Fall

• If they haven't already done so, make sure your student enrolls in geometry or algebra.
• Help your student create a college information folder as a safe place to store information on colleges, scholarships, etc.
• Start the school year off right by helping your student get organized with good study skills and time managment.
• Encourage your student to meet new people by signing up for extracurricular activities and trying something new!
• Check with the school counselor to make sure your child is on track to take and to pass the Graduation Qualifying Exam (GQE).
• Explore careers
• Help your student find job shadowing opportunities in the community.

Spring

• Sit down with your student to plan sophomore year. Make sure your student signs up for Core 40. 
• Talk about summer vacation. Explore summer programs or camps to attend at Indiana colleges and universities. Look for volunteer or service opportunities in the community. Some may be sponsored by a local church, synagogue or mosque.
• Review your student's Career Interest Inventories. Recommend talking to people in interesting jobs about job shadowing.
• Help your student update their Indiana Guidance Portfolio to include career and education plans.