Check List

Review your child’s schedule, is it what you expected? Every student needs six classes, PE, and lunch.

Encourage your child to explore different careers. This can happen in several easy ways: ask questions of family members and friends, visiting with adults while at work, using the internet or library resources.

Talk about all aspects of college: academics, athletics, volunteering, meeting new people, exploring options

Take advantage of the local college facilities: libraries, field houses, theaters, etc.

Sign up for the PLAN and the PSAT (preliminary college entrance exams) usually given at your high school in October

Discuss high school course selections with your child and his/her guidance counselor. Are they meeting your college/career requirements?

Keep track of honors and awards received throughout high school (they will need this information when they apply for scholarships later on)

Encourage your son or daughter to do something over the summer – anything!! Work, volunteer, college enrichment programs, summer school (if necessary)