English, Math, Reading, Science,
& Writing
ASVAB Military Enlistment Good career assessment and resources
PSAT National Merit Scholarship Recommended for students with a G.P.A. of 3.5 or higher
REGISTER AT:WWW.ACT.ORG2018-2019 Test DatesOctober 27, 2018
December 8, 2018February 9, 2019*
APRIL 2, 2019DURING SCHOOL DAYSign up in the Guidance Office!
April 13, 2019June 8, 2019**July 13, 2019*
District 742 ACT Test PrepQuarryview Education Center : 1-118A Training/Classroom and 1-118B Training/Classroom Saturday, Oct 6 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Cost: $99=========================
ACT Blitz - Classroom Dates @SCSU•Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21 | Sundays, 1-5 p.m.•Oct. 28, Nov. 11, 18, Dec. 2 | Sundays, 1-5 p.m.Cost: $369
ACT TestPREP
Recommended for students with G.P.A. of 3.5 or higher
Sign-up TODAY!
Wednesday, October 10th
Mini-Gym8:30 – 1:10---------------Pre-registration Oct 2nd10:00AM -10:40 AM41/42
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
Skills and Interest Test
Required for Enlistment
December 13th
AT TECH
(SIGN UP TODAY!)
Senior Year Options(Registration in February)
Discovery AcademyClasses are taught at Tech, Apollo or SartellSCTCC credit and High School creditAutomotives, CISCO, EMS, pre-engineering
Post Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO)SCSU 3.5 GPA or higher (as JR) 3.0 GPA or higher (as SR)SCTCC – Accuplacer AssessmentDeadline June 1st, November 1st
Senior to Sophomore3.5 GPA or higher (as JR) 3.0 GPA or higher (as SR)SCSU credit and High School creditHuman Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Spanish 3 and 4, Pre-Calculus,French 3 and 4
Health Careers InternshipInterested in Health/Medical FieldInternship opportunities with professionals in the community
Elementary AssistantWork in an elementary classroom with a teacherGreat if interested in teaching or working with children
College Possible
Practical Preparations for College PlanningYour Professional Identity
-Create an email account with an appropriate address if you do not already have one....
-Utilize your resume in MCIS when filling out applications
-Fill out all applications in PEN and be NEAT!
-Learn your Social Security Number!!!
-Learn how to “sign” your name in cursive
-Facebook/Instagram Accounts…Post only information that you are comfortable with others seeing — and knowing — about you.
- KEEP A FILE OF YOUR USERNAMES AND PASSWORDS
Remember…
•Good attendance is important
•Get involved!! (Build your resume)
•Explore your options/access resources
•Register for college entrance exams
•Discovering your interests now can help plan a solid senior year schedule
•NCAA: for more information & application information
NCAAclearinghouse.net
HAVE A GREAT YEAR!
Make sure to schedule a Junior Conferencewith your counselor starting in January!!
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