Academic Career Planning Presentation Northstar Middle School Northstar

Academic Career Planning Presentation Northstar Middle School

Northstar Middle School Student Services Department Counselors Ms. Kayla Rick A-J Introductions Ms. Lisa Sproul K-Z

Considerations for Career Planning Who am I? Interests Career Cruising Where am I going? Academic Performance Career Clusters How do I get there? Know/Explore/Plan/Go Community Involvement/ Experiences Programs of Study Course Catalog Registering for High School

KNOW USERS LEARN ABOUT THEMSELVES—THEIR INTERESTS, SKILLS, PREFERENCES AND ASPIRATIONS—SO THEY CAN EXPLORE THE OPPORTUNITIES RIGHT FOR THEM. EXPLORE THEY LEARN ABOUT CAREER POSSIBILITIES AND EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS. PLAN A DYNAMIC, ACTIONABLE PLAN OUTLINES THE STEPS NEEDED TO ACHIEVE CAREER, SCHOOL AND LIFE GOALS. GO PLANS ARE THEN BROUGHT TO LIFE—WHETHER FOR A CAREER, JOB OR COLLEGE—BY TAKING INFORMED ACTION.

Interests/Skills What do I like to do? What am I not interested in? What skills am I good at? What skills do I need to work on?

Academic Performance What classes do I do well in? What classes do I need more work in? How do my classes and grades relate to my career path? Are my grades a true reflection of my ability?

Assessments: Composite Score • FORWARD- 8 th grade • ASPIRE- 9 th & 10 th grade • FORWARD- 10 th grade • ACT/SAT- 11 th grade • CIVICS EXAM- 11 th grade Assessments FORWARD ASPIRE College Readiness CIVICS ACT Plans for After High School

• Career Venture – • Volunteering / Community Service – – • Opportunity to learn from professionals in the field/Job shadow National Honor Society Scholarships Sports/Clubs/Groups – Important to get involved!!!!! Volunteering/Community Service

Career Cruising • User Name-Student ID • Password– computer password

• Sixteen Career Clusters and Their Pathways http: //www. ecasd. us/District/Departments/Teaching-and-Learning/High. School-(9 -12)/Programs-of-Study/Career-Clusters – North High School Website under Student Services – Programs of Study • The Eau Claire Area School District and its partners have developed several Programs of Study to serve as guidance tools for our students. Career Pathways and Career Clusters

Career Clusters and Pathways Webpage

Academic and Career Planning Guide (The Course Catalog) Academic and Career Plan for Post-Secondary Success • ECASD graduation requirements • 4 year college/university admission requirements My Academic and Career Plan for Post-Secondary Success • 4 year course plan for high school

Academic and Career Planning Guide (North Course Catalog) • Each student gets a hard copy • The course catalog is also available on NHS’s website • Be sure to read through the sections that precede the course descriptions

What do I need to graduate from North? English Social Studies Math Science PE Health Electives TOTAL 4. 0 credits 3. 0 credits 1. 5 credits 8. 5 credits 23. 5 credits MINIMUM!

Registration Card

• High School registration materials handed out – • Parent Night – • January 3 rd – High School Counselors at Northstar Middle School – 2: 00 pm January 7 th - North High School – 5: 30 pm-7: 00 pm High School Registration – – January 10 th – Northstar Middle School computer lab during science class High School Counselors will be at Northstar for the day • Signed registration forms to be turned in Registering for High School

Need more information? If you have additional questions specific to your family, please contact Student Services to make an appointment. jschilling@ecasd. us 715 -852 -5103 Ms. Jennifer Schilling Student Service Secretary/Registrar

Thank you for coming! Q&A