College
A subject or field of study chosen by a college student.
What is a major?
These schools offer programs in automotive technology, cosmetology, culinary arts, health sciences and skilled trades, such as welding.
What is trade school?
This program helps prepare you for a college or career
What is GEAR UP?
This official school document lists every course you took and the grades you earned.
What is a transcript?
College courses that high schoolers take that may count towards high school and college credits
What is dual credit?
Someone who starts and operates his or her own business
What is an entrepreneur?
Which high school class is all apart of GEAR UP?
Class of 2030
A number that shows your overall academic performance in school and average of your grades
What is GPA?
A room where college students live on campus
What is a dorm?
This is an option after graduation and it has 6 branches you can choose to work in
What is the military?
What is one of the GEAR UP Coordinator's names?
Ms. Downs, Ms. Bennett, Ms. Vela, Ms. Hernandez
This is the number of high school credits you need to graduate
26 credits needed to graduate
This 2-year undergraduate degree is typically earned at a community college
What is an associates degree?
A short, 1-to-2 page summary of your education, work experience, skills, and achievements meant to show employers why you fit a job.
What is a resume?
You should talk to this person if you have questions about colleges or careers
Your GEAR UP coordinator
English 1, Algebra 1, Biology
What are the EOC STAAR tests you will take this year?
This type of financial aid is awarded based on academic, athletic, or other achievements and does not need to be paid back.
What is a scholarship?
A paid job training program where you learn a specialized trade or profession from an experienced expert while earning a wage
What is an apprenticeship?
True or False: GEAR UP will be with you until you graduate and into your first year of college
True
The counselors at Davis 9
Who are Ms. Juliangarza (J) and Ms. Larrasquitu?