10th Grade Advisement Booklet 2019-2020

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Planning Your FutureThe Options After High SchoolOne of the most important decisions a young person will make is the selection of a career. A career isnot just a way to earn a living—it’s a way of life. As you make your plans, remember there are manyoptions available to you after completion of high school. The following is a description of some ofthese options.• Work: Entering a job right after high school can help establish and confirm career goals, buildemployable skills, and allow students to gain real life experiences through paid employment.Students should enter the world of work strategically and think carefully about their future goals.Choosing a field that supports short term and long term career goals is most beneficial.• Trade/Technical Schools: Trade/Technical schools link academic skills with career preparation.Students train for successful careers which meet the needs of businesses and industry in technicallyskilled occupations. Trade/Technical schools lead to a two-year associate degree, two-year certificate,apprenticeship training, or four-year college degree. The education is based on students'interests and takes advantage of the way they learn best. The skills learned are grounded in the workworld and based upon things students will need to know and do in real work. Community collegesoffer many Trade/Technical programs.• Apprenticeship Programs: Apprenticeship programs combine on-the-job training with relevant classroominstruction. While earning a paycheck, apprentices work with skilled “journey level workers” togain skill and knowledge to learn on-the-job. Most programs require at least 144 hours of instructionper year. The classes cover the theory behind the techniques of an occupation as well as safetyinstruction. For additional information about apprenticeship applications and other opportunities foron-the-job training, contact your local Employment Development Department (EDD) office or theDivision of Apprenticeship Standards at its website: http://www.dir.ca.gov/DIR/Apprenticeship/DAS/da.html.• Military Opportunities: The Armed Forces offer many training programs which prepare young menand women for civilian jobs. Some of the immediate benefits of military service are:• Educational and career training (technical and professional)• Opportunity to become a commissioned officer through ROTC, Office Candidate Programs,and the Academies• Opportunity for promotion and pay raise• National and International travel opportunities• Military Academies: Candidates for admission to the military academies must be citizens of theUnited States, must have reached their 17th, but not their 22nd birthday by July 1 of the calendaryear in which they are appointed cadets, and must meet rigid scholastic and medical qualifications.Those interested should begin the application process during the spring semester of their junior year.Letters from representatives need to be obtained prior to the spring of the junior year. The militaryacademies have highly selective admissions requirements.Planning Your FutureLocations of Military Academies:U.S. Air Force Academy. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Colorado Springs, ColoradoU.S. Coast Guard Academy. . . . . . . . . . .New London, ConnecticutMerchant Marine Academy. . . . . . . . . . Kings Point, New YorkMilitary Academy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .West Point, New YorkNaval Academy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Annapolis, Maryland11
Tips for College Admission CHECK your course schedule and credits withyour counselor when you are signing up forclasses for next year. Make sure you are on trackto graduate as well as fulfilling your A-Grequirements. ASK about advanced placement courses. Getinformation on the courses and tests you willneed to apply to your preferred colleges anduniversities. Update yourfour year plan (see page 4). TAKE the PSAT/NMSQT offered in the Fall.The 11 th grade exam is also the National MeritScholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT). Startpreparing at this free website:https://www.khanacademy.org/sat CONTINUE participating in extracurricularactivities, which will be an important part of yourcollege application. Access the BHS club list underthe ACTIVITIES tab on our website:www.burbankhighschool.com FIND out what volunteer service clubs andprograms there are within the BHS communityand how many service hours are required forrecognition at graduation. EXPLORE career and college options withresources such as the California Career Zone(http://cacareerzone.org/), Big Future(https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/) or CaliforniaColleges (https://www.californiacolleges.edu/) DOUBLE CHECK to make sure you aretaking the right classes at the right academic levelto meet your colleges’ admission requirements. KEEP TRACK of your grades andattendance. If you are experiencing difficulty,reach out to teachers, counselors, and tutors forsupport and guidance. VISIT the College and Career Center to find outwhat dual credit or dual-enrollment courses areoffered throughout the school year. Sign up forthe classes that offer high school and collegecredit. REGISTER in May for the SAT or ACT examoffered in June. Check to see if you will need totake SAT Subject exams for any majors you areinterested in. ENROLL in summer enrichment programs atcollege campuses or find summer volunteer/workopportunities in the community. Colleges look forstudents who use their summers to developthemselves academically, socially, or who areexpanding their work experience. MAKE sure to complete gradeimprovement for any D's and F's earned inacademic A-G or college preparatory courses.NOTES: BEGIN reviewing admission requirements forthe colleges and universities you might considerattending. Explore each colleges' website and finda virtual tour of the campus.121
Page 1 and 2: BurbankHigh SchoolSophomore Student
Page 3 and 4: Sample High School TranscriptSample
Page 5 and 6: BHS Four Year Plan4 Year Plan4
Page 7 and 8: UC/CSU LocationsCSU & UC Locations6
Page 9 and 10: Honors & AP CoursesHonors and AP Co
Page 11: Career Academies & Pathway OptionsP
Page 15 and 16: College Prep Time LineCollege Prep
Page 17 and 18: College Prep Time LineCollege Prep
Page 19 and 20: Financial aid comes from many sourc
Page 21 and 22: The College Admissions ProcessColle
Page 23 and 24: SAT / ACT Score ComparisonsFor more
Page 25 and 26: Options After High School — Certi

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