1. Countdown to College Make the most of your years at MHS! Your ‘To Do’ List

2. You are all beginning in a new school, so it’s time for a fresh start!

3. Make a List of Goals Academics Extra-curricular –Band, Athletics, FFA, 4-H, Church, Leadership, etc Volunteering Family Personal Career Financial

4. Plan Ahead Take challenging courses in high school Do your homework Maintain a positive attitude Be serious in class Study for tests Be responsible Ask questions Get help as soon as you need it

5. Your Dream College Check out college websites –Sign up for the mailing and e-mail lists Find out about admission requirements ACT & SAT Scores required for Merit Scholarships Visit with Mrs. Canfield

6. College Entrance Exams EXPLORE – 8 th grade PLAN – 10 th grade THEA – 10 th grade PSAT – 10 th & 11 th grade ACT – 11 th & 12 th grades SAT – 11 th & 12 th grades

7. Get Involved UIL Academics FFA Athletics Band Student Council Latin Culture Club National Honor Society FCCLA Athletic Team Manager Fellowship of Christian Students TX Association of Future Educators Young Republicans New Student Welcome Committee Football Team Trainer Yearbook Student Council

8. Volunteer Church Youth groups Food Bank Community Thrift Store Habitat for Humanity Coaching youth sports teams www.networkforgood.org Mason Rodeo Association Pennies for Patients ACE After School Program Mason County Cancer Relay Teams

9. Volunteer Some More! Mason County News Make sure to keep a log of your hours See a need and do something about it!

10. Make the Most of Summer Read Volunteer work Mission trips College campus visits Get a job Sports camps Leadership camps Travel