All About Me
Strengths
What school do you usually go to after middle school?
High school
What do we call a job or type of work someone does for many years?
Career
Name one skill people need to live independently as adults
Cooking, budgeting, cleaning, transportation
What is something you want to achieve in the future called?
A Goal
What do we call the things you like to do or learn about?
Interests
Name one thing that might be different about high school compared to middle school
More classes, different teachers, lockers, schedules, clubs, sports
Name one place someone might work
Hospital, school, office, construction site, store, restaurant
What do we call money you earn from a job
Paycheck or income
Name one option people might choose after high school?
College, Trade school, Job, Military
Why is it important to know your strengths and interests when planning for the future?
They help you choose careers, classes, and goals.
Who can help you plan the classes you take in high school?
What are classes or programs that help you learn job skills called?
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
If you don't understand directions at school or work, what should you do?
Ask for help
What document at school helps students with disabilities plan for life after high school
Transition plan/ IEP
What skill helps you speak up for what you need at school or work?
Self-advocacy
What is one thing you can start doing now to prepare for high school?
Doing homework, staying organized, asking for help, exploring interests
What is it called when you visit a workplace to see what a job is like?
Job Exploration/Shadow
What skill helps you manage your time and finish tasks?
What does the word transition mean?
Moving or changing from one stage to another (like middle school to high school)