High School
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9th Grade
Students
To Do:
- Review “Every Year in High School” of this checklist.
- Talk to your guidance counselor or teachers about Advanced Placement courses. Find out what courses are available, whether you are eligible, and how to enroll in them.
- Make a list of your awards, honors, paid or volunteer work, and extracurricular activities. Consider participating in academic enrichment programs, summer workshops, and camps with specialty focuses such as music, arts, and science.
To Explore:
- Visit www.mynextmove.org to explore careers that might interest you and to find out what kind of education is available to train you for them. Make a note of the college degrees or certificates the site lists for your chosen career. (For instance, if you want to be a video game designer, you might need a bachelor’s degree in computer science.)
Parents
To Do:
- Review “Every Year in High School” of this checklist.
- Use the College Savings Calculator at www.studentaid.ed.gov/myfsa to determine how much you should be saving to meet college expenses and to find tips on maximizing your savings efforts.
- Make sure you are fully aware of the provisions of any college savings accounts you have opened for your child.
To Explore:
- Access Challenging High School for All to see how to support your child in getting the most out of high school.
