For 9th Graders

    Read through the RSTA and CRLS course catalogues to determine what classes you would like to take.  Consider your interests and areas that you would like to learn more about. Familiarize yourself with the classes and clubs that interest you.

    Visit your guidance counselor to assess your talents and interests, and to map out a four-year career plan that will put you in the most challenging courses you can handle.

    Research future educational opportunities and career fields that match your areas of interest.

(See web sites on the www.rindgetech.com web site or visit Mrs. Garman in the RSTA Career Counseling Office Room R119)
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For 10th Graders

    Take a career interest assessment.  (See Mrs. Garman in the RSTA Career Counseling Office Room R119)

    Draw up a list of college majors that interest you or careers that are of interest to you. Review your CRLS catalogue with these majors and interests in mind.

    Take PSATs and discuss the results with your guidance counselor.

    Look into volunteer work, after-school work, or clubs that are of interest to you. These are great activities to learn more about yourself and your talents, to meet others who have similiar interests, and to learn more about careers.
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    Register for Tech-Prep. (Tech Prep allows you to receive college credit for technical training in high school- see Ms. Michaud in Room R119 for information.)
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For 12th Graders

    Make a time line and note the deadlines for tests, applications, and scholarship deadlines. Look into on-line applications posted on college web sites.  See if your colleges accept the common application, go www.app.commonapp.org

     If you want to take the SATs again, do so early.  Information is available in the CCRC.

     Attend the CRLS College Fair (November) and the RSTA Technical College Fair. (February)

     File your FAFSA (financial aid form) after January 1.

     See your counselors often for more information and assistance.

Checklist For Parents/Guardians

     Find time every few weeks to talk to your child about what he/she is learning at school and what his/her interests are, both in and out of school. Encourage your child to learn more about areas of interest through after-school activities, school clubs, or courses.

     Get to know your child's guidance counselor and small learning community deans; attend school-sponsored activities. 

     Talk to your child about your career path and about how you have navigated your career thus far.

     Talk to your child's guidance counselor and the RSTA counselors about summer enrichment programs, tutoring programs, and volunteer work opportunities.

     Visit the www.rindgetech.com web site for more information about technical programs and helpful career web sites.

     Read the CRLS daily publication the Did You Know (DYK) on line at www.cpsd.us/crls/DYK

Attend the CRLS Financial Aid Night for parents and learn more about the financial aid process.

Career Guidance Activities for all students held during the year:

CRLS College Fair (November)

Career speaker forums in the CCRC

RSTA Technical College Fair (February)

Career publications

College field trips

Scholarship, enrichment and summer program information

Industry field trips

Industry speakers visit technical classes

Career Interest Testing

Cooperative work experiences

Tech Prep information

Periodic meetings with the RSTA Career Counselor

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Career Web Sites for Students