Senior Stuff
November Edition
Have you considered the military as a career path?
People can enlist in the United States Military as active duty or reserve duty. Both options offer many benefits and are great ways to serve your country, gain valuable work experience, have college tuition assistance and develop leadership and work skills. Each branch offers an active or reserve duty option. Explore these links to learn more about your options.
So many paths - which one should you choose?
Life After High School: Taking Control of Your Future video series
Take a look at these videos from CESA 2 and DPI that showcase a variety of pathways available after high school. The website also includes information on each pathway, helpful conversation starters for parents, and tips for students as they plan their next steps.
Things to think about...
Financial Literacy - important habits to start now.
It is never too early to start budgeting, managing money and making wise spending decisions. As you head to college, the military or the workforce, it is important to take responsibility for your own financial choices. Consider getting a part time or seasonal job.
Awesome Resource
Teenlife.com is an excellent resource for all things teen! Especially helpful are the articles posted under the Blog category. Filter it to find information and articles related to planning for life after high school, career exploration, living on your own, financial advice, choosing a job, volunteering, and more!
Sample topics:
Feeling a bit stressed ? Seek ways to manage it.
Senior year can be filled with many fun activities, monumental lasts, and excitement for the future. It is a time to make decisions about the next step, and sometimes this can cause anxiety and fear for some. It is important to pay attention to how you are feeling, take these steps at your own pace, reach out to people for support and be patient with yourself while things are unfolding for you. Try to be present with yourself in every emotion.
Field Trip Opportunities
Seniors interested in touring Madison College and learning more about their Liberal Arts transfer options as well as their Technical Diploma and Associate Degree Programs should plan to attend the tour on November 16th. Please see Ms. Gloede to sign up. Students can choose a program to learn more about, tour the campus and meet with current students. Check it out!
Nick Jensen, a Deerfield Alumni and current Physical Therapist will be at DHS on Friday November 17th during resource to talk about his college experiences, career path, and his typical work day. Anyone interested in a similar career pathway should plan to attend. Please sign up with Ms. Gloede.
Are you on track?
Check out this article. It contains important tasks to consider as the year goes on. It'll be June before you know it.
A Checklist for Your Senior Year
Deeper Dive - Do you need more information about these topics? Help submitting applications? Searching for opportunities? Encouragement and advice? Stop in to see Mrs. Gloede.
Helping students find their way