Welcome to 8th Grade Student Planning Conferences

Outline of Meeting

Introduction and Student Log-In Career Exploration/Programs of Study Student/Parent discussion Classes, Clusters, and Co-Curriculars Post Secondary Topics Transition Process Question and Answer Session

Introduction/Log In

Students please log in to WisCareers portfolio and Waunakee High School website

8th Grade Student Conference background Early discussion and parental

involvement leads to greater student success and options

Skills, not just degrees, are the keys to 21st century career success

Career Exploration/Programs of Study

Co-Curriculars

Hobbies/ Talents

Career Portfolio/ Websites

Post-Secondary

Options

Real World Experiences

High School Classes

Parent/School Conversations

Grades/Test Scores

Student/Parent Discussion

Take time at home to ask your student: “What are your favorite hobbies?” “What are your most natural talents?” “Do you prefer working alone or with

groups?” “What are my best or worst school subjects?” “Do you prefer hands-on or discussions?” “What after-school activities have you joined

or want to join in high school?”

Classes, Clusters, Co-Curriculars

High School Grade Point Average A Day/B Day Schedule differences WisCareers portfolio and High School Career

Clusters websites Co-Curriculars (sports, music, arts, academic,

leadership) ACT Testing each year 9th-11th grade

Long Term Academic Planning Know high school program offerings

(Advanced Placement, Youth Options, Apprenticeships, Co-ops, etc.)

Job Shadowing, Volunteering, Working Technical College (2 year), University (4

year), Apprenticeships, Job Training, Military – find the path that is right for you and gives you options

High School Success Tips

Attendance is a huge factor of success Do homework the day/night you are

assigned Get involved, stay balanced Be proactive and a self-advocate Find and listen to adult mentors

(parent, teacher, counselor, coach, advisor, boss, etc.)

Transition Process

High School student visit (May) Schedules available on Infinite Campus by

August 21 (fees can be paid that day too) Practices start early/mid August for sports Freshman First Day (only 9th graders 1st day of

school for activities and transitioning) Contact HS Counseling Office with questions:

Bishop(A-E), Fassbender(F-K), Landis(L-Q), Kuntz/Glynn (S-Z) – 849-2115

Questions and Survey

Student or Parent Questions? Thank you for attending, much

appreciated Fill out on-line survey (link on

Waunakee Middle School website)