Navigating High School

Your school counselor is finally writing it all down.

Every year, thousands of students walk into high school without a roadmap - unsure which classes to take, how to build a transcript that opens doors, or what they need to know before it's too late. Navigating High School is that roadmap.

Written by Johnny M. Dueñas - a credentialed high school counselor with years of experience guiding students from freshman orientation to graduation - this book delivers honest, practical, insider knowledge that most students only get if they ask the right questions at the right time.

Inside, you'll discover:

• How to build a four-year academic plan that prepares you for college, career, and life

• What colleges and employers actually look for - and how to start building that profile now

• How to choose the right courses, including AP, honors, CTE, and elective pathways

• Strategies for managing stress, building relationships with teachers, and advocating for yourself

• The conversations every student should have with their counselor - and how to start them

• Real talk for parents: how to support your teen without hovering

Whether you're a student stepping into freshman year, a junior trying to course-correct, or a parent wondering how to help your teenager succeed, Navigating High School gives you the clarity, confidence, and tools to make the most of these four critical years.

Stop guessing. Start navigating.