Incoming 8th Grade Parent Presentation

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*


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