Welcome Junior Class!
2 years down, 2 years to go! Junior year is when your course options expand to allow you the opportunity to take AP and/or college courses. Remember to stay aware of your own path to success during and after high school as you decide which courses are for you. Now is the time to start visiting and exploring post-secondary options if you have not already started. The helpful checklist below can help as you prepare for a successful junior year at AHS.
Junior Checklist:
Be aware of your Individual Plan of Study located in your Google Classroom Class of 2028
Make sure you are taking the classes you need to achieve your high school goals.
Decided whether to AP or Dual Credit (or both).
The pdf. at the bottom of this page may help, but your teachers and counselors are great resources as well.
Stay or Get involved!
Continue to keep a list of your involvement and volunteer hours.
Your list should be kept in your IPS Portfolio to easily access.
Check the "Events & Post-Secondary Off-Site Visits" page of the school website (listed in the counselor pages).
Take the PSAT, ACT, SAT, or ASVAB
Learn more about which test is right for you by visiting the "Testing Information" page in the counselor section of the school website.
Meet with your counselor
Your counselor can help you plan the steps you need to take towards your goals after high school.
Search for post-secondary options and visit schools or programs you're interested in.
This page will help you learn about opportunities to check this box!
Learn about your testing needs depending on your next step after high school
Know your Grade Point Average (GPA) and what you need to get where you want to go next.
Sophomore and Junior students who are in good standing and have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher will receive an invitation to apply to NHS near the start of the 2nd semester. Students who are interested in applying will need to have met the following criteria:
Completed application with references
Completed 40 hours of community service between the summer before 9th grade through application deadline
Held 2 leadership positions
Make or update your resume.
Put it in your Google Drive so you can share it with teachers or your counselors when you start asking for recommendations next year!
College Credit Options:
Orientations: Invite only, invites sent mid-April
WSU South – Monday, May 4th
NCAT – Monday, May 4th
City Center – Thursday, May 7th
Spring Academy – Digital orientation emailed before Winter Break, piloted this year and will be mandatory Spring 2027.