Recognizing the Value of School P. 111-123

People who stay in school have the following…. Higher self-esteem Better physical health Positive attitude More likely to get a job Earn more money

Opportunity to prepare for a career Builds social skills Why does school matter? Opportunity to prepare for a career Builds social skills Gain knowledge

Why is dropping out not cool?

Characteristics an employer might looking for when hiring... Punctual Hard working Dedicated Good listener Reliable

What characteristics might a graduate have that a dropout does not? Communication skills Good work ethic Positive attitude Self- discipline Understands basic math and English

How much less does a dropout earn compared to a high school graduate? 35%

What is the difference between a GED and a high school diploma? A high school diploma shows that you finished 4 years of high school or completed all of your credits GED is a series of test that show you have a high school level education Must be at least 16 years old to take the test Can not take the test if currently enrolled in school Must score higher than or perform better than 60% of high school seniors

Personal Academic Plan Document that you use to set goals for the things you want to do/ classes you want to take in school

A personal academic plan serves as a map __________ That you can follow and help you achieve your goals.

At a higher level, personal academic plans can: Identify strengths and weaknesses Overcome challenges Assist you in developing strategies to improve success Inspire you to be involved Help identify the skills you need

Most academic plans include goals in four areas: Career related planning, skills and experiences Academic preparation and planning School and community involvement Plans and goals for life after high school

What 2 things should your academic plan be? Realistic Attainable

Long term goals should be specific and include….. Career Education lifestyle

Short term goals will help you gain….. Skills Knowledge Experience

Any class you choose to take based on your interest. Elective Any class you choose to take based on your interest. Ex: nutrition and wellness, child development, construction

Advanced level course challenge you ______ To work harder and learn more

Associate's degree 2 years Ex: Ivy Tech

Bachelor's degree 4 year degree Ex: Purdue, IU, IUPUI, Indiana State, Notre Dame

Post secondary education Any school or education after high school

Planning for post-secondary education Selecting a school or program Making sure you have the qualifications Applying for admission Obtaining financial aid

Cost of food and dorm room Define room and board Cost of food and dorm room

The cost of education (classes only) Define tuition The cost of education (classes only)

Transcripts travel with you no matter what school you go to Define transcript Official record of courses you took and the grades you received in the class Transcripts travel with you no matter what school you go to

In addition to the application you will need... Transcript Test score report Recommendation letters Financial aid forms

Money to help you pay for your education Financial aid Money to help you pay for your education

Grants Type of financial aid ** does not have to be paid back

Money that you borrow to help pay for school. Loans Money that you borrow to help pay for school. → you will have to pay back the amount you borrow plus interest after you finish school

Grants awarded to individual students that do not have to be paid back Scholarships Grants awarded to individual students that do not have to be paid back

Work- study program provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need , allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses.

Define your personal post-secondary goals and describe the training you will need to achieve them.