Welcome Sophomores!
Here are a few of our ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS!
Here are a few of our ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS!
- Go to class every day. Each day you miss will cost you points toward your grade. *A student who has 1 or 2 absences and turns in their work can earn a good grade.
- Catch up if necessary- contact your teacher about make up work. See your teacher before or after school and ALSO DURING conference times.
- Be prepared by taking the proper materials with you to class.
- Don’t get mad at people. It’s not worth it. Don’t fight or talk about other people.
- You need to rely on YOURSELF. Take your future into your hands- it starts with you. Use A Planner! Get a planner because this will help you keep track of what you need to accomplish with due dates. This will also relieve stress, keep you up to date, and give you time to plan your large projects.
- Take all your hard classes in your first 2 years to prepare for the future.
- Take your classes seriously. DON’T MESS UP! Be prepared – this includes completing homework and taking materials to class.
- Be prepared for harder classes, as you get older. The same will happen in college.
- Everything you do in high school is important because when you’re a senior you do not want to scramble for classes and go back and make up failed classes.
- Ditching is an addiction; once you start, it’s HARD TO STOP!
- Take responsibility for your own ACTIONS!
- Make the most of your high school experience it only happens once.
- Don’t be stubborn; listen to others when they try to help.
- Be RESPECTFUL OF OTHERS!
- It is important to get involved in extracurricular activities as soon as possible. It’s a great way to meet people. All activities will help you with scholarships and college or military acceptance.
- Do not let others DISTRACT YOU! Stay on Task!
- Even though you have more freedom, be responsible with it.
- Be prepared and be involved.
- And most of all enjoy your high school career.
SOPHOMORE TIMELINE
September – October
January – March
- Check your high school classes to ensure you are taking courses to meet graduation requirements and post graduation plans. Contact your counselor if you have any concerns.
- Develop a serious attitude toward your studies. Your grade point average (GPA) and class rank are important considerations for post secondary planning.
- Develop good study habits! If you are struggling at any time – first, consult your teacher; second, seek tutoring assistance; and third, consult your academic counselor.
- Set personal goals for academic achievement. Evaluate and re-assess frequently to make sure you are working toward your goals.
- The PSAT is administered in October. Please check which date your school will be administering the PSAT.
- Encourage your parents to attend Open House and Parent/Teacher Conferences so they can become familiar with your schedule, your teachers, the administrators and your counselor.
- Visit the counseling office. Become familiar with the reference materials for career and post secondary exploration and information.
- Plan ahead for project deadlines and semester exams. Visit people employed in your career interest area. Ask questions about job tasks, helpful skills, advantages and disadvantages; also ask about employment opportunities.
- Plan your extracurricular class and community activities carefully. They will be needed on your resume for college or for work.
- Begin to compile information to develop a resume. Activities, GPA, class rank, special programs, internships and school awards or scholarships should be included.
- Read and or listen to the daily announcements. The announcements will provide information on job opportunities and scholarships
January – March
- Begin thinking about your Course Selection Process for next year.
- Review your four-year plan. Pay attention to your classes required for graduation, college requirements and the Alaska Performance Scholarship.
- Review your career and educational goals.
- Review your academic skills with your teachers and counselors: strengths and weaknesses
- Request recommendations in areas you need to improve or have a deficiency.
- Discuss your career or educational goals with your parents and counselor.
- Use the counseling office to review post-secondary materials.
- Make a list of schools, jobs, and colleges to which you may want to consider applying.
- Check the entrance requirements to schools listed above.
- Make sure you select appropriate course work for next year and colleges in consideration.
- Take an interest inventory and analyze the results against possible career choices.
- Learn to use the AKCIS for occupational and post secondary information. Do your career choices fit your abilities and interests?
- Plan ahead for major project deadlines and semester exams.
- Set aside time for reading EVERYDAY during the summer. This will help prepare you for higher education or college. Request suggestions from your teachers for reading that will also benefit you in course work for the upcoming year.
- Use your time wisely. This is a good time to find a job, volunteer or explore your career interests and think of taking a class or attending a camp sponsored by the university.
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