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KALEIDOSCOPE | Schools & Programs of Choice
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Need a GPS for your future? Here's our GPISD College and Career Roadmap—your step-by-step guide to staying on track, on time, and laser-focused on your goals. Start navigating your path to success today!
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
8th Grade
Get involved in extracurricular activities or community service opportunities
Sign up for advanced-level high school classes to include Advanced, Advanced Placement (AP), Dual Credit, and/or OnRamps courses
Make it a habit to use Skyward to check on your grades and attendance
Work with your counselors to develop your personal graduation plan and select your endorsement
Begin researching your program of study/pathway and AVID
Apply for the Bobby Bragen scholarship
Apply to your GPISD high school of choice
9th Grade
Make it a habit to use Skyward to check on your grades and attendance
Meet with your counselor to create a CCMR plan
Join sports, clubs or other student organizations
Focus on your grades and attendance and understand your graduation requirements
Start working on industry-based certifications
Build relationships with your teachers
Start building your high school resume and create a professional email
Attend GPISD College Night
Engage in test prep for TSIA2 and PreACT
Make plans for enrichment activities, community service, and summer programs
10th Grade
Take the PreACT in October
Engage in test prep for ACT, SAT, TSIA 2, PSAT/NMSQT for junior year
Meet with your school counselor often and check your CCMR status
Explore and register for scholarship databases
Consider potential majors and build a college list
Attend GPISD College Night
Visit colleges (virtual/in-person)
Create your NCAA account (student athletes)
Monitor your GPA (grade point average) and grades
Create your reach, target, and safety college list
11th Grade
Continue to prepare for PSAT/NMSQT & ACT
Attend GPISD College Night
Take PSAT/NMSQT in October
Check your eligibility for an ACT/SAT fee waiver for Saturday testing
Complete brag sheet and identify who will write your letters of recommendation
Meet with your School Counselor often and check your CCMR status
Take the School Day ACT in March
Explore military options
Gather more information about college scholarships and financial aid at
www.fafsa.gov
Go on college tours
Create/update your NCAA account (student athletes)
Sign up to take the Saturday ACT & SAT exams
Review transcript and check rank
Finalize your reach, target, and safety college list
12th Grade
Apply to your reach, target, and safety college schools
Create and check your college admission portals
Reach out to current and former teachers and counselors for letters of recommendation
Meet with your school counselor to ensure you’ve met CCMR requirements
Update your high school resume
Sign up to take the Saturday ACT & SAT again
Attend GPISD College Night
Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and/or CSS (College Search Series) profile through College Board
Submit College applications and send your transcript to each college
Apply for local scholarships on gpisd.org/scholarships
Take ASVAB for your career in the military
Finalize your postsecondary plan for college, career or military!
