Counseling

Your Academic and Career Planning process will evolve and develop throughout high school. The following are available to all students at De Pere High School to help guide you on your career path. 

9th grade resources: know

• 9th grade orientation-Link Crew
• Grade 10 course planning
• Grade 10 course selection
• AP/Advanced courses
• Career/Technical Education course offerings
• Extracurricular/co-curricular/volunteer activities
• Academic support
• ACT Aspire
• Four year academic planning
• Career speakers
• Small group freshmen conferences
• PLTW (Project Lead the Way Courses)
• STEM (Sci􀀁nce, Technology, Engineering, Math Courses)
• Academic/Career Planning (ACP) (10 sessions)

10th grade resources: explore

• Grade 11 course planning
• Grade 11 course selection
• AP/Advanced courses
• Career Technical Education (CTE) course offerings
• Dual enrollment/Course offerings
• Extracurricular/co-curricular/volunteer activities
• Academic support
• Career Speakers
• Job shadowing
• PLTW
• STEM
• ACP-10 sessions
  • Career research
  • Career interest inventory
  • Career cluster exploration
  • Career pathway exploration

11th grade resources: Plan

• Junior credit check
• Junior Student/Parent Planning Conference
• Grade 12 course planning
• Grade 12 course selection
• ACT
• Work Keys
• PSAT
• AP/Advanced courses
• CTE Course Offerings
• Dual enrollment/Youth options/Course options
• Extracurricular/co-curricular/volunteer activities
• Academic support
• Scholarship information
• Youth Apprenticeship
• College reps at school
• Military visits
• ASVAB
• College admission essays
• Job shadowing
• Resume' writing workshop
• STEM
• PLTW
• Bridges Construction and Renovation (BCR)
• Trades Career Academy
• Wisconsin Education Fair

12th grade resources: go

• Letters of recommendation as needed
• Senior credit check
• Scholarship opportunities
• College/Military reps at school
• ASVAB
• AP/Advanced courses
• CTE course offerings
• Youth apprenticeship
• Dual enrollment/Youth options/course options
• Extracurricular/co-curricular/volunteer activities
• Academic support
• Resumes and cover letters
• Job shadowing
• STEM
• PLTW
• Bridges Construction and Renovation (BCR)
• Trades Career Academy
• Post-secondary planning presentations
• Financial aid presentations
• Wisconsin Educational Fairs
• NWTC - Get It Done Day

Career exploration should start by asking yourself three questions:  

• Who am I?

• What am I good at?

• How do I get where I want to go? 

The best ways to find the answers to these questions is by:

• Taking a variety of classes across the curriculum

• Volunteering

• Participating in extracurricular activities (in and outside of school)

• Job shadowing

• Having a job/employment

• Being open to possibilities/experiences

Xello is career software program available to DPHS students. The site provides up-to-date career information, interest inventories, college searches, the opportunity to create a career portfolio, etc. This site can be accessed on the High School homepage under the Student tab. You can also check out other career exploration sites, including:

• Know How 2 Go

• Mapping Your Future

• Occupational Outlook Handbook

• O'Net

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

• What Can I Do With A Major In . . . ? 

See the calendar at the right for college entrance exam and college representative visit dates. 
Higher Education Options in Wisconsin

Any student who is considering playing a NCCA sport at either Division I or II must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse. Talk with your counselor and coach for more specific information. Additianal resources include:

• NCAA - Official site of the National Collegiate Athletic Association
• NAIA - Official site of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
• NJCAA - Official site of the National Junior College Athletic Association

Students are expected to follow the schedule listed in the portal until notified. Students will be notified via school email if the request was approved or denied. Requests will be approved ONLY if the change is deemed necessary and appropriate. Other helpful documents:

• Course Planning Guide

• Registration Presentations

• Schedule Change Policy

Junior Planning conferences take place in the spring. A conference typically last 45-50 minutes and it is an opportunity for post-secondary planning. The following handouts will help you get the most out of your conference.

• Junior/Senior post-secondary planning timeline

• Junior Conference Action Plan including website links

• Suggestions for writing college/scholarship essays

• Suggestions for letters of recommendation

• Volunteer opportunities

Scholarships

Scholarships can be found by logging into your Xello account and clicking on the College Planning tab.  Scholarships get posted as they come in, so keep checking periodically. You also may find scholarships through civic and religious groups, fraternal organizations, or you and/or your parent(s) place of employment.

Institutional scholarships at the colleges you are considering may also be a source.  

Other good scholarship resources:

• Fastweb

• Scholarships.com

• College Board Scholarship Search

FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a federally run program that assists students in paying for their post-secondary education and provides opportunity and access to higher education.

• Why fill out the FAFSA? Scholarship applications may require

• FAFSA used for more than just federal aid –also state and institutional funding

• Won’t know what eligible for until submitted –gives you a baseline to plan for future years
  Insurance policy if you need financial aid in future years –must reapply each year.

PLEASE NOTE: The FAFSA application for college bound seniors is now available October 1st of senior year. Visit the FAFSA website for details.

Need help filling out the FSFSA? Check out College Goal Wisconsin.

Summer academic camps are a great way to learn more about your career options. Here is a partial list of area summer camp offerings:

• UW Madison Emerging Business Leaders

• St Norbert College Summer Academy of Medicine

• Wisconsin Area Health Education Center/Health Career Camps

• UW Madison Women in Engineering Camp

• UW Whitewater Summer Teacher Camp

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