10th Grade Checklist

10th Grade Checklist:

Reflect on Your 9th Grade Year:

Reflect on what went well. What things could you work on to make this year even better than last year?

Stay Connected with your High School Counselor:

Remember, students are assigned to a counselor by your last name. See below:

Kate Edwards Heather Berndt
High School Counselor       High School Counselor
612-706-1191       612-706-1036
hberndt@isd282.org                               Hberndt@isd282.org 

Last Names A-L          Last Names M-Z    

 Stay Connected with the SAVHS Career and College Coordinator:

Continue to explore post-graduation opportunities and what may be a great fit for you! Ask any questions you may have about career and college readiness. Miss Sears wants to help! Get connected via email Esears@isd282.org.

Miss Sears is happy to assist in setting up job shadowing/1:1 chats with business professionals in roles you are interested in for the future!

Focus on Getting Good Grades:

Maintain a good GPA. Colleges often look at your sophomore year grades when making an admissions decision.

Makeup Any Failed Classes From Last Year:

Be sure you makeup any classes you failed during your 9th grade, ask your counselors if you do not know what makeup is needed.

Continue Getting Involved:

Continue activities you enjoyed from 9th grade or try new things! 

Consider taking a leadership role in these activities, if available. Leadership opportunities will help develop you into a strong leader, which is a great skill to have!

Consider Getting a Part-Time Job:

If you are able, consider getting a part-time job! Part-time jobs are a great way to gain experience and earn a little money. If you choose to work a part-time job during school, be sure to stay on top of your school work. 

Looking for a part-time job? Explore the SAVHS Part-Time Job Board! This job board will be updated frequently!

Consider Taking AP and CIS Classes as a Junior :

To learn more about AP and CIS classes as a junior, click here to learn more.

Consider Applying for PSEO as a Junior:

Click here to learn more about PSEO opportunities.

Continue Utilizing Xello:

Use Xello to explore career and college opportunities! Xello allows students to build post-graduation plans.

Preassigned Xello Lesson Plans for 10th Graders:

Personality Styles and Program Prospects

Things to Do During the Summer:

• Schedule and attend visits at colleges you are interested in. Want more information about college visits, please review the Scheduling an Official College Visit page.

• Begin studying for the ACT/SAT exams.

• Attend a summer enrichment program. Want more information about summer enrichment programs? Review the Summer Enrichment Program webpage.