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11th Grade

 

Junior Year Info

Junior year is an important year in every high schooler's career. Students should be engaging in college and career planning. Some students will be taking exams like the ACT/SAT or the ASVAB, others will be participating in job shadowing or college visits. Explore this page of the website for resources that will help have a productive junior year.

Junior IGP Presentation: Review this presentation to gain information about preparing for your student's senior year.

 

ACT, SAT, & ASVAB Testing

 

Note:

  • Students can sign up to take either the ACT or SAT at CHS in the Spring of their Junior year.
  • Students can also sign up to take these exams at any time of their choosing on the ACT & College Board websites. These tests are offered on Saturday mornings at various testing locations around our community. Students can sign up to take these tests at any testing location nearby.

 

College & Career Training Programs 

4 Year College

At a 4-year college, many students will pursue a 4 year bachelor's degree. 

 

2 Year College

Associate's Degree - Some students will pursue a 2-year associate's degree, then begin their career after. (examples include Dental Hygiene, Ultrasound Technician, Auto Technician, and more)

Trade/Training Certification - Some students will take classes to receive a training certificate in a particular career field. These often take anywhere between 4 months to 1 year (examples include Commercial Driving License, Forklift Operator, Nursing Assistant, and more)

  • A new law has been passed to allow Financial Aid from the FAFSA to be applied to Certifications from a 2-year college. This means many of these programs can be very affordable, even free!
  • Click here to view Midlands Tech Quick-Job Certifications.

 

Military 

Various military branches offer opportunities for high school graduates. Students interested should consider contacting a military recruiter and taking the ASVAB.

  •  Today's Military - Explore military opportunities and benefits on this website.

 

 

4-Year College Requirements

Most 4-Year Colleges have the following minimum requirements.

  • At least one math credit above Algebra 2 (this can include Discrete Math, Pre-Calculus, etc.)
  • At least 3 lab science credits 
  • At least two credits in the same foreign language
  • At least one fine-arts credit (Art, Music, Theatre, etc)

*Students should research each college's specific requirements including GPA, Test Scores, etc.

 

College Planning Tools

BigFuture - Create Your Road Map and save all your college planning activities by signing into your College Board account.

College Planning in 11th Grade - Use this checklist to start planning your entrance into college now.

Midlands Tech Quick-Jobs - Use this to explore some short certification programs that have have lucrative careers.

 

Early Graduation Requirements

  • The student intending to be an Early Graduate must be on track to complete all graduation requirements by the end of their third year of high school or after seven semesters of high school to begin the application and consideration for early graduation.
  • The student must complete an early graduation application within the first 10 days of their 11th grade year
  • A student who intends to graduate early must meet at least one measure of college and/or career readiness by the time of the application.