9TH GRADE CHECK LIST 1. Review graduation requirements/points. English 4 credits 70% Average Math 3 credits 70% Average Science 3 credits Social Studies 3 credits PE 1 credit Health .5 credit 70% Average Computer App. .5 credit 2. Hathaway Scholarship Information See websites Below for help with preparations as an 8th grader or freshman: http://www.k12.wy.us/eqa/Hathaway/8th_grade_unit/8th_UOS.asp http://www.k12.wy.us/eqa/Hathaway/counseling_9_12/Counseling_9_12.a sp
3. Career Planning: Take classes and choose experiences that will help you learn more about yourself, broaden your interests, and give you insights into future career possibilities. KUDER Career Planning See Counselors for help 4. Four Year Plan. Print from this site and fill in classes keeping in mind it can and probably will change throughout high school but gives direction nonetheless.
5. Community & ExtraCurricular Activities Keep a record throughout high school as those things will be quite useful on scholarship applications, job applications and other opportunities. 6. Be aware of High School courses required by some colleges and the Hathaway scholarship fund as well as athletic requirements of colleges and universities. 7. Grade Point average and class rank are absolutely crucial in high school and it begins and counts as a freshman and goes throughout high school. 8. Review study habits and if necessary develop them. 9. See your counselor often: The counseling office has many resources available as well as a sounding board to bounce things off of and discuss options or get answers to concerns or questions.