High School Students
Resources
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Stay in school - you won't regret it.
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If possible stick with a high school diploma, GED's won't earn you as much money as a diploma.
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If getting a GED is a better option, plan to continue your education beyond a GED at a community college or vocational school. Trades are oftentimes earning more money than college degrees right now.
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If you are working and going to school, try to limit your weekly hours to 20 or less. More than 20 hours and your grades will suffer. Not cool.
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Sign up for On Your Way:
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It's a FREE website with no gimmicks!!
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On Your Way is a way to plan for your future that offers lots of information and interactive features:
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budgeting,
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creating a resume,
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figuring out your learning style, and a
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personal portfolio of all your information...with security so you won't loose it.
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Traditional high school holding you back? Talk to your guidance department about the other options you have:
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Check out the:
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Dual enrollment program (you can get your high school diploma and college credit at the same time through a community college),
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Middle or Early College Programs
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Vocational options, including apprenticeships and internships.
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Review your school transcript...frequently to see if you have enough credits to graduate. It may be worth taking summer school classes to graduate with your friends.