TENTH GRADE
Tenth grade students should ensure required classes from ninth grade
are either successfully completed or included in this year’s
course requests. Tenth grade requirements include English
II, World History, the next sequential math class, and the next
sequential science class. Additional requirements that need
to be worked in over the next two years include PE, Health, Communications
Applications, and either a technology or fine arts course, if any
of these are not yet completed. Consider beginning or continuing
the study of foreign language. Choose electives with an eye
toward an ultimate career goal or college major. Take a required
full year technology courses or other full year programs to ensure
pre-requisites are being met. Meet with counselor to discuss
elective options to fulfill four-year plans.
Credits: 5.0—9.5
Testing: Required - TAKS ELA , Math,
Science and Social Studies;
PLAN Test
Recommended -
PSAT
Required classes: English II, World
History, Math, Science
10th Grade Timeline
(check off the items you have completed)
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August
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__Check to see that you’re scheduled
for the correct courses
__Bookmark your campus’ homepage
and refer to it periodically
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September
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__Begin ACT / SAT prep
on CollegeforTexans.com
__Get involved in extra-curricular or
volunteer activities
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October
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__Take the PLAN® (Practice
ACT) & use the results to help
you
__Continue to improve your grades, attendance & citizenship
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November
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__Learn the differences between public & private
universities
__Decide what you want to do after high
school: college, military, work?
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December
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__Begin learning about scholarship
bulletins
__Read about financial aid for college
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January
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__Begin deciding courses for the junior
year
__Check for course selection dates with
your counselor
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February
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__Get a file box to save your report
cards, test results, honors, etc.
__Decide what career plans you have
for yourself
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March
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__Begin asking for recommendation letters
__Set a plan of action to become what
you will do for the rest of your life
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April
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__Take the TAKS tests seriously
__Check that your graduation requirements
are in order
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May
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__Consider taking Pre-AP/AP courses
next year if not already in them
__Register for scholarship services
on www.fastweb.com
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June
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__Begin visiting colleges during the
summer
__Memorize your social security number
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