August      

• Attend Freshman Orientation.
• Actively participate in Fresh Connect.  Introduce yourself to at least two new people in your Fresh Connect class!
• Log in to Student Vue to check your schedule, locker, network password, and grades.

​September   

• Set your academic and personal goals for the year.
• Attend the MVHS Activity Fair during lunch--look for opportunities to get involved in a club or other activity,
• Join clubs and activities.
• Attend a Guidance Department Mustang30 for this school years important information and to meet your counselor.
• Parents watch the guidance video available on Curriculum Night.
• Establish a daily study plan.

​October

• Identify your learning style.
• Do your best every day!  Evaluate your study habits and plan for changes if needed.   
• Visit an Academic Resource Center for extra help.
• ​Attend Homework Club for peer tutoring.

November

• ​Make an appointment to talk with your school counselor in your house to discuss your progress.
• Attend Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences--students and parents attend conferences together here at MVHS.

​December

• Attend Academic Planning Night 
• Plan a study schedule for finals-FINISH STRONG!
• Review Test-Taking Tips  

January  

• Prepare to select next year’s courses.  Counselors will present through PE and distribute course selection packets.
• Review High School Course Catalog.  
• Access your transcript through Student Vue
• Re-visit your 4-Year Academic Plan. 
• Make appointment with counselor for academic advising.
• Discuss with your teachers the recommendations they have made for you for next year.
• Seek academic advice from your counselor and teachers.
• Register online for sophomore year by January 31st!

February   

• Meet with your counselor to finalize next year’s courses.

March/April

• 4th quarter check-ins with counselor.
• Make a list of your awards, honors, volunteer work and extracurricular activities from freshman year.
• Update resume on SchooLinks with this year's accomplishments

May             

• Make summer plans--summer activities and/or coursework? community service?
  • Summer coursework
  • Link to community service information 
• Plan a study schedule for finals-FINISH STRONG!
• Review Test-Taking Tips
• Finalize any schedule change requests by the deadline at the end of May!

June   

• Review the goals you set at the beginning of this year.  Reflect on your progress.
• Print your report card from Home Access by the end of June.
• Relax and re-energize!  See you sophomore year!

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