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Welcome to the
Class of 2012
Junior Parent Information
Seminar!
We’re glad you’re here.
It’s an important night.
Guidance Resources
Your school counselor
A-E
Denise Lang
Fa-K Ann DePagter
L-Pn Kevin Formolo
Po-Th Steve Schneider
Ti-Z
Kevin Heling
Part I: Post-Secondary Planning
Does your child have goals for June of 2012?
What role does education play in their plans?
Goals for this Seminar
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You gain further understanding of the planning required for
preparing for post-secondary education
You are aware of the resources available to help you while
you make these important plans for post-secondary
education
 You have a clear understanding of the sequence of events
over the next one and a half years
 You will understand how counselors schedule your student
for their senior year
It’s a great adventure that all
should be encouraged to attempt
More high school graduates
than ever are attending postsecondary education (about 60%)
Most jobs today require some
form of education or training
after high school.
Significant changes in how we
approach post-secondary education
Outdated perception
New outlook
 All the good jobs require a  Only 29% of current
occupations require a 4-year
4-year degree
degree
 The 4-year and 2-year
 45% of jobs will require
degree “tracks” are
technical training
completely separate from
 Guaranteed transfer of credit
each other
agreements between 2-year
 Tech schools are for lessand 4-year schools are
intelligent students
becoming the norm
 2-year degree programs target
and train highly technical
skills
29% of Current Occupations
Require a 4-year Degree
The “traditional” professional occupations
still require 4-year degrees or more (e.g.
doctor, lawyer, teacher, engineer, etc.)
The majority of jobs in the two hottest
occupational areas today, computer
technology and health care, require 2-year
degrees.
Guaranteed Transfer of Credit Agreements
Between 2-year and 4-year Schools
are Becoming the Norm
Almost 50% of students who begin a Bachelor’s
Degree program do not complete it
Movement between 2-year and 4-year institutions
has become so common that credit transfer
agreements have become a necessity
Examples of interesting agreements
MSOE and MATC
LTC's RN program and UW-Oshkosh
How Do I Decide Where to Go?
Introduction to the UW System
Wisconsin Technical College System
Wisconsin’s Private Colleges and Universities
“With So Many Options, How Will I Ever
Decide Where to Go?”
Remember, it’s become very easy to move from
institution to institution. Don’t feel as though
your initial decisions “lock you in.”
VISIT, VISIT, VISIT! Don’t rely on the
experiences of others, find out for yourself. Pay
attention to your “gut.” It’s hard to be successful
when you don’t feel comfortable.
Know what is important to you. Big vs. Small,
Urban vs. Rural, Close to Home vs. Far Away, etc.
“With So Many Options, How Will I Ever
Decide Where to Go?”
Cost is a factor for every student and family.
However, you cannot know for certain what the
final cost will be at this point.
It seems obvious, but do they offer your program
of interest? If you are undecided, do they have a
wide array of degrees in areas that interest you?
How do the Requirements Differ
between 4-year and 2-year schools?
4-Year University of Wisconsin
System Requirements
uwhelp.wisconsin.edu
2-Year WTCS Requirements
1. Must have a high school diploma
2. Must choose an area of interest
3. Students are encouraged to take more than the
minimum requirements to graduate from high
school
4. Two-year technical programs often fill up quickly
and/or have 1-2 year waiting lists
If Your Student is College-Bound
(Recommendations)
4 years of English
Am. Writers
Brit. Writers
AP Literature
Composition
Speech
AP Composition
20th Cent. Novels
Myth and Legend
Logic and Arg. Writing
3 years of Math
Algebra
Geometry
Advanced Math OR
If Your Student is College-Bound
(Recommendations)
3 years of science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics or botany
Adv. Science
3 years of social
studies
SASD requirements
are greater
If Your Student is College-Bound
(Recommendations)
World Language
Required for admission into
UW-Madison and UW-Eau
Claire
Must take in college if not
in high school for UWMilwaukee, UW-Platteville,
and UW-Parkside
Research by visiting
the perspective
school’s website!
Check the “Admission
Requirements” page at
each site!
So What Can I Do To Get Ready?
Sheboygan South Counseling Center website
Post Secondary Planning Guide (see above link)
Continue to ask yourself the question, “What do I want to
study in college?” Having a direction helps make the
planning much easier.
Do research on various careers using CareerCruising
• www.careercruising.com
Do a job shadow this spring
Challenge yourself in your senior year. Many college
freshman are unprepared for the rigor of college courses.
This means that getting accepted to college does not
necessarily mean you are ready!
So What Can I Do To Get Ready?
Although graduating from high school is a
milestone worthy of celebration, don’t get
tempted to use it as a deadline for postsecondary plans. The junior year is the year
to formulate the plan, and the senior year is
the year to put it into action. Once high
school graduation comes, everything should
be in place for continued education .
So What Can I Do To Get Ready?
Now--next August: research/visit campuses
Aug-Sept: Narrow choices to 3-4 campuses
Sept: register for ACT test if haven’t taken
Sept-Nov: Apply for admission; request financial
aid information from colleges
Dec: Financial aid night
Jan: Apply for FAFSA
Feb: Local scholarship application
Apr-May: Receive financial aid packages; make
final campus decision
So What Can I Do To Get Ready?
ACT/SAT information
Writing test?
ASVAB Career Exploration
Learn more about yourself and the world of
work
Explore occupations in line with your interests
and skills
Develop an effective strategy to realize your
career goals
More info. At www.asvabprogram.com
Questions. . .?
Before we move to senior year scheduling.
CAREER CRUISING
Counseling Center Website
Course Description Guide
See p. 4 Graduation Requirements
See p. 7 Weighted Grades (add’l handout)
See p. 8 Honors Diploma/Academic Letter
Course Description Guide
Course Description Guide
How to read the department charts
See p. 15 Business/Marketing Dept.
Course Description Guide
Course Selection Sheet
Language Arts
Math p. 46 for mapping
Recommendation sheets
Course Description Guide
Course Selection Sheet
P.E./Health
Science
Social Studies
Study Hall
Recommended if student struggles in
academics
Recommended for one or both semesters
Recommended for students active in extracurriculars
Senior Release Criteria
Dismissal from school for one hour during
scheduled study hall
First Semester: Have earned at least 18 credits
and earned a C- (1.667 +) for the previous quarter
Second Semester: Have earned at least 21 credits
and earned a C- (1.667 +) for the previous quarter
See handout for additional criteria
Zero Hour
7:00-7:50 am (Provide OWN
transportation)
May leave school after 6th hour OR
Take 8th class/study hall
Honors Courses
Make sure this is what you want
Check with teacher for syllabus BEFORE
signing up for the course
Expect student to be challenged
Honors courses increase student G.P.A.
Courses for College
Credit/Advanced Standing
Advanced Placement Courses
CAPP Courses (see p. 3)
Course Description Guide
Co-Op Courses
Business Occupations
Marketing management
Vocational Food Service
Related Occupations
Interior Design
Fashion
Health Care
Child Care
Co-Ops, continued. . .
Drafting
Metalworking
Woodworking
Automotive transportation
Electricity/electronics
Graphic arts
Co-Op Prerequisites
You must be qualified to be included in a
co-op program
See pg. 10 in Course Description Guide for
more information
ALTERNATE PROGRAMS
Youth Tutoring Youth
Youth Apprenticeship
Youth Options
Internships
Work Experience
See pg. 9-10 in catalog
Questions?
Thank you for attending tonight’s seminar!