Example Plans

Learn about Yourself

Arkansas law requires that the student success plan shall (1) guide the student along the pathway to graduation, (2) address accelerated learning opportunities, (3) address academic deficits and interventions and (4) include college and career planning components based on student interests.

To make wise choices, you also will need to understand yourself and your goals for the future. It is important, therefore, to take time to learn more about yourself.

My Abilities

  • In which subjects do I do well in school?
  • What do I do well outside of school?
  • Which talents do I have? (Play a musical instrument, sing, paint, dance, act, write, etc.)
  • Which sport(s) do I play well?
  • Will I meet NCAA guidelines for an athletic scholarship?

My Interests

  • Which subjects are most interesting to me in school?
  • Which activities are most interesting to me in school?
  • Which activities are most interesting to me outside of school?
  • What are my hobbies?

My Attitudes

  • What is important to me in my life?
  • Which people are important to me?
  • Which activities are important to me?
  • Which possessions are important to me?

My Likes

  • Which subjects do I like in school?
  • Which activities do I like in school?
  • Which activities do I like outside of school?
  • Do I like to be with other people much of the time?
  • Do I like to be alone much of the time?
  • Do I enjoy working in a group?
  • Do I enjoy working with my hands?
  • Do I enjoy reading?
  • Do I enjoy figuring out how things work?
  • Do I like to use technology & learn new applications?

My Goals

  • What do I want to accomplish in high school?
  • What might I want to do after high school?

Freshman Transition

The decisions you make now as you consider or revise a four-year graduation plan as well as actions you take throughout high school will greatly affect your future. To increase your potential for fulfilling a successful and prosperous future, you are encouraged to:

  • Enroll in one or more advanced courses.
  • Enroll in courses that support your strengths.
  • Enroll in courses that address your deficits.
  • Choose a series of electives that are related and culminate in internships and/or certifications.
  • Commit to a series of courses or club activities that show commitment and perseverance.

SSP - Arkansas Student Success Plans

As established by Arkansas Act 930 of 2017, beginning in the 2018-2019 school year, Arkansas school districts will develop student success plans for students by the end of 8th grade. This plan is a personalized education plan intended to assist students with achieving readiness for college, career and community engagement. The student success plan shall guide the student along the pathway to graduation, address accelerated learning opportunities, address academic deficits and interventions and include college and career planning components.