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Incoming 8th Grade Parent Presentation
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Planning Timeline
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.
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Get Involved--Think about extracurricular activities and your list of classes
Pick the right mix of classes
Start a list of your activities, awards and honors to maintain throughout your GHS career.
Meet your school counselor
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Start thinking about career interests- It is important for students to begin developing career goals even though these goals will likely change.
Participate in extracurricular activities- Make sure the student participates in athletics, clubs or both. Post-secondary institutions prefer students with activities that are sustained for the student's high school career.
Create a high school plan- Determine courses that would be beneficial for the student to develop likes and interests. Become familiar with the school's curriculum.
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| Winter |
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Make the grade
Explore your interests and possible careers
Consider volunteering
Continue updating your list of activities, awards and honors
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Participate in extracurricular activities- Make sure the student participates in athletics, clubs or both. Post-secondary institutions prefer students with activities that are sustained for the student's high school career. |
| Spring/Summer |
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Build your credentials
Start learning about careers and post high school planning
Make summer count - volunteer or see your counselor for other opportunities
Continue updating your list of activities, awards and honors
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Create a high school plan- Determine courses that would be beneficial for the student to develop likes and interests. Become familiar with the school's curriculum.
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Winter picture courtesy of: http://pixabay.com/en/winter-water-trees-snow-vegetation-19832/