College Prep Timeline

Grade 9

• Four-year plan
• Introduction to the IB
• Introduction to PSAT/SAT/ACT
• Mentoring program incorporates transitioning into the High School and what that means
• Preview to grade 10 regarding course offerings, choices, pathways, and selection

Grade 10

• PSAT information assembly and sign ups
• SAT/ACT information
• Mentoring program incorporates study skills and an introduction to TCCI
• Preview to grade 11 regarding course offerings, choices, pathways, and selection

Grade 11

• Information regarding standardized testing requirements
• College visits
• Monitor student progress regarding standardized testing, course progress, and the college search
• How to apply for college, the nuts and bolts
• Students learn to use TCCI as resources
• Each junior student and parents have a counselor meeting regarding college planning
• The mentoring program incorporates and supports the college preparation process
• Preview to grade 12 regarding course offerings, choices, pathways, and selection

Grade 12

• Students, counselors, teachers, and parents team in the college application process
• Monitor student progress regarding standardized testing, course progress, and the college search
• Counselors follow through the college application process with every senior student
• Essay writing is monitored with individual students
• The mentoring program incorporates and supports essay writing, resume writing, goal setting, and transitioning to college