SIOUX FALLS WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

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Course Registration Information for 2019-2020

Attention Juniors - Avera Academy Registration is Open - Deadline February 22
The Avera Academy Program will serve seniors from Washington, Lincoln, Roosevelt, and New Technology High Schools from August, 2019 through June, 2020. The dual-credit program promotes academic learning and continuation from high school to post-secondary education. This program is designed for students with an interest in the healthcare field.
Avera Academy students have the opportunity to:

Attend classes at high school and at Southeast Tech.
Begin dual-credit coursework free of charge toward a healthcare industry degree of their choice at Southeast Tech while completing a high school diploma within the Sioux Falls School District.
Receive a scholarship gift to cover tuition, books and fees at Southeast Tech while in high school.
Earn post-secondary credits at Southeast Tech at no cost.
Become part of an exciting program that encourages healthcare career industry goals and path.
Enroll in classes that have been approved by the South Dakota Board of Regents to transfer to other public South Dakota colleges and universities. Click here for the Avera Academy registration form.

Parent-Teacher Conferences - Monday, Feb 11 & Tuesday, Feb 12
4pm-7:30pm - WHS Gym
Presentations Include:

CTE Academy - Reps will be available on Feb 11
College Admission Requirements - 7pm each night (Little Theatre)
Graduation Requirements - 6:30 each night (Little Theatre)
Job Shadow - Career Advisor from the SD Dept of Labor

USD High School Business Competition
The i2i Business Model Competition offers university and high school students the chance to win funding for their business ideas. The competition assists aspiring entrepreneurs in the new approach to launching companies, will help them become a more successful entrepreneur and decrease the time it takes for them to reach that success. Prize money pf $1000 rewarded to the top prize. For more information and to apply, click here
Important Dates:

Submission Deadline: Monday, March 11
Notification of teams selected to compete: Friday, March 15
i2i Business Model Competition: Friday, March 29

Job Shadow Opportunities
"Walk In Wednesdays"
Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors are eligible for unique Job Shadow opportunities. Suzanne Pastrano from the SD Dept of Labor will be in the Counseling Office every Wednesday during 4th and 5th periods to meet with students and discuss options for future career exploration.

Financial Aid Night Presentation
Click Here to access the presentation for Financial Aid presented on September 25.

Southeast Tech Exploration Camps
A series of career oriented camps are available to high school students throughout the 2018-19 school year.
Click here to access the Early Childhood Camp
Click here to access the Garage Camp
Click here to access the Green Camp
Click here to access the IT Camp
Click here to access the Scrubs Camp

Lake Area Tech Visit Days
Click here to learn more about Fall 2018 opportunities at Lake Area Technical Institute.

Upcoming College Visits @ WHS
Stop by the commons during your study/lunch to visit about post-high school opportunities. Click on the logo to access admission information. (Updated Monthly)