Freshman Year
Freshman Roadmap
It's officially your Freshman year, and we know that graduation may seem a long way off. However, it is important to start the plan for YOUR future now. There are a number of steps to take early on in your high school years that can help prepare you for the best opportunities in your future. Explore the information on this page, and get your journey off to a great start!
First Year Checklist
- Enroll in IMPACT Program through Infinite Campus
- Grades Matter! Your GPA sticks with you all 4 years.
- Attend the club fair and join a club or two.
- Start career searches. Try ASUme3.com for fun.
- Seek out volunteer opportunities and don’t forget to log your hours.
- Attend college visits and fairs at school.
- Visit the College and Career Center and meet your College and Career Specialist
- Meet with your counselor and develop your 4 year academic plan based on your goals.
- Visit the Freshman Resources page for specific information go get off to the best start.
School Counseling
Counselors are assigned based on the student last name and will remain with the student all four years. To schedule an appointment, please contact the Counseling Assistant. Students may also walk in without an appointment before school, after school, and during their lunch. Walk-ins are based on counselor availability.
Locate your school on the list, and click to visit the respective Counseling Office page.
College and Career Center
The College and Career Center is an excellent resource for all things related to college, scholarships, trade-school, military, employment and more. Working together with a School Counselor and the College and Career Center team will help to set students upon on the best pathway for success.
Choose the school on the list below to visit their respective College and Career Center Page.
College Credit & Dual Enrollment
Dual Enrollment provides high school students the opportunity to earn community college credits while still in high school. Dual Enrollment for CUSD is through Chandler-Gilbert Community College.
Advanced Placement (AP) offerings are an important component of the high school curriculum in CUSD. Currently, there are 45 AP courses offered throughout the district.
Dual Enrollment Opportunities
What is Advanced Placement (AP)?