11th Grade

Grade 11 - General Information and Student Responsibility Timeline

·Get off to a good start!  This year is going to be a busy one with future planning and standardized testing. Continue to challenge yourself academically and focus on getting  the best grades possible

·PSAT  Register for the PSAT, offered at North on Saturday October 11, 2025.  Click here for detailed instructions.

· Continue involvement!  Keep participating in activities that interest you in school or outside of school and increase your leadership role in these activities. Attend the Activities Fair held in the lobby and cafeteria during lunches in early September. 

·National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)  If you are considering competing at the college level in a Division I or Division II sport, please let your counselor know. Visit here for information on the NCAA Clearinghouse.

·Learning In Neighborhood Community Service (LINCS)   Keep working on your LINCS hours. Visit the website to learn about opportunities to help out in your community. Although LINCS hours are not a requirement for graduation, 60 hours are required if you would like your service documented on your official transcript. LINCS hours may also be required for various Honor Societies. Visit the LINCS website for more information.

·Naviance:  Update your contact information in your Naviance profile. Keep using this website to explore colleges and become familiar with their requirements.    

·College Representatives Visits  Juniors are invited to attend college representative visits that are scheduled in the counseling office from mid-September through Thanksgiving. Visit the Naviance website via your CR Google waffle to view the schedule, sign up and use the pass on your phone to come to the meeting. 

·College Planning Seminars   Juniors will attend a seminar, hosted by counselors, on the College Exploration Process utilizing  Naviance in December/January.

·SAT/ACT Tests   Consult with your counselor to review PSAT scores and identify the best time for you to take these tests.  Register online for these tests at  collegeboard.com and act.org respectively. 

·Course Selection   Counselors will meet with juniors during the month of February to choose classes for the following school year.

·College Panel  Attend the Council Rock College Panel, hosted by CR South on March 12, 2026 at 6 PM. 

·College Conferences - Individual   Meet with your counselor in the spring to identify colleges that are a good fit for you.

·Advanced Placement Exams   Prepare for these exams, if applicable, which take place during the first two full weeks of May.

·College Visits  Visit, visit, visit college campuses!  This is the best way to know if a college is right for you. Make sure you register for a tour and/or information session if time permits. Ask to sit in on a class in your intended major or speak with a student. Juniors are allowed three excused absences to visit colleges. A note from a parent is required to verify absence.

·Summer   Keep visiting colleges that are top on your list. Write application essays. Research scholarship opportunities in Naviance. Begin the application process.