VAlue of education
Sometimes when working your way through this journey called school, it's hard to step outside and see the long-term impact and value a good education has on one's life. I've heard that some parents pay students for grades, however, even if they don't, the odds are good that you will get paid for your hard work here in school, over the course of your life. Below are two charts: 1) which shows national median wages based on your education level and 2) which shows "in-demand" jobs here in Idaho that only require a (2) year associate degree.
How long does it take to get an advanced degree (typically):
Doctoral degree @ Professional degree = 8 years
Master's degree = 6 years
Bachelor's degree = 4 years
Associate degree = 2 years
The lesson from below... the more schooling you have, the more money you usually make....
HOWEVER... above, you will see a few expections to this. These are jobs that may require only 2 years of additional training beyond High School (depending on the rigor of your high school curriculum), some of which pay far more than the average 4-year Bachelor's degree & 6-year Master's degree!!
Salary & Education for jobs
SALARY.COM
When considering educational goals and how they will affect your particular career or career choice, salary typically plays a huge factor as well as how long it will take to get the training required for your profession. SALARY.COM has a "Salary Wizard" which can tell you how much the job typically pays (both high and low), as well as regional variances in pay, along with what percentage of individuals in that profession have a particular level of education.
VERY VERY USEFUL -> If most people have an associates degree (2 years), do you really want to enroll in a bachelor's program (4 years). If you do, you are spending twice as much on training, and loosing 2 years worth of salary.
Check it out... SALARY WIZARD AT HTTP://WWW.SALARY.COM
IN DEMAND JOBS
Is the job you are looking at going into shrinking or growing in demand?!?!?! This is extremely useful information when selecting a career choice. Think about the passenger boat liners during the advent of the airplane for international travel!! With the rapid changing workplace, it's imperative that you know if your field is going to have a job waiting for you when you finish training!!
Go here and see what the future holds for your job... HTTP://ONLINE.ONETCENTER.ORG/FIND/INDEMAND
JOB OUTLOOK, TRAINING REQUIREMENTS, & WAGES
Occupational Outlook Handbook
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Job Descriptions, Salary Estimates and Education Resources for all Major Careers. This is a terrific site to research occupations!!!!
If you ever wanted to know about what the work conditions , training & educational requirements, salary & wages, as well as current/future demands for a particular job, then this is the site for you!! Browse around, you'll be surprised by what you find.
Castleford Graduation Requirements
Joint School district No. 417 high schools are accredited by both the State of Idaho and the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools. As a member of these associations, Castleford Schools meet the requirements for graduation as established by both of these organizations. Graduation requirements are as follows:
(Note that the class of 2012 is the last year that 4 credits of science will be required. The class of 2013 and beyond will require 6 credits of science)
Required classes for the graduating class of 2013 & beyond: |
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American Government |
2 Credits |
English |
8 Credits |
Math - 2 credits Algebra, 2 credits of Geometry, and 2 credits attempted during senior year. |
6 Credits |
Science - 4 credits must be in Lab Science courses such as Physical Science, Biology, or Chemistry. |
6 Credits |
U.S. History |
2 Credits |
Humanities |
2 Credits |
Physical Education |
2 Credits |
Consumer Economics |
1 Credit |
Speech |
1 Credit |
Health |
1 Credit |
Senior Project |
1 Credit |
Elective Courses |
20 credits |
Total |
52 Credits |
4 Year Plan
Why does making a 4 year plan matter?
Most people take for granted that good planning can make the difference between both success and failure of a project or enterprise. The same holds true for one's educational and future endeavors. Having a plan in place is meant to be a guide in making choices that best fit your goals and aspirations. A 4 year plan to become a automotive technician after high school might look vastly different from a 4 year plan to go into chemical engineering. The classes you choose to take in high school will hopefully dovetail with your future plans.
Here is a link that provides a form that can be used to help plan your high school career. If you aren't sure what you want to do, now would be a good time to talk to friends, family, and do some exploration here at school and online to find career choices that intrigue you. Typically, we like those things which we are good or adept at, so at the very least, you can use your personal interests to help make decisions about which classes would make sense for your high school years.
SENior Checklist
A checklist of something you might want to consider doing if going to college!
This list should help you with timeframes and getting somewhat organized in your busy senior year as you prepare to go off to college. Please look at this list and consider following the timeframes given to make your transition to school easier.