Sophomore Year

Sophomore Year

It's never too early to plan for the future!!

• Continue to build strong skills by taking CHALLENGING COURSES

• STUDY hard and get good grades

• READ - to strengthen your vocabulary

• Become involved in EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• INPUT school activities, honors, awards, activities, volunteer work, etc. into the RESUME on Naviance Student

• Meet with your school counselor to FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF with GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS and available COURSES

• Make SUMMER plans - WORK, VOLUNTEER, attend SUMMER PROGRAMS

October:

• Students in honors math are recommended to take the PSAT/NMSQT.

January - February:

• Consider taking Honors or AP courses next year if you are presently getting a 90 or better in a particular subject.

April:

• Students excelling in honors level courses, Register for SAT II Subject Tests (May or June) for those courses you are finishing up this year (example: Biology H & Chemistry H)

May-June:

• Take SAT II Subject Tests, if necessary.

• Plan a productive summer - consider summer courses, special academic or enrichment programs at local colleges, volunteer, or work.

July-August:

• Consider visiting a few colleges to get a sense of what you may like and dislike.

What Can Parents Do:

• Continue to monitor academic progress.

• Continue to encourage your child to stay involved in activities and to develop leadership skills.

• Assist your child with selecting courses for the following school year.

• Start to explore and discuss college options.

• Attend a college fair.

• Talk to your children about their aptitudes, interests, and abilities.

• Review your child's choices for their 11th grade academic program. Electives are important!

• Help your child choose meaningful activities for the summer.

• Update your activities and awards file.

• Keep putting money into the college savings account. Attend financial aid night programs.