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POST HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATIONS

8th grade is a good time to start preparing for high school!

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  • Consider options

  • Explore interests 

  • Make a plan

  • Work on independence and study habits

  • Record keeping

  • Applications and testing

Explore Interests:

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Through clubs and classes

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Through part-time jobs

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Research

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Interest Inventory

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Free Career Test

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Talk to friends and family

Prepare:

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Work on independence

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Work on study habits

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Acquire job skills

Record Keeping:

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Grades/Transcripts

High school level courses taken in 8th grade can be included on the transcript and counted towards college requirements.

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Course Descriptions

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Volunteer and Part-time Job Information

 
The only way to receive an Iowa high school diploma is to complete all requirements through an approved accredited school.

Colleges and trade schools only require a transcript, not a diploma.

Applications and Testing:

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College applications

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Scholarship applications

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Testing

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