Senior+Futures

**__ Fall 2010 Instructor: Ms. Mulligan Mt. Edgecumbe High School __** **__ Office Phone: 966-3266 email: katiem@mehs.us __** “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” -Sally Berger This class is designed to give you the tools and the time to prepare for life after high school graduation. Because of the individual nature of your plans, this course will be individualized to meet your own needs. There will, however, be certain required projects. We can all agree that you want to be here and get done what needs to get done. Each project will be worth 100 points. You should plan on completing one half of these projects by the end of Quarter 2. I will base your grade accordingly. Participation points apply and are worth one half of your grade. Participation includes being prepared for class, turning assignments in on time, and working well with me to ensure your success after high school. Please talk to me if you are concerned about the nature of your required assignments. We can work together to design projects that will meet your needs. This class is a workshop based elective course. I fully expect you to attend this class eager to work on projects. Once again, participation points apply and are also worth 100 points and are worth one half of your grade. School rules apply. “It doesn’t matter where you come from; it’s where you’re going that’s important.” - Anonymous
 * __ Senior Futures __**
 * __ Course Overview __**
 * __ Grading __**
 * __ Class Rules __**
 * __ Class Projects __**
 * Portfolio, to be handed in at the end of the semester, this should include all of your assignments:
 * Career Planning Project
 * What is a career?
 * What’s the difference between a career and a job?
 * What career do you want?
 * Why did you choose the career you want?
 * What skills do you have that match that career?
 * Information about that career.
 * How much $ would you make?
 * What kind of education do you need?
 * What else do you think you need for it?
 * Include the print out of AKCIS.
 * Personal essay
 * Request 3 letters of recommendation
 * Resume
 * Complete a college budget
 * Apply to at least 3 colleges, universities or other higher education or after high school program
 * Take the ACT/SAT
 * Request a copy of your transcripts (official and unofficial)
 * Apply for ** 10 ** scholarships
 * 5 are due by the quarter
 * Practice the FAFSA online and print out
 * Work on an individual project
 * (Gates, Internship, RAHI, something that encourages your success in college)