At this stage in the game, you’re laying the foundation for your
high school career. This is a time to establish your academic
and extracurricular credentials. You should also begin to
explore options for your career or further education. Fall:
Think about extracurricular activities and your list of classes
Meet your guidance counselor. Your counselor is ready and
willing to help you make sense of your college and career
options. As soon as you can, set up a meeting to talk about your
plans for high school and the future. Extracurricular activities
(both school- and non-school-sponsored) are an important part of
high school. Make the effort to get involved with groups, clubs,
or teams that interest you. These activities are fun and make
you a well-rounded student. Pick the right mix of classes. Make
sure you’re enrolled in the appropriate college-prep or tech-
prep classes and that you’re taking key core requirements, such
as English, math, science, history, and a foreign language.
Winter: Consider a college s