Looking up & Recording High Schools

Record the important information for each high school you look up in new posts.

Click on the OnlineHigh SChool Directory Link (on my blog or yours).

This will take you to a page called: School Search

Locate on the left of the page Narrow Your Search and click that link

This extended page has sections for more sub-categories.

Click on Interest Areas

You will see the categories below:

• Animal Science
• Architecture
• Business
• Communications
• Computer Science & Technology
• Cosmetology
• Culinary Arts
• Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Film/Video
• Health Professions
• Hospitality, Travel and Tourism

• Humanities & Interdisciplinary
• JROTC
• Law & Government
• Performing Arts
• Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design
• Science & Math
• Teaching
• Visual Art & Design
• Zoned

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Click on a category that you are interested in. Select a borough to travel to for high school.

Click on the Apply button

A list of High Schools will appear on the left. The map on the right will be numbered for each high school listed.

Click on one school or map number at at time .

You will see links for that school that read Website, Statistics & Admissions

The Admissions link will take you to the school's high school directory page, where you can get more information pertaining to school programs, partners, application code & other important information.

Keep track of the:

Program name, Program Code and other information that you find important.

My Dream School

Which High School school would you like MOST to go to?

On the right of my page is a logo of HS of Art & Design, my alma mater, and to the left is a graphic of the school, located on Second Avenue, & 57th Street in Manhattan. I loved being in the city as a teenager.

My high school experience helped prepare me to decide to become an Art Teacher.

Task:

Select either Design (add gadget) or New Post (graphic icon on menu bar):

1. Search the Internet for a graphic or a logo of your dream school.

2. Isolate the image from it's background by selecting 'Full Size' and copy & paste the URL into the URL field.

3. Write a caption about the school and why you chose it.

What does this particular school have to offer you?

Personality & Career - Take the Career Tests

There are several sites where you can take free, online career tests. These tests are usually multiple choice questions that ask you to rate your likes and dislikes on different topics according to your interests and personality.

Take a test from at least two of the links below:

http://similarminds.com/career.html

http://www.colorwize.com/colorme.asp

http://www.kidzworld.com/quiz/2815-quiz-whats-your-job-personality

http://teenagesurvival.com/user/register ( you must register, Use your gmail username)

Write what you learned about yourself on a new post on your blog.

What type personality did the test reveal? How well do you recognize yourself?

What professions/careers did the test say you were suitable for?

Do you agree with the results?

My Interests Continued...

In addition to programs based on your interests, sports, or other school teams and activities.....

Would I do better in a large school or one of the new smaller ones?
How far away am I willing to travel for a school that has a program I'm interested in?
How safe is the school and the community it's located in?
Is a parochial, private or boarding school better for me?

Refer to the Student Interest Surveys on your desktop for complete Questionaire & Explanation:

Write a 2-3 paragraph post using questions 4, 5, and 6 to guide you.

Include your rationale as to the commitment you are making for your choices based on class discussion

Remember that these issues are for you to analyze what is important to YOU.

My Interests

Matching your interests and hobbies with programs that the schools have makes your high school experience more meaningful. Any dream, skill, talent, or ability you have can be nurtured in the right surroundings and lead the way to a future career.

1. What hobbies and interests do you have?
2. Do you like to participate in sports, cheerleading, chess or drama clubs?
3. Is writing, art, music, science, or other subjects important to you?

Refer to the Student Interest Surveys on your desktop for complete Questionaire & Explanation:

• Write a detailed post (2-3 paragraphs) based on the Student Interest Survey Items 1, 2, 3 & 7.
• Include hobbies, interests, strengths, self-assessment & future learning goals in your post.
• Explain why using your interests is a valuable component for choosing a high school.