TEXAS SCHOLARS

High School and Beyond

About Me

When I was your age…

I am here today because…

My expectations of you today are…

Our ChAnGiNg World

Some Fun Facts

In the next 6 minutes, 60 babies will be born in the U.S

Average annual earnings of workers age 18 and older with… $83,144 - an advanced degree

$58,613 - a bachelor’s degrees

$31,283 - a high school diploma

$21,023 - without a high school diploma

1.5 – 3% of students SUCCEED as a professional athlete or performer

Evolving Technology

THEN

1973 – First Cell phone

Weight: 1 lb, 14 oz.

1964 – IBM Computer

8MB of Memory

NOW

2010 Cell Phone

Weight: less than 3 oz.

2010 Computer

Thousands of times more memory!

Can you believe it?

25 years ago they didn’t have…DVDs

Digital Cameras

GPS

PDA’s

Self checkout lanes

Satellite TV

Email

High Definition TV

In Your Lifetime

Low skill jobs = eliminated

Grocery stores cashiers

Receptionists

Bank Tellers

Toll Tags

Self Checkout

Voicemail Systems

ATM Machines

EZ Tags

Unemployment Rate by Level of Education

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2.0

4.0

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10.0

12.0

14.0

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No High School Diploma

High School Diploma

Some College College Degree+

2008 2009 Current

7Source: BLS , 25-years old +; Seasonally adjusted rates

How this applies to your life

Most of the jobs available when you are ready to enter the workplace WILL require some form of education or

training beyond high school.

Are you preparing for life?

Start preparing NOW!

* Keep up to date with current jobs/vocations

* Be flexible

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14-18

High School

18-22

What are you going

to do?

22-70

Working lifeAverage of 48 years

70-90

High School 101

Research shows that a specific set of courses will help ensure that you have the greatest chance of success after high school

4 years of English Language Arts

4 years of Social Studies

4 years of Math

4 years of Science

2 years of a Foreign Language

But why Math and Science?

We live in a world that depends on technology

Interested in medicine, engineering, laboratory analysis, or criminology?

Must have the ability to reason

Must be able to methodically solve problems

Math + Science = Developing useful skills

Math and Science Tool Box

OPTION # 1

Reading

Writing

+ Basic Math

Basic Tools

OPTION #2

Reading

Writing

Advanced Math

+ Advanced Science

Advanced Tools

What is a Texas Scholar?

Completing either the

Recommended High School Program (RHSP)

OR

Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP)

Complete at least

Two courses eligible for college credit while in High School

The Texas Scholars: High School and Beyond

Jobs and Salaries

Entry Level Bachelor’s DegreeAssociates DegreeMilitary Service

$18,300 - $25,400Retail, Office

Clerk, Medical/Dental

Assistant

Salary VariesNavy, Army, Air Force, Marines,

Coast Guard, National Guard

$27,900 - $38,000Computer Support,

Specialist, Dental Hygienist

$42,750 +Engineer, Teacher, Financial Manager,

Office Manager

A look at pay rate

Have you thought about what YOU want to do for a living?

What do you think it pays?

How much school does it require?

Will it be enough to pay the bills?

Minimum Wage vs. Skilled Job

Unskilled Labor

$7.25

x 40 hours/week

$290.00

x 52 weeks

$15,080

Skilled Labor

$13.50

x 40 hours/week

$540.00

x 52 weeks

$28,080

Let’s Pretend That…

You make $28,080 a year

$2,333 a month

$13.50 an hour

…Is that enough to pay your potential bills?

Let’s Begin…

ITEM PMT LEFT OVER

Federal Income Tax $233 $2,100

Social Security Tax (7.65%) $178 $1,922

Medical/Dental Insurance $150 $1,772

Housing $600 $1,172

…and you haven’t done anything fun yet!

ITEM PMT LEFT OVER

Telephone $50 $1,122

Utilities $100 $1,022

Furniture, TV, Appliance $75 $947

…and you STILL haven’t done anything fun!

ITEM PMT LEFT OVER

Car Payment $250 $697

Car Insurance $125 $572

Gas/Maintenance $70 $502

Food $300 $202

Not Much Left

ITEM PMT LEFT OVER

Retirement/Savings $50 $152

Clothing $50 $102

Entertainment $70 $32

…only $32.00 left over!!

Start Planning Now

What do you want to do after school?

What if that doesn’t work

Do you have a Plan B? Plan C?

I am here to HELP you develop a plan, not to tell you what to do

Being College Ready

63% of freshman are placed in the remedial and developmental classes…that’s 6 out of 10 students!

Remedial classes DO NOT count towards your college graduation requirements

Remedial classes DO cost money

Jobs of the Future

Biotechnology

& Life SciencesEnergy Petroleum

Refining &

Chemical

Products

Advanced

Technologies &

Manufacturing

Aerospace &

Defense

Information &

Computer

Technology

In Texas these industry clusters have been identified as key to the state’s

future success . . . And they offer challenging, high-paying jobs.

What are employers looking for? Solid academic preparation

Sound science and math foundation

Computer literacy

Good communication skills (oral and written)

Ability to think critically and make good decisions

Team-oriented employees

Motivated/Strong Attitude

How you can begin preparing

Start thinking about career options that interest you

Plan to take Advanced Placement or Dual Credit courses in High School

Begin preparing to take the SAT and/or ACT tests for college admission

Research Community Colleges and Universities that fit YOUR career interests

Develop a list of schools that you would like to visit

Questions?

…Remember to stay motivated and push yourself to be the best you can be!

Thank you to our sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver SponsorsAtmos Energy

Fluor Corporation

JP Morgan Chase

Corporate SponsorsCoca Cola Enterprises Bottling Company of North Texas