Planning for the Future! Counseling Office Planning for the Future!

Some of the services we provide.. Academic Advisement which includes the development of each students’ high school program, diploma type, yearly course selection and management of schedules. Personal/Social Support which includes individual and/or group interactions for the purpose of helping students manage their lives in a manner that is helpful to their situation. Career and College Planning which focuses on helping individual students identify their future goals and create an appropriate educational plan.

The Counseling Office The first face you will see when you enter our office: Ms. Halukiewicz Office Assistant

School Counselors Mrs. Cittadino, Students A - F Mrs. Kio, Students G - M Mrs. Kline, Students N - Z

School Social Worker Mrs. Mellon works with all students grades 9-12

Activities & Goal Day 1 PowerPoint/Paperwork Day 2 Create Guidance Direct account/Interest Inventory/Research Career Day 3 Career Plan/Finish Career Research if needed Follow up: Meet with your counselor to develop your Graduation Plan GOAL ~ Explore career options for the future and create an academic plan that will be a solid foundation for your future

Think you don’t need an education? THINK AGAIN!

OF BEING HIRED BY HAVING… The most important SKILL employers seek is the ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY Also important… STRONG WORK ETHIC TEAMWORK INITIATIVE INTERPERSONAL SKILLS PROBLEM-SOLVING and ANALYTICAL ABILITIES INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF BEING HIRED BY HAVING… THE ABILITY TO LEARN & RETRAIN GOOD COMPUTER SKILLS RELATED EXPERIENCE THROUGH INTERNSHIPS, MENTOR RELATIONSHIPS, JOB SHADOWING & OTHER WORK EXPERIENCES BEING CREATIVE & FLEXIBLE

Occupations With High Growth Requiring a Bachelor's Degree Source: U.S. Dept. of Labor Projections between 2014 and 2024. (Thousands of jobs)

Occupations With High Growth Requiring an Associate’s Degree or Postsecondary Non-Degree Award Source: U.S. Dept. of Labor Projections between 2014 and 2024. (Thousands of jobs)

Occupations With High Growth Requiring a High School Diploma or Equivalent Source: U.S. Dept. of Labor Projections between 2014 and 2024. (Thousands of jobs)

Emerging Fields & Emerging Occupations Combining Science & Technology STEAM / STEM Green Jobs What does this mean for you? You may need to adjust with the times and be a life-long learner in order to take advantage of emerging markets.

Guidance Direct

Guidance Direct Interest Profile Goal is to identify your top 3 areas that are based on your answers in the inventory. These lead to careers that are based on your likes and dislikes.

Graduation Requirements COURSE/CREDIT REQUIREMENTS Regents Advanced Regents 4 English 4 English 4 Social Studies 4 Social Studies 3 Math 3 Math 3 Science 3 Science 1 Foreign Language 3 Foreign Language* 1 Art/Music 1 Art/Music .5 Health .5 Health 2 PE 2 PE 22 total credits 22 total credits *Replace 2nd & 3rd year of foreign language credit with 5 credits of Art, Business, Music, Technology, or BOCES to still graduate with an Advanced Regents Diploma

Exam Requirements REGENTS EXAMS Regents Advanced Regents 65+ - ELA 65+ - ELA 65+ - Math 65+ - 3 Math 65+ - Global History 65+ - Global History 65+ - U.S. History 65+ - U.S. History 65+ - Science 65+ - 2 Science (Living Environment) (Living Environment & Earth Science or Chemistry or Physics) **Students classified with a learning disability still have the option for a LOCAL diploma by passing the Regents with a lower score

Freshman Interview Individual meeting with your counselor Develop a graduation plan based on your own future plans

Social Media and your Future

Your Digital Footprint What can I do to protect my digital footprint (online reputation): 1. Guard your privacy 2. Protect your reputation 3. Know that nothing is private online 4. Assume everyone is watching 5. Apply the "Golden Rule" 6. Watch the clock - In other words, don't live your whole life online, get out and do something! 7. Choose wisely - not everything online is good for you 8. Don't hide behind your screen name 9. Think about what you see - don't believe everything you see online 10. Be smart and safe!