Secondary Education
What is a work-study program?
Name all six branches of the military.
Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Space Force.
What is a resume? When would you share a resume? With who?
A document outlining your skills and responsibilities. This document is sent to potential employers.
According to Japanese legend, a sick person can recover if they fold 1,000 of which type of origami?
Paper crane
What is Salem's mascot?
Sunny the SunDevil
A loan is a monetary amount that you have to pay back. A grant is a monetary amount that you do not have to pay back.
What is a recruiter? How do they support you?
Recruiters interview and counsel individuals who are interested in entering the military.
What is the difference between hard and soft skills?
Hard skills are technical skills related to the job at hand. Soft skills are people-skills that can be used in any environment.
Which is the only king in a deck of cards without a moustache?
King of hearts
List all strands of the academy.
Dance, vocal, theater, visual arts, instrumental
What is a FAFSA?
The form that each college-bound student must fill out that determines the amount of financial aid they are eligible for.
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What is a union? Name two career fields that have a union.
a group of two or more employees who join together to advance common interests such as wages, benefits, schedules ect.
True or False: A shrimp's heart is located in its head.
TRUE
Who is the student activities coordinator for Salem?
Fern
What is the student loan grace period? How long does it typically last?
A period after you graduate where you don't have to pay your loans. It typically lasts six months.
Name the slogan for one branch of the military.
U.S. Army: “This We’ll Defend”
U.S. Marine Corps: “Semper Fidelis” – Always Faithful
U.S. Air Force: “Aim High … Fly-Fight-Win”
U.S. Coast Guard: “Semper Paratus” – Always Ready
U.S. Space Force: “Semper Supra” – Always Above
U.S. Navy. "Non sibi sed patriae" (Not self but country)
What is an apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships are paid experiences that often lead to full-time employment or certification in a field.
What is the only state with a one-syllable name?
Maine
List six other high schools in Virginia Beach
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What is the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized loans?
Subsidized loans: the interest on the loan is subsidized by the government while you are in school. You do not accumulate interest on these loans while you are in school.
Unsubsidized Loans: Accrue interest while you are in school.
List the entire military alphabet in order.
Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot, Golf, Hotel, India, Juliett, Kilo, Lima, Mike, November, Oscar, Papa, Quebec, Romeo, Sierra, Tango, Uniform, Victor, Whiskey, X-ray, Yankee, Zulu.
What is the difference between a W2 and a 1099 form?
A W2 is for employees of the company. The company withholds your taxes and gives you this form at the end of the year. You are bound by the company rules, ethics, and expectations.
A 1099 is for independent contractors. You are not an employee under the company - you work for yourself. The company does NOT withhold taxes for you. You are responsible for all tax-related things. You are not bound by the company handbook in the same way employees are.
Who is the author of Wuthering Heights?
Emily Bronte
What are three programs that Salem students can attend off-campus?
VoTech, ATC, Governors' School