Penn Hills Senior High School Fall 2016

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Upcoming Events 2 Test Information

College and Career

Planning Resources 2 ACT (American College Test) www.ACT.org Scholarship Info 3 School Code: 393-763 Best Jobs of 2016 4-5 Test Center: 184070 National Test Dates 2016-2017 College Visits 6 Regular Registration Late Registration Test Date Postmark Deadline Period

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The mission of the Penn  September 10, 2016 August 7, 2016 August 8-19, 2016

Hills School District  October 22, 2016 September 16, 2016 September 17-30, 2016 school counseling

program is to ensure that  December 10, 2016 November 4, 2016 November 5-18, 2016

all students are given the  February 11, 2017 January 13, 2017 January 14-20, 2017 opportunity to realize  April 8, 2017 March 3, 2017 March 4-17, 2017 their potential through a comprehensive school  June 10, 2017 May 5, 2017 May 6-19, 2017 counseling program centered around an SAT engaging curriculum .org/register that encourages the highest level of student School Code 393-763 achievement through Test Center: 39574 their growth in National Test Dates 2016-2017 academic, career, and personal/social domains. Regular Registration Late Registration In partnership with Test Date Postmark Deadline Period teachers, administrators, parents, and a caring (Regular Fee) community, the school  October 1, 2016 September 1, 2016 September 20, 2016 counselors will help all  November 5, 2016 October 7, 2016 October 25, 2016 students to be successful lifelong learners and  December 3, 2016 November 3, 2016 November 22, 2016 problem solvers.  January 21, 2017 December 21, 2016 January 10, 2017

 March 11, 2017 February 10, 2017 February 28, 2017  May 6, 2017 April 7, 2017 April 25, 2017  June 3, 2017 May 9, 2017 May 24, 2017 Counselors:

Amy Alexander

Grade 9

Henry Gonsowski Grade 10

Chris Darsie Grade 11  AP Exams May 1st – 12th, 2017 Scott Zemba Grade 12

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 FAFSA Financial Aid Night Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) Monday December 19, 2016 at 6:00 PM Location: High School Cafeteria Come get information on grants, scholarships, and loans for higher education.

 Penn Hills High School’s College and Career Fair Tuesday November 22, 2016 Location: High School Gymnasium

College and Career Planning Resources

College Board (www.collegeboard.org) This is where you will register for the SAT and manage your reports. In “bigfuture” you can explore colleges and careers by answering a series questions or searching for things that you are interested in. Occupational Outlook Handbook The Bureau of labor Statistics has a wonderful site that allows you to answer real life questions about careers. What will a day be like? How do I train for that job? What kind of money will I make? Will there be a job for me when I am ready? Career One Stop (www.careeronestop.org/) Managed by the BLS you can find self assessments that will ask questions about your skills, abilities, and interests and offer suggested careers based on your answers. You can also find information about careers and jobs there. My Future (www.myfuture.com/) “Find a Career”, “Get into College”, “Explore the Military”. This site offers a look at careers that include opportunities in the military. PA Career Zone (www.pacareerzone.org/) Here your options include “Assess Yourself” “Explore Job Families” and “Budget Your Life”. Khake (www.khake.com/) Explore vocational and technical careers, check out the skills employers really want, find a trade school, research technical topics and take a look at the current job market within the Vocational Information Center Department of Labor (www.dol.gov/featured/apprenticeship/find-opportunities) Want a successful career? Want to further your education without racking up debt? Get started on your path to a successful career and enroll in a Registered Apprenticeship program. America's Career Resource Network (http://acrn.ovae.org/counselortk/exploring_military.htm) This page has good links to information about careers in the military. My Next Move (www.mynextmove.org/) This site has a quick questionnaire that will offer possible career areas based on your answers. You can search career information here as well. O*Net (www.onetonline.org/) Welcome to your tool for career exploration and job analysis! Search careers using specific tools or skills. Sponsored by The US Department of Labor. College Majors 101 (http://collegemajors101.com/) To teach students about different college majors in depth so that they can make more informed college and career choices, a major decision to make College Data (www.collegedata.com/) COLLEGEdata helps you conduct a college search, qualify for college admission, predict admission chances, calculate financial aid, calculate EFC, and more. 2

Scholarships

 Scholarship information is available on the High School’s Guidance Page on the Penn Hills School District website. (www.phsd.k12.pa.us )  Visit our Scholarship Station in the High School Guidance Office for more details on specific scholarships.

Scholarship Websites: Tuition Funding Sources provides students with access to large database of scholarships along with college and career information. www.TuitionFundingSources.com Additional Scholarship Websites: www.educationplanner.org www.finaid.org www.collegeboard.com www.fastweb.com www.freshinfo.com www.gocollege.com www.scholarship-page.com www.cappex.com www.studentscholarships.org www.citizenbank.com/edu/scholarshipsearch www.entrepreneurU.org www.co-op.edu http://scholarshipexperts.com www.needld.org www.blackstudents.com www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com/scholarships.html www.akmsf.com www.awg.org/eas/minority.html www.haveityourwayfoundation.org www.coca-colascholars.org www.dellscholars.org www.couragecenter.org/PreviewPages/empowerdetails.aspx http://dfbsst.dlhjr.com/dfbsch.html www.kfcscholars.org/scholarships www.kellyengineering.us/web/us/ker/en/pages/scholarships.html www.gmsp.org www.jackierobinson.org http://scholarship.tylenol.com 3

The BEST Jobs of 2016

The 2016 Best Jobs rankings, which highlight the professions with fantastic growth potential, great work-life balance, generous wages and low unemployment. To rank the best jobs, U.S. News analyzed BLS data, weighing statistics on job volume, median salary, stress level and other factors that matter most to consumers. Here are a few trends to look out for.  Healthcare  Business  Technology Top 25 BEST Jobs #1 Orthodontist Picture-perfect teeth often start with an orthodontist. Orthodontists focus primarily on the teeth and jaw, including realignment and preserving normal function and appearance. By 2024, the BLS predicts the job will grow by 18 percent. 1,500 - Projected Jobs $187,199 - Median Salary 0.2% - Unemployment Rate #2 Dentist From filling cavities to whitening teeth, dentists primarily examine and treat issues involving the mouth, gums and teeth. The BLS predicts 23,300 job openings from 2014 to 2024, which is an increase of 18 percent. 23,300 - Projected Jobs $149,540 - Median Salary 0.2% - Unemployment Rate #3 Computer Systems Analyst Computer systems analysts must have a diverse skill set. The position requires information technology and business knowledge. These analysts custom design computer systems and processes for clients. From 2014 to 2024, the BLS predicts 118,600 job openings in the field. 118,600 - Projected Jobs $82,710 - Median Salary 2.6% - Unemployment Rate #4 Nurse Anesthetist As a type of advanced practice registered nurse, nurse anesthetists work with patients regarding anesthetic treatment before, during and after surgery, as well as with therapy or other medical procedures that use anesthesia. The BLS predicts that the profession will grow 19 percent from 2014 to 2024. 7,400 - Projected Jobs $153,780 - Median Salary 1.3% - Unemployment Rate

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The BEST Jobs Continued

#5 Physician Assistant Physician assistants work under doctors to care for the sick or injured by interpreting tests and conducting exams. With heightened demand for health care, growth in this field will continue at a high rate of 30 percent by 2024, which equates to 28,700 new jobs. 28,700 - Projected Jobs $95,820 - Median Salary 0.2% - Unemployment Rate

#6 Nurse Practitioner #7 Psychiatrist #8 Pediatrician #9 Anesthesiologist #10 Obstetrician and Gynecologist #11 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon #12 Optometrist #13 Software Developer #14 Physical Therapist #15 Podiatrist #16 Surgeon #17 Statistician #18 Operations Research Analyst #19 Physician #20 Web Developer #21 Cartographer #22 Registered Nurse #23 Occupational Therapist #24 Accountant #25 Occupational Therapy Assistant

Source: http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/the-100-best-jobs

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College Visits at Penn Hills High School

September 2016  9/8 9am – Tuskegee University  9/12 9:30am – Marietta College  9/13 8:30am – Kent State University  9/13 12pm – University of Mount Union  9/14 11:30am – University of (Titusville)  9/15 11am – University of Akron  9/16 9:45am – Chatham University  9/19 9am – Thiel College  9/19 10am – Carlow University  9/21 12pm – Ohio University  9/22 10:30am – IUP (Indiana University of PA)  9/22 11:30am – Mercyhurst University  9/22 12pm – Seton Hill University  9/23 9:30am – University of South Alabama  9/27 9am – Messiah College  9/27 9:30am – Washington & Jefferson College  9/28 8:30am – Wheeling Jesuit University

October 2016  10/4 12pm – Baldwin Wallace  10/4 2pm – Capital University  10/6 11:30am – Swarthmore College  10/11 12:30pm – Empire Beauty School  10/13 8am – Gannon University  10/13 9:30am – West Point  10/17 10:30am – Youngstown State University  10/18 8am – California University of PA  10/24 12pm – Michigan State University  10/26 11am – Lincoln University  10/27 10:15am – Slippery Rock University  10/28 10am – Clarion University  10/28 12pm – Morgan State University

November 2016  11/3 7:30am – Rochester Institute of Technology  11/3 8am – Duquesne University  11/3 9am – St. Vincent College  11/9 9am – Westminster College  11/22 7am-12pm – PENN HILLS COLLEGE & CAREER FAIR

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