9th-graders- April
Build an awesome summer reading list:- Start with picks from this recommended list for excellent teen reads. And consider asking your teachers what their favorite reads were in high school.
100 Brave/Interesting Questions + NYT Writing Prompts for Students: If you haven’t already, start keeping a journal and use some of these questions as inspiration.
9th-graders- March
Review sophomore-year classes, and remember that you’re developing a long-term plan for the next three years. Ask your counselor about dual-enrollment opportunities with your CLC or UW OshKosh in the future.
Identify some summer programs you’re interested in: Browse through options for day programs, residential programs, and online options that match an interest you’d like to pursue.
9th graders - February
College App & Admissions Timeline: These resources and calendar will help you stay on track.
Values Exercise (video): Spend some time thinking about your core values with this simple exercise. Your answers may help drive how you spend this upcoming summer.
5 Ways to Spend Your High School Summer: Think about your summer in the context of how your choices can help you to lead a happier life (really!).
Activity Log: Remember to update your spreadsheet at the start of each new semester.
Micro-scholarships: It’s never too early to start thinking about how to pay for college. Begin building your RaiseMe profile now.
Values Exercise (video): What’s important to you? Spend some time thinking about your core values with this quick exercise.
Time management: Finding it hard to balance your school work, extracurricular activities, and sleep? This worksheet can help assess whether you’re doing too much.
Uplevel your study skills: This guide has tips to help you study smarter, not harder.