Port Moody Secondary School Graduation Transition Plan

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1 1 Port Moody Secondary School Graduation Transition Plan It is expected that students develop comprehensive plans that will aid them after graduation from Port Moody Secondary School. This is a personal plan that should help you attain the attributes of a Port Moody Graduate. Full Name: Student number: Phoenix Advisory number: After completing the Transition plan, you should have a better understanding of how you are going to achieve success after high school. Up to date Resume Up to date Cover Letter T r a n s i t i o n Plan Booklet Work or Volunteer experience form with proof of work o Examples of proof include (but are not limited to) Paystub showing 30 hours of work (black out other information) Letter from volunteer organization outlining the hours that you volunteered DPA January and June submitted to Phoenix teacher These documents are to be handed in to Mr. Bolognese in room 3055 or dropped off in his letter Box (located in the office) All documents are due on Tuesday December 8th. If you are graduating in January please see Mr. Bolognese about setting up an Exit Interview when you hand in your booklet.

2 Your Profile In this section you should indicate and reflect on your interests and skills that will help guide you to make an informed decision about the future. Interests List the items that you enjoy doing in your spare time and think about how these can help you find a future career. 2 Personality What kind of personality do you have? (Outgoing, reserved, shy, loud ) Other personal information List any other information that would be important when choosing a career. For instance: personal beliefs, family, other activities, etc. Personal Goals These are short and long term goals that start with a vision of what you want in the future. Before starting this section please review the SMART technique to developing short term and long term goals. In order to develop goals the SMART technique is very useful. S= specific be precise when making a goal. For example, I will run the sun run in 50 minutes this year M=measureable establish concrete criteria. For example, I will start working out in 2 weeks A=attainable very similar to realistic, if your goal is attainable you are more likely to be successful R=realistic is this realistic? For example, I will retire when I am 25 years old T=timely set an actual time to complete that goal. For example, finish this assignment in one week

3 3 Your Vision What do you want out of life after high school? Besides happiness which is a given, do you want to travel?, live in a city or small town?, work in an office or outdoors?, have a family?, etc. This vision is what you think your life will be like in 7 years. You will be 25 years old and 1. Type of job (example, office, trade, service etc. and hours of work (day, night or shift work) 2. Your personal possessions (car, condo, etc.) 3. Activities that you complete in your spare time Career Plan To decide on a career that may interest you in the future for your transition plan, visit the Career Cruising website (User Name: port Password: moody) Steps: 1. go to (you may be familiar with this program) 2. On the left hand side of the webpage, enter the user name: port and password moody 3. On the upper left hand side of the webpage, click on the career matchmaker icon 4. Enter your name and proceed to answer the questions 5. After completing the questions, write down two career choices in the career table Career Table Job description Career A Career B Potential earnings Education required How does this career meet your expectations in Your Vision?

4 Education Required Using the career choices from the table above, complete the following tables. If there is another career that you would also like to research, you may use it instead. You can find information that will help you complete this section at Career A School Program Name (degree, diploma, certificate) Admission requirements Length of program Application deadline Cost Tuition, fees, residence cost (if you live on campus) Career B 4 Your Personal Goals Now that you have researched a career path, the education required to obtain that job and what you want by the age of 25, you are now required to set some goals so that you can meet the expectations listed in Your Vision section. Remember these can be educational, travel, and/ or career goals. (Remember to make these SMART goals!) Short Term Goals 1 to 4 years from now Goal Explain Estimated date of achievement

5 Long Term Goals 5 to 10 years from now Goal Explain Estimated date of achievement Challenges List some possible challenges that you may face in achieving these goals and how might you overcome these problems. Challenges Possible solutions Support In the creation of your transition plan, you are going to need to build networks around you to support your goals and desires. List some people and that you can count on while working through your goals. For example, for financial aid, emotional support etc.

6 Do I have a realistic financial plan? Young people often do not think about finances. Typically students spend all of their earned income on themselves with little going to savings, future educational costs etc. In a 2007 survey conducted by Charles Schwab, found that the average teen thinks that as adults they would earn on about per year. Unfortunately only 5% of the population earns a six figure salary... The purpose of this section is to determine if you have enough money for next year, and if you have researched how much you might need to survive your first year out of high school. Preliminary Questions You should discuss these questions with your parents or guardians with the understanding that this is for September (after graduation). 1. Where will you reside? 2. How much will it cost you to live there? 3. Have you discussed with your parents/guardians if they will help you pay for school, books, transportation, etc.? 4. Will you have to take out a student loan? 5. Do you receive an allowance and if so, will this continue? 6. Do you have a part-time or full time job? Will this continue? 7. Who currently pays for your mobile phone plan, if it is your parents/guardians will this continue and for how long? 8. What portion (in percentage) of your income do you set aside as savings? 6 Tools for Budgeting Here are some helpful websites so that you can make sound decisions. Financial Consumer Agency of Canada BC Securities Commission For student loan, bursaries, grants, or scholarships, visit the website: Budgeting A budget is a plan that explains to you 3 main ideas. Income Expenses Net income/ or loss With this information you can decide whether you can go to a concert, buy that new shirt, what you eat and how much you can save, or how you will pay for school or that car repair. To create a budget you must: Figure out your income income from your job, allowance, etc. this income should be regular Figure out your expenses rent, phone bill, car insurance, gifts, personal hygiene, etc. Evaluate your budget subtract your expenses from your income

7 7 Your Budget Now that you have some basic knowledge about budgeting, complete the following budget for a month in FIRST YEAR after your high school graduation. Remember this is only an estimate. Discuss this with your parents/guardians. Monthly Income Employment Income $ Monthly Expenses Tuition $ Books & Supplies $ Rent/Residence $ Utilities (electricity & gas) $ Food Groceries $ Food Eating Out $ Transportation $ Clothing $ Personal Hygiene $ Other $ Entertainment $ Telecommunications (cable, $ internet, cell phone, phone) insurance (e.g. car) $ Total Income $ Total Expenses $

8 8 Do you have any short falls? What will you have to do in order to meet your financial obligations? Take fewer courses Get another job Work while you are attending school Do not attend school Other

9 9 Personal Health Sometimes life just happens and we must all learn to adapt. Some people adapt quicker than others, but in every case stress can make the journey easier or more difficult. For that reason, it is important that every graduate establish a healthy lifestyle that they can take with them for the rest of their life. Healthy living refers to both your physical and emotional well-being. This section will allow you to understand whether you have the tools to adapt in our rapid, ever changing society. One Day Personal Nutritional Evaluation In the chart below, complete an actual daily meal plan and then determine what the ideal plan should look like. Please refer to Health Canada s Food Guide. Daily Plan Date: Meal of the Day Actual Food Things you may want to change Breakfast Snack Lunch Afternoon Snack Dinner Snack

10 10 Stress Stress is a response of your body to an event. This event may cause a positive reaction in your body (e.g. motivation, positive attitudes, etc.) or it may cause a somewhat negative reaction. Therefore, we refer to positive and negative stress. The latter one may even affect your health when experienced during long periods of time. Types of stressors can be: Stressor Physical Social Intellectual Emotional Spiritual Environmental Situation or Event bacteria, smoke, lack of sleep, injury Rejection, embarrassment, ridicule, arguments mental fatigue, inability to comprehend anger, lack of love, mistrust guilt, moral conflicts, lack of meaning or purpose in life lack of money, shelter, food Coping with stress As mentioned in the previous section, stress is normal. Most people feel a heightened sense of alarm when experiencing a stressful situation. There are three key coping strategies that you can use to minimize the negative feelings that stress produces: Personal Mental Control: Organize your time and be realistic with your goals Plan ahead this is a useful way of heading off stress before it happens Value yourself do not always blame yourself, in many cases things are out of your control Be positive sometimes you have to look at the bright side Physical Exertion: Exercise Maintain a healthy diet sometimes when people are stressed they eat. In most cases they eat foods that actually do more harm than good Relaxing techniques yoga, breathing etc. Social Seek activities with friends, family etc. do not isolate yourself Complete the following stress survey; this will give you a good idea on how you handle stress. With this information, you can then implement a plan which encompasses mental, physical and social controls to help alleviate the anxiety one acquires when they are in a stressful situation.

11 11 Stress Survey The following questions contain statements and their opposites. Notice that the statements extend from one extreme to the other. Where would you place yourself on this scale? Place a circle on the number that is most true for you at this time. Do not put your circles between numbers. Answer according to how you feel during stressful times. Self-Confidence During Stress 1. When there is a great deal of I get tense I remain calm pressure being placed on me 2. I react to problems and with a great deal of with no frustration difficulties frustration 3. In a difficult situation, I am Disagree strongly agree strongly confident that I will receive the help I need 4. I experience anxiety all the time never 5. When I have made a mistake I dislike myself I continue to like myself 6. I find myself worrying that all the time never something bad is going to happen to me or those I love 7. In a stressful situation I can t concentrate easily I can concentrate easily 8. I am fearful all the time never 9. When I need to stand up for I cannot do it I can do it easily myself 10. I feel less than adequate in agree strongly disagree strongly most situations 11. During times of stress, I feel agree strongly disagree strongly isolated and alone 12. In really difficult situations I feel unable to respond in positive ways I feel able to respond in positive ways 13. When I need to relax I experience no peace only thoughts and worries I experience a peacefulness free of thoughts and worries 14. When I am in a frightening situation I panic I remain calm 15. I worry about the future all the time Never Scoring: Self-Confidence During Stress: divide by 15 =._ Each score should range between 1.00 and 7.00 and may include decimals (for example 5.15). Very low numbers indicate that you may need help coping with stress. Self-Confidence During Stress: VERY LOW: 1.00 TO 2.49 MEDIUM LOW: 2.50 TO 3.99 MEDIUM HIGH: 4.00 TO 5.49 VERY HIGH: 5.50 TO 7.00

12 12 Reflection This section should be used to help you get ready for your exit interview. Thinking about what you have written in the previous section, answer the following questions. 1. How might your personality help you succeed in your choice(s) of career? Explain. 2. Looking at the education required section, what did you find most surprising, worrisome etc.? Explain. 3. What might be your biggest challenge in meeting your short term goals? Explain. 4. After examining your personal budget, what course of action do you need to take in order to meet your goals? Explain.

13 13 5. After reviewing both your personal nutritional evaluation and how you cope with stress, what changes must you make in order to lead a healthy lifestyle? Explain. What else do you need? Now that you have completed your Transitions plan; Work experience form with proof Transition Plan Booklet Current up to date Resume Current up to date Cover Letter These documents are to be handed in to Mr. Bolognese in room 3055 or dropped off in his letter box (located in the office) by Tuesday, December 8th. If you are graduating in the first semester, please see Mr. Bolognese to book an exit interview when you hand in your booklet. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Bolognese in room 3055 or by dbolognese@sd43.bc.ca Congratulations