Graduation Requirements

Other Important Information

FRESHMAN YEAR

Start working on your four-year plan
Get involved in high school activities
Find out where the school counselor office is located. Spend some time there and get acquainted with resources and thinking about what appeals to you
Work on building a good transcript (this means take challenging courses and get good grades!)
Complete some community service

SOPHOMORE YEAR

Review your four-year plan by making adjustments to coincide with your post high school plans
Consider your interests, abilities, and values as you explore career and educational options
Explore summer opportunities to enrich your experiences
Consider Pioneer to start working towards a career
Consider CCP classes for your junior year to gain college credit
- Need a certain GPA to receive college credit and may need a certain ACT/Accuplacer score

JUNIOR YEAR

Start your post high school planning. A good first step is to meet with your school counselor and review your strengths and interests, your academic plan, and your current transcript
Attend college and career fairs
Consider taking the PSAT
Collect college brochures, view books, and program information - organize information by starting a college folder
Attend meetings with college reps
Study for the ACT and take the ACT in the Spring at the high school
Investigate requirements for admission to colleges that you are interested in
Register carefully for senior year classes and check in with the school counselor about your credits
Schedule a summer job or internship
Get reference letters from summer jobs, internships, or special activities

SENIOR YEAR

September

Attend a meeting with your school counselor to check in regarding credits and upcoming opportunities
Talk to teachers or employers about letters of recommendation (allow them three weeks to write you a great letter)
Check out ACT (www.act.org) for registration guidelines if you'd like to take the ACT again
Obtain college application and review for early admittance incentives and application deadlines. Remember that most college applications are submitted prior to winter break and that counselors need requests for recommendations ahead of time
Attend meetings with college reps

October

College Knowledge Month: Start working on those application. Common App is a great place to start.
- Let your school counselor know which colleges you need your transcript sent to
Complete your FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov
Complete any additional financial aid forms. If you do not live with your biological parents, check in with your school counselor to see if your FAFSA may be impacted by this
Watch for scholarship applications
Attend college and career fairs

November-December

January

February-May