SOPHOMORES

• Students need to earn 24 credits to graduate from Darlington High School. To become a junior, students must have a total of twelve (12) units of credit, including 2 units in English, 2 units in Math, and 1 unit in Science. Please click on links below to access information presented to sophomores during the spring semester advisement lessons.

ACTION PLAN for SOPHOMORES

Sophomores should work with their advisors, parents, teachers, and counselors and follow the suggestions below for a successful sophomore year:

• Take challenging classes like Honors and DCIT Courses.

• Study hard and get high grades.

• Continue working with your advisor to develop your 4-year plan for graduation.

• All sophomores will take the PreACT for free in September. The PreACT is a practice college entrance exam that provides personalized feedback to help you better prepare for the ACT that you will need to take during junior/senior year.

• Excellent attendance is a must!

• Build a support team: parents, teachers, counselors, coaches, and advisors.

• Take advantage of help available: communicate with your teachers, attend after-school tutoring (even if it's not required!).

• Get involved-- join sports, clubs, and do community service

• READ! Read as much as possible in your spare time: magazines, newspapers, novels, etc.

• Begin to think about your own abilities, interests, and values.

• Make an appointment to meet and get to know your counselor.

• DON'T LET YOU FRIENDS BRING YOU DOWN! Avoid the temptation to leave academics behind. We want to see you graduate in 3 years!

Enrichment Opportunities through the Darlington community and statewide during the summer. 

Research career opportunities at sites such as My Next Move.