Maintain good study habits and do well in all courses.
Doing well in all your courses increases your opportunities after high school.
Discuss your educational plans.
Talk with your parents and teachers about your plans for the future
Take the ASVAB if needed.
The ASVAB can be used to fulfill graduation pathway requirements. If you are interested in the military, meet with a recruiter to see how your scores might translate into potential military careers.
Take the PSAT in the Fall.
This will help you prepare for the SAT and help you know what you can do to strengthen your scores.
Learn about the opportunities at C9 and attend their open house.
Explore Xello options.
Re-center by looking at your Matchmaker results. If you’re still interested in those results, move forward with saving your careers and looking toward colleges, if that applies to your career options. Check out the various lessons including Work/Life Balance.
Look for college/job fairs in the area.
These fairs are a great way for you and your family to interact with actual employers and college representatives
Meet with your school counselor in January to review your goals and revise your 4-year plan.
Schedule courses that align with your career interests, diploma type and plans for the future.
Take the SAT in the Spring.
Research college admission/acceptance requirements and deadlines for colleges for which you may be interested. Meet with college representatives and visit a college campus.
Explore enrollment/employment/enlistment requirements and consider attending a college and/or job fair in the area.
Look at admissions/acceptance requirements for colleges, technical schools, military branches, and careers you're interested in
Stay involved!
Continue with school and extracurricular activities as well as volunteer hours for potential scholarships. Keep complete records of these activities. Consider asking for a reference letter.
Update your resume in Xello.
Keep track of your activities and educational accomplishments including awards or certifications
Select your E: Enrolled, Employed, or Enlisted