Freshman Checklist

Get to know your high school counselor; let them know your post graduation interests, goals and plans.
You will take the interest inventory, career search and skills assessment on www.kansascareerpipeline.org in your Career & Life class, take these assessments seriously, the information can be very helpful. J
Start thinking about post grad plans and your career interests (use the info from the Kansas Career Pipeline).
If planning to attend college, enroll in college preparatory curriculum.
Get involved in school activities (sports, clubs)
Do you BEST work and get the BEST grades you can. Check your grades often and turn in your work on time. Your grades will be on your transcript and count toward college from now on.
Be at school EVERY DAY!
Volunteer in your community by doing service for others. This can include: Humane Society, Habitat for Humanity, Soup Kitchen, Meals on Wheels, Big Brothers/Sisters, Nursing Homes, shovel snow/mow lawns, help out neighbors (remember, this is for free, no payment involved). This will help you on your scholarship applications your senior year.
Create a file folder of ALL documents that will help you your senior year. That includes transcripts, awards/honors, school and community activities you’re involved in, recommendation letters from teachers/community members, any correspondence from colleges/tech schools, dates of volunteer service, etc.
Check to see if you’re on track for Board of Regents curriculum if you’re choosing to go to a Regent school.
Visit with colleges/technical schools and military that come to our school.
Participate in career fairs whenever they are offered. TALK to business professionals and ask questions about what they had to do to get where they are and what they like/dislike about their jobs.