Academic
ASCA Standards
Academic Development
- Students will acquire attitudes, knowledge, and skills contributing to effective learning in school and across the lifespan.
- Students will complete school with the academic preparation essential to choose from a wide range of substantial post-secondary options, including college.
- Students will understand the relationship of academics to the world of work and to life at home and in the community.
Why to Graduate from High School
and Go To College
Every bit of education you get increases the chances you’ll earn good pay.
The more education you get the more likely it is you will always have a job.
Continuing education after high school is much more important for your generation than it was for your parents’ generation.
Education gives you a lot of benefits, including meeting new people, taking part in new opportunities to explore your interests, and experiencing success.
Expected Lifetime Earnings*
| Professional Degree | $4.4 Million |
| Doctoral Degree | $3.4 Million |
| Master’s Degree | $2.5 Million |
| Bachelor’s Degree | $2.1 Million |
| Associate’s Degree | $1.6 Million |
| Some College | $1.5 Million |
| High School Graduate | $1.2 Million |
| Non-High School Graduate | $1 Million |
* Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Freshman
Freshman! Find out what you should be doing this year to stay on track!
SOPHOMORES
Sophomores! Find out what you should be doing this year to stay on track!
JUNIORS
Juniors! Find out what you should be doing this year to stay on track!
SENIORS
Seniors! Find out what you should be doing this year to stay on track!
