Class of 2011 Timeline

September 2008

·        Check your schedule to make sure that all of your academic, elective and PE/Health classes are scheduled

·        Get Involved!! Join school clubs, sports & activities. Volunteer at local agencies.

·        Pay attention to your daily attendance!  7 unexcused absences/quarter results in failure of all classes for that quarter.

·        Sign-up for tutoring with your Guidance Counselor.  Do not wait until it is too late!!

·        Talk to your parents about taking the PSAT (the practice test for the SAT) October 20^th  *Note: This is optional and can be taken first quarter junior year

·        Work permits are available in the Main Office before or after school only

October

·        If you registered for the PSAT you should take the practice PSAT test at home under simulated conditions.  See Guidance Counselors for the practice test.

OR

·        Take a career interest inventory at careernet.org (Click on Career Tests then Career Interests Game)

November

• End of first quarter!!  Evaluate your report card and make any necessary changes to your study skills, habits, etc… Tutoring is available through your Guidance Counselor.
• Pay attention to your GPA (Grade Point Average).  Colleges do look at all four years of your grades!!

December

·        Discuss results of the PSAT with your guidance counselor and with your parents

  January

·        Prepare for Mid-terms!!

·        Get to know your Guidance Counselor- make an appointment with your Counselor to discuss your past, present and/or future!!

February

·        Continue to check the website for updated information and upcoming events and dates

March

·        Scheduling for Grade 11 begins.  See your teachers and/or Department Heads for recommendations for Honors and AP courses.

·        MCAS- All Grade 10 students

April

·        Explore occupations, salaries and requirements as reported to the U.S. Department of Labor at http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm

·        Have a family discussion about college costs and financial options.  It’s never too early to prepare/ invest for your future!

May/ June

·        MCAS

·        Start planning your summer

1.     Plan a vacation

2.     Get a job or an internship

3.     Volunteer

4.     Research and/or visit colleges, technical schools, or career trainings