Making the turn!
Junior year is here! Some say it is the hardest year, but really it is a great time to make your footprint as a high school student and prepare for your future. You are making the turn down the homestretch, and that's exciting!
Here is what you will learn about as a junior to become Career and College ready:
- review assessment results and understand how they support post-secondary goals.
- research, experience and evaluate post-secondary opportunities (i.e college visits, INSPIRE Sheboygan County job shadows).
- develop a plan/timeline for achieving post-secondary goals.
- learn how to customize their resumes to match post secondary goals.
- understand financial implications for post-secondary options along with resources available.
- complete a reflective writing piece that could be incorporated into post secondary goals (i.e. college application essay, scholarship essay, cover letter).
High School Planning
Having a plan is good idea, especially when it comes to your education. Stop here to get an idea of what you should be doing your junior year of high school. Each of these will better prepare you and build confidence as you take your next steps.
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Junior Year
Fall - August through December
· Take the PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test) in October to practice taking entrance exams and to establish eligibility for some scholarships.
· Attend sessions with college representatives who visit your high school. You may find it helpful to visit local college fairs.
· Complete credit check using the education plan component within our career cruising program.
· Explore different post-secondary options through Xello. Develop a list of possible post-secondary schools.
· Begin practicing for the ACT/SAT/Accuplacer
Spring - January through May
· ALL JUNIORS will take the ACT for the first time.
· Begin narrowing your choices for post-secondary schools.
· Schedule campus visits. Consider an overnight trip that would allow you to get a feel for what life is like on that particular campus.
· Now is the time to check with your counselor, libraries, community organizations, and Student Outreach Services for the names and addresses of possible scholarship sources.
· If you plan to play sports in college, write to college coaches at your target schools. Include a schedule of your athletic events for the upcoming year. Register with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. Develop a resume of your sports accomplishments including a highlight tape and relevant articles about your successes.
Fall - August through December
· Take the PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test) in October to practice taking entrance exams and to establish eligibility for some scholarships.
· Attend sessions with college representatives who visit your high school. You may find it helpful to visit local college fairs.
· Complete credit check using the education plan component within our career cruising program.
· Explore different post-secondary options through Xello. Develop a list of possible post-secondary schools.
· Begin practicing for the ACT/SAT/Accuplacer
Spring - January through May
· ALL JUNIORS will take the ACT for the first time.
· Begin narrowing your choices for post-secondary schools.
· Schedule campus visits. Consider an overnight trip that would allow you to get a feel for what life is like on that particular campus.
· Now is the time to check with your counselor, libraries, community organizations, and Student Outreach Services for the names and addresses of possible scholarship sources.
· If you plan to play sports in college, write to college coaches at your target schools. Include a schedule of your athletic events for the upcoming year. Register with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. Develop a resume of your sports accomplishments including a highlight tape and relevant articles about your successes.
Academics
Academic and Career Planning Guide: Click on the link to view the most recent ACP Guide
Course Selection Information: Click on the link to go to Course Selection Information page
Junior Course Options: Click on the link to view the course options for Juniors
Course Selection Information: Click on the link to go to Course Selection Information page
Junior Course Options: Click on the link to view the course options for Juniors
PEP Talks
November 6, 2023 - January 12, 2024
Click on the name of your counselor to schedule your appointment. The links will be available once the counselors name is red.
Megan Rickmeier (A - I)
Theresa Theune (J - P)
Erik West (Q - Z)
Junior PEP Talk Topics:
- Build a positive dialogue between school and home
- Share information about students’ strengths, interests, abilities and potential
- Share information and resources available through the school and community
- Assist students and parents to manage the educational and career planning process
- Identify, plan, and evaluate educational and career goals
- Assist students in transitioning to the next phase of their lives
- Goals and Career Plans
- Strengths and Interests
- Learning Styles
- Co-curricular Activities
- Volunteer Activities
- Career Exploration
- Assessment and Planning
- Xello
- Post-Secondary Planning
- Program Plan of Study/Course Selection
Junior PEP Talk: Use this to prepare for & organize info from your PEP Talk
Click on the name of your counselor to schedule your appointment. The links will be available once the counselors name is red.
Megan Rickmeier (A - I)
Theresa Theune (J - P)
Erik West (Q - Z)
Junior PEP Talk Topics:
- Build a positive dialogue between school and home
- Share information about students’ strengths, interests, abilities and potential
- Share information and resources available through the school and community
- Assist students and parents to manage the educational and career planning process
- Identify, plan, and evaluate educational and career goals
- Assist students in transitioning to the next phase of their lives
- Goals and Career Plans
- Strengths and Interests
- Learning Styles
- Co-curricular Activities
- Volunteer Activities
- Career Exploration
- Assessment and Planning
- Xello
- Post-Secondary Planning
- Program Plan of Study/Course Selection
Junior PEP Talk: Use this to prepare for & organize info from your PEP Talk
Extra-Curricular Opportunities
At Plymouth High School, students are highly encouraged to be involved in extra-curricular activities. The wide variety of activities offered allows students to experience new things, explore interests, and learn how to become active members of the school community.
Extra-curricular activity involvement is also regarded highly in all post-secondary options (tech schools, colleges, military, employers).
Get involved today!
Extra-Curricular Opportunities: Click on the link for more information about the variety of extra-curricular opportunities PHS provides.
Extra-curricular activity involvement is also regarded highly in all post-secondary options (tech schools, colleges, military, employers).
Get involved today!
Extra-Curricular Opportunities: Click on the link for more information about the variety of extra-curricular opportunities PHS provides.
Leadership & Summer Opportunities
What are Leadership Opportunities? Click the link to view a presentation with all the necessary information about Leadership Opportunities offered.
What are Summer Opportunities? Click the link for an alphabetical listing of summer opportunities for high school students. Click on each title for more information.
**The PHS Counseling Department advertises summer opportunities as we receive information. There are many more opportunities out there if you do a little searching. We do not promote one summer program over another but are sharing information with you.**
What are Summer Opportunities? Click the link for an alphabetical listing of summer opportunities for high school students. Click on each title for more information.
**The PHS Counseling Department advertises summer opportunities as we receive information. There are many more opportunities out there if you do a little searching. We do not promote one summer program over another but are sharing information with you.**
Mental Health & AODA Resources
Part of being your best self means staying healthy, both physically and mentally. If you or someone you know is struggling for any reason, don't hesitate to ask for help.
Mental Health & Community Resources: Click here for mental health and other community resources.
Mental Health & Community Resources: Click here for mental health and other community resources.