WHAT DOES YOUR FUTURE HOLD?

• LEARN ABOUT NAVIANCE 
• EXPLORE CAREER BRIDGE 
• NAVIGATE WITH COMPASS
• CAREER AND TECHNICAL PATHWAYS

View the recording from the High School & Beyond/Naviance Parent Webinar below. You can also view the Introduction to Naviance video here.

The Peninsula School District is proud to offer Naviance as a tool to inspire and empower every student through high school and support their unique journey to excellence!

The purpose of Naviance is to enable self-discovery, academic organization, college preparation, and career exploration. These services come in the form of; 

• College matching tools; 
• Personality tests; 
• Surveys;
• Career assessments; and
• Course planning. 

The program encourages students to discover their interests and strengths and identify what their long-term goals are. Gradually, they are able to then establish a course of study–making their High School and Beyond Plan actionable. Additionally, Naviance also offers its services to students pursuing associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees by providing them with assistance and resources in order to succeed in completing their degrees. 

How to access Naviance?

Students can log into Naviance through their Portal.

TAKE A VIRTUAL CAMPUS TOUR!

• ECAMPUS TOURS 
• YOU VISIT COLLEGE SEARCH 
• COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES
• COLLEGE SCORE CARDS
• Use the PSD’s HSBP tool: Naviance

INTERESTED IN JOINING THE MILITARY?

• AIR FORCE 
• ARMY 
• COAST GUARD 
• MARINES 
• NATIONAL GUARD 
• NAVY

Why join the military?

Many choose to enlist because of their patriotism and a sense of duty. Joining the military also provides job training and economic stability. There is pay and benefits, travel opportunities, and educational opportunities. You must be a U.S. Citizen or a resident alien to enlist. 

During your freshman and sophomore year: 

1. Research different military branches and career opportunities. 
2. Attend a college and career fair at your high school. Check the calendar for upcoming events. 
3. Make sure you are on the path toward graduation. 
4. Start planning CTE courses that align with your chosen military career path. Meet with your counselor to learn more. 
5. Consider joining the NJROTC program. 

During your junior and senior years: 

1. Continue your research. 
2. Attend the college and career fair at your high school. Check the calendar for upcoming events. 
3. Meet with a local military recruiter. 
4. Take the ASVAB both years. Sign up Here.
5. Speak with your counselor about joining a college ROTC program.

In your senior year:

1. Enlist with your local recruiter after you turn 17. 
2. Pass a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) medical exam. 

Want to find an apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training and classroom instruction, all under the supervision of a journey-level professional. Apprentices are paid while they learn and are a stepping stone into a trade career. Apprentices who graduate from a state-registered program receive professional credentials that are recognized nationwide. 

• Apprenticeship Program search
• Apprenticeship Guidebook

Find an apprenticeship preparation program: 

Find a job today!

Find a job using Naviance 

Parent/School Authorization Form 

Teens at Work Facts

       

Filling out a FAFSA application is the first step to funding your college career! 

Watch the FAFSA/WSFA Series on YouTube that answers many of your questions. (English & Spanish versions)
Learn how to create a FSA ID
Apply for Federal Student Aid
Need help? Talk to Otterbot! 

Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) Financial Aid Webinar link—Check it out!

The Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) is for people who don’t file a federal FAFSA application. People who complete a WASFA are applying for state aid. Click here to see the various reasons to complete a WASFA instead of a FAFSA.
How to complete the WASFA
Need help? Talk to Otterbot!

Scholarships—Students can start searching national & local scholarships through NAVIANCE

Ron Brown Scholar Program

National program that gives scholarships to academically talented, highly motivated African-American high school students who intend to pursue undergraduate degrees
full-time. 

Gates Millenium Scholarship

This program provides minority students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate degree.

Gig Harbor Tides Scholarship Foundation

The Gig Harbor Tides Scholarship Foundation is a group of volunteers that facilitates GHHS seniors in applying for and obtaining local scholarships. 

Peninsula Hawks Scholarship Fund

The Peninsula Hawks Scholarship Fund is a group of volunteers and PHS alumni who help PHS seniors in applying for and obtaining local scholarships.

Washboard

Search engine site produced/managed by the Washington Scholarship Coalition. Search scholarships in Washington.

Scholarship Guide

Links to scholarships, career information, sample college course outlines, and more!

Scholarship Experts from Unigo

Powerful scholarship search engine. Includes access to colleges, internships, careers, and more. 

Fastweb

One of the largest scholarship search engines.

Student Scholarships

Large scholarship database. 

Scholarship Junkies

A guide to the scholarship process from students who have won national scholarships. 

• Western Undergraduate Exchange
• Net Price Calculator 
• Financial Aid Shopping Tool

Want to compete at an NCAA school?

Create an eligibility account at the NCAA website. It's recommended to create an account during your freshman year in high school. 

Ready to play?

Register with the NAIA to connect with coaches, resources, and scholarship opportunities. 

• Playing Sports in college - your options

Prepare for the ACT

Learn everything you need to know about registering for the ACT, test dates, what to bring, and more!

ACT Practice

Show colleges you're ready - Register for the SAT by creating a College Board account. 

• Take the official SAT practice test.
• Learn more about the PSAT – ​​​​​​​the Practice SAT. Students may take this in the sophomore and junior year.

Take the ASVAB

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. 

The ASVAB can be taken either at a recruiting center or at your high school. Contact your Career Center to find out testing dates.
ASVAB Study Tips.

• Learn about CTE Dual Credit 

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Dual Credit offers high school students the opportunity to earn college credit for successful completion of CTE courses taught at their schools. 

PC3, Pierce County Careers Connection is the organization that partners Peninsula School District and other Pierce County school districts to offer CTE Dual Credit options (formerly known as Tech Prep), in career and technical programs.  The partner colleges include Clover Park Technical College, Bates Technical College, and Pierce College.

(See the Course Catalogs for a list of PC3 approved courses)

• Learn about College in the High School

College in the High School (CiHS) programs provide college-level academic courses in high schools for qualified students.

To provide CiHS classes, a high school contracts with a college or university. Together, they define the criteria for student eligibility. Each contract defines whether participation is limited to those students who want to earn college credit, or whether students who do not want to earn college credit may also take the class.

• Learn about Running Start

The Running Start programs allow 11th and 12th-grade students to take college courses at one of Washington's 34 community and technical colleges. Students can earn college credits and high school credits simultaneously. 

• Enroll in AP courses

The AP Program offers college-level courses and exams students can take in high school. AP courses help students earn college credits, save time and money, stand out on college applications, and more. 

Speak to your school counselor to register for AP courses.

• 9th and 10th grade
• 11th grade
• 12th grade 

• Recommendation Request
• How to ask for a letter 

• Varsity Letter in Community Service
• Volunteer Opportunities