Career Exploration
The career you pick in this class is the career you'll be stuck with forever! (T/F)
False!
How do you request to see a school counselor?
Through the TMS website, the office request form!
What is the current high school graduation rate in our school district? (as of 2024-2025)
74.8%
(down from 78.4% for 19-20 school year)
Name 3 colleges in the state of Idaho.
Boise State University The College of Idaho North Idaho College
University of Idaho Northwest Nazarene University College of Eastern Idaho
Idaho State University Boise Bible College Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
Lewis-Clark State College College of Western Idaho New Saint Andrews College
Brigham Young University-Idaho College of Southern Idaho
Who are my teacher besties?
(2 of 3 answers are acceptable)
Mrs. Biggs, Mrs. McAllister, and Ms. Blake!
Are all 8th graders required to take Career Exploration?
YES!
Who is currently the 8th grade counselor?
Mr. Lindley!
What are 4 of the 5 high schools available to you in District 91?
Idaho Falls High School
Skyline High School
Compass Academy
Emerson Alternative High School
CTEC
What are 2 careers that make over $100,000 a year that do NOT require a 4-year college degree?
Information Systems Manager Computer Network Architect
Fire Chief Senior Real Estate Manager
Product Manager Technical Program Manager
Senior Engagement Manager Owner-Operator Driver
Radiation Therapist
What is my dog's name?
Odysseus Goobernicus Silliest Stinkiest Maximus Sterling-Daum
(Odie is acceptable)
What show might we watch sometimes in class?
Somebody's Gotta Do It! with Mike Rowe
What walking path through the school are you supposed to take to get to my classroom?
Through the commons and the cafeteria!
What is the national High School graduation rate in the United States? (for the 2023-2024 school year)
86.4%
Once you get a degree in something you MUST work in that profession!
(T/F)
False!
(Ask me what my degree is in!)
What month is my birthday?
June!
On average, over one lifetime how many times does one person change careers?
5.7 times!
The primary reason for change is desire for a salary increase.
The second reason for change is interest in a different field.
The third reason is upward mobility (looking for a promotion).
What does WALLIE stand for?
Work hard, be
Academically accountable,
Listen and
Learn,
Inspire others to do good, and be
Empowered to conquer the challenges of tomorrow.
What does CTEC stand for? What can you do there?
Career and Technical Education Center
ALL kinds of things!
What is the program run by the state of Idaho that can give you free money for college?
Launch!
What is my favorite way to spend the summer?
Camping!
What is the goal of this class?
To help prepare you for the future! High school, college, trade school, whatever your plans may be after high school!
Which bathrooms are 8th graders allowed to use?
The bathrooms in the commons and the bathrooms in the 400 hall!
How many class periods are there at Idaho Falls High School and Skyline?
6! Just like middle school.
Do you have to know what you want to do with your life to go to college?
Nope!
What is my favorite sport?
What is my favorite team?
Who is my favorite player?
(I know it's a lot, I believe in you!)
Hockey
The Spud Kings
Bookie Warshaw! (I named my cat after him)