Post High School Transition Planning

All students participate in the annual IEP meetings and offer input regarding their plans for life byond high school.  The student's guidance counselor also attends the IEP meeting and offers support to enable the students to make wise decisions regarding their future plans whether they involve college or full-time technical area-related employment.  The student's Four-Year Career Plan is updated at least annually between the student and his/her counselor.

Post high school transition planning essentially begins when the student enters as a freshman, explores the technical programs, and completes career testing. During the Fall of the sophomore year, all students are brought to the computer lab during academic classes and introduced to the College Board's website, with a focused placed on PSAT preparation and college readiness.  In September of the junior year, all students at receive an in-depth follow-up presentation that involves a detailed overview of the applications located within the College Board's website.  During the Fall of their Senior year, all students complete a detailed survey that is reviewed by the guidance counselor to determine the individual student's needs in terms of college applications, scholarships, employment, etc. They are also shown another presentation that focuses on application elements and deadlines for college admissions and scholarships.