1. ALL STUDENTS COLLEGE & CAREER READY Welcome ! If you have a cell phone, please take it out as we will be using it briefly in a moment. Thank you! -Your Guidance Team

2. Remind Text To: 81010 Message: @dehs2019 @dehs2018 @dehs2017  Information from the Guidance & Career Center will be sent (i.e., academic, college, career/life planning)  Standard text message rates apply.  Can opt-out at anytime by replying ‘unsubscribe @dehs2016’  Prefer email? Send an email to dehs2016@mail.remind.com Once you send the text above, please turn off and put away your cell phone. It’s appropriate etiquette as well as a sign of respect & maturity.

3. GUIDANCE COUNSELORS A-C Mr. Britton D-H Mrs. Hink I-N Ms. Russo How do counselors support students? http://www.aguafria.org/dehsguidance Power Hour Workshops located in the Career Center or Library Computer lab Join College Club. See Mr. Cravens for details on how to join. O-R & EAP Mrs. Padilla S-Z Mrs. Pond

4. GUIDANCE SERVICES  Personal concerns of self or others  Confidentiality ends with abuse, talk of hurting self or others  Academic concerns  Post high school planning  Career exploration & readiness

5. COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER Mr. Cravens, Career Specialist Before school, after school, power hour and by appointment Discuss post high school plans College Military Employment Trade schools Other related information (scholarships, financial aid, resume’ writing, field trips, visits, AzCIS, WestMEC, interviews, etc)

6. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Class of 2017: 27 credits Class of 2018: 26 Credits Class of 2019: 24 Credits 4 credits of English 4credits of Math (Algebra I and higher) 3 credits of Science (One must be Biology) 3 credits of Social Science 1 credit of Personal Development 1 credit of International Language (2 of the same language if college-bound) 2 credits of Fine Arts/Career & Technical Education (1 F/V/P Art recommended minimum if University-bound) 9/6credits of Electives (depending on grad year) *Any core courses you take above the required count as an elective credit

7. Class of 2017 EXAMPLE TOTAL ENGLISHEng IBEng IIBEng III Eng IV4 MATHAlg IBGeometryAlg IICollege Alg 4 SCIENCEBiologyChemistryPhysics3 SOCIAL SCIENCEWld Hist.AM/AZGov’t/Econ3 INTER. LANGUAGESpanish I1 PERSONALPersonal Development1 OR MARCHING BANDMarching Band Health(2) FINE ARTS/VOCFund of ArtMedical Foundations2 ELECTIVESEng IAEngIIAAlg IA49 5678 9 27

8. Class of 2018 EXAMPLE TOTAL ENGLISHEng IBEng IIBEng III Eng IV4 MATHAlg IBGeometryAlg IICollege Alg 4 SCIENCEBiologyChemistryPhysics3 SOCIAL SCIENCEWld Hist.AM/AZGov’t/Econ3 INTER. LANGUAGESpanish I1 PERSONALPersonal Development1 OR MARCHING BANDMarching Band Health(2) FINE ARTS/VOCFund of ArtMedical Foundations2 ELECTIVESEng IAEngIIAAlg IA48 5678 26

9. Class of 2019 EXAMPLE TOTAL ENGLISHEng IBEng IIEng III Eng IV4 MATHAlg IBGeometryAlg IICollege Alg 4 SCIENCEBiologyChemistryPhysics3 SOCIAL SCIENCEWld Hist.AM/AZGov’t/Econ3 INTER. LANGUAGESpanish I1 PERSONALPersonal Development1 OR MARCHING BANDMarching Band Health(2) FINE ARTS/VOCFund of ArtMedical Foundations2 ELECTIVESEng IAAlg IA 346 56 24

10. Why does it matter if you pass your classes? Need the credit and subject requirements to earn your diploma and participate in graduation ceremonies. Course placement Advancing to next course Elective(s) determined for you (Read 180/Algebra Extension) versus elective(s) of your choice Mandatory per administration summer school Increases performance on testing requirements as well as post- secondary testing requirements (ACCUPLACER,ACT,SAT,ASVAB) Opens up your schedule in your junior and senior year to take advantage of other programs, such as West-MEC. Options for your life after high school

11. CAREER EXPLORATION AZCIS- https://azcis.intocareers.org Reflects a plan of coursework, career aspirations, and extended learning opportunities in order to develop the student’s individual academic and career goals. Where do I start? ECAP (Education and Career Action Plan)

12. START TODAY TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR FUTURE Why Study Beyond High School? Gain valuable skills for your career Gain knowledge Grow and Discover Become Independent Pay

13. WE “R” DESERT EDGE PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE Choices, Consequences and School pride ECAP: Educational Career Action Plan Use the DEHS Guidance counselors and Career Center for post secondary information and questions Keep additional college requirements in mind when choosing classes. Never too early to think about your FUTURE! Talk to parents, teachers, counselors about different options Stay focused. Every class counts. Your GPA matters!

14. QUESTIONS?