Freshman will receive an auditorium presentation about all things 9th grade and how to plan the next 3 years and post-secondary planning. The presentation that was given is linked on the right, if families would like to go over with student.

Ashley Walton: A-O, S-U, & AVID

Jade Gough: P-R & V-Z

Sophomore year is time to lay the foundations for Junior/Senior year and preparation. College and career exploration, volunteer hours, and participate in leadership events. This will allow students to be eligible for all college and scholarship opportunities.

Click HERE

Links will be active after Oct 1st 2022.

Earning an Associate Degree in high school is doable, with a significant investment of time and work. Things to consider:

· Do you have the time? Earning an AA (Associate of Arts) or AS (Associate of Sciences) requires about 60 college credits. Generally, the number of credits for a class is equivalent to one hour of class instruction every week, and between 3-5 hours of work outside of class per credit. For example, English 101 is worth 3 college credits. You could expect:

o Class time: 3 hours/week

o Homework: average of 9-15 hours/week

· A HUGE time commitment – requires taking extra courses each semester and over summer

· Why are you pursuing this? Your MVHS College & Career Counselors are here to help you work through whether this is a good option for your situation! 

Boise State University – two options

· Associate Degree (AA or AS)

o 60 college credits

o Significant time commitment

• AA Apply HERE

· Sophomore Start (start college with the credits of a sophomore)

o 30 college credits

o More manageable in high school - fewer overload/summer classes

· Contact: Harmonee Teng (harmoneeteng@boisestate.edu)

• SOPHOMORE START Apply HERE

College of Western Idaho – one option

· Associate Degree (AA or AS)

o 60 college credits

o Significant time commitment

• Contact: Natasha Montebello (natashamontebello@cwi.edu) - Works with students with the last name A - L

• Contact: Emily Thomas (emilythomas@cwi.edu) - Works with students with the last name M - Z

• Please complete the Degree Planning Worksheet (HERE) prior to meeting with Advisors

• ISATS - Reading, Language, Math & Science

• Senior Project - Proficient

• Total Credits Earned

• World Languages

• Visual Arts

• Acting

• Choir

• Band

• Orchestra

• Design

• Drawing

*Colleges Highly recommend 2 years of the same foreign language, especially if you plan on going out of state.

• Academic Summer Programs (ex. NASA, Cybercoding Camp, etc.)

• Volunteering

• Job Shadowing

• Research Colleges

• Complete YouScience 2 hour Career Assessment

• Virtual College Visits

• Next Steps Idaho - Career Cluster Survey Click HERE

• Next Steps Idaho - Interest Profiler Click HERE

• Next Steps Idaho - Future Finder Click HERE

• Next Steps Idaho - College Cost Estimator Tool Click HERE

• Reality Check Assessment Click HERE

Students will need to communicate with academic counselors to meet NCAA eligibility high school course requirements.

Students will need to create an NCAA (Click HERE) or an NAIA account (Click HERE).

Test Scores will need to be sent to both via CollegeBoard accounts or ACTStudent account.

Navy, Army, Army National Guard, Marines, Air Guard, Coast Guard, and Air Force recruiters will be in the "Pit" area of the main entrance once a month to meet with interested students. These visits are currently being setup and will be added as booked here!

The ASVAB is a military entrance exam that MVHS students can take for free. This test is given fall and spring. Our fall ASVAB is November 1st and our spring date is Feb 8th. Sign up in the career center if interested.

There is the right path for every student. If students would like to further explore these paths please come see us in the career center and we can find the right fit!

MVHS will also be hosting a Spring Workforce/Trades/Military Fair for students to further explore alternate pathways after high school. Freshman are open to attending during lunch so they can get questions answered!

The career center also has a "NOW HIRING" board for students to look up workforce options after high school.

Alternate Pathway Examples:

Northwest Lineman College - CLICK HERE

Plumber Union - CLICK HERE

Electrician Apprentice program - CLICK HERE

CWI CTE Program Options - CLICK HERE

Sophomore year is the time to explore interests and learning good study skills to be successful in future post-secondary planning. Join clubs, play sports, volunteer, start building a resume, explore leadership options, etc.

Come see the career center for planning assistance. Never too early to talk about your future!