High School & Beyond Plan
The High School and Beyond Plan empowers students to explore their interests and strengths, select courses that align with future goals, and demonstrate readiness for college, careers, and life. Serving as a personalized guide, this plan supports students in making informed decisions as they prepare for success beyond high school.
Kennewick School District students complete their High School and Beyond Plan through SchooLinks. To access SchooLinks, students log in through Rapid Identity on their district Chromebook, open the Student Portal, and select the SchooLinks icon.
Parents and guardians can also create a SchooLinks account to support and track their student’s progress. On this page, you’ll find links to planning tools for grades 7 through 12, as well as instructions for parents or guardians on setting up a guardian account.
Middle and High School Students (Grades 8-12) use SchooLinks to:
- Take assessments, including career interest inventories
- Explore careers through the Career Center
- Search for 2-year and 4-year colleges
- Take virtual reality tours of college campuses
- Find local and national scholarships
- Learn about financial aid options
- Discover internships and volunteer opportunities
- Create digital portfolios and resumes
- Communicate with school counselors
- Plan courses and explore career pathway options
- Register for classes for the upcoming school year
12th Graders/Seniors have access to additional tools, such as:
- Tracking college applications, including Common App submissions
- Requesting transcripts and letters of recommendation
- Finalizing and sharing their High School and Beyond Plan
- Applying for scholarships
Parents or guardians can create SchooLinks accounts to stay involved by:
- Monitoring their child’s progress
- Assisting with post-graduation planning
- Collaborating with counselors and students on future goals