True or False: The program that allows you to take College Classes at Whatcom Community College is called Orca program.
False
It's called Running Start
GEAR UP works with this grade of students particularly...
10th graders
True or False: You can only go to a College or University after you graduate High School to further your education...
False! There are tons of options :D
Trade Schools, Certificate Programs, and Apprenticeship programs are just some of the other options you can choose from to further your education after high school!
The 4 primary ways to pay for a Post-Secondary Education
Out of Pocket, Loans, Grants, Scholarships
What is the name of this character from the show Avatar The Last Airbender?
Uncle Iroh
The first person to go to with questions about your classwork or assignments...
Your Teacher!
True or False: You can reach out to theHUB Team if you are struggling with something or have questions...
True of course! We're here to help you be successful!
Trade Schools generally prepare you...
A specific job or a specific career field
I.E.
Healthcare-Dental Hygienist or Registered Nurse
Skilled Trades-Electrician or Heavy Equipment Operator
Technology-Computer Programmer or Multimedia Artist/Animator
True or False: Loans are the only way to get assistance with paying for an education after high school...
False
You can pursue grants, scholarships, and work-study opportunities as well to help pay for your schooling, all of which do not require you to take out a loan!
Who is this Basketball player?
Lebron James
A place in your school that you can go to and get loads of information about jobs, careers, and post-secondary options...
Career Center and theHUB
Who is theHUB?
GEAR UP
Student Success Coordinator
Futures Northwest
Counselors
Career/College Counselor
Colleges and Universities generally prepare your for...
A generalized career field with a multitude of jobs as well as very specific jobs within those career fields
I.E.
Teaching-Kindergarten through High school Teaching as well as College and University Teachers
Engineering-Electrical Engineer
Healthcare-Doctor
True or False: You can go online to various different websites to apply for various scholarships and grants...
True
Some of them are
HSF.net, washboard.org, unigo.com, or www.raise.me where you can start earning "Micro-Scholarships"
Solve for x...
2x+20=40-6x
Answer
X=2.5 or 5/2
(If you have 20/8 you are suuuuuper close!)
The person or group of people you can work with to support one another's success while in school...
Your friends and fellow students/peers!
When and how can you get academic support?
Monday 1-2
Tuesday 2-3
Wednesday 9-10 am
Thursday 2-3
Friday 1-2
Reach out to Neisinger or Covington for Zoom Info
True or False: Community Colleges can offer a wide variety of associate or transfer degrees, technical certifications, and even Bachelors degree programs...
True
Clark College has all of these opportunities and more!
This website allows you to earn "Micro-Scholarships" as you go throughout School...
What is the name of this character from the show The Legend of Korra?
Katara
True or false: Ultimately the only person who can do your work for you, ask questions for you, and make the decision to try again when you fail, is you...
True!
All of the staff at your school are here to support your success but YOU have to make the decision to try, to reach out for support, and to push through when things get difficult!
You can do this, we believe in you!
What does the acronym G.E.A.R. U.P. Stand For?
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs!
What does Post-Secondary Education mean?
Any educational program, school, or training option you decide to pursue after High School (i.e. Trade School, College, University, etc.)
What does the acronym F.A.F.S.A. stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Who is this Tennis player?
Serena Williams