1. Recognizing the Value of SchoolP

2. 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

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

4. Why is dropping out not cool?

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

6. 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

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

8. 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

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

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

11. 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

12. 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

13. What 2 things should your academic plan be?
Realistic
Attainable

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

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

16. 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

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

18. Associate's degree
2 years
Ex: Ivy Tech

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

20. Post secondary education
Any school or education after high school

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

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

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

24. 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

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

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

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

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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.

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