Continue to focus on strong study-habits, obtaining good grades, participating in extra-curricular activities including school based groups and/or sports. Take courses that are challenging for you in order to be well prepared to pursue your plans after high school. In addition, continue to identify areas that are interesting to you. Explore potential career fields. Also, remember that all your final grades are now a part of your permanent record. Colleges will see every class you have taken and the final grade average.

Grade 10 Calendar:

SEPTEMBER:

• Check your schedule to make sure all of your academic classes and elective courses are available to you. Check page 2 of the course of studies handbook to assure that you are progressing toward your graduation requirements.
• Prepare for the October PSAT, this is the practice test for the SAT. See collegeboard.com

OCTOBER:

You will take the PSAT. Your scores do not count for National Merit Scholar consideration but are a valuable practice for when you take the PSAT again in the junior year when the score will count. You will receive your PSAT scores sometime between Dec./Jan.

DECEMBER:

• Resolve any mid-year course conflicts.
• Discuss results of your PSAT's with your counselors and parents
• Examine changes in your study habits and read, read, read!

JANUARY-MAY

• Continue to focus on your classes and activities
• Explore educational opportunities (see if you are eligible to do a summer apprenticeship or job shadow)
• Continue to develop your 4 year plan, portfolio, and resume
• Review the options for Advance Placement Courses
• Consider participation in academic enrichment summer programs along with any workshops, camps, or summer athletic events. The Guidance Office has a folder listing a multitude of summer opportunities.

JUNE

Plan your summer vacation, work, volunteer, apprenticeship, camp
counselor, job shadow.