Career Paths
This is when you explore a job by trying it out for a short time.
What is job shadowing or an internship.
The total credits needed to graduate from Union High School.
What is 36.
This is money you don’t have to pay back for college.
What is a grant or scholarship?
Name two places you can go after high school.
What is Trade school, Technical school, Community college, University/College, Military
This school group is focused on peer support, kindness, and mental health awareness.
What is HOPE Squad
These classes help you explore different careers.
What are CTE classes (Career and Technical Education)?
Colleges often look at this when deciding whether to accept students.
What is your transcript or GPA?
Name two ways to reduce how much money a student might have to borrow to pay for school.
What is
This document lists your skills, education, and experience.
What is a resume?
Name two signs or warning signs that someone might be experiencing strong stress or depression.
What is
CTSO stands for this.
What is Career and Technical Student Organization?
If you fail a class, you may need to do this to get credit.
What is retaking the class (or credit recovery)?
This type of aid must be paid back later.
What is student loan?
This type of school/education focuses on hands-on skills like welding or cosmetology.
What is a trade school (technical school)?
If a friend tells you they are thinking about killing themselves, name two people, phone numbers, or apps you could use as resources.
What is School Counselor, Teacher, Principal, Guardians, Trusted Adult, SafeUT App, School Pulse, Community Counselor, 988
This job requires training in saving lives during emergencies (not a doctor).
What is an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
Three things that can help you be successful in school?
Attendance!!!
Do your Homework - Make Good Grades
Talk to your Teachers - Ask Questions
Check Grades Regularly on PowerSchool/Canvas
Talk to your School Counselor
Be Involved!
Give two practical actions a middle-school student could start now to prepare financially for college in the future.
What is:
start a small savings account and add money regularly; research scholarship opportunities and keep strong grades to qualify; talk with parents about saving plans; take concurrent enrollment or AP classes in high school (any two age-appropriate choices).
This document shows all the classes you’ve taken and grades earned.
What is a transcript?
What do you do for self-care?” Give two examples.
What is Breathing exercises, guided meditations, active mindfulness, getting enough rest, food, exercise.
Creative outlets (drawing, journaling, music), spending time in nature, connecting with supportive friends/family, practicing mindfulness (deep breathing, puzzles), and organizing tasks (tidying, planning)
Give an example of a CTSO and what it helps students learn.
FBLA - business and leadership skills.
HOSA - students interested in health careers.
FCCLA - family, careers, and community leadership.
DECA - marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship.
FFA - agriculture and leadership.
TSA - leadership and technical skills in engineering, robotics, and technology.
SkillsUSA - skilled trades like construction and welding
Educators Rising - education and teaching careers
BPA - leadership and community service for students in school programs
DECA - students interested in hospitality and tourism careers (often through business programs)
This type of class may be more challenging and can earn college credit.
What are AP or concurrent enrollment classes?
Name three things besides tuition you will have to pay for when you go to college.
What is:
school fees, room and board, books, and other college-related expenses.
This college degree typically takes about four years to complete.
What is a Bachelor’s degree
Stress is a physical, mental, or emotional response to life challenges. Give one example of a stressor and explain in one short sentence how it might affect a student’s school work.
What is (Example stressor): Social Media — it may distract a student, reduce study time, increase anxiety, and make concentrating on homework harder.
Test anxiety and grades
New routines: Adjusting to different teachers and class structures.
Peer pressure: Feeling forced to fit in or act a certain way.
Bullying: Physical, verbal, or cyberbullying.
Friendship drama: Conflicts, being left out, or social exclusion.
Body image: Negative self-perception and physical changes.
Parental issues: Divorce, separation, or arguing.
Financial problems: Family money worries.
Unsafe environments: Living in an unsafe neighborhood or home.
Transition: Starting a new school or moving.
Juggling activities: Balancing school, sports, and other commitments.
Future worries: Thinking about life after junior high or high school.