College and Career Check List: 8th Grade through Rising 9th Grade

Complete March through Early June (spring):

____Become involved in community service

• Explore your career interests and gain real-world experience
• Begin community service hours for scholarships and leadership experience

1. ____ Ask your parent/guardian to help you research college and career programs during the summer or during the school year
2. ____ Sign up to take challenging and interesting classes in high school
   • Take Algebra I or Geometry your 9^th grade year

Complete Mid-June through Early August (summer):

4. ____ Take an interest inventory to identify possible career options by visiting:

1. • http://mynextmove.org/explore/ip
   • www.careeronestop.org
   • https://www.floridashines.org/find-a-career/plan-your-future

5. ____ Participate in your high school 9^th grade orientation
6. ____ Research different careers fields that you find interesting
   • Consider the following:
     • Level of education required for career
     • Summer programs available to high school students in these career fields
     • Colleges, universities, technical or trade schools that provide career path
     • Internships/volunteer opportunities available and when you can apply

7. ____ Stay sharp during the summer by reading books, reviewing classroom material from the previous school year and planning for the upcoming year

Thank you for your support