1. 10TH G RADE
  2. (CLASS OF 2011)
  3. Career Education
  4. Self-Directed Search - Career Interest Inventory
  5. Transcript Review
  6. 10 Words That Best Describe You!
  7. Regents Exams:
  8. JUNIOR YEAR PREVIEW
  9. Career Education Information
  10. College Information - Websites (www. ______________.edu)
  11. Clubs/Activities/Organizations

10TH G RADE

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(CLASS OF 2011)
 

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Career Education

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Self-Directed Search - Career Interest Inventory
   What Career Type are you (Holland Codes)?
     Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social,
    Enterprising, Conventional
   
List of careers/occupations that match your scores on
       www.nycareerzone.org - Assess Yourself
-  View Occupations
*Explore list of occupations that match your own personal interests.
 - Nature of the work
 - Working Conditions
 - Education & Training
 - Job Outlook
 - Salary & Benefits
 - Related Occupations
 
Career Folder
     Review different career activities since 7th grade.
 
How does Career Education impact the classes you will take in
     High School? Majors/degrees in college? Are you taking the classes
     that you will need for future career or college major? Are you taking
challenging classes?
 

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Transcript Review
     Final averages for classes completed, Regents Exam scores,
class rank, cumulative average, attendance, etc.
* Need 11+ credits to be a Junior (11th grader)
 

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10 Words That Best Describe You!
 - Your perceptions about yourself compared to how
others perceive you.
   - “What are the first words that come to mind to describe this student?”
   - Letters of recommendations
   - National Honor Society
    - Academics (90+ cum. average), Service, Leadership & “Character”
 
Scheduling for next year! - Do I meet the criteria for:
Honors English 11, A.P. U.S. History 11, Gemini Biology,
ACE Spanish or Gemini French.
* Are you ready to do this level work? It will take more time & effort!
 
BOCES – Presentation (December) & Visit (February)
-  Parent/student meeting with the Principal to sign contract.
-  Must pass this year’s classes in order to go to BOCES and
graduate on time (6/2011).
   - BOCES is four (4) credits per year.
 

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Regents Exams:
 Algebra 1        Friday, June 19th @ Noon
Geometry        Tuesday, June 16th @ 8:00a.m.
 Global History      Friday, June 19th @ 8:00a.m.
 Earth Science & Chemistry  Wed., June 17th @ Noon    
 Biology        Thurs., June 18th @ Noon
 Spanish 3/French 3    Tuesday, June 23rd @ 8:00a.m.
 
 
 

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JUNIOR YEAR PREVIEW
 
FALL
 PSAT - Wednesday, October 14th
-  $13.00
-  Tests Math,Verbal and Writing skills
 
ASVAB - Tuesday, November 3rd 
-  Military test of aptitudes (What you are good at)
 
SPRING
 SAT
-  Tests Math, Verbal and Writing skills
 
ACT
-  Tests English, Math, Reading & Science (Writing - optional)
 
 

Career & College Website Navigation
(*See back for “DCS Guidance Office on the Web” page link)
 

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Career Education Information
  www.nycareerzone.org
  www.bls.gov/oco  
 
 

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College Information - Websites (www. ______________.edu)
“Websites for Area Colleges”
“Admissions”
“Undergraduate/Freshman/First Year/Prospective” students
-  Academics/Programs/Majors
-  Degrees
2 years - Associate’s Degree
4 years - Bachelor’s Degree
   - Courses/Course Descriptions/Example schedules
   - Applications (paper/online)
     - Deadlines
     - Application fee
     - Requirements
       - 4 English, 4 History, 3 Math, etc.
       - Foreign Language (SUNY colleges)
       - SAT/ACT’s – What scores are they looking for?
       - Letters of Recommendations
       - Special Portfolios (Art/Architecture)/Auditions (Music)
       - Extra-curricular activities, Community Service, Work
         Experience, Honors & Awards, etc.
 

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Clubs/Activities/Organizations
Sports at college (Intramurals vs. Intercollegiate)
- What Division I, II, or III
 Division I – NCAA Eligibility Requirements
Study Abroad?
Other info: (Parking, meal plans, dorms, class sizes, oh yeah – COST!!!)
 
PSAT, SAT, ACT Exam website
Homework Help - www.regentsprep.org
Military Websites
Scholarships - www.fastweb.com - Free scholarship search website
 

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