Board Report September 2024

Pontiac Township High School District 90 Illinois PaCE Postsecondary and Career Expectations Each student should have an individualized learning plan to help make decisions about career and post-secondary (PS) education or training, to plan a course of study, and to make financial aid assessments with family members.

By the end of 9 th grade … Students should be able to:

By the end of 10 th grade… Students should be able to:

By the end of 11 th grade… Students should be able to:

By the end of 12 th grade… Students should be able to:

• Revisit their career interest inventory and see how interests has evolved

• Revisit their career interest inventory and see how interests has evolved

• Understand the benefits of a hands-on opportunity related to CP

• If applicable, receive industry based certification related to CP

• Participate in a Career Fair

• Review coursework, and post secondary/career plans

• Know the general timing of postsecondary entrance exams and applications • Meet with a school counselor to track progress and/or revise postsecondary plans

• Participate in a mock job interview

• Know the connection between HS courses, PS education, and careers.

• Complete the FAFSA or nonparticipation ISBE form

• Create a resume

• Work with their counselor to develop a 4 year plan for high school and short term/long term goals.

• Create a cover letter

• Complete a thorough scholarship search and application process

• Explore appropriate courses toward chosen CP

• Attend a college fair

• Meet with a school counselor to ensure all steps in the postsecondary admissions process are completed on time

• Evaluate eligibility for AP/Dual Credit courses

• Enroll in the next level of early college credit opportunities

• Identify 3-5 schools, for postsecondary program of study if college bound.

• Take PACT 9 exam.

• Completed PS applications

• Review 4-year plan

• Take ACT Test

• Explore how attendance and course work will impact post-secondary plans

• Understand pay stubs, W-2s, and income taxes

• Take PACT 10

• Enroll in the next level of early college credit opportunities

• Enroll in early college credit opportunities.

• Be exposed to a financial literacy unit in a course or workshop

• Know where to find scholarship opportunities

• Visit PS institutions

• Visit different types of post-secondary institutions

• Understand the financial aid process

• Learn about savings and investments

• Know where to find scholarship opportunities

• Learn about debt and credit scores

• Know the different types of post secondary institution and the credentials they offer. • Know education requirements, cost, and expected entry level salary for desired career

• Prepare a budget

• Attend a FAFSA completion workshop

• Career Exploration and Development

• Financial Aid and Literacy

• Post-Secondary Education Exploration, Preparation, and Selection