Freshman Year
Tips for 9th grade:
U.S. Department of Education 9th Grade Checklist
My Big Future 9th Grade Checklist
- Take challenging classes (especially Pre-AP academic classes)
- Get involved in school and community based activities
- Use the U.S. Department of Labor's career search tool to research career options
- Start a resume. A resume is a list of awards, honors, paid and volunteer work, and extracurricular activities. Update it throughout high school. See examples and get online help at My Future and Resume Builder.
- Check out KnowHow2Go: The Four Steps to College.
U.S. Department of Education 9th Grade Checklist
My Big Future 9th Grade Checklist