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9th Grade Roadmap
9th Grade Roadmap
Your 9th grade year is the perfect time to EXPERIMENT! Make new friends, try out a bunch of on-campus clubs, try out for a sport, and attend the many events that our school hosts throughout the year! Your level of engagement will set the tone for making the most out of your Portola experience the following years!
The Bellflower Counselors deliver guidance lessons to students, once during fall semester and again during spring semester, to inform you about our role in supporting you academically, socially, and emotionally, what classes are needed to meet graduation and 4-year college eligibility requirements, how to register for classes not only during your 10th grade year but also during the summer, and answer any questions you may have!
Copy of BHS 9TH GRADE PRESENTATION.pdf
10th Grade Roadmap
10th Grade Roadmap
ALL (SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER)
ALL (SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER)
Start your junior year off by registering for and taking the PSAT
Meet with your counselor to discuss your college plans
Increase your commitment to extracurricular activities/sports/clubs so you stand out on your college applications
Explore Career Options. Complete the Career Interest Profiler on Naviance
Start a list of Colleges you are thinking about applying to
Study hard and maintain your grades
Get familiar with the college planning process so you know what to expect
WINTER (DECEMBER – FEBRUARY)Work with your teachers to maintain your grades
WINTER (DECEMBER – FEBRUARY)Work with your teachers to maintain your grades
Start your essay prep by writing often now so you can reap the benefits later
Set up an SAT account at www.collegeboard.org or ACT account at www.act.org
Review key portals and key tools for college and scholarship searches
SPRING (MARCH –JUNE)
SPRING (MARCH –JUNE)
Explore important college characteristics; location, size, majors, cost, admission requirements, athletics, public vs private, campus size, and social life with Naviance and Google
Review your transcript with you counselor and construct a strong junior schedule
Attend summer school to validate any grade on your transcript that is less than a C in A -G subjects
Apply for volunteer programs and community service
11th Grade Roadmap
11th Grade Roadmap
FALL (SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER)
FALL (SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER)
Start your junior year off by registering for and taking the PSAT/NSMQT
Meet with your counselor to discuss your college plans
Explore colleges on Naviance. Take a deeper look at colleges through regions, sizes and majors. Research college cost and tuitions
Narrow your college list down to 10 colleges
Keep your stress level down by creating an organizing your college documents
Junior year will say a lot about your academic performance. Study hard!
Stay involved in extracurricular activities/sports. If you aren’t involved it’s not too late!
WINTER (DECEMBER – FEBRUARY)
WINTER (DECEMBER – FEBRUARY)
Begin test preparation for the SAT/ACT. Go to https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice/khan-academy
Millions of dollars goes unclaimed every year. Get scholarships for college by starting your search on Naviance. Create a profile at www.fastweb.com
Refine your choices of colleges by comparing and contrasting schools and attending college fairs and virtual tours
SPRING (MARCH –JUNE)
SPRING (MARCH –JUNE)
Take the SAT or ACT. www.collegeboard.org or www.act.org
Learn more about specific college admissions requirements. University of California, California State University, Private/Independent College and Universities
Review your transcript with counselor and construct a strong senior schedule
Take AP test in May
Apply for volunteer programs or for a summer job
SUMMER
SUMMER
Attend summer school to validate any grade on transcript that is less than a C in A - G subjects or make up any credits needed for graduation
12th Grade Roadmap
12th Grade Roadmap
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER
If you haven't already taken the ACT (www.actstudent.org) or SAT (www.collegeboard.com) or need to retake, sign up for the appropriate test. The sooner the better for college apps!
Make a list of top colleges that you are interested in.
Research the scholarships offered by the colleges you are interested in.
Research Colleges and Scholarship Information on Naviance
Start filling out college applications and scholarship applications that are available.
Create your FSA ID for the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov
OCTOBER
OCTOBER
Attend the FASFA Night
Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov OR California Dream Act (dream.csac.ca.gov)
Take the ACT or SAT as needed.
Continue visiting colleges.
Create a Brag Sheet/Resume
Share your Brag Sheet/Resume with teachers, employers, coaches, etc., if you need letters of recommendation.
Apply to colleges. WATCH DEADLINES!!!!!
Be sure to ask your counselor to send your transcript to the colleges you apply to, if requested.
NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER
Continue visiting colleges.
Find out DEADLINES for scholarships and college applications and apply, apply, apply!
Submit college applications, preferably before Thanksgiving.
DECEMBER
DECEMBER
Finish submitting college applications, if you haven't already done so.
Continue researching and applying for scholarships.
JANUARY
JANUARY
Continue to submit scholarship applications. College deadlines will be early, but local scholarships will run from now until June! WATCH DEADLINES!!!!
If your college requires a mid-year transcript, notify the office so it can be sent.
Apply to Community Colleges if you are attending one.
FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY
Review you SAR (Student Aid Report). This report will come via email after you have submitted your FAFSA.
Watch for admission decision letters from colleges in the mail or through email.
MARCH/APRIL
MARCH/APRIL
Check with financial aid offices to ensure that they have all the information they need.
Review financial aid packages you receive from colleges and evaluate your offers.
Research and apply for loans you may need.
Make a final decision on your college.
Let colleges know if you were accepted but do NOT plan to attend.
Complete the Bellflower High School Generic High School Scholarship Form
MAY
MAY
Notify the college of your choice with your intent to attend
Finalize housing deposits, which are due by MAY 1st. Also finalize financial aid documents, transcripts, etc. with your chosen college.
Write thank you notes to all schools/clubs/agencies who have given you scholarship money. Also write thank you notes to people who have taken the time to write you letters of recommendation.
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