1. January 13, 2015

2. Globalization Students are now competing in a new global economy. Demographics The demands of the 21st Century workforce are different. Changing Values and Attitudes The nature of work is changing.

3. Speaking and Listening Teamwork Independence and Initiative Positive Attitude Work Ethic Problem Solving, Decision Making, and Creativity Self-Presentation Attendance

4. Relevance & rigor leading to postsecondary success  Pre K-12 focus  Career readiness skills  Link school and courses with careers  Internships and job shadowing  Extracurricular & service learning

5. Focus Areas:  Performing Arts (PA)  Visual Arts (VA)  Publishing Arts (PU)

6. Focus Areas:  Business Management (BM)  Marketing & Sales (MS)  Finance (F)  Information Technology (IT) Pathway Option: Business & Information Technology (BIT)

7. Focus Areas:  Construction & Architecture (CA)  Manufacturing (M)  Engineering & Engineering Technology (ET)  Transportation, Distribution & Logistics (TDL)

8. Focus Areas:  Law, Public Safety, & Government (LPG)  Counseling & Personal Care (CPC)  Hospitality & Tourism (HT)  Education (E)

9. Focus Areas:  Health Science (HS)  Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources (AFN)  Science, Technology, & Math (STM) Pathway Option: Science & Health

10.  Enrollment in an elective subject  related to the pathway choice  Participation in career related activities  directly related to a career pathway in elective and required courses  Career focused graduation project  completed in the senior year

11.  All relate to Student’s Pathway Choice:  Opportunities for shadowing  Field trip experiences  Presentations by speakers  Counselor directed career activities  Career Cruising

12.  CTE Programs of Study prepare students for a wide range of careers.  Provides training and preparedness for industry certifications.  Teaches student critical employability and leadership skills.  Bridges the gap between a rigorous academic schedule and much needed workforce skills.

13.  80% of high school students plan to attend “college”.  55% of high school graduates actually enroll in college.  33% of college students drop out before their sophomore year.  48% of college students drop out before graduation.

14.  65% of all new jobs require some post secondary and/or technical education.  22% of all new jobs require a bachelor’s degree.  30% of college grads settle for jobs that don’t require a bachelor’s degree.  36% of jobs are currently technical and that is projected to grow to 45% in 10 years.

15.  Rigorous High School Courseload  High School GPA  SAT–ACT  Recommendations  Interview  Co-curricular activities or work  Community Service

16.  Social Media- Facebook/Twitter/Instagram  Colleges and universities along with future employers are checking internet sites before admitting students  Discipline Record  Many schools now ask if you have ever been suspended or expelled. Most ask if you have had a drug or alcohol violation  FAFSA  Federal Financial Aid Form now asks if student has been convicted of a drug violation

17.  Students need to take challenging courses Need to balance: Student Ability vs. Work Load  It is hard to “fix” a low GPA  9 th grade classes can come back to haunt you!

18. Admission requirements:  Math  English  Biological & Physical Sciences  Social Studies  Foreign Language

19.  College admissions  Provides a “standardized” score to help admission officers make selection decisions  Competition  Student uses scores to win scholarships  Predictor  SAT is designed to predict student success in the first year of college

20.  Math Score: 200 – 800  Reading /Writing Score: 200 – 800  Optional Essay Ranges: 400-1600 Important change beginning Spring 2016

21.  Purpose of testing freshman  Analysis of strengths and weaknesses of our freshman class.  Analysis of your child’s target areas.  Begin to develop your career plan.

22. 2010-2011WAHSPAUSA Math517501514 Reading496493497 Total10139941011 2011-2012WAHSPAUSA Math518501514 Reading494491496 Total10129921010 2012-2013WAHSPAUSA Math525504514 Reading498494496 Total10239981010 2013-2014WAHSPAUSA Math517504513 Reading505497 Total102210011010

23. Scores – Reported by The College Handbook SchoolReadingMathTotal Keystone450 900 E. Stroudsburg455490945 Penn State (Scranton) 475470945 Kutztown475485960 Mansfield475485960 Bloomsburg485490975 Marywood5205301050

24. Scores Reported by The College Handbook SchoolReadingMathTotal West Chester5455601105 Temple5555651120 University of Scranton 5555651120 Penn State – Main5706051175 University of Pittsburgh6256451270 Bucknell6306701300 University of Penn7157351450

25. School PSU - Main Campus Pitt – Main Campus Bloomsburg ESUKeystone Fees Per/year $27,082$27,800$16,430$18,491$31,350 School Univ. of Scranton Temple Marywood Sarah Lawrence Harvard Fees Per/year $51,940$24,392$46,225$63,200$56,407

26. School Northampton Community College Lackawanna County College Luzerne County Community College Lehigh Carbon Community College Tuition only $8,100$12,990 $7,440/ $4,140 $6,660 School Penn College of Technology Johnson College Fortis Institute Tuition only $14,940$17,195$23,870

27. How Do You Get Ready?

28.  Help your child balance academics, co-curricular activities and social demands  Discuss career plans and goals  Use critical information to set a realistic path  Student’s strengths & interests  Grades  Practice SAT

29.  Develop an electronic career plan (ECP)  Career Cruising  Focus on broad career strands  Do I need a two/ four year program or certificate?  What schools offer the program?  What are the school’s requirements? Do I need the SAT or ACT? Am I taking the right classes?

30. Sophomore Year  Continue to stress–Academics are Important!  Fall, take PSAT  Begin to look at college requirements

31. Junior Year  Narrow career/college choices & visit  Fall, take PSAT  November, SAT Practice test at WAHS  SAT prep courses - Fall or Spring semester  Spring – take SAT exam  Attend Junior Parent Night, spring

32. Apply early – Apply early – Apply early! Possibly take SAT/ACT again or SAT Subject tests Gather information for financial aid application Attend Financial Aid Workshop Night, fall

33.  Focus on future course options Set your goals! Develop your ECP! Get Involved! Take advantage of SAT prep offerings