Stratford High School Fall 2015

SeniorSemester Plan

What is T-2-4?

• Pick a partner or go around the classroom and share what you plan to do this semester to get you on the right path to T-2-4.

Share

• Tips for Success– Choose your friends carefully.

– Work hard in school; challenge yourself with difficult courses.

– Do well in all your courses.

– Learn how to learn.

– Love Reading.

– Set goals and have a vision of a successful life.

– Find a career that will help you be a self-supporting person who contributes to society.

– Choose a school that will help you achieve your goals.

What to consider this year

• Colleges and Universities – earn a bachelor’s degree in your area of interest.

• Community and Junior Colleges – earn an associates degree or earn transferable credit.

• Technical Training – receive job specific skills which increase your opportunity in seeking employment.

• Military Career – serve your country, earn a salary, and receive training.

• Immediate Entry to Work – research your options and begin preparing a working resume.

Options After High School

• You need to know what you want out of a career and your life.– Just a few questions to ask yourself.

• What are the most important things in my life?

• What special talents and skilled do I like using and like developing?

• What are my strengths and abilities now?

• What training/education is required for my career choice?

Know Yourself

• What does the job market predict for the years following my graduation?

• Who do I know in this field who could show me the day to day operations and/or answer a few questions?

• What steps do I take to be on track with the training required?

• What is a plan of action to reach my career goal?

Know Yourself

• More than 50% of jobs today require some college.

• 80 percent of the jobs projected to grow the fastest over this decade require some education after high school.

• A college graduate makes twice as much as a student who has only a high school diploma.

• A college education provides more job opportunities.

As you make your plans for the future, continuing your education with either a certificate, a two-year or a four-year college degree is recommended. because…

• September – Keep a calendar with deadlines posted for easy visibility.

– Register and take SAT and/or the ACT and any SAT Subject tests required if you have not done so!

– Difficulty paying ACT or SAT registration fees? See about getting a fee waiver.

– Keep up with the scholarship bulletins throughout the year.

– Submit applications for college admission http://collegeforalltexans.com and housing (if applicable).

– Check for college application fee waivers (See your counselor).

Twelfth Grade Semester Checklist

• October – Attend College Night! Be prepared with questions. Many times the

recruiters will be the ones reviewing applications.

– Check that you are scheduled to graduate at the end of the year.

– Meet with your counselor early to discuss your plans, transcript requests, fee waivers, and letters of recommendation (2 weeks notice).

• November– Check for scholarship opportunities in Counselor’s office, websites etc.

and complete and submit application forms before deadlines

Twelfth Grade Semester Checklist

• December– Request your FAFSA pin # and have your parent request one at

www.pin.ed.gov.

– Be ready to send out Mid -Year Reports in January if required by the university you plan to attend. So do well on fall finals!

– Check for scholarship opportunities in Counselor’s office, websites etc. and complete and submit application forms before deadlines. January

– Begin the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at www.fafsa.ed.gov or TASFA

– Complete all necessary financial aid forms; fill out at least one form that can be used for federal aid and keep copy.

Twelfth Grade Semester Checklist