9th Grade Post Secondary Planning “To Do”
All 9th grade planning steps are shown. High School Planning steps are highlighted.
(Adapted from CollegeInColorado.org)
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Now
that you're in 9th grade, it's time to get serious about your plans for after
high school. By starting early, you'll be better prepared. |
Use the Naviance Quick Guide on the Counseling Resources Web Page to obtain your Naviance Account Login and Password. |
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If
you are at least 13 years old, sign up for the College Opportunity Fund. If you are eligible, the State of Colorado will pay part of your undergraduate college tuition. The COF Link can be found on the Counseling Resource Web Page. |
Log into Naviance and use the Naviance Quick Guide on the Counseling Resources Web Page to explore Programs and Majors in Naviance |
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· Talk to your school counselor (or teachers, if you don't have access to a school counselor) about the following: Attending a four-year college or university versus a community college, junior college or trade school Making sure your high school course plan reflects the career area in which you are interested and meets requirements of the type of college you wish to attend. In general, your schedule should consist of at least four college preparatory classes per year. The college preparatory classes required for most colleges include:
Using the Student Planner to keep track of your courses and grades Enrolling in algebra or geometry classes and a foreign language for both semesters (most colleges have math and foreign language requirements) If you are a student athlete and wish to play sports in college, be sure to check out the NCAA requirements |
Log into Naviance and use the Naviance Quick Guide on the Counseling Resources Web Page to Explore career clusters and high school coursework plans in Naviance
Concurrent Enrollment Opportunities
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Don't
neglect your study habits! |
Use the AVID Techniques! |
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If
you don't have one, sign up for a 529 college savings account. |
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Talk
to your guidance counselors, teachers, family members or trusted adults about
your plans for college. |
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Use
Your Plan of Study to keep track of your courses and grades. |
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· Find out about college entrance requirements for the schools you're interested in. |
Log into Naviance and use the Naviance Quick Guide on the Counseling Resources Web Page |
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Create a file of the following documents and notes: |
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Start thinking about the colleges you want to attend. |
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· Ask your guidance counselor about IB and other honors-level courses. |
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· Continue to get involved in campus and community activities. |
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If you didn't take it last year, take the ACT EXPLORE
test to evaluate your skills in English, math, reading and science reasoning. |
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How are you spending your summer? |
Log into Naviance and use the Naviance Quick Guide on the Counseling Resources Web Page |
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College life can be a big change — you're on your
own! Try taking some steps towards independence this year, perhaps with more responsibility around your house. You may even want to find volunteering opportunities that might align to a career that you are interested in pursuing. |
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Start searching for scholarship opportunities. |
See the Scholarship Section of the EHS Web Page |
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· If your schedule permits, stay involved in school, community and job activities |
Remember to keep up with your Interscholastic and Volunteering Requirements. – 20 hours per year |