New Orleans Guide to High School and Beyond 2018

HIGH SCHOOL
READINESS SKILLS
In addition to academic skills, attendance and test scores, high
school leaders prioritize good time management and study habits,
collaboration, conflict resolution, problem solving and financial
literacy as critical for incoming 9th graders.
EXTRACURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
While grades, behavior, and test scores are important, activities you
do outside of the classroom are also important. Being involved in
extracurricular activities, particularly those that involve service or
volunteering, shows schools that you are well-rounded with social
and other life skills, and that you have other interests outside of
academics; the type of activities in which you are involved also
tells schools a lot about your personality.
Are you currently involved
in any extracurricular
activities? If so, which ones
do you plan on participating
in when you go to
high school?
Here are things you can do to succeed outside of the classroom:
• Get involved in clubs, student organizations, sports and
community/service learning. Find something you love doing
or try something new!
• Volunteer at your school, church, or in your community.
• Look into additional academic options that may be
available in your area, such as magnet programs,
International Baccalaureate programs and school
enrichment programs.
• Participate in summer programs in your community.
Keep in mind that it is never too late to get back on track, but the
sooner you start the easier it will be!
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