For a great, easy to use website that teenagers will love, go to www.bls.gov Scroll down to "For Kids Only". There will be some useful career information that teenagers will find easy to read.

Shallowater High School
Comprehensive College & Career Readiness Program

Student and Classroom Guidance

1. Every student in CATE class every year.
2. Every student on a career pathway for four-year plan.
3. Eighth grade classroom orientation to explain career pathways and class choices
4. Freshman Fish Camp
5. Sophomore Careers Investigation (PLAN)
6. Junior Careers Investigation (PSAT, ASVAB, Groundhog Job Shadow Day)
7. Senior College/Careers Investigation (SPC College Day, LISD College Night, Allied Health Day at SPC, Government Career Day at Lubbock Courthouse, Career Expo, Texas Tech University Day & SPC “Sneak Preview”)
8. Student Council Summit Career Sessions
9. Motivational speakers such as Chad Foster (materials for students, such as his book Teenagers Preparing for the Real World

Individual and Small Group Guidance

1. LEARN Talent Search representative on campus twice a month to aid students with college admissions and financial aid
2. Schedule career, college and military recruiters to speak with students.
3. Take seniors to SPC College Day and to Texas Tech University Day.
4. List and publish college preview days. Students have two individual college days per year.
5. Promote Texas Tech University’s Upward Bound program for first-generation and/or low-income students.
6. Participate in Texas Tech’s Project Future Leaders program for economically-disadvantaged students
7. Work with WIA’s Youth Zone to identify and aid “at-risk” students.
8. Work with Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and the New Century Leadership program

Parental Guidance

1. Eighth grade parent orientation meeting to explains class choices, career pathways and four-year plans to parents
2. Dual credit meeting to explain SHS dual credit program and policies to parents
3. Senior parent meeting in the fall to discuss application procedures and deadlines, scholarships, financial aid, etc.
4. Team with Panhandle-Plains Higher Education Authority to offer a Financial Aid Night for parents in January.
5. Team with LEARN to offer two “Finish Your FAFSA” nights with senior parents.
6. LEARN representative on campus twice monthly to meet with parents and/or students.
7. Updated “Guidance & Counseling” link on SISD website.







Testing and Assessment

1. PLAN test for sophomores
2. PSAT test for juniors
3. ASVAB test for juniors.
4. ACT/SAT study nights for juniors and seniors. English and math teachers also do classroom preparation, such as SAT Vocabulary, SAT Question of the Day, etc….
5. DeVry Career Investigation for seniors.
6. Link for testing/assessment on website. (Practice sites, tips and hints, test day information)


Higher Education and Post-Secondary Training

1. Utilize the Go Center and display information on colleges and universities, college admission testing, financial aid, career opportunities and military information
2. Advertise, file, and distribute college applications.
3. Assist students with the application and financial aid process.
4. Offer students the chance to earn twenty-seven (27) dual credit hours.
5. Offer six Tech Prep programs with twenty-two classes at SHS. (Business Education, Innovative Career and Technology, Family & Consumer Sciences Education, Technology Education, Health Science Technology Education)
6. Diversified Career Preparation class that allows students to earn credit while working.
7. Distribute scholarship booklets, monthly bulletins and updates through the Go Center, announcements, newspaper and website.


Recognition for Students

1. Top Ten Percent at Awards Banquet each year.
2. Texas Scholars announced at Awards Banquet.
3. Distinguished Achievement Plan graduates recognized at Awards Banquet and starred on graduation program.
4. Recommended and Distinguished Achievement Plan graduates wear medals at graduation.
5. Students participate in Groundhog Job Shadow Day in their chosen field.

2009/10 Career and Technology Education Pathways

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
BCIS 1
Ag 101 / 102
Wildlife Management / Intro to Ag Mechanics
Animal Science / Advanced Animal Science
Ag Structures / Ag Metal Fabrication Technology
Ag Mechanics
Diversified Career Preparation

Architecture and Construction
BCIS 1
Technology Systems
Manufacturing Systems
Manufacturing Technology
Problems and Solutions
Diversified Career Preparation

BCIS 1
BCIS 2
Engineering Graphics
Architecture Graphics
Diversified Career Preparation

Arts, A/V Technology and Communications
BCIS 1
BCIS 2
Media Technology 1
Media Technology 2
Media Technology 3
Diversified Career Preparation

BCIS 1
BCIS 2
Introduction to Desktop Publishing
Desktop Design
Diversified Career Preparation

Business, Management and Administration
BCIS 1
BCIS 2
Accounting I
Accounting II/Bank & Finance
Marketing Dynamics
Diversified Career Preparation





Computer Information Systems and Technology

BCIS I
BCIS 2
Telecommunications and Networking (CISCO I and II)
Intro Computer Maintenance
Computer Maintenance Technician
Diversified Career Preparation

Cosmetology
BCIS I
Cosmetology I
Cosmetology II


Education and Training
BCIS 1
Ready Set Teach 1
Ready Set Teach 2
Diversified Career Preparation

Finance
BCIS 1
Accounting 1
Accounting 2 / Bank and Finance
Diversified Career Preparation

Health Science
BCIS 1
Prep for Parenting/Child Development
Medical Terminology
Anatomy and Physiology
Diversified Career Preparation

Hospitality & Tourism
BCIS I
Food Production, Management, and Services 1
Food Production, Management, and Services 2
Diversified Career Preparation

Human Services

BCIS I
Personal and Family Development
Food Production, Management, and Services 1
Preparation for Parenting / Child Development
Ready Set Teach 1
Ready Set Teach 2
Diversified Career Preparation


Law Enforcement
BCIS 1
Criminal Investigation
Legal Aspects
Diversified Career Preparation

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
BCIS 1
Technology Systems or Introduction to Ag Mechanics
Introduction to Transportation
Automotive Technician 1
Automotive Technician 2
Diversified Career Preparation



*Tech Prep classes are bolded

Updated 9/29/09

2009/10 Shallowater High School Tech Prep Courses and Teachers

Business Education
M King and C Nowlin
BCIS 1
Accounting 1
Accounting 2
Marketing Dynamics

Innovative Career and Technology
S Barber, N Loyd, and T Chambers
Telecommunication & Networking (CISCO I and II)

Ready Set Teach 1
Ready Set Teach 2

Intro to Desktop Publishing
Desktop Design

Family and Consumer Sciences Education
N Loyd
Child Development and Preparation for Parenting

Food Production, Management and Services 1 (Statewide)
Food Production, Management and Services 2 (Statewide)

Technology Education
T Carr
Engineering Graphics
Architectural Graphics

Trade and Industrial Education
C Stark, S Miller, L Cox, K Warren, and T Elliott


Manufacturing Systems
Manufacturing Technology

Criminal Investigation
Legal Aspects

Intro to Ag Mechanics
Ag Structures
Ag Metal Fab
Welding Ag Mechanics

Auto Tech 1
Auto Tech 2

Intro to Computer Maintenance
Computer Maintenance Technician

Media Technology 1
Media Technology 2


Health Science Technology Education
T Dennis
Child Development/Prep for Parenting
Medical Terminology


*Updated 9/29/09

Juniors need to look at their ASVAB Summary Results sheet and find their Use Access Code. This will be printed in the bottom righthand corner of their score sheet. This code will allow them to use the Occu-Find and FYI website which is a great career investigation tool! You can find out the following about any job:

* the training and education needed
* earnings
* expected job prospects
* what workers do on the job
* working conditions

This access code will work through July 15, 2009.