Counseling Department

Freshman Year-Planning Calendar

• Request a list of approved classes meeting the requriements fo four-year college/university, community, or technical college.

• See your school counselor and complete your 4-year plan.

• Make sure your fall and spring schedules of classes include career/college/major admission requirements.

• Set your goals for success in your classes (grades) and personal life.

• Get involved in extracurricular activities, sports, and/or volunteer work.

• Visit the school Career Center and begin investigating college and career resources.

• Attend a Career Day, College Fair, or visit a college campus.

• Listen to speakers on the career area(s) of your interest.

• Talk with your parents about your plans for after high school.

• Meet with your school counselor in the spring to plan which classes you will take during your sophmore year.

• Begin developing your portfolio for college or a job.

Source: Life After High School, Career and College Information for Students and Their Families (2006-2007). Los Angeles County Office of Education.