1. Login to the computer Login: S followed by your Synergy Student Number Example: S16300123 Password: Pwd followed by your birthday (MMDDYYYY) (note the capital P as well). Example: John Padre has a birthday of July 3, 1991 has a default password of Pwd07031991 You will be required to change your initial password on first login to the system.

2. Guidance Pretest tinyurl.com/froshECAP

3. Developing an ECAP (Education Career Action Plan)

4. MdN Guidance Department MdN Guidance Department Who is your guidance counselor? A-B Mrs. Lang C-H Ms. Ramirez I-N Ms. Talavera O-T Mrs. Martinez U-Z Mrs. Cuevas – Gifted Counselor

5. What’s your guess?! The unemployment percentage rate for a high school dropout is: A) 4.7% B) 10.3% C) 15.4% The unemployment percentage rate for a college graduate is _____% A) 4.7% B) 9.5% C) 14.3%

6. What’s your guess?! The average annual earnings for a high school graduate are A) $35, 465 B) $23,504 C) $54, 783 The average annual earnings for a graduate with a bachelor’s degree are _______ A) $54,756 B) $38,123 C) $63,953 A graduate with a master’s degree averages _________ more a year than someone with a bachelor’s degree. A) $5798 B) $7659 C) $11,300

7. What’s your guess?! Your odds of winning a state lottery is _________ million to one. A) 2B) 5C) 18 Your odds of winning a multiple state lottery is _________ million to one. A) 10B) 50C) 120

8. What’s your guess?! A high school dropout is _______ times more likely than a high school graduate to be in jail or prison. A) 3B) 8C) 20 Approximately _____ in 10,000 high school senior boys playing interscholastic basketball will eventually be drafted by an NBA team. A) Three (or approximately 0.03 percent) B) Ten (or approximately 0.10 percent) C) Twenty (or approximately 0.20 percent)

9. What do you want to BE when you GROW UP?

10. Work information Full time work is equal to at least 1/3 of the hours you are awake Work should interest you!! Navigator interest inventory (Career Interest Assessment) Happiness at work can = A Happy Life! Work should relate to your skills and values More inventories over the next few years

11. Planning for your future Career… Not just a job Education University (in state or out of state) Community college Trade school Work Grades in high school Activities Clubs Sports Service Job

12. Freshman year COUNTS!! You start with a clean record EVERY grade counts on your transcript Each course gives you credit (1 semester =.5 credit) Remember to check your grades online Check your credits online

13. TUHSD Graduation Requirements Subjects Grad. RequirementsUniversity English44 Math4 (2 years AIMS, at least 1 year upper level) 4(Alg 1-2, Geometry, Alg 3-4, Advanced Level) Science3 (1 physical, 1 life)3(Chem-Physics, Biology, Advanced Level) Social Studies32 Fine Art/CTE21 (Fine Art) PE/Health1.50 Foreign Language02 (Same Language) Electives5.50 Total2316

14. Arizona University Admissions Must have minimum 3.0 GPA or ACT 22 or SAT 1040 or be in the top 25% Applicant with a 2.50-2.99 GPA in core course may be admitted with conditions Admission may be granted with one deficiency in no more than two subject areas. Deficiencies in both math and science are not acceptable

15. Lots of information http://www.tuhsd.k12.az.us/mdn/departments/counseling/ index.htm Upcoming events in Guidance Forms Add/drop form Alternative credit form (MUST be filled out when taking any courses outside school day) TUOL, Evening school, Saturday school registration Recommended websites Volunteer information

16. Meet your counselor A-B: LangC-H: Ramirez I-N: TalaveraO-T: Martinez U-Z & Gifted: Cuevas As a senior, you may need a counselor letter of recommendation, and it helps to get to know each other We can answer questions regarding credits, classes, college, etc. Come by our office or make an appointment We are here to help guide you to success!

17. Login to the computer Login: S followed by your Synergy Student Number Example: S16300123 Password: Pwd followed by your birthday (MMDDYYYY) (note the capital P as well). Example: John Padre has a birthday of July 3, 1991 has a default password of Pwd07031991 You will be required to change your initial password on first login to the system.

18. Go to www.az.kuder.com Click on Log Inwww.az.kuder.com

19. First initial, middle initial, last name, day of birth (For example: Katniss B. Everdeen, born on May 8, would have a username: kbeverdeen8) MdN student number Click on Log In Enter User Name: First initial, middle initial, last name, day of birth (For example: Katniss B. Everdeen, born on May 8, would have a username: kbeverdeen8) Enter Password: MdN student number Click on Log In

20. Learn About Myself Click on Learn About Myself

21. Click on View Assessment Results

22. Click on Magnifying Glass next to Kuder ® Career Interests Assessment

23. stars Look over your Top Career Pathways Click on the stars next to your favorites. List your top 2 on your paper.

24. You can hover over a pathway to find out more.

25. Click on the Related Occupations.

26. drop down menu Click on the + next Education Level. Use the drop down menu to select to the amount of education you plan to complete. Circle your desired education plan on your paper.

27. Click on Search to find occupations

28. Choose an occupation and list it on your paper. Click on the occupation (blue letters).

29. star Click on the star.

30. Click on Tasks & Conditions (right side).

31. Identify two tasks you would enjoy and one task you would dislike. Write that on your paper.

32. Click on Salary & Outlook

33. Write down the yearly salary range (highest to lowest) for this occupation in Arizona on your paper.

34. Look at the Outlook. Write down whether this is positive or negative on your paper.