- Review your class schedule to be certain you are taking courses relevant to current post-graduation plans and courses that explore career options
SEPTEMBER
- The Counseling Office has a wealth of information regarding careers and schools; students and parents are welcome to visit them!
- Representatives from various schools and military branches schedule visits throughout the year; visits are announced in the Daily Bulletin and on the white board in the Counseling Office
- September to May: discuss with teachers, counselors any concerns you may have about grades and academic achievement. Watch for information regarding essay contests, scholarships, leadership seminars, summer enrichment programs.
- Read and review Student/Parent Handbook.
OCTOBER
- Ms. Pender will be in social studies classrooms talking to students about college planning throughout the year
NOVEMBER
- Check out resources available through the Counseling Office, online, and Minnesota Career Information System (MCIS)
- Attend parent-teacher conferences.
DECEMBER
- Watch for school/military representatives!
JANUARY
- End of 1st semester. Review credits earned during 1st semester.
FEBRUARY
MARCH
- Select courses for next school year that are appropriate for graduation and towards your goals. Parents need to sign registration folder.
- Registration process begins for freshman
APRIL
- Watch for school/military representatives!
Help your freshman be college and career ready:
- Become actively involved in volunteer work. Participate in long-term regular service projects or in several short-term projects.
- Get involved in extra-curricular activities. Participation helps develop skills in self-discipline, getting along with others, leadership, time management, and organization. Activities in and out of school help students explore and fine-tune special talents and demonstrate perseverance.
- Organize a file system to maintain records. Keep report cards, transcripts, standardized test scores, projects, and written work.
- Resolve to take control and develop skills that lead to independence. Determine to behave in a civilized manner (face-to-face and on social media), to take responsibility, to do homework and to help others when possible. Building a positive reputation and character impacts all parts of one’s life.
- Set goals for personal and academic success; devise plans to achieve those goals, act on the plan, evaluate and revise goals and plans, as needed
