Create a Plan
Create a four-year high school plan with your school counselor. Think about what you’d like to accomplish in high school and beyond.
- Make sure you know which high school courses are required by colleges, and that you’re taking the right classes as early as the ninth grade. You can ask your counselor about what those “right” classes are. Remember: Teton County School District doesn’t require World Language but you’ll want to take at least two years to keep doors open at lots of colleges and to qualify for the Hathaway Scholarship!
- Get to know the levels of courses offered by your school and think about which subjects you might want to take advanced courses in.
- If any of your classes are offered for Central Wyoming College credit, be sure to register for the credit in the fall. Ask your teacher for more information!
Visualize Life After School
Start thinking about your life after school, including the types of jobs that might interest you. Of course, these will change — often — but it’s good to start thinking about the possibilities.
- SCOIR has a Career Interest Assessment – log into your SCOIR account (using your Google log-in) and try it out. You’ll be matched with best-fit careers.
- Did you take the assessment and feel like none of the careers reflect you? That’s OK! Knowing what you’re not interested in can be just as valuable.
- Talk to other people (your school counselor, teachers, recent college graduates who are working, or professionals in the community) about careers you might find interesting.
Volunteer & Get Involved
Volunteer or get involved in school or community-based activities that interest you or allow you to explore career interests. Remember, it’s quality or quantity that counts.
- Try something new! Bring a friend!
- Begin a list (resume) of your activities and any leadership roles. Colleges, universities, and jobs like to see how you have used your time and what skill you have developed.
