Walt Whitman High School

Sophomore Year

It's never too early to plan for the future!!

• Build strong skills by taking CHALLENGING COURSES
• STUDY hard and get excellent grades
• READ - to strengthen your vocabulary
• Become involved in CLUBS or INTRAMURALS
• INPUT school activities, honors, awards, activities, volunteer work, etc. into the RESUME TAB ON NAVIANCE
• Meet with your Guidance Counselor to FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF with GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS and available COURSES
• Make SUMMER plans - VOLUNTEER, attend SUMMER PROGRAMS

October:

• Students in Honors math are recommended to take the PSAT/NMSQT.

January - February: 

• Consider taking Honors or AP courses next year if you are presently getting a 90 or better in a particular subject.

May-June:

• Plan a productive summer - consider summer courses, special academic or enrichment programs at local colleges, volunteer, or work.

July-August:

• Consider visiting a few colleges to get a sense of what you may like and dislike.

What Can Parents Do:

• Continue to monitor academic progress.
• Continue to encourage your child to stay involved in activities and to develop leadership skills.
• Assist your child with selecting courses for the following school year.
• Start to explore and discuss college options.
• Attend a college fair.
• Talk to your children about their aptitudes, interests, and abilities.
• Review your child's choices for their 11th grade academic program. Electives are important!
• Help your child choose meaningful activities for the summer.
• Update your Activities and Awards file.
• Keep putting money into the college savings account. Attend financial aid night programs.