LOGOS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

COLLEGE/POST HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING

WHY PURSUE MORE EDUCATION AFTER HIGH SCHOOL?

More Career options

Develop critical thinking skills

Expand knowledge and skill base

Growth in relationships and professional life Improved job security

Greater income potential

WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS?

Certificate Programs

at 2 yr colleges

AA Degree from 2 year College

BA/BS Degree from 4 yr

College

Military

Apprenticeship & Technical Schools

What Can Parents Do?1. Discuss/cultivate child’s talents, abilities.2. Encourage excellence in everything.3. Encourage volunteering/job to build

work ethic.4. Together, explore: Career Exploration

Class

DEGREE TYPES

Certificates of Training 2 yr Colleges Less than 1 yr & 1-2 yr

apprenticeship opportunities

Associates of Arts (AA) 2 yr Colleges 2 years (approx)

Bachelor of Arts/Science 4 yr Coll/Univ 4 yrs (approx) (BA/BS)

Masters Degree (MA) 4 yr Coll/Univ 2 yrs beyond BA

Degree Received at Time

APPRENTICESHIP• Minimum Qualifications: Be 18 years old and have a high school

diploma or GED.

• Average starting wage: About 50% of a journey worker’s (person who has completed apprenticeship) rate of pay.

• Length of training time: 2-5 years to complete, depending on industry.

• RCC apprenticeship programs: electrician, heating, ventilation & air conditioning, sheet metal, sign electrician, and others: Contact RCC Workforce Training Center at 541-245-7900 or 7934

• Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries Apprenticeship Division : in Medford, call 541-776-6201 located at 119 N. Oakdale Ave, Medford.

• State level: Email at demail.boli@state.or.us, phone #: 971-673-0760

APPRENTICESHIPS

Be paid to learn a job.

Steps:

1. Finish High School or get your GED.

2. Get a job, during high school, show up on time and get good recommendations from your employer.

3. If there are classes in your high school or local 2 yr college that relate to the job you want, take them.

4. To apply: apprenticeship committees take applications for their own programs. They advertise in local schools, 2 yr colleges, newspapers and community organizations. Apply to the ones you are interested in.

MILITARY ACADEMIES AND MILITARY SERVICE

I. Military Service (local recruiters)Army 541-773-8026 MedfordNavy 800-872-6289 Grants PassAir Force 541-772-4664 MedfordMarines 800-627-4637 MedfordNat’l Guard 541-476-2129 Grants Pass

II. Collegiate Opportunities

A. ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Candidate)

B. Academies (by special acceptance)Air Force Colorado Spgs, CONaval Annapolis, MDWest Point West Point, NYU.S. Coast GD New London, CT

COLLEGE CHART COMMUNITY COLLEGE

OREGON PUBLIC FOUR YEAR COLLEGES

OREGON PRIVATE FOUR YEAR COLLEGE

IN STATE: 16 7 18

PROGRAMS: Two year degree (AA) or transfer programs

Four year (BA) or (BS) degree. Some offer

masters or doctorates

Four year (BA) or (BS) degree. Some offer

masters or doctorates

FUNDED BY: Taxes pay for part Taxes pay for part Students pay entire amount

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

High School graduate or 18 years of age

Around 3.0+ GPA Certain classes:

4 yrs English 3 yrs Social Studies

3 yrs Math 2 yrs same Foreign

Language 2 yrs Science

(It is important to go above these minimum

requirement, if possible)

Around 3.0+ GPA Usually above and

beyond classes required for public Four year colleges

(Ideally do 4 years in English, Social Studies, Math,

Foreign Language & Science, whenever

possible)

REQUIRED TESTS: Placement Test SAT Reasoning Test or ACT

SAT Reasoning Test or ACT. Some colleges want SAT Subject

Tests also

COST:(Tuition, Books, Room/Board)

Approximate per year: Tuition: $2,454 (12 cr) Books/Fees: $1,409 Room/Board: $8,000Approximate Total: $11,863+ w/ Rm/Bd $3,863 w/o Rm/Bd

Approximate per year: Tuition: $7,605

Bks/Misc: $1,473 Room/Board: $9,163 Approximate Total:

$20,933

Approximate per year: Tuition: $37,000 Bks/Misc: $3,400

Room/Board: $9,600Approximate Total:

$50,000

ROGUE COMMUNITY COLLEGEOffers 5 Degrees and 50 Career & Technical Programs

Degrees1. Asso. of Arts/OR Transfer (2 yr)2. Asso. of Applied Science (1-2 yr)Automotive , Business , Computer,Construction , Criminal Justice, Diesel,Early Childhood Education, Electrician/Electronics,EMT-Paramedics, Fire Science, HumanServices, Mechanics/Maintenance,Industrial Welding, Manu/Engineering,Nursing

3. Asso. of General Studies (2 yrs)

4. Asso. of Science ( 2 yr then trans to OR 4 yr program):Computer Information, Computer Program, Computer Security, Criminology, Early Childhood Dev, Elem. Education, Human Services, Information Technology , Manufacturing, Multimedia,

5. Asso. of Science/OR Trans in Business (2 yrs then trans to OR 4 yr )

Certificates, Career & Technical :

Alcohol Drug Counselor,Computer Aided Drafting, Automotive, Business Assistant, Truck Driving, Construction,Dental Assistant, Diesel Specialist, Digital Graphics Design, Early Childhood Education Electrician Apprentice, Dental Assistant, Diesel Specialist, Digital Graphics Design, Electrician Apprenticeship, Emergency Medical , Employment Skills Training, Fire Officer, Fire Prevention/Investigation, Health Care Information, High Tech Studies, Industrial Welding , Juvenile Corrections, Landscape Technician, Massage Therapy, PC Microprocessor Systems Technician, Practical Nursing, Retail Management, Mechanical Maintenance Apprenticeship, Industrial Welding

Online Educational Opportunities

Obtain information on 200 Online Colleges & Universities and 3,000 Accredited Online

Degrees.

www.elearners.com/colleges

Out of State Opportunities

1. Over 4,000 colleges and universities nationwide.

2. Requirements will vary greatly, so check out each school’s requirements on-line.

3. Requirements may change each year.

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT OUT-OF-STATE EDUCATION

1. Tuition is usually much higher for out of state students attending public 2 & 4 year schools.For example: An Oregon resident would pay $7,605 tuition at SOU, but a California student attending SOU would pay $20,933 tuition.

2. WUE (Western Undergraduate Exchange) Program is an agreement among some colleges in the Western United States, to require approximately tuition and one-half. Student must apply for the program. See WUE on line for specifics.

TYPES OF FINANCIAL AIDStudent Loans

Money borrowed that has to be paid back, usually with low interest.

Work StudyCollege provides jobs for students, allowing student to earn money while attending.

GrantsMoney given through the federal government, based on financial need.Does not have to be paid back, but first come first served, through the FAFSA.

ScholarshipsMoney given by organizations, individuals, colleges, etc. For achievements in academics, athletics, personal talents or characteristics. Doesn’t have to be paid back.

WHERE TO OBTAIN FINANCIAL AID FOR COLLEGE

1. Federal: FAFSA (Federal Application for Student Aid) Deadline: June each year. Best if sent ASAP after January 1, Go to: www.fafsa.ed.gov

2. State: OSAC (Oregon Student Assistance Commission)Deadline: March 1, Go to: www.osac.state.or.us

3. The College/University you plan to attend. Contact them and ask.

4. Personal Connections and ResearchA. Internet (two ideas among many)

1. CIS – Financial Aid Sort2. Fastweb.com

B. Career Center at NMHS or SMHS (view online)C. Employers (ask them)

Ways to Earn College Credit While in High School

1) Take classes at RCC while attending high school Sign up for Pathfinders at Logos to earn

college/high school credit. Logos pays the fees.(Deadline to apply is February each year)

2) Take Southern Oregon University Classes through

Early Entry Program (pay reduced tuition) Costs: $67.00/credit instead of $175. Must be

11th or 12th. Obtain required forms from my mailbox through your ES.

Must meet with Stephanie Butler: 541-552-6916 for Early EntryAny student wanting to attend college while in high school must work

through Valerie Barr

A great career exploration tool:

Take the ASVAB Test on November 7th, 2012at Logos from 9 a.m. – 12 noon (11th & 12th graders only)

Sign up on Logos website

Why do this: It is free and you can’t fail it.

The test helps you determine your interests & abilities.

Given by the United States Military, but not obligated to the military, if you choose to take this test.

Results will be explained in an evening meeting at Logos several weeks after the test.

It may be part of your planned course of study – talk to you ES.

IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENTS1. College Fair: 9a.m. – 12 noon on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Medford Armory. For all 9-12th grade students and their parents. Sign-up to let us know you are interested on Logos website, but not required to attend. FREE

2. PSAT: 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at North Medford High School. For all 10th and 11th graders. FREE for 10th graders, costs $15.00 for 11th graders. Scoring well may provide National Merit scholarship opportunity for 11th graders (only). MUST sign-up on line at Logos website & pay at Logos BEFORE Wednesday, October 5th, 2012.

3. ASVAB: from 9 a.m. – 12 noon on Weds., Nov. 7th at Logos. For 11th and 12th graders wanting to explore their interests and abilities on a FREE test. Must sign-up at Logos website before Nov. 1st, 2012.

4. FAFSA Night: at North Medford High School in December (date yet to be determined). Watch Logos website.

For more help, contact:

Kathy Offutt, Logos College Counselor

E-mail: koffutt@logoscharter.com

Meet with me or talk to me by calling 541-535-2001 from 11 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

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