11th Grade
Eleventh grade students should carefully check required courses for graduation and make sure the proper courses have been selected. Any required classes not successfully completed should be included in this year's course requests.
AP courses are also available in English III, all level 2 science courses, computer science, and levels IV and V of foreign languages. CTE courses at the Guthrie Center may also provide dual credit opportunities. All selections should be made with an ultimate college major or career goal in mind.
- Testing Required : PSAT
- Strongly Recommended: SAT and ACT in spring (necessary for college application process for fall of senior year).
- Required courses: English III, U. S. History, 3rd math, science
11th Grade Timeline
August |
__Check to see that you’re scheduled for the correct courses. __ Prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT test |
September |
__ Begin attending college sessions at your high school. __ Prepare for the PSAT by reviewing practice tests. |
October |
__Attend College Night. |
November |
__Set up a working resume for yourself. __Visit your school’s college room/center. |
December |
__Begin writing your personal essays for applications, scholarships, etc. |
January |
__Begin deciding courses for the senior year. __Review your PSAT scores and utilize the College Board My Road site that provides individualized assistance based on your results. This will help you improve your SAT scores. |
February |
__Requestverification of community service. |
March |
__Begin to think about whom youwill ask to writeyour recommendation letters. __Take SAT (School Administration) __Prepare for the AP Exams scheduled for May. |
April |
__Take all state and college admissionstests seriously! __Register for the SAT and the ACT and take these if you have not already done so. |
May |
__Register to take both the ACT and SAT during the summer. |
June |
__Take the ACT andthe SAT. __Volunteer in your community. |