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GET SET FOR High School A GUIDE FOR STUDENTS presented by Dr. Perry 1 © 2009 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved. Keep your options open 2 You can prepare for whatever the future holds Take the right courses. Learn to be a good student. Use time outside of school wisely. Start thinking about the future. If college is a goal, learn about financial assistance programs. Get help when you need it. 3 Learn how to learn Sit close to the front of the classroom. Join in class discussions. Ask questions. Listen to the answers. Keep up with class assignments. Ask for help when necessary. 4 And . . . Look for ways to sharpen basic skills. Learn keyboarding. Learn to take good notes. Learn to correct/revise written work. Develop test-taking skills. Learn to problem solve. 5 Be prepared for college with the right high school courses 2/3 of 8th graders plan to finish college. But only 1/3 plan to take college prep courses in high school. 6 Academic Preparation Making the most of high school! Plan your courses wisely • Did I say PLAN??? Make a GOAL SHEET for yourself • We are all unique and have different goals! THE GPA MYTH • A high GPA is important, but not as important as the courses you take and it certainly is NOT the sole gatekeeper in college admissions!! Senior Year: NO TIME TO SLUMP! 7 High school courses MMC and UCS requires for all students Courses UCS Requires and ACT recommends English Four years (4 credits) Mathematics Four years (including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and a Senior Math) Science Three years (including Biology, Chemistry and /or Physics and one additional credit) Social Studies Three years (3 credits) Other Foreign language, visual and performing arts, computer science, etc. UCS and the MMC also required all students to take a ½ credit in Physical Education and ½ credit of Health: CLASS OF 2016 have an additional foreign language requirement! 8 What you do outside of school counts, too! Develop habits that will lead to success. Find a quiet place to study. Plan a daily homework schedule. Ask family or friends to read your written work. Use the local library. Read newspapers and magazines. Look up unfamiliar words in a dictionary. Talk with family and friends about career plans. 9 Take time to explore Check out lots of career options. CAREER CRUISING • USE IT! 10 When thinking about college Make a list of interesting schools and gather information about them. Attend College Fairs- talk to representatives Talk to your counselor (and do not wait until your senior year!) You will take the ACT® in the spring of your junior year as part of the MME. Visit campuses, apply for admission and financial assistance. Find out about all types of financial aid/scholarships. Make a college decision. 11 When considering serving in the Armed Forces Visit with friends, neighbors, and relatives who have served. Study military literature and compare training opportunities. Arrange visits with recruiters. Compare benefits, tour of duty, training, etc. 12 When considering employment right out of high school Explore any special abilities and interests. Use results from your EXPLORE,PSAT and Work Keys assessments. Study materials about resume writing. Work with your Career Development Facilitator. Visit with people working in interesting occupations. Volunteer and observe! Become familiar with employers in the area. Learn about vocational/technical programs available in high school. 13 Financing is for available college Learn about the types and sources of financial assistance available. Attend financial aid programs when offered. Apply for financial assistance during your junior and senior years. It is never to early to research scholarships! 14 Get help when you need it. Always start with your school counselor 15 Use Internet the http://www.actstudent.org www.bls.gov/oco (U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook) www.collegeview.com (college search program) www.studentaid.ed.gov www.careercruising.com www.collegeboard.com 16 There are many agencies, organizations, and individuals who care whether you are successful in school and in life. Use them! 17 More education income can equal more 18 How much is $37,990? How much is $37,990? Take Home Calculation: Take Home Calculation: Gross Grosstax at 25% Federal Federal at 25% State tax at tax 4.2% State tax at Employment tax4.2% at 7.65% Employment Local tax at 0% tax at 7.65% Local tax at 0% Net take home pay Net take home pay Gunnison & Johannes, PC Copyright © 2003 Last modified 11/10/05 $37,990 37990 $9,099 9099 $1,596 1596 $2,907 2907 0 0 $24,390 24390 19 How much is $37,990? Net much take home is pay$37,990? $24,390 How What can I do with my Net Pay after bills? Net Pay: $24,390 Average Car Payment + insurance $400/month x 12 $4,800 Mortgage/Rent/ Home/ Renters Insurance $700 x 12 Gross $8,400 Groceries$280/month Federal tax xat1225% $3,360 9099 Home Utilities$275 x 12 State tax at 4.2% Electric, Gas, Cable, Water 1596 $3,300 Employment at 7.65% Gas, medical, unexpectedtax expenses, designated savings (5-10%) $300/month x 12 $3,600 Clothing, Entertainment, Electronics $450/month x 12 $5,400 Take Home Calculation: 37990 2907 Local tax at 0% WhatNet willtake you have left? home pay 0 DEBT!!!! $4,470 24390 20 More education income can equal more 21 ‘If I spent as much time doing the things I worry about getting done as I spend worrying about doing them, I wouldn’t have time to have anything to worry about.’ Beryl Phizer