8th Graders

• Start preparing for 9th grade by thinking about interesting extracurricular activities.
• Think outside of the box and make things happen virtually if many in-person opportunities are not available.
• Create a plan to improve on subjects that you think will be challenging next year.

9th Graders

• Be proactive during this time rather than taking the back seat.
• Stay involved in activities that you were in throughout the school year.
• Review courses that you struggled in last year and take an online class that interests you.

10th Graders

• Be as active as you can in person or virtually, and start planning future service projects if you are not able to participate.
• Even with continued changes, plan for the SAT, ACT and any difficult classes that you will be taking junior year through virtual resources such as Khan Academy.
• Start thinking of college-related opportunities to include in your college essays and supplements.

11th Graders

• Determine a number of specific colleges that are important to you.
• Consider who to ask for letters of recommendation to help your application.
• Start thinking of ideas for your personal essay.
• To help with your college essay, take advantage of virtual research opportunities, online college programs and other experiences to include.

12th Graders

• Finalize your college plans.
• Complete any documents that you owe to the college you are attending next year, such as planning orientation.
• Begin planning for your upcoming summer and/or fall classes.
• Look up ways to be involved next year as a freshman.