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A Guide to ZHS
Students for Military Career Awareness
All
students are encouraged to consider the military service as a source of skill
training, a career, and/or a financial aid source for future education.
Military life is not for everyone, but students should do the research
and then decided for themselves.
Awareness
begins in the Freshman year and continues through the Senior year during the
annual guidance conference. Information
is maintained in the guidance center for students to review all branches of the
military. The military option is probably not as rosy as most recruiters will
paint it, but also is not as horrible as others might portray it.
That is why we encourage ZHS students to research and compare all
options.
Military
recruiters are available to meet with individuals or small groups of interested
student. Recruiters are informed of
the ZHS policies and procedures at the beginning of each school year.
Recruiters are not inherently evil people.
They have an important job to do for our country and most thoroughly
enjoy helping young people look at options.
They are a cross between a salesman, selling the benefits of their
military service and a career specialist, who enjoy working with young people.
Like every profession, most are honest and competent at their job, but
occasionally one is not.
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Making an Informed Decision
about
Today's Military
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Joining the Military is a big decision,
and one we hope will inspire discussion
among family, friends and trusted
advisors. While not meant as a source of
current military news (you can find that
at
www.defense.gov), the information on
this site will help you carefully weigh
the opportunities and benefits service
has to offer.
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Every day,
many
thousands
devote
themselves
to
protecting
freedoms,
maintaining
peace,
providing
relief and
supporting
policy
around the
globe.
For many
young
Americans,
the benefits
of serving
can be
tremendous:
training,
honor,
education,
travel, pay
and
self-discovery.
However,
military
service is
not for
everyone. It
requires
self-discipline,
intense
physical
work and
time away
from family
and friends
while
protecting
America and
its citizens
at home and
abroad. For
some, these
commitments
impose too
great a
burden.
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- Young
people need
support as
they
consider
their life
path. This
site aims to
help them
and their
families
understand
service
options and
benefits so
they can
make
informed
choices.
Above all,
know that
each
decision –
to serve our
country or
not to serve
– is
personal,
vital and
honorable.
MILITARY
ACCESS & COOPERATION
The Washington State Office of the
Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Federal Government through the
"No Child Left Behind" legislation requires schools to providing lists
of Juniors and Senior students and allowing contact on campus at appropriate
times. This is for all post secondary opportunities including the military
and colleges.
Zillah
High School
complies with this requirement. Students and their parents have the right to
request to have their name removed from this directory list called "Opt
Out". Students and parents who wish to be omitted form the directory
list should complete
this
form and return it to Mr. Griffin (Before September 15th in the
Fall or May 15th in the Spring) Once you request in writing to be
omitted you will remain off any future directory lists.
You may at any time request in writing to be reinstated to the directory
list.
Please
remember under the equal access laws, this is the same directory that is
available to post secondary institutions (college, schools, etc.). Opting out
removes you from all directory listing releases
Freshmen
and Sophomores:
Review information in the guidance
center and on line at the ZHS Careers or Military Awareness page including
literature displays, Military
Career Guides, WOIS Military Occupations Books, ROTC program,
computer-CD-ROM’s. Meet the
recruiters when they visit the campus. If
you have questions, feel free to contact recruiters by phone or drop in their
Yakima office.
Military
Career/Occupations Information: The United States Military is one of the
largest employers offering some of the best financial aid support
for college and some of the best technical training around. This
page has the general information about Military careers and
occupations. You can search for careers that match your
interests. The pages below offer branch specific information
about careers and opportunities in the US Military.
Juniors
and Seniors
Continue the research you began as a
Freshman or Sophomore. Take the
ASVAB test at ZHS in your Junior year. The
ASVAB is recommended to all students because it will assess your strengths,
interests, and career aptitudes. It
is such a good indicated of success in a career area that it is required of all
persons going into the military prior to placement.
The higher the scores, the great the occupational options.
ASVAB
Resources:
ASVAB Career Preparation website http://www.asvabprogram.com/
This program is designed to help students learn more about themselves and the
world of work, identify and explore potentially satisfying occupations, and
develop an effective strategy to realize their goals.
Military.com Go to http://www.military.com/ASVAB
to learn about the ASVAB and to take free ASVAB practice tests.
March 2 Success: Go to https://www.march2success.com/indexs.htm.
Standardize testing preparation including ASVAB and more is located at this
site.
- Minimum Required ASVAB
Scores
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- Each of the services have their own
minimum standards when it comes to
Armed Forces
Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
score requirements, and education levels needed to qualify for
enlistment.
Air Force
Air Force recruits must score at
least 50 on the ASVAB to be considered for Air Force Career
opportunities.
- Army
The Army requires a minimum ASVAB Score
of 31 to qualify for enlistment. To qualify for certain enlistment
incentives, such as enlistment bonuses, an Army recruit must score a
minimum of 51.
- Coast Guard
The Coast Guard
requires a minimum of 46 on the ASVAB; however at this time
new enlistees are being admitted with a 75 or higher ASVAB
score. Recruits are sent to basic training within the
fleet prior to being assigned to their training and job
assignments.
- Marine Corps
Marine Corps recruits must score
at least 32 on the ASVAB. A very few exceptions are made (about one
percent) for some exceptionally otherwise qualified recruits with
less than 32.
- Navy
Navy recruits must score at least
35 on the ASVAB.
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- If
you decide the military service IS
a
viable option for you:
Make an appointment to meet with a
recruiter in the guidance center (a minimum of 24 hour advanced notice and a
pre-arranged release from your classroom teacher is required) or for a home
visit at your convenience.
Investigate all branches regarding how
they can help you reach your goals. Meet with at least two different branches to get a comparison
of what the various services can offer and which will be the best fit for your
personality, education, aptitude and goals.
Also compare active service vs reserve and National Guard options and
officer vs enlisted options if they apply.
Some
branches have programs that give you a sample of military life prior to making a
commitment. If there is a weekend or summer opportunity to observe or
participate in military training without obligation, arrange this with the
recruiter.
Get
all guarantees in writing (training, placement, location, education/schooling,
signing bonus, college savings plans, etc.).
Compare college options while in the military and upon termination of
service.
Some
students will make an early decision in the junior year and may even participate
in a summer training between their Junior and Senior years.
Others will delay deciding until late spring of their Senior year when
all financial aid and school admission issues are complete.
Some early decisions allow bonuses, special training/job options, and/or
special duty assignments. Some late
decisions can effect and limit these same areas.
You will need to weigh the pluses and minuses when determining when to
decide and sign.
Discuss all options with your parents.
Don't sign any agreement until you and your parents are sure of this
decision. Sleep on your options for at least a day or two.
A good deal today will still be a good deal tomorrow.
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If
you decide that the military option IS NOT
for
you:
Remember
the choice is always yours.
The
Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction requests
that schools cooperate the military services by providing lists of Junior and
Senior students and allowing contact on campus at appropriate times.
Zillah High School complies with this request.
You have the right to have your name removed from the list.
This process is announced through the daily bulletin each September and
May. This will reduce most contact.
If
a recruiter calls, just simply tell them:
"NO
THANK YOU. I
AM NOT INTERESTED."
You can also ask “PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT ME
AGAIN.” Don’t tell a recruiter you are
interested if you are not. This
includes agreeing to meet with them. It
is a waste of time and resources for all. Just
say no if not interested. If the same recruiter calls again after you have told
him NO, remind him firmly of your decision and hang up.
If
you feel that you are having your privacy violated, have your parents request to
speak with the recruiters commander. The
counselor and principal would also like to know if you are having difficulty
with any particular recruiter.
ZHS
Recruiter contacts
SSgt
Michael J. Harris
Michael.Harris-03@RANDOLPH.AF.MIL
(509)783-1288
ZHS Air Force
Recruiter
2529 Main St. Suite 236
Valley Mall
Yakima
,
WA
98903
 US
Air Force Home Page: Air Force opportunities. Your chance on
line to explore careers, training, and benefits.
 US
Army Recruiting Home Page: Army opportunities. Your chance on line to
explore careers, training, and benefits and US Army
Home page: Links
to installations, units, camps, forts, and other
organizational contacts, breaking news, developments. etc.
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CPO Lesie L. Gonzales
- Leslie.L.Gonzales@uscg.mil
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1-(360)-699-1045
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ZHS
Coast Guard Recruiter
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8109-F NE Vancouver Mall Dr.
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Vancouver, WA 98662
 US
Coast Guard Home Page: Coast Guard opportunities. Your chance
on line to explore careers, training, and benefits.
- Sgt.
Brandon R. Bailey
- 452-8770
- ZHS Marine Recruiter
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2529 Main St. Suite 238
Valley Mall
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Yakima ,
WA
98903
 US
Marine Corps Home Page:
USMC opportunities. Your chance on line to explore careers,
training, and benefits.
- MM2 (SS) Bill Rueter
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457-0899
- ZHS Navy Recruiter
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2529 Main St.
Suite Valley
Mall
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Yakima ,
WA
98903
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 US
Navy Home Page: Navy opportunities. Your chance on line
to explore careers, training, and benefits.
- TSgt
Walter L. Christopherson
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1-800-344-0539 or (253)
512-3366
- ZHS Washington Air National Guard Recruiter
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Bldg 1, Camp Murray
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Tacoma, WA
98327-5000
- Spc.
Jeffrey Ossman
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jeffrey.ossman@usarec.army.mil
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(509) 469-4647
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ZHS
Washington
Army National Guard
Recruiter
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2501 Airport Lane
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Yakima, WA 98903
- Web Sites:
www.washingtonarmyguard.com/
and
http://go.washingtonguard.com/
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Military
Awareness and Recruitment Policies
@ ZHS
1.
All students are encouraged to consider at least one branch of the military
service as a possible source of skill training, future career, and/or
financial aid source for their future education.
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2.
Students who are considering the military as an option are asked to contact
the guidance counselor for information.
The
counselor will interview the student and if appropriate call the recruiter and
schedule an appointment for the student. The appointment will be made as to
not disrupt the students academic schedule.
Appointments on campus should be made for
7:00-7:30
,
11:25-12:00
, or
2:30-3:00
only.
If a student is schedule for an aid period, this must be pre-approved
by the supervising teacher. A
student cannot arbitrarily skip any class.
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3.
Recruiters who make contact with students over the phone and who wish a
follow-up visit are required to contact the guidance counselor
at
least 1 day in advance.
This time is necessary to make sure the student is actually interested
and to help remind the student via daily bulletin.
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4.
Recruiters are welcome on campus, as are college, career and educational
program representatives. A visit
is best scheduled for before school ( 7:00-7:30
) or after school ( 2:30-3:00
) or at lunch time
(
11:25-12:00
).
Visits must be arranged at
least 1 week in advance to allow for proper scheduling and
announcements to students. It is
requested that each branch limit
general school visits to 1 per semester.
In addition to the general visits, military representatives are also
welcome to contact directly our
Social Studies or Science Instructors for career presentations to classes or
our student council advisor (Mr.
Winters) for assembly opportunities.
A
class schedule showing their assignments and prep times is found at the ZHS
website www.zillahschools.org/ZHS
These are the same requirements placed on colleges and schools that visit our
campus. Recruiters are welcome to
call the guidance counselor at any time a question or concern regarding school
policy or student interest issues.
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Any complaints received by students will be shared with the specific
recruiter. An effort will be made
to keep the lines of communications open to allow continued student and
recruiter contact.
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6.
While we do not anticipate any problems with our policies, failure to respect
Zillah
High School
's requested procedures
will result in contact with the recruiter's superior officer by the principal
and the possibility of no further school contact for this school year for the
branch.
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7.
All requests for information or assistance should be directed to the guidance
counselor. Please do not ask secretaries or student aides to schedule
appointments or give student information.
They are not authorized to do so and it is not part of their job
description.
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