Transcript College and Career Readiness

College and Career Readiness
Beginning with the End in Mind
College Ready—to
qualify for and succeed in
entry-level, credit-bearing
college courses without
the need for remedial
coursework.
Career Ready—to
qualify for and succeed
in postsecondary job
training or education
necessary for their
chosen career.
College and Career Readiness
Career Development Skills:
• Awareness of the relationship
between school and work.
• Skills to understand and use career
information.
• Awareness of the benefits of
academic achievement.
• Awareness of different occupations
and the changing gender roles.
• Awareness of the career planning
process.
What to look for now
By the end of 2nd
grade:
• Read on grade
level
• Be on grade
level math
The student has
good work habits.
(The student has
increasing
responsibility both at
home and school.)
Student interacts
positively with
others through
play and work.
College and Career Readiness
College Ready
One of the following:

ACT
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COMPASS
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KYOTE
Career Ready
(Academic)
One of the following:

ASVAB
WorkKeys
College and Career Ready
(Technical)
One of the following:
One of the following:

KOSSA

ACT

Industry

COMPASS
Certificate

KYOTE
One of the following:

KOSSA

Industry
Certificate
The two most
influential people
on students:
Mom and Dad
K-3
• Limit TV time
• Help your child recognize their
interests
• Speak positively about their dreams
and future
Half of a group of 9 and
10 year olds believed
they had already made
decisions that would
impact their future
careers.
4-6
• Encourage good work habits at
home with chores and homework
• Show student how doing well in
school will help their future
Types of Aid
Grants—most often based on financial
need and usually do not have to be
repaid
Scholarships—typically based on
achievement (academic, athletic, or
service) and are not repaid
Did you know that the Individualized
Learning Plan (ILP) that all 8th-12th
graders must complete each year has
over 1500 scholarships available?
Student loans—borrowed funds from
the government or school that MUST be
repaid
Conversion scholarship/grants—student
provides services for the funds (UPS
with Louisville)
Work study—part time employment that
the student earns while in college
Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES)
Students in Kentucky high
schools receive money during
high school for:
• GPA above 2.5/4.0.
• Bonus money for ACT above
15
• AP scores above 3
kheaa.com
GPA
Award
2.5
$125
2.6
150
2.7
ACT Composite
Award
15
$36
175
16
71
2.75
187
17
107
2.8
200
18
143
2.9
225
19
179
3.0
250
3.1
275
20
214
3.2
300
21
250
3.25
312
22
286
3.3
325
23
321
3.4
350
24
357
3.5
375
25
393
3.6
400
26
428
3.7
425
3.75
437
27
464
3.8
450
28+
500
3.9
475
4.0
500
Advanced
Placement
(AP)
Award
3
200
4
250
5
300
529 Plans
Named after Section 529 of the IRS Code
Two types of plans:
•
Prepaid tuition plan—invest money that is
expected to increase to cover the cost of a
student’s future college tuition. The key here is
that this money is tied to current tuition rates.
•
College savings plan—invest funds that can be
used to pay college expenses at most
accredited schools.
Kentucky’s college savings plan is the Kentucky
Education Savings Plan Trust
Kentucky Education Savings Plan Trust (KESPT)
• Account may opened at any age
• Funds are not taxed
• Withdrawal for qualified college expenses are tax free
• Deposits may be as small as $25
• You determine the schedule of deposits
• Go to www.kysaves.com or call 1-877-KY TRUST (1-877-598-7878)
Coverdell Plans
• This is only to be used for tuition, fees, tutoring, books, supplies, room and
board, uniforms, transportation, and computers related to college
• There are strict rules on how much you may deposit and how much you may
deposit
• Deposits are not tax deductible
• Withdrawal for qualified college expenses are tax free
• This may impact financial aid eligibility
Contributions
• Choose your plan and set it up
• Make regular contributions to your fund
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Automatic Contribution Plan
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Payroll deduction
• Consider increasing your deposits as you get raises
or a tax refund
• Contributions are wonderful birthday or Christmas
presents—you’re investing in a child’s future!
•
Gift certificates for the KESPT are available
Braves to College
$1,000 per year for 4 years
Criteria
•2.5 GPA
•95% Attendance
•No discipline referrals
•Complete high school in 8 semesters
Determines
eligibility for
federal and
state aid.
Easiest way to
submit is via
their website.
(Don’t worry—
I’ll help you!)
Make sure to go
to the correct
website:
fafsa.ed.gov
Items you’ll need:
• Personal Identification Number (PIN)
Student’s Social Security Number
• Parents’ Social Security Number
• Student’s Driver’s License Number
• W-2 Forms
• Unemployment forms
• Tax returns
• Untaxed income records
• Current bank statements for savings and
checking
• Current investment farm value
• Current business and investment records
• Birth dates (student’s and parents’)
• Date parents were married, divorced,
separated, or widowed
• Child support paid or received
• Veteran’s noneducation benefits
• Leave and Earnings Statement for military
Private loans are also available.
The Kentucky Higher Education Student
Loan Corporation (KHESLC) offers:
Interest rates at
the moment are
as low as 5.29%
and depend on
your credit score.
• the Kentucky Advantage Education
Loan (students) and
• the Kentucky Advantage Parent Loan
(parents of students)
10-year
repayment term
Private Loans
Help your student today by:
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Reading to your child each day or have them read to you
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Attend school hosted events
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Talk to your child about the importance of reading, writing,
numbers/math
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Make a time and place specific for homework
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Talk about different careers and what people in them do
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Ask your child to talk about what they’re learning
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Take your child to events at colleges, museums, libraries, etc.
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Talk about going to college with your child and believe that it
is attainable
Help your student by:
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Encouraging your student to make choices and express
their opinion
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Show enthusiasm for your child’s interests
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Offer varying play opportunities that support different types
of learning (visual, listening, sequencing, sorting)
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Point out the new things you learn with enthusiasm
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Help your child learn to organize their homework
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Celebrate achievements, no matter how small
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Focus on strengths, encouraging developing talents
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Turn everyday events into learning opportunities
Ellie Wright
College and Career Readiness Counselor
Union County Public Schools
[email protected]