MY FUTURE, MY TIMELINE
Middle SchoolFreshman
O Talk with your school counselor and parents about:O Take electives that involve your interests.
● Going to collegeO Sign up for honors, AP, IB, CAI, or dual credit courses.
● Ninth-grade courses
● College prep and honors coursesO Research and apply for summer enrichment programs.
● Future careers
● Academic enrichment programsO Think about what career you may like.
O Start planning now, and earn good grades.O Explore careers at kheaa.com.
O Think about sports, performing arts, volunteer work or other activities that interest you.O Get involved. Keep track of your activities and achievements.
O Learn about your high school's grading policy.O Set up an email account with a professional address.
O Sign up to receive text messages from KHEAA by texting OUTREACH to 800.928.8926.O Sophomore\nO Go to kheaa.com and register for a free, personalized account and begin exploring scholarships.\nO Take the ACT, PSAT, or SAT.\nO Research and apply for free summer enrichment programs.
Activities I want to try:O Consider taking AP, IB, CAI, and dual credit courses.
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More detailed monthly timelines can be found on kheaa.com
Precollege Curriculum Checklist
SubjectCredits Required*
Language Arts4 credits
Mathematics4 credits
Science3 credits
Social Studies3 credits
Source: Council on Postsecondary Education
SubjectCredits Required*
Health1/2 credit
Physical Education1/2 credit
Visual and Performing Arts1 credit
Other Credits6 credits aligned with\nIndividual Learning Plan (ILP).
*Other Graduation Requirements: • Pass state-mandated civics test • Successfully complete a course or program in financial literacy standards • Receive instruction in essential workplace ethics • Demonstrate performance-based competency in technology • Complete an annual ILP (6th to 12th grade)
Preparing for College