Sophomores

Wondering about how to get the most out of high school and to prepare for your future?  Read these tips to make sure you stay on track!

10^th Grade Checklist

• Meet with your counselor to review your high school course plans.
• Take challenging courses in high school.
• Know the requirements of the Hathaway Scholarship Program.
• Continue to develop good study skills!
• Start exploring your college and career options.  Explore online to create a list of colleges you may be interested in and request more information. Check out the counseling web page links.
• See your counselor to do an interest inventory.
• Determine some goals you would like to achieve during and after high school.
• Participate in volunteer activities.
• Continue building a high school resume, keeping track of all your extracurricular activities and any awards or honors you receive.  Save this in your one-drive.
• Apply to represent PHS at Sophomore leadership seminars and academic enrichment opportunities, such as HOBY and HSI.
• Sign-up to take the PSAT Test in October to practice and be eligible for the National Merit Program (scholarship) during Junior year.
• Attend the Career Exploration Day at NWC in April.
• Download this great check list for steps that students should take during high school while preparing college . College Prep Checklist (Grades 10-12) – Coronavirus edition