| Middle School | Freshman |
| O Talk with your school counselor and parents about: | O Take electives that involve your interests. |
| ● Going to college | O Sign up for honors, AP, IB, CAI, or dual credit courses. |
| ● Ninth-grade courses | |
| ● College prep and honors courses | O Research and apply for summer enrichment programs. |
| ● Future careers | |
| ● Academic enrichment programs | O 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
| Subject | Credits Required* |
| Language Arts | 4 credits |
| Mathematics | 4 credits |
| Science | 3 credits |
| Social Studies | 3 credits |
Source: Council on Postsecondary Education
| Subject | Credits Required* |
| Health | 1/2 credit |
| Physical Education | 1/2 credit |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 credit |
| Other Credits | 6 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