GRADE 9

9TH Grade Timeline (check off the items you have completed).

 __ Get to know your Counselor and familiarize yourself with MaiaLearning

__ Sign up to take the classes that give you an opportunity to explore your interests. 

__ Learn how your GPA will be computed. 

__ Keep up with your classes; grades are one of the top things universities consider. 

__ Check out and plan for courses that can challenge you in G10-G12, some have prerequisites. 

__ Become involved in extracurricular activities. 

__ Become involved in volunteer activities and keep track of these. 

__ Collect your personal information (log of volunteer activities, awards, resume, etc.) in a folder or in MaiaLearning 

__ Start thinking about your dream career and check out career web sites. 

__ Talk to adults to see what they like/dislike about their jobs and what education is needed. 

__ Complete the Career Interest Profiler in Maia Learning. 

__ Go to career day at your school or elsewhere. 

__ Research summer programs that focus on particular subjects that interest you or on community service