Cadet Personal Development Plan

FRESHMAN YEARY/N Start Cadet Portfolio Create 5 year plan with goals Attain Minimum GPA of 2.75 Participate in 1 Extra Curricular activity or sport Participate in 20 hrs of community service Complete the Personal Skills Map Complete Winning Colors Complete the Learning Styles Inventory Demonstrate 2 examples of written classwork (at least 1 essay) Attend JCLC Attain at least 50% on each Cadet Challenge category Attain the rank of PFC Demonstrate initial leadership skills Demonstrate initial teamwork skills Do not miss > 3 days of school Attend 1 educational field trip SOPHOMORE YEARY/N Sign Cadet Personal Development Program contract with Instructor and guardian Attain Minimum GPA of 3.0 Review/modify 5 year plan and goals Participate in 1 Extra Curricular activity or sport Participate in 20 hours of community service, including JROTC Service Learning project Sign up for the PSAT (October) Attend 2 ACT/SAT workshops Take at least 1 AP/honors course Take at least 1 foreign language Take Jung-Myers Briggs personality test Join Beta Club and one other club Do not miss > 3 days of school Attain the rank of CPL/SGT Become at least a squad leader Score at least 60% on Cadet Challenge Attend JCLC Attend at least 1 social event Cadet Personal Development Plan

FALL JUNIOR YEARY/N Attain Minimum GPA 3.5 Review/Modify 5 yr plan and goals Attend at least 2 ACT/SAT events Take at least 1 AP/Honors course Participate in 1 Extra Curricular activity or sport Participate in 10 hours of community service, including Service Learning Proj Sign up for ACT or SAT Sign up for or take ASVAB Create a "Top 10" list of colleges Update PSM, WC and LSI in your Cadet Portfolio Create a Resume' Practice interview skills Explore potential careers Join National Honor Society Attain JROTC rank of at least SFC or LT Perform company leadership position Perform leadership function in at least one extra curricular event, club, or sport Start financial aid and scholarship process SPRING JUNIOR YEARY/N Take ACT or SAT Choose potential college major Apply for 5 colleges Talk to college readiness about scholarships Participate in 1 Extra Curricular activity or sport Participate in 10 hours of community service, including Service Learning Project Obtain JROTC PE/Health credit Review official transcript, ensure enough credits to graduate Practice interview skills, attend JROTC board Attend APS or other sponsored career fair Submit 1 essay to a regional or national competition Attend at least 1 social event and educational field trip Attend JCLC, Boys State, Girls State, or Service Academy Leader Event Perform leadership function in at least one extra curricular event, club, or sport Attain JROTC rank of at least SFC or LT Start Service Academy or ROTC applications if interested Perform company leadership position Attain at least 75% on Cadet Challenge Cadet Personal Development Plan

FALL SENIOR YEARY/N Assess ACT/SAT scores, attend ACT/SAT improvement workshop Retake ACT/SAT Attain Minimum GPA 3.5 Talk to Military recruiters about college and career options Continue application process for at least 5 colleges Take at least 1 AP/Honors or dual enrollment course Apply for 10 college scholarships through College Options Foundation Attend 1 college fair Lead a community service event (20 hrs) Lead an extra curricular event, club, or sport Obtain a battalion staff position Visit 1 college campus Conduct final review of transcript, graduation requirements Review/modify resume' Start a budget for post-high school SPRING SENIOR YEARY/N Submit FAFSA for college financial aid packets Review transcript, on track to graduate with a 3.5 GPA Receive Letters of Acceptance to at least 3 colleges, military contract, or business job acceptance Continue application for at least 10 scholarships, receive at least 1 scholarship Schedule last ACT/SAT if needed Attain at least 80% on Cadet Challenge Review/modify resume' Visit 2 college campuses Interview for job or summer internship Graduate! Cadet Personal Development Plan