How Do You Pick High School Courses?
In today’s high-tech world, a high school diploma has become a stepping stone to technical, professional or college education rather than just the end of the education process. Even if you don’t plan to go to school after high school now, chances are that your employer or your own career growth will require some post-secondary work. Since you have no way of knowing what choices you may make (or wish you had made) in the future, you might as well begin by choosing your high school courses wisely. Read on to learn how. Get to know your counselor. Most counselors have education and experience in matching students with courses and schools that match their skills and interests. They know where to find information. You probably first met your counselor when you entered high school. Now it’s time to sit down, explain who you are and what you want and map out a course to get there. If you and your counselor encounter major disagreements, it might help to get some other adults (like a parent or
