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

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.

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

Winter

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.

Make the grade

Explore your interests and possible careers

Consider volunteering

Continue updating your list of activities, awards and honors

Spring/Summer

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.

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