This is an amazing and exciting time and it is important to start your high school years off on the right foot. The activities below are great tools to keep you organized, focused and connected with everything that needs to be done to get you on the right track for a great future.

Students are encouraged to create a GA FUTURES account if one has not been created. GA FUTURES is a one stop shop for seniors who are applying to colleges in Georgia. Students are able to apply to college, research financial aid, send transcripts, complete career assessments and look up the current HOPE GPA. 
 
Information regarding the HOPE and ZELL MILLER scholarships can also be found on the GA FUTURES page. 

Plan for your future.
Review the and complete the activities below.
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  • Watch (1) of the GaFutures orientation videos
  • Review the checklist
  • Create your GaFutures account (Use your Powerschool Login and Password, and School based email address)
  • Complete the survey at the bottom of this page

9th & 10th Grade Checklist

Now that you're in high school, it's time to start thinking about which career(s) you may be interested in. By starting early, you'll be better prepared and, knowing your career goals, can help when choosing your classes and a college. Here are a few things to keep you on track for success in high school.
  • Maintain good study habits to help keep your grades up.
  • Check your preliminary HOPE GPA in February of each year and your final HOPE GPA in June to see if you are tracking to be eligible for the HOPE Scholarship.
  • Take the PSAT/NMSQT or ACT.
  • Talk with your guidance counselors, teachers, family members or trusted adults about your plans to meet your education and career plans. Make sure you are taking the right courses.
  • Be active in your community through volunteer work and participate in extracurricular activities.

I encourage you to share the GaFutures resource with your parent(s) or guardian(s).  Additionally, there are a couple of resources listed below that are very helpful for future planning.

U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS

Type in any career and get information related to: education requirements, job outlook, salary, work environment etc...
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Career One Stop

Find information on this website related to careers and interest inventories.  This site includes excellent videos on careers within Georgia career cluster groups