College and Career Checklist
Do you know what you need to do to prepare yourself for life after high school?
Be engaged. Challenge yourself. Serve others.
Students will be recognized quarterly. Keep track on your College and Career Checklist in the Google Classroom.
Get involved, and learn to work with others
Develop rigorous academic skills
Reflect on your skills, and look for ways to improve
Explore opportunities
Make a difference
QUESTIONS?...Check the references on the back or see your school counselor
College and Career Checklist
How to use this guide
A description of how focusing on this goal will benefit you beyond high school.
A list of tasks on the College and Career Checklist that you could complete that meet this goal.
Links to resources that you can use to help complete these tasks.
Do you know what you need to do to prepare yourself for life after high school? This guide will help you fill out your College and Career Checklist. We’ve divided tasks on the checklist into five goals. Each goal has its own page in this presentation with a description, tasks, and resources to help prepare you for life beyond Southview. When you’ve completed a task, be sure to record it on your College and Career Checklist!
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Get involved, and learn to work with others
Employers and colleges are looking for involved, engaged citizens. By getting involved in an activity outside of the typical school day, you’ll learn to work with others, develop your talents, and discover new interests.
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Develop rigorous academic skills
No matter if you plan to go to college, join the military, or enter the workforce directly after high school, having the academic skills needed to succeed in school will serve you well. Start developing good work habits and study skills now by completing the following tasks.
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Reflect on your skills, and look for ways to improve
Colleges and employers want proof of your skills. They also want to see that you can reflect on your abilities and take steps on your own to improve them. Complete the following tasks to help you build these skills.
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Resources
Explore opportunities
What do you want to do after high school? Are you aware of all of the opportunities available to you? How will you make your dream a reality? Start planning now
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Resources
Make a difference
What are you doing to give back to others in our school and in the community? Universities and employers are looking for people who are willing to use their talents to make the world a better place. Start giving back today!
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