High School
What can you do to help your high school student prepare for the
real world? In a very short time, your child will be out of school
and determining the course of their life, so how can you help them
prepare for this? Some students will go to work, some to the
military and some on to further their education. Here are some
resources you may find helpful as you help them make decisions about
their future.
Working while in High School
If you and your child determine that working while in high school is
an option, there are things you should know about the hours they can
work, the age they can begin work and what type of work they can do,
so check out the child labor laws:
http://www.labor.mo.gov/dls/youthemployment/
On the right side of this page are easy to read facts on helping
your child become employed while in high school.
Selective Service
Once your son turns 18, he needs to register for selective service,
check out this site for the information he needs to do this:
http://www.sss.gov/
While in school, your child may decide to enroll in the ROTC. For
information on the ROTC programs for the different branches of the
Armed Forces, check out this site:
http://www.rotc.com/
For lots of tips on parenting your teenager and helping them succeed
in high school, check out the following sites:
http://www.education.com/grade/high-school/
http://www.psparents.net/High School.htm
If your child is planning on continuing his or her education, the
following are great resources for you:
Financial Aid
College Entrance Testing
If you want contact information for any school in Missouri, you
might try this site sponsored by the Missouri Department of
Education:
http://dese.mo.gov/directory/index.html