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WHAT TO KNOW �YOUR JUNIOR YEAR

Preparing your child for life after high school

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THERE ARE SO MANY OPTIONS FOR A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE

  • Community College
  • Technical Schools
  • Military
  • Apprenticeships
  • On the job training

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INTERNSHIPS

  • Juniors and seniors are eligible to earn high school credit for their jobs
    • We want our students to learn the responsibilities that go along with having a job and to learn basic soft skills

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    • Students can get a non-graded credit for their job. If a student doesn’t have a job, Ms. Burke can help assist in finding one.
      • To get the internship credit, you must complete an application with the school and get approval

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    • Many students request reduced schedules for their senior year. It is not recommended that students choose this option. An internship could be a good way for a student to leave school early and still earn credit.

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APPRENTICESHIPS

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    • Pre-apprentice through Gaston College –page 23

http://www.gaston.edu/career-college-promise/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/06/CCPHandbook.2019-20.pdf

  • Students selected for these programs will earn an associate’s degree in Mechatronics plus a journeyman’s certificate while getting paid for their training and education

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  • All of the expenses associated with the degree are covered by the company

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  • Upon completion of the program, students are guaranteed a full time position with benefits, starting at a minimum of $35,000/year

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MILITARY

  • Recruiters from Army, Navy and Marines are in our school at least two times per month
  • We can set-up a time for you to take the ASVAB test for the military
  • We can set-up meetings for a student to talk to a recruiter

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TECHNICAL AND TRADE SCHOOLS

  • Several technical and trade schools visit our campus throughout the school year
    • Lincoln Tech
    • Universal Technical Institute
    • ECPI
      • Cleveland Community College offers a 10 week line worker program

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COMMUNITY COLLEGE

  • Students can begin taking Career & College Promise (CCP) classes through Gaston College beginning their Junior Year
    • These classes are tuition free, students cover a small fee and cost of the text book https://www.gaston.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/70284-2024-2025-college-now-handbook-041124.pdf
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    • Students that complete 15 credits (apx. 5 classes) of CCP courses, maintain a CCP GPA of 2.0 or higher and a high school GPA of 3.25 are eligible to attend Gaston College for free after high school (page 22 of CCP Handbook)

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  • Check out NCCC articulation agreements

https://www.wcu.edu/apply/undergraduate-admissions/transfer-students/agreements-with-other-schools/cca-four-year-plans.aspx

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FOUR YEAR COLLEGE

What do you want to do?

What do you enjoy?

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What can you see yourself doing?

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Salary and Job Outlook (CFNC.org)

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What type of a degree do you need?

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CHOOSE A COLLEGE BASED ON YOUR MAJOR

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CHOOSE COLLEGES THAT FIT YOUR ACADEMIC PROFILE

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CHOOSE A COLLEGE THAT FITS YOUR PERSONALITY

  • Big School or Smaller School

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  • In a city or away from the city

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  • What type of activities are available on or off campus

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  • Opportunities for employment (internships, job-placement rate)

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DON’T FORGET ABOUT THE MONEY

  • Don’t rule out private schools

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  • Don’t rule out out-of-state schools

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  • Match the cost of the education with the career salary (ROI)

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  • CCP classes and AP classes

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  • Transfer Pathways through Community College (many have direct admit programs) TAG at Gaston

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VISIT

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  • Check out open house dates

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  • Sign up for a group tour

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  • Go to a game or event

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PREPARE FOR APPLICATIONS

  • Over the summer, look at Common App essay questions

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  • Get volunteer hours in or job hours

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  • Decide on list of schools for applications (Big Future)

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  • Think about teacher recommendations

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SENIOR YEAR

  • Applications mostly by October 15th

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  • FAFSA opened today!

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  • Acceptances between December and February

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  • Take another tour!!

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  • Final deadlines for deposits usually May 1st

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