Getting to poste secondary
Whats new?
Elementry to High School
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Post Secondary
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What skill would be needed to get to class or work on time?
Time managment
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How many subject a day do you have in high school?
Four, instead of having all your subjects in one day they are split up into two semesters.
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What are counclers for?
To help with almost everything, from your classes to strugles at home.
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How should you choose what school youre going to go to?
You want to pick a school that has the courses you're wishing to take, and if there happens to be several schools that do, consider picking one close to home.
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How do you choose your courses in high school?
Along with your counselor, you select which courses that are required for the grade that you are going into. There will be a number of courses which you can choose based on your interests, and skills.
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What skill do you need to have all your things in place so you can find them at a moments notice?
Organization skills
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How long are your classes going to be?
80 minutes.
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What can your parnets or gaurdians do?
Chances are they have been in a simmilar situation and they can help over come your problem.
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You haven’t saved enough money for university, and you're graduating next year, what are your choices?
Scholarships are always available for graduates. There are many scholarships that are available, but not very many students apply. Getting a student loan is an option which many individuals choose to do. Also, you don’t have to pay your tuition all at once, just a bit at a time.
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What do you do if your friends are not going to the same post secondary school?
Although you wont see each other every day, you can still see each other on weekends and after school
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What do you need to graduate?
the things you need to graduate
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What are some new responsibilities that you will receive in high school?
Getting to class on time, being responsible for your home and class work, and balancing school and social life.
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what are friends good for?
Moral support and they can help you out if they've been in the same situation.
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How are professors different from teachers?
Professors expect much more of you as an adult, rather than a student. If there is something that you need to discuss with your professor, then you have to go to him/her as part of your responsibility.
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What do you do if the place that I want to move into after High School is over budget?
Here are a couple of options. One option is to find a new place. Another option is to cut back on your wants (movies, games, apps etc). One other option is to buy your school books second-hand which can save a lot of money.
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What skills are going to help you prepare for tests or exams?
Studying skills
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How is your day organized?
It will be broken down into to four classes each 80 minutes, four 10 minute breaks for you to get to class and a 35 minute lunch period.
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What do you need to do if your behind on your work?
Talk o your teacher, if you have a good reason they are generaly understanding and will come up with a comprimise.
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What new responsibilities are required of you in university?
Getting to class is up to you. Because attendance is not recorded, it is up to you to collect any work that you have missed on sick days. Due dates for assignments is something you have to keep up with seeing that is not something the professor will be reminding you of.
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How can you decide whether to going to school or starting work the first year after High School?
It depends on how much your university costs, and how much you have saved. If the program you are doing is expensive, and you are unable to afford it, then going to work for a while first would be a good thing to do. However, if your are able to pay some, or most of it, then it would be fine to start school right away.
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Name 4 skills that will help you through your high school and/or postsecondary life
Organization People/social Sudying Time managment Communication Creating Leadership Teamwork
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What expectations will teachers have of you?
They expect you to show up to class on time with you books, pens, pencils etc, and the attitude to learn!!!
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Who are 3 people that you can go to for help?
Parents teachers friends family older siblings counselors
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Who are four people that can help you?
Professors older students fellow students parents friends
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How do you know which courses to take in High School in order to get into the program that you want?
There are usually websites to all universities/colleges that explain courses that are needed in different programs. Most programs require a minimum of a C- in English, and some letters of reference along with a resume. You can also ask someone who already has the job that you want what courses they took.
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