2025 Junior Newsletter [printable version]
Dear Parents,
Junior year is an exciting time as your child starts to plan for life after high school. We hope the information provided is helpful and answers your questions about careers, colleges, and next steps in your child’s future. Please contact your child’s counselor with any questions or concerns!
HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING CENTER WEBSITE
There are many resources for parents to access as your child moves through high school including; Volunteer opportunities, college in high school courses, CHS certificate of residency info, working papers, curriculum guide, honor societies, precollege summer programs, scholarships, financial aid info, as well as career and college resources. Click HERE.
CAREER PLANNING
In 9th and 10th grades, counselors conducted classroom presentations focused on career exploration. We also introduced students to Naviance and the many features available to help students explore careers. This April, school counselors will present to 11th graders in classrooms. Students will use Naviance to continue exploring careers and spend time researching the educational requirements for the careers they may be interested in. This is important as your child starts making plans for after high school and if they should pursue college, training, apprenticeships, military, or employment.
There are multiple paths you can take after you finish high school. Some students will choose to attend college while others are excited to become part of the workforce. See resources below for additional information.
College Resources
Career Resources
Today’s Military
JUNIOR CONFERENCES
School counselors will be meeting with juniors this Spring to select senior courses, review graduation and diploma requirements, and develop a plan for after high school. Counselors will be available for individual parent meetings in April and May. If you are interested in setting up a meeting please contact your child’s school counselor!
JUNIOR CHECKLIST
- Counseling Center Class of 2026: The Google Classroom has Information on Careers, Summer Programs, Scholarships, Naviance, Resume, and Wellness resources.
- College Essay: Your college essay is a critical part of your college application. A great essay takes time, edits, and revisions. Colleges want to hear your story, in your own words.
- College Visits: If college is in your future be sure to visit campuses this spring, summer, and fall 2025. Attend information sessions, college fairs, go on official tours, and connect with admission counselors.
- Honor Societies: There are 5 honor societies students can be invited to join. See BHBL website for more info on admission criteria and timeline.
- Junior Grades: Focus on Keeping up your grades through the end of the year. 40% of your grades are still to be determined in full year classes.
- Naviance: Career exploration and information, Self- Discovery Assessments, College Research, Resume Builder, RoadTrip Nation and much more. Students should use Clever to log in.
- NCAA Clearinghouse: Student athletes planning to play Div. I or II college athletics need to register with NCAA.
- Resume: Use Naviance or a Google doc template to create a resume. Organize your activities for college, employment, or scholarship apps. Use the summer to participate in resume-worthy activities!
- SAT/ACT: Juniors typically take the SAT and/or ACT in spring of 11th grade. Students must sign themselves up for the exam online at www.collegeboard.org. Many colleges continue to have a test optional policy. Be sure to check what the requirements are for each college you are interested in applying to.
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