Your middle school Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) in Xello is one way to help you prepare and plan for success in high school. Your S.M.A.R.T goals should align with your post-secondary goals and are a great way to monitor your own progress. Exposure to careers will help you further identify your interests and skills as you begin to align those with your course selections in high school. Understanding your interests and academic abilities will help you select the appropriate level of courses in high school.
Middle school is an important time to prepare for high school. Although you may not know what path you will take after high school, the academic progress, social skills, work habits and problem-solving skills you develop in middle school will play a critical role in preparing you for your future success.
Take a Personality Test
Discover Your Strengths
Know Your Learning Styles
Goal Setting
Explore different careers
Connect your interests to career clusters
Discover your skills
Practice good study habits
Choose classes that interest you
Develop a 3 year academic plan
Explore college majors
Gain college awareness
Learn about graduation and admissions requirements