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Pathway to Success
What Will Your Legacy Be?
SUBJECT Credits SemestersENGLISH 40 Credits 8 SemestersSOCIAL SCIENCE (US History, Civics) 30 Credits 6 SemestersMATHEMATICS 40 Credits 8 SemestersSCIENCE (20 credits MUST be Earth, Bio., Chem, or Physics)
30 Credits 6 Semesters
FINE ARTS/CTE 10 Credits 2 SemestersPHYSICAL EDUCATION 10 Credits 2 SemestersELECTIVES 80 Credits 16 Semesters
TOTAL 240 Credits
Graduation Requirements
What Education is Worth
Sources: The College Board, Education Pays 2010, Figure 1.1; U.S. Census Bureau, 2009; Internal Revenue Service, 2008; Davis et al., 2009; calculations by the authors.
What Options Do I Have After West
Not finishing High School Working at a job after High School Career and Technical Training Two-Year College (Community College) Four-Year College
Career & Technical Schools
Local Schools Emily Griffith Opportunity
School Pickens Technical College Wyotec
Facts Low cost May take longer than other
Career Schools Quality instructors that have
worked in specific career field
Hands on career specific training
Job placement
Other Career & Technical Schools
Schools you see on TV
BEAWARE!!!!!! Promise faster completion Higher tuition with more
loan debt Credits usually do not
transfer to Community College or 4-year University
College Admissions Criteria by Importance
Academic Rigor, Talent, and/or Mastery of Skills Cumulative GPA Grades in college/Advanced Placement courses Grades in college prep courses Grades in all subjects ACT & SAT test scores Class rank
Essay or writing samples Honors, Awards, etc. Counselor recommendations Teacher recommendations Interview (if required) Community Service Work and extracurricular activities
Explore and Research Colleges/Careers/Your Future!
Identify what you like to do - How do you want to spend the rest of your life? Will you be happy with the financial resources available to you as a result of that
career choice? Gather as much information as you can from informal visits to colleges and
attending college fairs. Search college websites for minimum GPA and test score requirements. Refine what your possible college major may be and explore colleges strong in
that area. What careers are available to people with a degree in your chosen field? Identify at least 10 Colleges/Universities you are interested in and spend this year
researching everything you can about those colleges.
Colorado Two Year Colleges
Local Community Colleges Community College of
Aurora Community College of
Denver Red Rocks Community
College Arapahoe Community
College Front Range Community
College
Community College Facts
Smaller Class size Affordable tuition You do not have to live on-
campus Guaranteed admission May work with
undocumented students
Colorado Two Year College Cont.
Other 2-year Schools Aims Community College Colorado Mountain College Colorado Northwest
Community College Lamar Community College Pikes Peak Community
College
2-yearCollege Facts Low cost tuition Located in Rural or
Mountain area across Colorado
On-campus housing looser admission
requirements May have low to no wait-
list for programs
Colorado Junior Colleges
Junior Colleges
Otero Junior College, La Junta
Trinidad Junior College, Trinidad
Blair Junior College Northeastern Junior
College, Sterling
Junior College Facts Career and Vocational focused Guaranteed admissions Smaller classes than traditional 4
year colleges two –year college with on campus
housing Opportunity to participate in
NCAA sports
4 Year Colorado Colleges
Colorado 4-Year colleges Adams State College,
Alamosa Colorado School of Mines,
Golden Colorado Colorado State University, - Fort Collins (Main Campus) & Pueblo
Fort Lewis College Mesa State College, Grand
Junction Metropolitan State College of
Denver, Denver
4-college-Facts Larger class size Harder admission
requirements More options for Majors Usually provide good
Financial Aid options Options to participate in
NCAA sports (competitive)
4-Year Colorado Colleges Continued
University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder (main campus)
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs
University of Colorado at Denver, Denver
University of Colorado Health and Science Center, Aurora
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley
Western State College of Colorado, Gunnison
4-year college facts
Higher tuition than Community College
Competitive admission requirements
More major options Larger campuses May offer good Financial
Aid package Opportunity to participate in
NCAA sports (competitive)
Private Colorado 4-Year Colleges
Colorado Private Colleges Colorado College, Colorado
Springs Colorado Christian
University, Lakewood Johnson & Wales, Denver Regis University, Denver Rocky Mountain College of
Art and Design, Denver University of Denver
Private Institution Facts Smaller college Tuition is higher Some give more Financial
Aid and large scholarship endowments
No COF requirement and may work for undocumented students
Opportunity to participate in NCAA college sports
Job Corps Job Corps is a free education and training program that helps young people learn
a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job. All you need to join Job Corps is:
Be at least 16 years of age. Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Meet income requirements.
Students can earn a high school diploma, a GED, or college credits through Job Corps.
Job Corps offers career technical training in more than 100 career areas. Students receive housing, meals, basic health care, a living allowance, and
training and preparation for a career - all at no cost. For up to 18 months after graduation from Job Corps, students will get help from
Job Corps to make the transition into the real world.
Job Corps Careers (there are over 100!) Construction Bricklaying Carpentry Cement Masonry Electrical Facilities Maintenance Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Painting Plumbing Finance and Business Accounting Services Office Administration Homeland Security Security and Protective Services Advanced Manufacturing Welding Automotive and Machine Repair Automobile Technician Collision Repair and Refinish
Health Care Clinical Medical Assistant Licensed Practical/ Vocational Nurse Medical Office Support Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide Pharmacy Technician Hospitality Culinary Arts Hotel and Lodging Information Technology Computer Technician Network Cable Installation Renewable Resources and Energy Landscaping Urban Forestry Retail Sales and Services Retail Sales Transportation Heavy Equipment Operations Material and Distribution Operations … and many more!
College Visits
Many colleges visit West to talk with prospective students Listen to daily announcements Sign up with Bea Salazar in the Futures Center to receive
your pass
Everything counts … NOW!
Grades and Credits are used to determine the GPA AP Courses are weighted on a 5 point scale Honors, and Comprehensive Classes are weighted on a 4 point scale Eligibility in Sports and Extracurricular and/or Co-curricular
activities are based on academic performance Placement in honors, advanced, and advanced placement classes
and awards that will be listed on the college application All grades, courses, and credits earned will be listed on your
TRANSCRIPT!
Hints For A Campus Visit Schedule visits on teacher
in-service days and spring break Make an appointment for your tour Visit In-session Stay overnight when possible Include your parents Meet with an admissions officer Verify admissions requirements Discuss your chances for success Obtain a school calendar and catalogue Determine college costs Ask about financial aid opportunities Ask about student/teacher ratio for freshmen Ask about Honors Programs
Meet with faculty Ask questions about academic requirements and offerings Attend a class Ask about placement record Identify career-planning services Tour the campus/classrooms/labs Tour the dorms/dining facilities Tour the recreational facilities Tour the city or town Talk to students Find out about student activities Inquire about campus life Investigate transportation options Keep note about your visit Write thank you notes
How To Be Successful
Push yourself to take classes that reflect as strong and as rigorous an academic curriculum that you can handle successfully
Unplug yourself from the Internet and TV. Learn to develop your “intellectual appetite” Make moves to be independent NOW!
Get Involved … Find your passion and follow it! Develop yourself as a leader in
that area if possible Select school activities that will demonstrate your passion or
leadership in the subject areas you are passionate about Discover what is available in the community, your church, scouting,
recreational sports, charitable organizations, etc. that will enhance your experience and resume
Volunteer as much as you can
Monitor Academic Progress Do not assume that someone will contact you if there is a problem with your
academic progress Keep in contact with your teachers and your counselors Develop strong study skills and time management techniques Work on building a strong vocabulary and refine your ability to speak in public READ, READ, and READ more! Practice and refine your talents Turn all assignments in on time! Know when progress reports and grades will be mailed home Take advantage of as many educational enrichment activities as you can -
summer workshops, camps, honor symposiums, leadership seminars, etc. Build your college resume by engaging in a well rounded balance of
academically rigorous classes, athletic participation, participation in the arts, membership in worthwhile clubs, leadership positions, community service activities, and giving of your time for the betterment of mankind
Finding the Balance … Plan Ahead! With the everyday stresses of being a student, making good grades, meeting new
friends, making choices and decisions, becoming involved in activities, etc… it is important to find the PROPER BALANCE.
Each student, with the help of parents, teachers, and counselors, must find that balance. Remember, don’t over extend yourself, but aim to reach your fullest POTENTIAL!
Plan Ahead - develop appropriate relationships with your counselor and those teachers you will be asking to write your letters of recommendation - they need to know who you are now so they can speak highly of you in comparison to other students they have known throughout their career.
Identify special characteristics about yourself that set you apart from other students who have the same GPA and Test Scores.
Clean up your Facebook and Myspace accounts now! 25% of all colleges and universities now look at your accounts when making college admission decisions.
Denver Scholarship FoundationThe Denver Scholarship Foundation inspires and empowers Denver Public School students to achieve their post-secondary goals by providing the tools, knowledge and financial resources essential for success.
…for DPS graduates who
are enrolled in DPS high school by October 1all four years of high school
have a 2.0 cumulative G.P.A have financial need decide to enroll in Colorado colleges
Awards are based on financial eligibility (FAFSA), school choice, and enrollment (full-time or part-time)
Scholars could receive an award up to $5000 annually, for as many as 5 years
Stop by the Future Center, room 300 for more information
DSF Scholarship Directorywww.denverschcolarship.org
Main page, left side Grade level
scholarship list
Are you an artist?
It’s Up to YOU!!
So, What will your legacy be?
The time is NOW!
