Transition Support Teacher: Ms. Kisheena Wanzer
Telephone: 301-649-8289
The following is a breakdown of actions that students in each grade should take.
9, 10, and 11th Graders:
- Make appointments with their counselors to review their academic progress and plan for next year.
- Consider career and technology course offerings at the Thomas Edison High School of Technology. (Students/Parents should visit or attend an Open House).
- Register for the SAT/ACT.
- Visit Mr. Jelen in B213 to get the approved Student Service Learning activities list.
12th Graders:
- Complete all college applications and return them. Attend college visits.
- Register to technical colleges.
- Complete SSL hours.
- Complete graduation requirements.
- Pay graduation fees.
For information and questions, please contact Kisheena Wanzer, Transition Support Teacher Northwood High School via Outlook, Kisheena_J_Wanzer@mcpsmd.org or 301-649-8289.
If students and parents have additional questions about Transition Services, they should access the MCPS Transition Services site at: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/transitionsvcs/index.shtm
Career Dimensions
The special education department recently purchased a software application for Transition Services called Career Dimensions. Career Dimensions is an interest inventory application that analyzes the strengths and needs of the students and assesses which career path is most appropriate for them based on the student responses. Students have the wonderful opportunity to research various careers. They also have the ability to take assessments to determine their skills, values, and personalities. Career Dimensions provides extensive feedback and information regarding occupations, skills needed, education, salaries, and wages. Ms. Wanzer is currently circulation to various Resource classrooms to facilitate Career Dimensions and get the special education students involved in knowing or researching their Transition goals and activities.
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