Slide 2 Review of 10 th grade credits Present Chancellors/Honors
Diplomas Discuss 5 post-HS options Look over YOUR transcripts
Computer Lab CIS Activity Slide 3 English (1.0) American Studies
(.5) Math (1.0) Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 (Regular or
Accelerated) Science (1.0) Physical Science, Chemistry PE 2 4.0
Electives **Electives could be study hall, world language, etc.**
Slide 4 Graduation Reminders: Pass Reading, Writing and Math State
Tests .5 Career Credit 24 total credits for Standard Diploma Slide
5 Requirements above Standard Diploma: 26 total credits (not 24) 2
years of World Language Through Algebra 2 for Math 16 academic
credits C or higher in all academic classes Cumulative GPA of 3.4
or higher Slide 6 Requirements above Standard Diploma: At least 8
eligible courses (all AP courses, most Honors/Advanced/Accelerated,
etc.) Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher 3 years of the same World
Language 26 total credits (not 24) Enrolled in minimum of 6 classes
each year Slide 7 Community College 4-Year university Trade School
Military Employment Slide 8 2+ years Modified or Standard Diploma,
Undocumented students all ok! Placement Tests for Reading, Writing,
Math Remedial Courses Some have Dorms COCC partners w/ OSU Cascades
(Bend) so you live on a University Campus! Sports can be available
Slide 9 No out-of-state tuition Transfer degree vs. Associates
Degree Some 3 or 6-month programs offered Examples: HVAC Program,
Corrections Technicians, 911 Dispatcher, Bookkeeper, Pharmacy
Technician, Food Service Common Programs: Auto Tech, Mechanics,
Nursing, Dental Assisting, Business/Accounting Slide 10 Options
Bachelor of Science or Art (4 years +) Can transfer from Community
College OUS Schools: OSU, PSU, UO, EOU, WOU, OIT, SOU Public Vs.
Private: Pacific University, Lewis & Clark College, Linfield
College, University of Portland, Reed College, University of Puget
Sound College Visits and Visitations Slide 11 Admissions ACT/SAT:
most schools accept either GPA: most schools require 3.0 or above
Essay/Personal Statement Transcript Courses of Rigor World
Languages Slide 12 OUS GPA baseline Western Oregon 2.75 Southern
Oregon 2.75 Eastern Oregon 3.0 Oregon Institute of Technology 3.0
Portland State 3.0 Oregon State 3.0 University of Oregon 3.4
Private colleges you should be aiming for a 3.4 or above 16
Academic Credits Slide 13 Shorter Programs Specific job training
and career skills Apprenticeship Common Programs: Massage,
Cosmetology Bricklaying, Pipe Fitting, Carpentry, Painter, Plumber,
Sheet Metal Worker Electrician, Heavy Equipment Operator Slide 14 5
Branches: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy Must have
Standard Diploma Modified Diploma and GED are not accepted ASVAB
test This year offered at GHS on January 31 st (No School day) Sign
up in counseling center (free!) Slide 15 Work Skills needed:
Timeliness, regular attendance Able to learn new tasks and perform
well Work well with other people and bosses Be eager to learn
Willing to accept responsibility Use of your transcript and/or
references Slide 16 Yearly Salaries Some high school, no diploma
$21,648 High school diploma $30,624 Associate degree $36,864
Bachelors degree $50,544 Masters, Professional Doctoral $60,624 -
$74,448 People with a Bachelors Degree will earn $22,000 more in
each year than those without! Slide 17 Check on your credit totals
Look at your GPA/Rank Look for Ds and/or Fs and develop a plan Are
you on track for Chancellors/Honors Diploma? What areas need to be
improved? Slide 18 Make an appointment with your counselor, Mrs.
Nova or Ms. Bovee in the Counseling Center
