A large percentage of Peters Township High School students matriculate and enter post-secondary training via college or in some cases, the military or a vocational / technical school. Planning for post-secondary options may begin as early as 8th grade. Students entering the 9th grade should begin to prepare for post-secondary schools by thinking with the end in mind. When considering college applicants, schools will examine student SAT / ACT Scores, AP preparation/ testing scores, civic and real-world engagement. In short, they are looking for a well-rounded students who have examined their interests through enrichment and club engagement as well as high academic achievement.
Students should plan their high school core academic schedule by looking at their current level of academic rigor and planning it out through their senior year. This will ensure that they are planning to enroll in a healthy number of challenging honors and advanced placement courses. Students planning to enter competitive colleges should prepare college Peters Township students have opportunities to academically prepare by completing rigorous honors and advanced placement courses. In addition to rigorous course work, students can begin exploring their interests by enrolling in electives, clubs and other enrichment opportunities that will round out their high school experiences, prepare them for post-secondary schools of their interest and society in general.