Mary Lyon Pilot High School Guidance Night 2015 Thursday, October 8, 2015 6:00 – 7:00 PM.

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Mary Lyon Pilot High School Guidance Night 2015 Thursday, October 8, :00 – 7:00 PM

Agenda  Introductions  Overview  Advisory  Transition Planning  Your Plan For the Future ( YPFF)  New Programs  Question & Answers

Graduate Stats Since 2013: 84 graduates 4 Year: 50 graduates 2 Year: 11 graduates Military: 4 graduates Alternative Options: 4 graduates

MLPHS Graduation Requirements  24 Credits  Course Distribution Requirements (Mass Core)  ELA 4, Math 4, Science 3, Social Studies 3, Foreign Language 2, Fine Arts 1, Multimedia 1, Physical Education 1, Health 1, Electives 4  MCAS – ELA, Mathematics, and Science  40 Community Service Hours

Guidance Advisory Objective: To help students transition successfully through high school and gain a better understanding of who they are and how their individual needs, skills and characteristics play an important role in selecting post-secondary options.

9th  Study Skills  Time Management  Organization  Test Taking Skills  Learning Style  YPFF  4 Year Plan for High School  Community Service  Extra Curricular Activities  Avoiding Summer Learning Loss

10th  Graduation requirements  The PSAT  Creating a Resume  Identifying Career Interest  Exploring Values & Skills  Calculating GPA  Community Service  Professional ing  Summer Jobs & Opportunities

11th  4 –Year Plan  Identifying Post Secondary Options  College Entrance Requirements  The PSAT /SAT/ACT  Identifying Career Interest  College Search Resources  Introduction to Financial Aid  Perfecting Resume/ Interview Skills  Brainstorming College Essay

12 th  Review 4 Year Plan  Post Secondary Planning  College Application Process  Common App  Financial Aid  Scholarships  GAP Programs/Military  Transitioning to Life After High School  Interviewing and Networking Skills

Additional Topics  Proper Use of Social Media  Financial Literacy: Banking/Saving  Job Search  Completing Applications  Proper Business Attire  Public Speaking

Roles & Responsibilities Leading Advisory Classroom Management Your Plan for the Future Recommendations Taking attendance College Applications Financial Aid Scholarships Campus Tours & College Rep Visits SAT Prep SAT/ACT Working Papers Schedules, Community Service Fee Waivers, Your Plan for the Future, Work Study, Transition Planning, IEP /Parent Meetings Transition Plans, FAFSA/CSS Profile, Monitor Deadlines, Support students in applications Guidance Counselor Parent/Guardians College AdvisorTeacher Advisor

Parent Role  Help students set realistic goals for the year  Review and sign Transition Plan  Encourage your child to be involved in extracurricular activities. Show your support by attending events.  Help your child explore and evaluate a variety of career and educational options.  Help your child stay organized  Communicate with school often (Teachers, Advisor, Guidance office)

Post-Secondary Planning The purpose is to facilitate successful transition from high school to the next phase of young adulthood. Each student will develop a 4 year transition plan with advisor and guidance. Develop concrete actions steps to help guide and prepare students for college and/or career and /or independent living skills Review and update yearly as needed

Your Plan For the Future

Upcoming Events …  10 & 11 th PSAT  College Reps Visits  Bi Weekly Guidance Newsletter  Decision Day Celebration  Alumni Spirit Days  PIC Job Shadow Day  Career Day  College Fairs BPS October 17 th NACAC in Spring  College Month - October  College Tours  College Visit Day 10/14

Questions/Suggestions