South Western High School

A Tradition of Excellence

Gap Year

A student who takes a "gap year" elects to take one year off after high school before pursuing further education.  Gap years can be a good choice for some students.  However, we strongly counsel students not to confuse a thoughtful gap year with a lack of future planning. 

Use the resources below if you are considering a gap year: 

Military

You can join the military any time after you turn 18 years old.

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple choice test used by all branches of the U.S. military to determine job qualification of new service members. The ASVAB can be taken by all 11th and 12th grade students (FREE!) each year (typically early December) at SWHS.  Interested students should register in the counseling office and contact Mrs. Dennis for more detailed information.

Students may find the following resources helpful in preparation for taking the AVAB test:

Career/Workforce

This path is for those students who are ready to accept a position/job right out of high school.

It is strongly advised that you schedule an appointment with Mrs. Dennis if you plan to join the workforce immediately following high school.  

The following are a list of resources you may find helpful in the job search process: