10^TH GRADE PREPARATION CHECKLIST

 

Summer/Fall

 

• ŸEnroll in academic courses of maximum reasonable challenge.

• ŸContinue involvement in meaningful co-curricular activities.

• ŸTake the PSAT in October.

• ŸSeek help where performance is not meeting personal standards.

 

Winter

 

• ŸReview PSAT results with you counselor and consider SAT preparation needs

• ŸPrepare for midterm exams

• ŸStart building a resume by creating a list of past, present, and planned activities (school and extracurricular).

Spring

 

• ŸExplore and apply to summer opportunities (volunteer projects, academic enrichment, paid jobs, travel programs, etc.).

• ŸConsider taking SAT subject tests in completed coursework.

• ŸComplete courses and activities with a strong record.

• ŸMaintain a balance of academics, athletics, service work, and activities.