Junior Information Night
2015-16
Green High School
Student Services
(330) 896-7545
3E GOAL
Every senior leaves GHS:
Employed,
Enlisted, or
Enrolled
SO NOW WHAT?...
EXPLORE OPTIONS
1. 4-Year College
2. 2-Year College
3. Technical Schools
4. Vocational/Trade Schools
5. Apprenticeships
6. Military
7. Employment
FALL & SPRING “TO DO” LIST
1. Career & Education searches
2. College
a. ACT or SAT
b. Campus Visits
c. College Fairs
d. College Cost
3. Military
a. ASVAB (Military Exam)
b. Contact Military Recruiters
4. Apprenticeship Programs
5. NCAA Clearinghouse
#1 CAREER & EDUCATION SEARCH
 Employment
 OhioMeansJobs.com
 OhioMeansSuccess.org
 College
 www.BigFuture.org
 Apprenticeships
 jfs.ohio.gov/apprenticeship/
 Military
 TodaysMilitary.com
#2 COLLEGE: ACT/SAT
 Take the ACT or SAT:
a. For college classes next year: December and/or
February
b. NOT doing college classes next year: April or
June
 Registration procedures: See websites on checklist
 Use GHS school code: 365-140
 Some colleges require scores be sent directly to them
from ACT/SAT (ex. Ohio State, Cincinnati, Miami
Univ.)
Differences between ACT and SAT
ACT
SAT
Math, Science, Reading, English,
Writing
Critical Reading, Mathematics, Writing
NO penalty for wrong answers:
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
Penalty for wrong answers: DO NOT
GUESS
Based on School Curriculum
(more than SAT)
Based on critical thinking and
application
Writing section is optional – Remember Writing section required
Granito quote
ACT classes offered (see guidance)
No SAT classes offered here
CAMPUS VISITS & COLLEGE FAIRS
 Start research now on bigfuture.org
 Attend fall and spring college fairs
 See Student Services website and posters for future fairs
 OCTOBER 6TH 6:00-8:00pm Canton Civic Center
 Schedule campus visits for Spring & Summer
 Junior Days
 Group Visits
 Personal Visits
 Contact the admissions office to schedule your campus visit
COLLEGE COST
 Do not rule out schools because you
believe they will be too expensive.
 Many times, after you receive
scholarships and grants, public and
private schools end up with a very
similar cost.
 2-year branch campuses then transition
#3 MILITARY
 ASVAB test (see Junior Checklist)
 Contact Recruiter
 Available during lunch periods
 TodaysMilitary.com
 Access more information on their
websites
#4 APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES
 Many opportunities to learn a trade
 jfs.ohio.gov/apprenticeship/
 Can make a good income
MEDIAN INCOME SAMPLES
Median incomes from www.ocis.org
Ironworker
$61,150
Police Officer
$55,400
Electrician
$49,420
Medical Assistant
$27,620
Pipefitter
$40,920
Chef
$36,150
Carpenter
$40,500
Prob. Officer
$45,120
Insurance Agent
$48,490
Firefighter
$42,420
Landscaper
$54,560
Cosmetologist
$21,200
Pharmacy Tech
$26,740
Construction
Laborer
$38,480
Surgical Assistant
$40,000
Dental Hygienist
$62,000
#5 NCAA/NAIA
 Clearinghouses determine athletic eligibility
at the college level.
 If you plan to participate in a sport, that is
an NCAA or NAIA school, this online
application is a requirement.
 Apply after your senior year schedule is set.
 There is a fee to process your application.
GETTING READY FOR SENIOR YEAR
 COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS: CCP
 See Junior Checklist
 SENIOR INTERVIEWS
 Review your transcripts to make sure you
are on track for graduation
 Discuss career & education plans
CREDIT CHECK
 4x4
 4 English
 4.5 Social Studies
 4 Science
 4 Math
 Health
 ½ credit PE (or waiver)
 1 Business Elective or
Foreign Language or Fine
Art
23 Total Credits
 PLCC
 4 English
 3.5 Social Studies
 3 Science
 4 Math
 Health
 ½ credit PE (or waiver)
 1 Business Elective or
Foreign Language or Fine
Art
23 Total Credits
STUDENT SERVICES WEBSITE
 www.greenlocalschools.org/GuidanceDepa
rtment.aspx
 Links that will prepare you for your senior
year (on checklist as well)
CLOSING
 Junior Checklist
CCP
 If you want a copy of this PowerPoint, it will be
on our website
 One College Steps magazine per family
Start Junior year and carries into senior year
 Questions