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It's not too early to plan for life after high school!
It's not too early to plan for life after high school!
Even if graduation, college, and career may feel like they are far off, there are things you can do as a 9th grader to set yourself up for success after high school. Here are some things we recommend:
Get involved in an activity or do volunteer work in the community.
Get involved in an activity or do volunteer work in the community.
Attend a club fair to learn about student groups at GPHS, and visit our Volunteer page for information about community service.
Start keeping track of your high school activities and accomplishments.
Start keeping track of your high school activities and accomplishments.
This will help you down the road with job and college applications. Some ways to track your activities in high school include:
Activities Chart: You'll need a detailed record of your extracurricular activities to apply for scholarships as a 12th grader.
Academic Resume: This may come in handy for applications and to share with teachers when you ask for recommendations.
Raise.me: Participating colleges award micro-scholarships to students for completing their classes, participating in extracurriculars, gaining volunteer and work experience, and even attending college visits and fairs. Even if you don't attend one of these schools, this is a great tool for tracking your high school activities.
Learn more about careers that are in high demand today, and get a jump start on training through hands-on experience in those fields.
Attend the Josephine County College and Career Fair.
Attend the Josephine County College and Career Fair.
Explore opportunities in our community and learn about work that interests you.
Chart your course to graduation.
Chart your course to graduation.
Update your Plan and Profile (your counselor will help you with this) and make sure you are on the right track for graduation.
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