MRS. QUINONES
HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE
FRESHMEN-Plan for Success in High School and Beyond
SUCCESS BEGINS FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL UNTIL GRADUATION DAY
Don't neglect your study habits. Everything you do while in high school makes a difference in academic accomplishments, transcript entries and extra-curricular contributions toward post secondary education or employment opportunities.
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Keep track of your academic performance, awards, honors, school and community activities
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Look for opportunities to earn college credit by taking Advanced Placement (AP) classes or participating in Dual Enrollment programs at the local colleges
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Evaluate your career plans.
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Discuss your career and post secondary plans with your parents, counselor and teachers
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Look carefully at colleges and their entrance requirements to ensure your are taking the right course while in high school
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SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT TO CONSIDER
Consider youth leadership, apprenticeship, internship or work-based learning programs
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Volunteer, be active in community service
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Seek out involvement in clubs, student council and participation in sports
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Discuss with your counselor if taking AP courses or participation in Dual Enrollment is right for you
Know the requirements to receive the state HOPE Scholarship and Zell Miller Scholarship (requirements can be located at www.gafutures.org)
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FRESHMAN MILESTONES
* Work hard as every credit counts toward graduation
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* Colleges will review your transcript, Grade 9 - 11th
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* Take hard rigor courses like AP classes or Dual Enrollment
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* Seek out Leadership Roles
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* Be an Involved Student: sports, clubs and community service