ATTENTION Class of 2027/Sophomores SY 24-25/rising juniors, please see the summer handout for the 25-26 SY & prepare for junior year!
Welcome Class of 2028!
Welcome Class of 2028!
Check this page often because we'll post copies of presentations and share important information and opportunities. Join Remind, follow us on Instagram (@heritagehsstudentservices) and Twitter (@huskycounselors), and check the calendar on our Heritage Student Services home page.
Sign up for the Class of 2028 REMIND, text the code by your last name to 81010:
Last names/current 10th graders:
A-Ge @HHS28a-ge
Gf-Ng @HHS28gf-ng
Nh-Z @HHS28nh-z
Use your CFNC account to view important steps for college planning for your Sophomore year, including starting your college search, learning about college admissions and tests, and opportunities for earning college credit while you're in high school.
Download the College board's Big Future School App to access PSAT and SAT scores quickly, research colleges, and more!
SAVE-THE-DATES for SY 25-26:
PSAT See payment and registration information for October 8, 2025 testing
Sophomore orientation (during the day)--September 9, 2025-ALL 10th students should attend. Fourth period in the auditorium.
Enrichment programs information session October 1, 2025 Pack Day [i.e. HOBY, NC Summer Ventures, Outset, etc.] Start building your resume!
HOBY2026 school nomination form is OPEN! Due 10.31.25 by 2:30. Virtual iformation session here.
NC Govenor's School application process now open. Due 10.20.25 by 2:30. View slides.
Pre-ACT-November 18, 2025 (Do not register yourself, wait for school instructions)
Sophomore Career Development Plans---REQUIRED for promotion to grade 11!
NC School of Science and Math admissions information session--Nov. 20 Pack Day-check back for details. Applications open Oct. 15, 2025.
Sophomore Course Registration sessions for SY 26-27--Feb/Mar 2026-- TBA
Sophomore Roundup--March 25, 2026 The annual 10th grade signature event
Sophomore Requirements
Sophomore Requirements
Sophomores SY 25-26/graduation cohort 2028: students who entered high school in 2024.
How to be promoted to grade 11:
Career Development Plans
There is a new law! In addition to the courses required for promotion all Sophomores will be required to complete a Career Development Plan to be promoted to grade 11. The NC DPI website provides information here. Information on the HHS CDP roll out process is going to be posted below. See instructions here. Find the Major Clarity app in your Wake ID portal. You must complete these sections: Personality Assessment
Career Explorations (choose career path, add as favorite with star)
Academic Course Plan (enter courses 10-12)
ACP with Major Clarity (career plan - 3 pages with signature which has the pieces above in it)
My Career Plan section (complete all 5 tabs on educational goals, test scores, credentials, etc.)
Required credits & courses:
Sophomore Programming/Activities
Sophomore Programming/Activities
Orientation--September 2025 This is the opening activity for 10th graders. See 2025 slides. NC college entrance chart
PSAT--October 8, 2025 Sophomores should take this exam; Register & pay here
PreACT--ALL Sophomoreswill take the Pre ACT on November 18, 2025
Sophomore Career Development help sessions--details are coming!
Course Registration for SY 26-27 TBA. Review course registration materials here. Counselors will meet with Sophomores during the month of February/March 2026. If you have questions about course descriptions please use our HHS Mini Planning Guide or stop by the Counselor Corner during lunch to speak to an available counselor.
Career & College Night--March 2026 TBA Stay tuned for details on the fourth annual evening program that is all-inclusive for the 3 E's! View the 2025 agenda.
Sophomore Round Up--March 25, 2026 Roundup is the Sophomore annual signature event. All 10th should plan to attend. Please view the 2025 agenda here. Preview 2025
Pack Day Sessions--Most pack day sessions are open all, but some are 10th grade specific. Be sure to view the list of Pack Day activities each month in All-Timely and sign up!
View the April 2024 pack session on NCSU's Industrial & System's Engineering
Enrichment & Leadership programs--start building your resume NOW!
Enrichment & Leadership programs--start building your resume NOW!
Think quality not quantity and start early! Find a club, volunteer, LEAD, and get INVOLVED!
There are so many camps, leadership training programs, volunteer opportunities to help build your leadership skills and nurture an activity you are passionate about. It's important to get involved early. Your counselor will request your activities resume in September of your senior year. View the resources in this session to help!
Enrichment newsletter--this is a LIVE document that is updated regulary with programs, check it often!
Ms. Greene's Pack Day session on Enrichment programs with a student panel sharing first hand experiences. TBD fall 2025. View the fall 2024 presentation here.
While there are plenty more, here are some of our well-known and popular enrichment programs:
Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY)--2026 school nomination form now open; closes 10.31.25.
View the SY 24-25 video . The HOBY (Hugh O'Brian Youth) Leadership program is a national program that is exclusive to sophomores. HHS can nominate one 10th grade student to attend a weekend seminar the summer after their 10th grade year. Students interested in fostering their leadership skills should to apply.Sign up for a virtual information session here.
NC School of Science & Math programs (NCSSM)--4 opportunities to participate in NCSSM! Applications for residential and online admissions opens Oct. 15, 2025.
View our in-house process for NCSSM here
Residential The state of North Carolina offers students the opportunity to attend a publicly funded boarding school for their 11th and 12th grade years. This school is located in Durham, NC and offers a challenging and rigorous curriculum rich with diverse science and math course offerings. Interested students apply during their 10th grade year. The ONLINE program allows students to access courses and earn a certificate.
NCSSM INSPIRE is a one-week residential program that provides experiences in STEM research and in solving complex, real-world problems. To be eligible, students must live in NC and be a current 10th grader. Learn more at ncssm.edu/summer/inspire-program.
NCSSM CONNECT is a program providing distance education courses to eligible and accepted students across the state. This is a tuition-free program. Please contact your counselor for additional WCPSS requirements for non-WCPSS courses. These courses would not be included on your high school transcript.
NC Governor's School --Application process open; There will be an information session at the 10.1.25 pack day, second period with Mrs. Santos. View slides from advisory.
is a statewide 4-week summer residential program for students interested in studying an academic or artistic subject in depth. Open to all Juniors in the area of Academics and Arts and for 10th grade students interested in the Arts: Choral & Instrumental, Performing Arts, Dance, and Visual Arts only. If you are interested, please speak with your school counselor and be sure to reach out to the teacher of interest/content you plan to apply in for a recommendation.
All application NC Gov. School packets MUST include the completed application form, (2) recommendations (1 recommendation MUST be from a teacher of the content area applying for), and video, if applying in any of the Arts discipline areas*. Due 10.20.25 by 2:30 pm in student services.
See overview video
Family overview information sheet (English) or in Spanish/Espanol
Carson Scholars Program--details about the school nomination process TBA for fall 2025. Students in grades 9-11 are eligible!
Have you declared your "E"? Enroll, Enlist, Employ....start exploring now!
Have you declared your "E"? Enroll, Enlist, Employ....start exploring now!
Learn how to save money and pay for college (it's NOT TOO EARLY), plan for enlistment, and employment here.
Special Opportunities for Sophomores
Special Opportunities for Sophomores
In 10th grade, all WCPSS students take the Pre-ACT. Students are encouraged to set up an ACT account, as they will take the ACT for FREE during the spring semester of their 11th grade year. It will also allow them to access free test prep materials through ACT and Kaplan.
Class of 2028 Pre-ACT date is November 18, 2025
After you receive your test results, watch the video on Understanding Your Pre-ACT Score.
Scholarships are not just for senior year! Check out the Underclassmen Scholarship Newsletter. Also, looking for something to do over the summer: pre-college program applications are open. See link below
This is a live document and updated often. Check the link for more info! Enrichment & Scholarship Newsletter
View slides from the 10.25.23 Pack Day session about Enrichment Programs
Attention Student Athletes!
Attention Student Athletes!
College-bound student-athletes preparing to enroll in a Division I or Division II school need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to ensure they have met amateurism standards and are academically prepared for college coursework.
Are you ready to play college sports? Check NCAA Resource Page for more information.
What's After High School?
What's After High School?
(Don't wait until your Senior Year to start planning. Important information for ALL Grade Levels found here.)
Explore information on Apprenticeship Training, Trade Schools, Community College, & Colleges/Universities (including how to select the right fit, how to how to apply & how to pay).
Learn more about all branches of the military (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Space Force), including recruiter visits to HHS, military academies, & college ROTC programs.
Learn more about joining the workforce and other opportunities like AmeriCorps and PeaceCorps.
View information and resources for paying for continuing education.
Page updated
Report abuse