2. Career Cruising  We are here today to work on planning what courses you will take in high school.  We will also introduce you to the assessments you can take to help you with your choices.  We are not doing enrollment at this time.  You can use this website for many things over your high school career.  IT IS VERY BENEFICIAL TO YOU!!!

3. You will work on Identifying Your Goal  Interest & Skills Assessments  Career Research

4. You will work on Making Your Plan  Take required courses needed for graduation 9 th and 10 th grade. Core classes, World Languages, PE, Fine Arts  Take required prerequisite so you can take the upper level courses Plan backwards

5. Core Classes for Foundation Distinguished Level 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th English English 1English 2English 3Advanced English Math Algebra 1GeometryAlgebra 2Advanced Math Science Biology IPC, Chemistry, or Physics Advanced Science Social Studies World GeographyWorld HistoryUS History Government (.5) Economics (.5) Elective

6. Add Additional Requirements 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th English English 1English 2English 3Advanced English Math Algebra 1GeometryAlgebra 2Advanced Math Science Biology IPC, Chemistry, or Physics Advanced Science Social Studies World GeographyWorld HistoryUS History Government (.5) Economics (.5) Elective Fine ArtsPE/Athletics Elective Language 1Language 2 Elective

7. Add Endorsement Classes & Electives to 26 cr. 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th English English 1English 2English 3Advanced English Math Algebra 1GeometryAlgebra 2Advanced Math Science Biology IPC, Chemistry, or Physics Advanced Science Social Studies World GeographyWorld HistoryUS History Government (.5) Economics (.5) Elective Fine ArtsPE/AthleticsMiddle EndorsementAdvanced Endorsement Elective Language 1Language 2Middle EndorsementAdvanced Endorsement Elective Beginning Endorsement Elective Credits 7 7 (14)7 (21) 7 (28)

9. Go to www.careercruising.com  Username: EMS-(Your ID Number) Example: EMS-123456  Password: Your Birthday January 1, 2010 Example: 01012010 ○ unless you changed it last year

10. Username: EMS-(Your ID Number) Example: EMS-123456 Password: Your Birthday January 1, 2010 Example: 01012010 www.careercruising.com

11. UpdateInformation  Password  Email  Hit Submit  WAIT

12. Go to My Plan

13. Go to My Assessments

14. Start Matchmaker

15. Results & My Skills

16. My Skills

17. Careers

18. My Plan My Course Plan

19. Requirements & Must Haves

20. Watch for Grade Levels

21. Cluster

22. Endorsement You cannot select your endorsement; you can only look at them.

23. Add Endorsement Classes Find the area of your endorsement

24. Plan Backwards Select the highest level course you want to take

25. Prerequisites Identify any prerequisites for the course. You will need to add them into your course plan.

26. Click “Add Courses”

27. Add Prerequisites Click “Add Courses”

28. Fill in If you have blank course spots left, select elective courses to fill your schedule. You may also add in your alternates.

29. Finished Course Plan Complete each year of your course plan including your potential endorsement credits. Your course selections for next year will come from this plan.

30. Target:  100% on My Progress  Complete by October 15  Other items you desire to do

31. Explore & Learn  My Plan Assessments - Learning Styles, more Matchmaker, etc. My Careers My Education – Schools, Majors, etc. My Goals & Plans My Activities & Experiences  Build My Resume  Share My Plan Invite Parent/Guardian or others  And More!