11th Grade Career Info

December 2021

What is Smart Futures?

• Smart Futures is a web-based system that allows students to create individualized career readiness paths and plans.

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• Students can explore different careers and the paths that help them get to the end goal.

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• There are also opportunities to build work skills and guidance for choosing the right post-secondary options.

How Can Smart Futures Help Me?

• Whether you are new to the career planning stages or you think you already know exactly what you want to do and how to get there…Smart Futures has something to offer you.

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• This is ALL ABOUT YOU!

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• You can invest as much or as little into the exploration process, but you will never regret making informed decisions about your future.

Please complete activities based on your grade level.

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You may complete more Smart Futures activities than what are required, however, please be sure to complete the activities for your grade level at the very least.

If you are an 11th grader, be sure to complete all activities (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10,12,13) in order to meet the state requirement.

Contact your school counselor with any questions regarding the Smart Futures activities and program. Smart Futures is accessed through Clever or Google by going to the Smart Futures Login page https://www.smartfutures.org and using your Google login account.

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HIGH SCHOOL SUCCESS

• It is very important for high school students to stay on track academically.
• High school grades are permanently recorded on transcripts.
• Students need to meet specific requirements in order to graduate.
• What is a High School transcript and why is it important?
• Review your high school transcript for accuracy.

SASHS CREDIT INFORMATION

POST HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS

• 4 Year Colleges and Universities

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• Vocational, Trade and Technical Schools and Programs

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• Military

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• WorkForce

TESTING

• PSAT
• SAT
• ACT
• ASVAB
• Keystone Exams

FOR STUDENT ATHLETES

• Visit the Clearinghouse website and register this year if you are interested in playing a sport while in college.

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• Make sure to request your transcript to be sent to the National Clearinghouse Eligibility Center through Parchment by asking Mrs. Richardson to help you.

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11^th Grade College Planning Timeline

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�Stay on track with your classes and grades.

�Evaluate your education options.

�Make a college list.

�Continue gathering college information.

�Create a testing plan.

�Make sure you’re meeting any special requirements. .

�Stay involved with extracurricular activities.

�Talk to your family. Have a discussion about your future planning and if interested in postsecondary schooling discuss the colleges you’re interested in.

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� Search for scholarships and gather recommendations

�Prepare for senior year.

�Contact your recommendation writers.

�Apply for a summer job or internship.

�Take a test! Register for the March SAT at SASHS

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�Visit colleges.

�Get advice from other college students.

�Organize your financial aid information.

�Prepare for testing.

FALL SPRING SUMMER

GOAL SETTING

• What do you need to accomplish after getting all this information?
• SMART FUTURES
• Think of short term goals as they relate to academics and career/post secondary planning. What do you want to accomplish by the holiday break, after the break???
• Make goals for each area (academic, career, postsecondary, and personal)
• Think of at least 3 long term goals (by the end of the school year) as they relate to the topics above.
• Post these at home to help you get motivated and share them with your parents
• Share them with your counselor so they can support you!

QUESTIONS

Please communicate with your counselor this year!

Stop by the counseling office when you have questions or email us and let us help you!

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Counselor Information