Welcome to the Junior/Senior Resources Newsletter!
We hope you find it useful.
In this issue, you’ll find:
A) Information for Seniors
B) Information for Juniors
C) Adulting: Money Management and Resume Building
D) Earning College Credit in High School
· College Now Courses
· Advanced Placement Courses
· U of O’s Duck Link Program
E) Career Prep in High School
F) What’s After Graduation?
· I’m College Bound…
· I’m Vocational School Bound…
· I’m Gap Year Bound…
· I’m Military Bound…
· I’m On-the-Job Training Bound…
G) South Resources: Wellness and Academic Supports
H) Questions
Welcome to your Senior Year
Seniors! Find important information about your graduation status, applying to college, the senior interview, Junior Project completion, and more on this informative webpage assembled by the SEHS counselors.
(Also accessible via https://sehs.4j.lane.edu - STUDENTS - Class Pages SEHS - Class of 2023 - Senior Year Info Class of 2023)
applying to 4-year colleges
Check out this 17-minute video slide presentation on the 4-year college application process by SEHS counselor, Michael Leahy.
ordering grad gear
Order your cap and gown and other graduation gear through Miners Graduate Services. The deadline for placing orders is Thursday, November 17.
- Orders for gear (clothing, extra tassel, etc.) will arrive soon after November 17.
- Graduation announcements and other printed materials will be distributed in April.
- Cap and gown units will be distributed in early June.
- If you have any questions, please contact Miners Graduate Services (541-689-4588 or info@minersgrad.com).
- If you will be borrowing, instead of ordering, a cap and/or gown, please email SEHS head secretary, Eric Elligott (elligott_e@4j.lane.edu).
timeline
Get your ducks in a row with this Senior Planning Timeline 2022-23. It details many must-know dates for the school year.
JUNIOR ESSENTIALS FOR THE CLASS OF 2024
Juniors! Find important information about credit requirements, recommended activities, post-grad planning, and more in this 17-minute video slide presentation by SEHS counselor, Juli McGlinsky.
(Recorded in 2021, there are a couple comments about Covid that are outdated, but the other material is absolutely up to date.)
Checklist for the Junior Year
College-bound juniors, use this to-do list to be sure you don't miss something important as you prepare for next year!
money management
Juniors and seniors, learn how to get the most out of your hard-earned money with this 58-minute video slide presentation on budgeting, savings, avoiding debt, investing, and credit by Nate Taylor, asset-building specialist with Dev Northwest.
Resume Building
Find tips for building a resume that gets you noticed with these resources:
Build a Resume, a 14-minute video slide presentation by Sean Fagan, local employment recruiter
Resume Template 1 by Sean Fagan
Resume Template 2 by Sean Fagan
Resume Template 3 by Sean Fagan
185 Powerful Action Verbs That Will Make your Resume Awesome by The Muse Editor
What is College Now?
College Now allows area high-school students to earn Lane Community College credits for approved courses taken at their high school and taught by specifically qualified high-school teachers.
Do keep in mind that LCC credits earned through College Now count towards the Oregon Promise Grant's credit maximum.
LCC credit for College Now courses
Receiving LCC credit is not automatic. Students need to register for the courses through LCC and earn a B- or higher. Kathy Ruggles, SEHS' College Now liaison, assists with registration within each College Now class.
South's College Now options
SEHS College Now Liaison
Kathy Ruggles
Email: ruggles_k@4j.lane.edu
Location: Room 301
Phone: 541-790-8012
Advanced Placement (AP) and College
Which AP courses are offered at South?
South Eugene High School Curriculum Guide 2022-23
The Advanced Placement Program at SEHS
A must-read newsletter for South's AP participants
Of note, AP exam payments are due by 11/11/22 to avoid paying a late fee. Alternate arrangements may be possible (by 11/11). For more information, read this newsletter.
A Broader View of College Readiness
1. Elevate
Elevate is a program by Connected Lane County that offers a wide variety of mostly free opportunities for students including job shadows, internships, mentorships, and more.
Elevate Program: Career-connected learning opportunities, a 32-minute video presentation by Dan Lombardi, project coordinator with Elevate. Passcode: n60!n=!3
Connected Lane County's calendar of events and activities
2. Future Build
3. Career-prep and student-volunteer resources compiled by SEHS
Find here a list of local activities for students who would like to gain experience in specific career fields: Career Prep for SEHS Students.
Find here a list of local organizations that invite help from student volunteers: Student Volunteering for SEHS Students.
Finding a College that Fits
Learn tips for finding the right college with this 34-minute video slide presentation by SEHS college and career center coordinator, Lori Sauter.
(Recorded in 2020, there are a couple comments about Covid that are outdated, but the college-fit material is absolutely up to date.)
Selective College Admission
Read about applying to selective colleges in this short article, Applying Sideways, by MIT alum, Chris Peterson .
Financial-Aid Tips
Hear how to pay for college at SEHS Financial Aid Night, a 59-minute webinar recording from 10/20/22 featuring Bushnell director of financial-aid, Nathan Icenhower. Passcode: =QkiHe7& (Don't forget the = sign. It's part of the passcode.)
Then gather a few Financial Aid Tips from the SEHS College & Career Center.
Oregon Goes to College
This website has many excellent resources to help with college planning, including quite a few in Spanish. I encourage you to visit!
Headed to LCC?
headed to a 4-year college?
Why Should I go to Lane Community College?
Lane Community College Admissions Presentation. This 47-minute recording was made last fall for Churchill High School students and is mostly accurate, although you might hear a couple dated references.
Why Should I go to the University of Oregon?
The College Tour/University of Oregon, a 48-minute recording
Why Should I go to Oregon State University?
Why Apply to Oregon State University, a 21-minute recording
Where should I go to school?
Comparing vocational vs. 2-year vs. 4-year colleges, a 4-minute video by the Khan Academy
Should I attend a for-profit school?
What Can I Earn?
Gap Year 101
Answering Your Questions About the Gap Year Option, a 31-minute video by the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
2021 Gap Year Crash Course
Career Exploration: Internships, Work Experience & Resume Building, a 53-minute video by USA Gap Year Fairs
Work Exchange Abroad
Tools for a Gap Year on a Budget, an article by Colin Murchison for Go Overseas
Rotary Youth Exchange
RYE Long-Term Exchange
RYE Short-Term Exchange
Northwest Youth Corps
Northwest Youth Corps offers a challenging education and job-training experience. Programs include residential conservation crews for both youth and young adults, local community crews, an internship program for college-aged participants, a fully accredited high school, and a two-acre organic farm.
Recruiting Video
Youth Programs
AmeriCorps
Recruiting Video
Americorps NCCC: Leave Your Mark!, a 4-minute video describing Americorps NCCC offerings
Should I Sign Up?
- Should I Join the Military?, an article by Kathy Staples for Peterson's. Be aware that Peterson's tries to sell you an online ASVAB test prep program at the end. South is not intending to endorse this program.
- Deciding Which Military Service to Join, an article by Steward Smith for The Balance Careers
- Expectations and Advice for Meeting the Military Recruiter, an article by Rod Powers for The Balance Careers
- U.S. Military Contracts and Enlistment Incentives, an article by
Rod Powers for The Balance Careers - Joining the Military, a webpage from the Oregon Goes to College site. "There are several pathways to the military that include college: using tuition benefits after enlisting, joining ROTC while in college, or attending a military school."
- High-Paying Trade Jobs Sit Empty, While High School Grads Line Up For University, an article and radio broadcast by Ashley Gross and Jon Marcus for NPR Ed
- You don't need a bachelor's degree to land a high-paying job, an article and radio broadcast by Elissa Nadworny for NPR
- Pathways to the Trades, suggestions from Oregon Goes to College
- Apprenticeships: What You Need to Know, a 41-minute video from Oregon Goes to College. Intended for educators but very useful to students. Most useful info is shared between 1:40 and 21:00. Notes, links, and resources referenced in presentation can be found here.
- Become an apprentice: Learn about the basic qualifications for apprenticeship programs and how to apply for most programs by the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries
- Accessing Union Apprenticeships, a website with a mission of "working to align Oregon and Washington union building trades with the K-12 and post-secondary systems, CTE and STEM initiatives, and current investments of the workforce development system."
- Oregon Apprenticeship, a website of resources supporting registered Oregon apprenticeships
- LCC Industrial Trades, Technologies, Transportation, and Apprenticeship, information about the automotive, aviation, manufacturing, construction, drafting, welding, and electrical trades programs at Lane
- Improving Your Qualifications (for an electrical or other apprenticeship)
Wellness Supports at SEHS
Community Wellness Resources
Academic Support
