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What is Academic and Career Planning (ACP)?
What is Academic and Career Planning (ACP)?
Academic and Career Planning (ACP) refers to both a process that helps students integrate academic and career development activities, and a product that is created and maintained to document and support these activities. ACP facilitates personalizing each student’s educational experience while providing opportunities to set goals in preparation for their future.
Our district has been offering a number of ACP services to students for several years. However, this year and in years to come the district is committed to adding more of those services to help better prepare our students for their futures, help them find value in what they are already doing, and take advantage of all of the great opportunities they have. Though ACP activities are and will be incorporated into a child's curriculum in a number of ways, in order to better service students in a number of ways we have created a daily 24 minute ACP time after our 2nd hour class for grades 7-12. Students are divided and assigned to advisors they report to daily, but may be pulled by other staff members when necessary. This can be a time for students to meet with their teachers to get help on things they might not understand or even make up things they may have missed on a day they were absent.
Academic and Career Planning Resources
All 6th through 12th grade students have access to XELLO. XELLO, along with the students school counselor, helps students explore careers and helps them make valuable decisions about their future.
To log in, students should be logged into their school email account and then use the following link to enter XELLO.
The OOH features career guidance for a number of occupations such as carpentry, teaching, and veterinary science.
Common Test Links
Common Test Links
PSAT/NMSQT INFORMATION The PSAT is the first college entrance exam most students take. Students typically take this test in fall of their Junior year. This exam is the only way students can qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program.
ACCUPLACER INFORMATION & PRACTICE SITES Learn more about the entrance exam for technical colleges & how to prepare for it.
Plan ahead, pick a date & register for the ACT college entrance exam.
Plan ahead, pick a date & register for the ACT college entrance exam.
SAT TEST REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Learn more about how to register, practice, and understand your score.
Learn more about how to register, practice, and understand your score.
Test Prep Links
ACT Online Prep by Mastery Prep
GLHS students have access to ACT Online Prep by MasteryPrep, an online program designed to help you prepare for the ACT. This resource provides practice questions, review material, and full length practice exams to help you feel confident and ready on test day. We encourage you to begin using MasteryPrep as soon as possible and spend time practicing regularly to strengthen your skills.
College Related Links
What does International Baccalaureate (IB) have to do with anything?
One of the many advantages of taking IB classes and exams is that they can lead to possible college credits. This can save you a lot of time and money!
To learn specifics about earning credits, visit:
Universities with IB Recognition Policies
UW Help- International Baccalaureate
Do we have Advanced Placement (AP)?
Yes and no. GLHS does not offer AP classes. Students do have the option of taking AP classes online through WVS if our school does not offer a comparable class. However, students do not need to take an AP class in order to test in a subject area - which like IB exams could lead to possible college credits.
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