2015-2016
JUNIOR YEAR
YOUR FUTURE IN YOUR HANDS
WHETHER JOB OR COLLEGE BOUND
You need to take
a challenging
course load.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS NEEDED IN THE
WORKPLACE
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Education and training beyond high school
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The ability to use knowledge of math, English,
science, civics to meet real-world challenges.
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Critical thinking, problem solving,
communication, collaboration, creativity, selfsufficiency.
New Jobs 20062016
Nearly 2/3 of new
jobs will require
postsecondary
education or
training
SOURCE: BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS. (2008, FEBRUARY). OCCUPATIONAL PROJECTIONS AND TRAINING DATA: 2008-9 EDITION. WASHINGTON, DC:
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. (P. 4, TABLE I-3)
EDUCATION PAYS
FROM BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS
Education attained
Unemployment rate in 2013 Median weekly earnings
Doctoral degree
2.2%
$1623
Professional degree
(Physician, Vet, Lawyer)
2.3%
$1714
Master’s degree
3.4%
$1329
Bachelor’s degree
4.0%
$1108
Associate’s degree
5.4%
$777
Some college, no degree
7.0%
$727
High school diploma
7.5%
$651
No high school diploma
11%
$472
Note: Data are for persons age 25 and over. Earnings are for full-time wage and salary workers.
Source: Current Population Survey, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Education Really Pays
What is the pay
difference
between
high school grads
v/s
college grads?
College grads earn
$15,000 to $17,000
more per year
or after 40 years of work
$600,000 to $720,000
SOURCE: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, NATIONAL CENTER FOR EDUCATION STATISTICS. (2012). THE CONDITION OF
EDUCATION 2012 (NCES 2012–045), TABLE A-49-1.
MAKE IT RELEVANT
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Earn college credits
Explore career interests
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Build your resume
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Earn certifications
CAREER & EDUCATION LINKS
Apprenticeships
50 Hoosier Hot Jobs
Military
Trip to College (Indiana)
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Indiana Career Explorer
Big Future (CollegeBoard)
Learn More Indiana: Career Ready
Diploma Requirements
KAHOOT QUIZ
ENGLISH & US HISTORY
If you take:
Eng 11
Eng 11 H
AP Lang
You can match it with:
US History
ACP US History
AP US History
Ivy Tech US History
Or you can choose seminar (if you like to work in
groups)
AP US History with AP Language and Comp
MATH
If you are in:
Algebra I
General recommendations:
Geometry (728)
Geometry
Algebra II (710 or 711)
Algebra II (710)
Probability & Statistics, College Algebra IT 136*
Algebra II (711)
College Algebra IT136*, Pre Calculus, Finite
Math*, Probability & Statistics
Algebra II
Pre Calc Acc
Algebra II H
Pre Calc H, AP Statistics
Pre Calc
CC Calc, AP Statistics
Pre Calc
ACP Calc, AP Calc, AP Stats
How many years of
math are required on
the Core 40 & Technical
Honors?
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3
How many years for
Academic Honors?
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4
How many years do
colleges prefer?
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4
CORE 40, ACADEMIC HONORS, TECHNICAL HONORS
SCIENCE
ICP
Earth Space Science, Oceanography
Advanced Environmental Science
Astronomy, Chemistry, PLTW
Principles of Biomedical Sciences, PLTW
Medical Interventions
Chemistry
Any of the above, Earth Space Science
Honors, Physics, Chemistry II
AP Env. Science, AP Chemistry, Anatomy,
Advanced Life Sciences,
Physics I H, ACP Biology
Chemistry H
Any of the above, AP Biology, AP Physics 1-C (963 &
concurrent in Calculus)
Note: Make sure you fulfill the prerequisites!
If a student has
taken Biology &
ICP, must she
take Chemistry
for Core 40 or
Honors?
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No. She can take any Core
40 science class for her 3rd
year.
CORE 40, ACADEMIC HONORS, TECHNICAL HONORS
What diploma track
do you need to get
into a 2-year college?
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Any diploma track.
What diploma track
do you need to get
into a 4-year college?
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Core 40, Academic Honors
and/or Technical Honors.
What are the GPA
requirements for
each diploma track?
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Core 40: None*
 Honors: 3.0
COLLEGE CREDIT AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Advanced Placement (AP)
 Advanced College Project (ACP)
 Ivy Tech Dual Credit Courses
 Elkhart Area Career Center (EACC)
 Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
 Graphic Design year 2-4
 Penn Accelerated College Program (Mrs. Ball)
 Several Agriculture courses
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ELKHART AREA CAREER CENTER INFO
New Programs
1 Year Programs for Juniors
Diesel Service Technology
CSI
Veterinary Assisting
Firefighting
Creative Landscaping
Law Enforcement
Open House
Sunday, Jan 25
1:30-3:30
NEW ELECTIVES
Fine Arts Academy
Entertainment Design—1 sem
Students will be using art to create a “product” that theoretically
could be used in the creation of films, games, and commercials.
Prereq: Drawing I/II or 2D Art or 3D Art.
Dance Choreography 3/4 versus Advanced
Dance 1/2 (Audition required for Advanced Dance. No
audition required for Dance Chor 3/4).
Viva Voce
This advanced-level choir is a group of 24 auditioned singers that
also must be enrolled in Concert Choir and/or Women’s
Chorale. This choir specializes in early/Renaissance music and
contemporary music of living composers.
HHS Academy
Teen RX —1 sem Some topics included are healthy living,
positive dealings with stress, current teen health issues, human
sexuality, drug education, mental and emotional health, appropriate
social issues, disease prevention, society influences, and today’s
lifestyle information and cautions.
Pharmacology for Medical Careers (online,
out of pocket cost) Students will engage in an on-line
curriculum that includes tutorials, coaching, testing, remediation and
support, all in preparation to become a board certified Pharmaceutical
technician after successful completion of the course. Cost $299
ACP Biology This college-level course emphasizes how biology
has both personal and global implications in human lives. It examines
central themes of biology including biochemistry, genetics, evolution,
ecology, and human physiology.
Intro to American Law & Society
Are you interested in a career in criminal justice, the legal field, or just
want to be a more informed citizen? This course explores the rights
and obligations of citizenship, the historical development of our
system of law, our court structure and procedure, as well as civil and
criminal law.
NEW ELECTIVES
STEM Academy
Any Academy
Engineering Design & Development a
Chinese 4
course that specializes in modern design and engineering
processes with a focus on creative problem solving in
developing, testing, communicating and presenting postevaluation of products. Students use the design process to
analyze research, develop ideas, and produce products
solutions.
Fundamentals of Economics
Architectural Design Areas of study include:
lettering,
sketching, proper use of equipment, geometric constructions
with emphasis on orthographic (multi-view) drawings that are
dimensioned and noted to ANSI standards.
Welding Technology includes classroom and
laboratory experiences that develop a variety of skills in oxyfuel cutting and Shielded Metal Arc welding. This course is
designed for individuals who intend to make a career as a
Welder, Technician, Sales, Designer, Researcher or Engineer.
This course taught through IPFW (E200) is an introductory
economics course designed for non-business majors – a study
of the basic institutions of a market economy and the role they
play in defining and pursuing economic goals in the U.S.
economy. Does count for required Econ credit.
APPLICATIONS REQUIRED
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ACP Classes (if want college credit)
Adv. Child Development
AP Studio Art
Building Trades
Business Work Experience
Computer Support Internship
Elkhart Area Career Center
Journalism/Broadcast
Mass Media
Kingsmen Tutor Internship
Peer Leader
Robotics
Sports Journalism
Student Assistants
Sculpture III to VIII
Yearbook
NEXT STEPS:
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Fill out the HAC Worksheet & have it signed by your
parent/guardian. Return to B1 class
by Friday, Jan 30.
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Enter your course requests in HAC by Friday,
January 30th.
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Counselors will meet individually with students in
February.
Only with students that
enter requests in HAC.