Explore your interests! When selecting course work be sure to include courses that interest and excite you! NJUHSD has so many options -- arts, career technical education, languages, etc. The plan for the four years is YOURS - make it count.

This TIMELINE can be helpful as you make a plan for college admissions (grades 9-12).

Get Involved! High school is not just a place you "go" it's a community. Check out your community. Sports, clubs, performances, field trips, student advisory committee, and a variety of activities are there for you to jump in and get involved.  There is something for everyone. Options will vary by site but ... we have options for you!

Looking for something educational and fun to do in the summer? Read through this "Summer Planning Guide" to get you started. Then check out the list below of summer enrichment opportunities around the state, country and world. Here is a list of summer programs with generous financial aid opportunities. Learn more about yourself, explore career options and spend time on college campuses.

High school also brings more freedom and opportunity for students to explore meaningful volunteer work or obtain a part time job. These are also valued activities and connect you to your community.

• Volunteer Opportunities - From the Smithsonian to Amnesty International... Find meaningful volunteer ideas to improve our world.

• Youth Service America - Democracy doesn't stop during a pandemic. Check out these 10 resources to help you get involved in the 2020 election while staying safe and healthy.

• Vote Forward - Their mission is "to empower grassroots volunteers to help register voters from under-represented demographics and encourage them to vote."

• Volunteer Match - Explore hundreds of virtual volunteer opportunities in cause areas like health and medicine, education, and community building, that you can do from a computer, from home or anywhere.