Important Timeline 

9th Grade Action Plan

Things to think about:

• What are my talents and strengths?

• Am I taking courses that lead to my post high school plans?

• In which courses am I particularly strong?

• In what areas do I need to build more skills?

Things to do:

• Become familiar with graduation requirements.

• Develop a personal file, highlighting academic, extra curricular and community involvement / awards.

• Develop a relationship with your counselor and teachers.

• Maintain strong academic performance and maintain excellent attendance record.

• Keep a record of all grades including tests, homework, papers, etc. in all classes.

• Seek assistance or support when needed from teachers and counselor

• Talk with teachers, parents, and counselor about your sophomore course selections.

• Become involved in an extra-curricular activity, sports, clubs, etc.

10th Grade Action Plan

Things to think about:

• In which subjects did I excel?

• Am I taking courses that lead to my post high school plans?

• Am I giving my best to sophomore courses?

• Of my unique talents and strengths, which would I most like to develop?

• Am I involved in at least one extra-curricular activity or community service?

• What potential career/post high school option have I considered?

Things to do:

• Update your personal file.

• Keep a record of all grades including tests, homework, papers, etc. in all classes.

• Seek assistance from teachers and counselors when needed.

• Consider taking the PSAT test in October.

• Consider taking the ASVAB Career Exploration Test offered in the fall and spring.

• Maintain strong academic performance and maintain excellent attendance record.

• Be aware of graduation requirements.

• Talk with your teachers, parents, and counselors about course selections for Junior year.

• Visit counselor to explore post high school plans and interest.

• Continue involvement in extra curricular activities.

• Consult with academic teacher and counselor concerning SAT II Subject Tests.

• Begin to explore career options, speaking with people working in your fields of interest.

11th Grade Action Plan

Things to think about:

• Am I taking courses that lead to my post high school plans?

• Am I giving my best to Junior course work?

• With which teachers have I established a strong rapport? (Potential college/job letters of recommendation).

• Which talents or strengths might I want to further develop through college studies or post high school plans?

• Which activities will I highlight on my college/job application?

Things to do:

• Update your personal file.

• Keep a record of all grades including tests, homework, papers, etc. in all classes.

• Register for PSAT/NMSQT test in October

• Continue extra curricular activities.

• Maintain strong academic performance and an excellent attendance record.

• Check your graduation requirements.

• Attend a College Fair.

• Talk with teachers, parents, and counselor about Senior year course selections.

• Talk with parents about college needs, interests, etc.

• Register for SAT I (March, May or June administration).

• Meet with counselor to discuss college needs, interests etc.

• Attend Junior Night (typically offered late January, early February).

• List college choices with counselor.

• Consult academic teachers about SAT II Subject tests.

• If taking an AP course, register for AP Exams (May).

• Schedule interviews and college visits for Spring, Summer and/or Fall.

• Continue to explore career options.

12th Grade Action Plan

Things to think about:

• Am I continuing to challenge myself?

• Have I written for college catalogues, applications, financial aid information, etc.?

• Am I giving my best to senior course work?

• Have I obtained enough information about the colleges of my choice and application deadlines?

• Am I meeting with my counselor regularly?

• Have I made campus visits to my top colleges?

Things to do:

• Update your personal file- Finalize Resume.

• Register for SAT I and SAT II Subject Tests; see teachers or counselors.

• Maintain strong academic record and attendance.

• Check your graduation requirements.

• Seek assistance from teacher and counselors when needed.

• Continue extra curricular activities and community involvement.

• Meet with counselor to finalize post high school plan (September-November).

• Meet with college representatives in the guidance office.

• Complete college applications (September-December).

• Be aware of deadlines including early decision and early action options.

• Complete Local Scholarship applications.

• Attend Financial Aid Night.

• Have parents complete Financial Aid Form (January).

• If taking an AP course, register for AP exams (May).