Academic Support

It is important that all students understand and meet their objectives each year in order to stay on track for graduation and be ready for a post-secondary college or career pathway. Students are encouraged to access the documents on the right as they are very useful tools that will aid in the success of our students. If you need 1 on 1 help, please reach out to your academic advisor! You can also take advantage of our tutoring program offered at IHSCA and virtually. Please see the information down below!

9th Grade Objectives

■understand AVID processes

1. Academic Binder implementation

2. Proper note taking / Cornel Notes

■creation of student portfolios

■fulfill grade requirement checklist

■four year academic plan (ILP)

1. What classes to take?

2. Credits needed to graduate

3. Graduation requirements

■set attainable short and long term personal academic goals

■complete College & career application trackers/checklists and surveys

■understand and implement service learning hours

■Research and apply for experiential opportunities

10th Grade Objectives

■continue student portfolios

■revisit four year academic plan (change as needed)

1. What classes to take?

2. Credits needed to graduate

3. Understanding their personal school transcripts

■set attainable short and long term academic goals

■research potential colleges / four year universities of interest

■complete both college and scholarship application trackers/checklists

■research post-secondary opportunities

■completion of grade level service learning hours

■Research and apply for experiential opportunities

11th Grade Objectives

■SAT year

■complete both college and scholarship application trackers/checklist

■revisit four year academic plan (change as needed)

1. What classes to take?

2. Credits needed to graduate

3. Understanding their personal school transcripts

■write one (1) general personal statement for college prompts

■submit a pre-FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) (If eligible)

■research (10) potential colleges / universities

■write one (1) general scholarship essay

■complete and begin to finalize student portfolio

■Sign-up for ACT if needed

■Research and apply for experiential opportunities

■design a usable resume and compose appropriate cover letters

12th Grade Objectives

■meet a variety of application deadlines on a regular basis

■apply to five (5) colleges and/or post-secondary schools—two safety schools, two target schools and two reach schools

■gain acceptance into at least two schools including a four year university

■complete both college and scholarship application trackers/checklists

■write and craft personal statements to fit the needs of a college prompt

■write one (1) general personal statement

■submit completed FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) (If eligible)

■research and apply for at least (2) scholarships that require an essay

■complete career inventories

■design a usable resume and compose appropriate cover letters

■compile a list of four (4) candidates to write letters of recommendation

■compile a personal fact sheet to accompany recommendation requests

■set attainable short and long term financial goals

-track personal spending and create a usable budget
-calculate a variety of interest rates and understand types of fees associated with lending
-understand the benefits and dangers of credit cards