College and Career Readiness Newsletter

• How to be Successful in High School: Counselors visit 9^th grade Language Arts classes to introduce students to Highland, outline school expectations, and share tips for a successful transition.
• CCR Meetings: Counselors will meet individually with each freshman in November and December to introduce students to high school expectations, graduation requirements, and early career exploration. Students and counselors will go over a 4-year plan. Parents and guardians will be invited to the meeting. 
• Course Selection: In February Counselors will meet with 9^th grade students in their Language Arts classes to review graduation requirements, explore CTE pathways, and discuss college and career planning as it relates to selecting their 10^th grade courses for the upcoming school year.
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College and Career Readiness Newsletter 

• CCR Meeting- Counselors meet with 10^th grade students in their World History classes to introduce YouScience, helping them explore their aptitudes and interests as they relate to future careers and college pathways.
• Course Selection: In February Counselors will meet with 10^th grade students in their Language Arts classes to review graduation requirements and discuss college and career planning as it relates to thier YouScience results and selecting their 11^th grade courses for the upcoming school year.
• NCAA and Eligibility Information

College and Career Readiness Newsletter

• Course Selection: In February Counselors will meet with 11^th grade students in their Language Arts classes to review graduation requirements and discuss college and career planning as it relates to their 12^th grade courses for the upcoming school year.
• CCR Meetings: Counselors meet individually with each junior in the Spring to review graduation progress and support college and career readiness planning. Parents and guardians are invited to attend. These meetings include exploration of in-state and out-of-state college options, including WUE, align career goals with appropriate majors, degrees, or certificates, review high school credits and graduation status, plan for credit recovery if needed, build their senior year schedule, consider concurrent enrollment opportunities, and learn about internship opportunities.
• Parent Night: In April, counselors host an evening for parents, families, and students focused on postsecondary planning. The presentation explains the “1, 2, 4, or More” college options and outlines how students can prepare for their postsecondary plans, including applications, financial aid, scholarships, and paying for school.
• NCAA and Eligibility Information

College and Career Readiness Newsletter

• CCR Meeting: Counselors meet with seniors at the start of the year to review graduation plans, discuss college applications, and connect career exploration with postsecondary planning. They continue meeting with seniors throughout the year to support goal-setting and ensure students stay on track for graduation.
• Parent Night: In October, counselors host an evening for parents, families, and students focused on postsecondary planning. The presentation explains the “1, 2, 4, or More” college options and outlines how students can prepare for their postsecondary plans, including applications, financial aid, scholarships, and paying for school.
• FAFSA Night: Counselors host a FAFSA Open House where families can stop by for personalized support with their FAFSA applications. Staff guide students and parents through the process, answer questions, and provide tips to maximize financial aid opportunities.
• NCAA and Eligibility Information