1. SOPHOMORE SEMINAR
CLASS OF 2020

2. WHY ARE WE HERE? Purpose of Seminars Introduction to Course Selection
Purpose of College & Career Center
Tips for Sophomore Year
Explore Naviance - Beginning the College Search
Complete the College and Career Planning Survey

3. Course Selection Begins the week of November 6th
Same format as last year
Choosing Electives (see course selection
worksheet)
Explore the Curriculum Guide for course descriptions
Talk to your teachers about recommendations for electives
To access the Curriculum Guide…
Visit
Hover over Academics, click Academic Resources
Click Curriculum Guide

4. Course Selection
Explore your interests … what career are you interested in? (Business? Art? Graphic Design? Medical field? Education? Skilled Trades?)
Foreign language? If college-bound, consider taking 2 years minimum of the same foreign language.
Level Changes?
Are you happy with the academic level you are at? Are you challenged in your courses?
Would you like to move up or down?
Begin to have conversations now with your teacher if considering a level change.

5. Lake County High Schools Technology Campus
Goal: Prepare students with the technological and workplace skills required for success in business and industry.
You will engage in authentic problems and real world projects both with teachers and resources outside of the classroom.
Many of the Tech Campus programs can qualify you for college credit (dual credit) with the College of Lake County, McHenry County College and other community colleges and technical schools.
Source:
NEW THIS YEAR!!
Tech Campus Applications are ONLINE and MUST be filled out with your parent or guardian!! Visit their website to complete!
Tech Campus will be visiting the O’Plaine Campus October 26 this semester to discuss their programs during all lunch-study hall periods.

6. Tech Campus Programs Transportation Programs Automotive Service
Tour of Tech (Open Tech Campus) for future students & their families
Thursday, January 11th from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Transportation Programs
Automotive Service
Automotive Collision Repair
Manufacturing/Industrial Programs
Construction Skills and Management
Welding/Fabrication
Computer Support Services
PLTW Pathway to Engineering
Communication Programs:
Game Programming/App Development & 3D Gaming
Laser Technology
Multimedia Design
Robotics & Automation
Human Services Programs:
Certified Nursing Assisting
Medical Assisting
Fire Fighting
Emergency Medical Services
Culinary Arts
Cosmetology
Criminal Justice
Law Enforcement & CSI
Early Education & Teaching
*These programs are typically offered in three different sessions throughout the school day. Depending on the program, you would only be able to take English, Math, Social Studies, PE, and Lunch at WTHS during your junior year.
*Please keep this in mind if your are planning to attend a 4 year college or university at some point after high school.

7. Remind Are you receiving text message reminders from the counselors?
Parents and students can sign-up!
Create a new text message
Type in the To box
in the Message box
Reply with your first and last name.
@wths20

8. Why Come to the College & Career Center?
Not sure of what career you would like to do?
Stop in to do a career assessment!
Not sure where to begin college search process?
Attend career, scholarship, college workshops
Learn how to search for scholarships even now!
Talk about summer programs, becoming a college athlete
Curious about college costs and how to afford college?
After seminars are complete, the CCC is typically open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during 3A, 4B, 5A or 6B. Make sure to check your texts for the daily schedule!

9. What should I be doing as a sophomore to prepare for life after high school?
Do the BEST you can in all classes and tests each semester
Challenge yourself by taking as rigorous of classes appropriate for you
GET INVOLVED! Clubs, sports, activities and volunteer opportunities can boost your resume for colleges and scholarships. Find your passion and dive in!
Can be at WTHS or in the community
If possible, consider getting a part-time job
Helps build time management, responsibilities and organizational skills
Start exploring college and career information websites (Naviance, College Board (Big Futures), Career Cruising
Research college admission requirements on university admission webpages (i.e. classes required, GPA, test scores needed, etc…)
Talk to your parents/guardian about how much your family can afford for college
Complete Net Price Calculators on university websites or visit

10. A college and career planning resource for students and parents.
To access:
Click on the icon under the images.
Enter our school zip code as 60031
Click on Warren Township High School…NOT O’PLAINE!
**See Naviance handout for additional information.
To Log-In:
Ex:
Password: Student ID Number
All Students have an account automatically while being a WTHS student.

11. Exploring the College tab in Naviance
All great college research comparison tools!
Super Match is the most interactive!
Did you know you can begin to apply for scholarships as a Sophomore?

12. Update your WTHS College and Career Planning Survey
While in Naviance…
Click on the About Me tab
On the left margin, click on “WTHS College Planning Survey”
When finished, click update at the bottom. You can edit this information at any time.
Do the best you can!
Thank you! This helps us to better assist you in your post- secondary planning! 1 2