Who Am I
To do better in school, I can.......
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Can you go to any high school you want in MPS?
No
Select schools; Reagan, High School of the Arts, Gold Meir, Riverside, King
Other HS are based on number of students who apply/transportation-neighborhood schools
How many credits do you need to graduate from high school?
What year do you start to apply to college in high school?
The beginning of your senior year. In your junior year, you start to research where you want to go and do college visits.
Each college is different as for what time they open up the applications, but it is usually in fall of your senior year.
What is your favorite food to eat?
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What would you like the class to know about you? It could be a special talent you have, a sport you play or something that interests you that no one knows about you.
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What seems most exciting when you look ahead to high school?
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Why is the work you do during middle school and high school so very important?
is very important in setting their direction for their lives when they grow up. To prepare for high school, it’s important for them to make the most of their time in middle school. Research shows, the behaviors we have now are predictors of our future behaviors.
List all the ways to pay for college....
Save money by working in high school, ask parents/family for help, scholarships (free money), financial aid from the government, grants
True or Fales:
Xello will stop at the end of eighth grade?
False, Xello continues until after you graduate from high school. In xello you will create a resume, search for colleges and possible internships. Did you know, you all will be required to take a Career Exploration Class in high school in order to graduate.
What are three of your interests?
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What do you think will be most challenging in high school?
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What factors will influence you in picking your high school classes?
Interest, career path, required courses, honors testing, earning credit for college, college requirements, and parents.
In tens years, I will be.........
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Why it’s important to choose courses during high school rather than you be told what to take?
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It is your future, you want to take various classes to discover what you like and do not like.
What can you do to build onto your interests?
Try new things you would never do before because you might discover you really like it or not like it.
What types of activities do you want to do in high school?
Join a sports team, Join clubs & activities, Play a musical instrument, Get a high GPA, Take honors & advanced classes, Take 4 years of math, Take 4 years of science, Take a world language, Get a part-time job, Be in school government, Help out other students, Volunteer in the community, Take career prep courses, Learn about postsecondary programs, Graduate on time,
How many math classes do you need to graduate? Name four possible classes.
3 math courses are needed
Geometry, Algebra, Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Consumer math, basic math
What do you want to do after you graduation from high school?
Get a job right away, Find an apprenticeship, Finish a 1-2 year program, Get a 4-year college degree, Go to graduate school, Join the military
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How are you doing in middle school? What are somethings you can do to make school more successful (list two to three)?
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To achieve my goal for the future, I plan to take the following classes in high school. (Check all that apply)
3-4 years of math or 3-4 years of science or 3-4 years of social studies or 4 years of English, 2-4 years of a world language or Advanced or honors classes
Electives in:
Clubs or sports, including:
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What is an elective? Name three and how many do you need to graduate?
You need 3 credits
We all have some sort of goals for after high school. Share what you are going to do to reach your goal.
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Name 12 of the job clusters
1) Finance, 2.) Manufacturing, 3.) Agriculture & food & Natural Resources, 4.) Education & Training, 5.) Health Science, 6.) Science & Technology & Engineering & Mathematics, 7.) Hospitality & Tourism, 8.) Information Technology 9.) Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications 10.) Architecture & Construction 11.) Government & Public Administration 12.) Human Services 13.) Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security 14.) Marketing, Sales and Service 15.) Business Management and Administration 16.)Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics