Sophomore Year Calendar

August

Make sure you are registered for CaliforniaColleges.edu. California Colleges is a tool to help you explore careers, colleges/universities, FAFSA and other resources for students’ future plans.
Utilize other resources available to you such as Aeries Portal. Aeries will serve as a tool to monitor your grades.
Monitor student’s grades on Aeries and contact teachers with academic concerns, if any.

Check with your counselor to ensure you are taking A-G courses and on track for graduation.
If you are planning to play Div 1 or Div 2 sports in college, review the NCAA requirements: NCAA Eligibility Center Quick Reference
Back To School Night: Remind your Parents!
Get involved in clubs: Foothill Clubs
Monitor student’s grades on Aeries and contact teachers with academic concerns, if any.
AP Registration begins. Check in with your AP teacher for instructions.

Attend our TUSD College and Career Night – Event for students and families to explore options and prepare for a bright future. Learn about College admission, preparing for the future and various careers. Check with counselor for information.
Monitor student’s grades on Aeries and contact teachers with academic concerns, if any.
Check Total Registration to confirm you are registered for the AP Exam www.totalregistration.net/AP/053234

Increase your commitment to extra- curricular activities so you will stand out on your college applications.
Attend Report Card Night in the FHS Gym.
Monitor student’s grades on Aeries and contact teachers with academic concerns, if any.

Maintain your GPA and get involved in extra-curricular activities.
Monitor student’s grades on Aeries and contact teachers with academic concerns, if any.

Review “career interest” on CaliforniaColleges.edu during Sophomore CCR.
Research colleges that you’re interested in either CaliforniaColleges.edu or College board Big Future. College Board Big Future
If there is a career or field that interests you, find someone who works in the business and ask if you can shadow them for a day or two.
Get Organized: You will begin receiving email from colleges. Keep your information in a file box or digital folder.
Study for Finals!
Monitor student’s grades on Aeries and contact teachers with academic concerns, if any.

Create a California State University (CSU Mentor) account. 1st semester grades are completed and students can input those grades into their profile. CSU Apply
Complete your academic planner through Aeries. Make sure you signed up for A-G courses.
Complete your Personality Assessment through CaliforniaColleges.edu.
Monitor student’s grades on Aeries and contact teachers with academic concerns, if any.
For graduation requirements, Click Here
Foothill’s UC and CSU Approved A-G List

Meet with your Counselor and turn in your course selection sheet.
Be sure to discuss registering for Honors and/or AP (Advanced Placement) courses next year. Advanced Placement courses grant college credit for exams taken in high school.
Monitor student’s grades on Aeries and contact teachers with academic concerns, if any.

Start or continue your family college discussion: What, Where, How?
Consider participating in a summer program.
Study for Finals and finish the year strong!
Monitor student’s grades on Aeries and contact teachers with academic concerns, if any.
AP Exams begin for students who registered.
If you failed a class 2nd semester, reach out to summer school principal to enroll in summer school.