The College Bound Scholarship program is an early commitment of state financial aid to eligible 7th & 8th grade students who sign up in middle school and fulfill the College Bound Scholarship pledge.
The program encourages students who might not consider college because of the cost to dream big and continue their education beyond high school. (Washington Student Achievement Council, 2003)
Apply online today by visiting College Bound Scholarship
Check-Out-a-College.Com is a website by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges to help students learn about Washington State community and technical colleges and explore careers.
College Readiness
Middle school students are developing skills that will help them be successful when continuing their education in the future. Some of these skills include: grit, communication, time managment, persistence, self advocacy, teamwork, dependability, critical thinking, and a willingness to try & learn new things. There are many benefits to continuing your education after high school. According to the Washington Student Achievement Council, college graduates live longer, healthier lives, are more likely to stay employed and enjoy their work, can change careers more easily, and earn $20,000 a year or more, on average, than high school graduates (ReadySetGrad.org). Please utilize the resources below in planning for your future.
Provides information on Washington State higher education institutions, financial aid, and college readiness programs.
AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. Through AVID, students learn organizational and study skills, work on critical thinking and asking probing questions, get academic help from peers and college tutors, and participate in enrichment and motivational activities that make college seem attainable.
The WashBoard website connects Washington students with Washington scholarship providers.
Getting Ready for High School?
Middle school may seem far away from high school graduation and college planning, but it's an imporant step toward getting ready for the years beyond. The ademic and social skills, work habits, and problem-solving tactics developed now are essential for building a foundation of success habits for future endeavors. The Graduation and Course Planning Guide is a great resource for parents and students as they prepare for high school. In the guide, you'll find information about assessments, high school grading, Common Core State Standards, and opportunities for college credit in high school, how to register at BHS, SHS, and SQHS.
Ready Set Grad is a website created by the Washington Student Achievement Council, to ensure every student in Washington State has access to the tools, information, and support they need to graduate high school and make college accessible and affordable. (Washington Student Achievement Council)
The site is a great resource for students grades 6 through adult to understand the steps necessary to earn a high school diploma and plan and pay for a post secondary education.
We encourage all students to visit and utilize Ready Set Grad's resources. Stay up to date on grade level appropriate college planning by signing the Ready Set Grad pledge today!
Another great resource is Ready Set Grad's, Guide for Parents of Middle School Students designed to help middle school students and families prepare for college and career.
