1. Welcome class of 2019!!! “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.” Dr. Seuss

2. Why are you here??? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7Jh31p9RME

3. The Value of Having a Diploma

4. Jobs that require secondary education will make up more than two- thirds of new jobs. Share of New Jobs

5. The bottom line is that today ALL high school graduates need to be prepared for some postsecondary education and or training if they are to have options and opportunities in the job market. So What? https://www.google.com/search?site=&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1920&bih=985&q=job+market&oq=job+market&gs_l=img.3...1592.3610.0.4043.10.10.0.0.0.0.126.434.1j3.4.0....0...1ac.1.64.img..6.4.431.KztFHd9zVUE#imgrc=xfZM76Hl51DOrM%3A

6. Salina High School South Graduation Requirements 2015-2016

7. ●You need 24 credits to graduate ●You must pass a class in order to receive credits ●One semester class = ½ credit ●Grades are important to your transcript Requirements???

8. Did you know... Did you know that teachers are available on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:05-7:45 to help you!!! Did you know that ELO is a great opportunity to study and get some homework done. Did you know that teachers are available to help you either before or after school most days of the week? We are here for you, all you need to do is ask.

9. English Math Science Social Studies PE and Health Fine Arts Communications Computer Literacy Electives Required Classes

10. Kansas Qualified Admissions

11. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Must register at Clearinghouse to play college sports If playing sports in High School: MUST pass and be enrolled in at least 5 courses each semester before you play. If this information is important to you, get in touch with me.

13. The Kansas Scholars Curriculum is one of the requirements Kansas residents must meet in order to receive State Scholar designation during their Senior year. This curriculum is NOT the same as the Regents Qualified Admissions Curriculum. Kansas Scholars Curriculum http://www.kansasregents.org/students/student_financial_aid/kansas_scholars_curriculum Kansas Board of Regents http://kansasregents.org/qualified_admissions Kansas Scholar Curriculum completer

14. Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Business, Marketing, and Management Industrial, Manufacturing, and STEM Arts, Communication, and Information Health Science Human Resources and Services Choose a Pathway

15. Auto Collision Repair Automotive Technology Business & Administrative Technology Commercial & Advertising Art Construction Technology Diesel Technology Health Occupations I,II, & III Welding

16. 6 Year Plan

17. You are becoming more independent and at the same time will be expected to be more responsible for what you do. It is more than a new building with teachers- Everything you do counts! High School is an Important Time

18. You are building a permanent record that will follow you. It is called a transcript and it will be the first impression people may have about you!!! Transcripts

21. Communication is the key Classroom Teacher Counselor Assistant Principal Principal If anything is confusing...

22. Remember… everything you do in high school counts, so… 1.Take challenging classes 2.Develop good study habits 3.Get involved 4.Learn time management 5.Volunteer 6.Keep a journal of all activities and awards *Remember the freshmen teachers might be the ones to write recommendations for jobs, scholarships, and colleges.

23. Freshman Principal Ms. Julie Falcon julie.falcon@usd305.com 309-3703

24. When life brings you twists and turns, visit… Mrs.Wagner Freshman Counselor amy.wagner@usd305.com 309-3712

25. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-3Fs4zGjDU

26. What stuck with you? On a sticky note write down what you learned, what you want more information about, or questions you have.