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.
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2010/11 Career and Technology Education Pathways
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
BUSIM 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
BUSIM 1
Technology Systems
Manufacturing Systems
Manufacturing Technology
Problems and Solutions
Diversified Career Preparation
BUSIM 1
BUSIM 2
Engineering Graphics
Architecture Graphics
Diversified Career Preparation
Arts, A/V Technology and Communications
BUSIM 1
BUSIM 2
Media Technology 1
Media Technology 2
Media Technology 3
Diversified Career Preparation
BUSIM 1
BUSIM 2
Introduction to Desktop Publishing
Desktop Design
Diversified Career Preparation
Business, Management and Administration
BUSIM 1
BUSIM 2
Accounting I
Accounting II/Bank & Finance
Marketing Dynamics
Diversified Career Preparation
Computer Information Systems and Technology
BUSIM I
BUSIM 2
Intro Computer Maintenance
Computer Maintenance Technician
Diversified Career Preparation
Education and Training
BUSIM 1
Ready Set Teach 1
Ready Set Teach 2
Diversified Career Preparation
Finance
BUSIM 1
Accounting 1
Accounting 2 / Bank and Finance
Diversified Career Preparation
Health Science
BUSIM 1
Prep for Parenting/Child Development
Medical Terminology
Anatomy and Physiology
Diversified Career Preparation
Hospitality & Tourism
BUSIM I
Food Production, Management, and Services 1
Food Production, Management, and Services 2
Diversified Career Preparation
Human Services
BUSIM 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
BUSIM 1
Criminal Investigation
Legal Aspects
Diversified Career Preparation
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
BUSIM 1
Technology Systems or Introduction to Ag Mechanics
Introduction to Transportation
Automotive Technician 1
Automotive Technician 2
Diversified Career Preparation
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