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NHS Summer Series
Rising 9th graders (Class of 2027)
As you get ready to begin your high school career, decide which extra-curricular activities you may want to get involved with during your high school years. NHS offers a variety of sports and clubs around campus so make sure to get involved and make new friends.
Rising 10th graders (Class of 2026)
This is the perfect time to start thinking about a potential career path and what courses you should complete. Make sure to meet with your NHS Guidance Counselor once school starts to create a plan to be successful.
Reading is a skill you will need to rely on in high school and college. Use this time to find an author or genre you enjoy and that challenges you a little. It doesn’t matter what the books are; the idea is to discover a love of reading that will help carry over to the reading you must do for school.
Rising 11th graders (Class of 2025)
You will be taking the ACT at school this year, so now is the perfect time to start your test prep. Find out whether you can take an ACT or SAT class at the local library or check out practice test books. You can also try to form a study group with peers to help keep you motivated.
This is the best time to arrange campus tours. You don’t even have to leave your couch to do it. Some colleges are close enough to visit but the ones that are farther away are still accessible. Simply visit the Virtual College Visits page of the NHS Student Information Center and you can visit any 2-year or 4- year college in the country.
Rising 12th grader (Class of 2024)
Use this summer to get ahead with your college applications. This would include drafting college admission essays, updating your resume, asking about recommendation letters, potentially retaking the ACT or SAT, and researching scholarship options and touring more campuses.
Remember, colleges consider more than just your GPA and test scores. Your character and the personal qualities you can bring to a college are important, too. Make sure to volunteer, intern, work, or possibly take an online class to round out your college application. It is important that you continue to communicate with your NHS Guidance Counselor so they can assist you in completing any paperwork and make sure you are on track for your goals.
NHS Summer Series Tips and Information to Help You Navigate Summer!
Panthers, in the third week of our 8-week series, we want you to think about “Prepping for College”! It’s never too early to make plans for continuing your education. Here are some ideas of things you can do over the summer to get started (by grade level):
Rising 9th graders (Class of 2027) As you get ready to begin your high school career, decide which extra-curricular activities you may want to get involved with during your high school years. NHS offers a variety of sports and clubs around campus so make sure to get involved and make new friends. Rising 10th graders (Class of 2026) This is the perfect time to start thinking about a potential career path and what courses you should complete. Make sure to meet with your NHS Guidance Counselor once school starts to create a plan to be successful. Reading is a skill you will need to rely on in high school and college. Use this time to find an author or genre you enjoy and that challenges you a little. It doesn’t matter what the books are; the idea is to discover a love of reading that will help carry over to the reading you must do for school. Rising 11th graders (Class of 2025) You will be taking the ACT at school this year, so now is the perfect time to start your test prep. Find out whether you can take an ACT or SAT class at the local library or check out practice test books. You can also try to form a study group with peers to help keep you motivated. This is the best time to arrange campus tours. You don’t even have to leave your couch to do it. Some colleges are close enough to visit but the ones that are farther away are still accessible. Simply visit the Virtual College Visits page of the NHS Student Information Center and you can visit any 2-year or 4- year college in the country. Rising 12th grader (Class of 2024) Use this summer to get ahead with your college applications. This would include drafting college admission essays, updating your resume, asking about recommendation letters, potentially retaking the ACT or SAT, and researching scholarship options and touring more campuses. Remember, colleges consider more than just your GPA and test scores. Your character and the personal qualities you can bring to a college are important, too. Make sure to volunteer, intern, work, or possibly take an online class to round out your college application. It is important that you continue to communicate with your NHS Guidance Counselor so they can assist you in completing any paperwork and make sure you are on track for your goals.Information about these suggestions (and so much more) is available on the NHS website and particularly in the NHS Student Information Center (https://www.sbac.edu/domain/5439). Additionally, make sure to look back at the Tips and Information posted in prior weeks for more ideas.
“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” (Malcolm X) Be prepared!
