• What YOU can do - Students:
     
    Get involved in Graduation Matters Montana.
     
    1. TAKE THE PLEDGE TO GRADUATE AND ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO JOIN YOU
     
    2. STAY ON THE RIGHT TRACK: 
        - Know the graduation requirements for your school as
           well as the requirements for college or career training.
        - Do your homework, study hard, and don't miss school.
     
    3. GET INVOLVED:
        - Participate in extracurricular activities at school or
           through a youth organization in your community.
        - Volunteer, get an internship or find a part-time job that
           gives you skills that will benefit you in the workplace or college.
        - Participate in the I Pledge to Graduate campaign at your
           school or start one if your school doesn't have one.
        - Join a Career and Technical Student Organization.
     
    4. PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE:
        - Challenge yourself academically and plan out your future.
        - Talk to your school counselor and family about your
           goals and college or career training.
        - Find a mentor who can help you plan for your future.
        - Take advantage of college preparation and career readiness
           resources and opportunities.
        - Create a Big Sky Pathway
     
    5. MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
        - Support your peers to make healthy and safe choices.
        - Participate in service learning.
        - Consider tutoring or mentoring a peer or younger student.
        - Be kind and treat others with respect.
        - Take on a leadership role.
     
     
    To learn more about what you can do, please visit the GRADUATION MATTERS MONTANA website. http://www.graduationmatters.mt.gov