Topic of the Month - May

Ways to Effectively Use Summer Vacation

The summer vacation time is a great time to relax, enjoy being outside, and spend time with friends and family.  There are also a lot of other things that you can do over summer vacation.  Here are some ideas. 

Employment

Description: It’s common for high school students to work over the summer. Having a job is a great way to get work experience that you can include on your resume and college applications.

Need help finding the right summer job? Click HERE

Internship

Description: Working for a company or organization that are possibly more related to your career interests.  You may not always get paid to be an intern, especially as a high school student, but many times you can access these opportunities through a family member or someone you know.  

Summer Classes or Workshops

Description: Many colleges have summer programs that are content specific or just to gain a better understanding of what it feels like to be at a college.  Check out our Summer Programs listing for current information in our area.

Hobbies or Talents

Description: This is a broad category that can include sports, clubs, or other activities that you do either through school, with a local group, or on your own. 

Not sure what a club is or need some ideas, click HERE.

Summer Camp

Description: A way to immerse yourself in a specific hobby or interest.  

Volunteering/Community Service

Description: Volunteering within the community without getting paid.  In order to receive Community Service hours through Silver Lake, this cannot be done for an immediate family member.  

Not sure what to do for Community Service/Volunteering, click HERE or stop down to Guidance to take a look at our Community Service board.

Once you have completed hours, fill out the paperwork so that you can put those hours towards your 40 hour graduation requirement.