High+School+4+Year+Overview

[|Parent Action Plan: Grade 9] || [|Parent Action Plan: Grade 10] || [|Parent Action Plan: Grade 11] || [|Parent Action Plan: Grade 12] ||
 * **Grade 9** || * concentrate on getting off to a good start in high school; meet with teachers, your counselor, and set up times to receive extra help if needed
 * set realistic academic goals
 * meet with counselor & parents for 9th grade meeting
 * complete career interest surveys
 * visit the Career & College Lab
 * become active in extracurricular activities
 * take the PSAT exam
 * participate in 10 hours of community service ([|Volunteering: How Helping Others Helps You])
 * **Grade 10** || * begin exploring careers that match interest & ability levels
 * complete career interest surveys
 * select courses that support future career options
 * begin to explore colleges
 * consideer taking the ASVAB
 * take the PSAT exam
 * participate in 10 hours of community service
 * **Grade 11** || * begin to narrow down post secondary education options
 * visit colleges & participate in campus tours ([|Get the Most out of your Campus Visit])
 * take the SAT exam for the first time in the spring semester
 * consider taking the ACT exam
 * meet with counselor & parent for 11th grade interview ([|Questions]to ask your counselor during your interview)
 * begin working on student resume & coverletter
 * approach teachers at the end of junior year for letters of recommendation (maximum 2-3) to be used for college applications
 * participate in 10 hours of community service
 * **Grade 12** || * complete & submit college applications in early September/October
 * (allow **2 weeks** for your counselor to process your application before sending it to the college)
 * meet with counselor individually, when necessary, to discuss any questions regarding the application process
 * consider retaking the SAT test
 * finalize student resume & coverletter
 * it is recommended that parents attend the Financial Aid Night held at HHS in early December
 * check weekly the list of scholarships available in the guidance office & College and Career Lab
 * participate in 10 hours of community service