College/ Career Prep Timeline

Use the timeline below as your guide to preparing for post high school planning

8th Grade:

•    Begin thinking about the high school classes that will prepare you for post high school plans. Take the most difficult classes you can handle.

•    Ask your parents or teachers to help you develop good study habits.

•    Take the EXPLORE test to help prepare for the ACT, the college entrance test you will take your Junior year.

•    Practice setting and reaching goals in your courses.

•    Take WisCareers interest and skill inventory (Career Snapshot) to help you think about possible career options.

•    Talk with your parents about careers that interest you.

•    Create a tentative high school class plan (4 year plan of study).

•    Request classes for freshman year based upon career interests / post high school plans

•    Attend the Open house for Whitnall High School (January) to tour and learn more about WHS & activities

•    Meet with your counselor and parent in Falcon Summit.

•    Enroll in a summer enrichment program.

•    Establish goals for your freshman year, plan to get involved in high school and have a strong start.

•    Volunteer in your community.