The High School and Beyond Plan may  provide students with the opportunity to explore their own skills and interests  and discover potential career and educational options. This personalized plan  helps to connect career interests with courses and courses with career pathways. The plan helps students identify the steps needed to reach  postsecondary goals. Students should be encouraged to take ownership over their  high school experience and choose coursework and activities that are relevant  to their goals. The High School and Beyond Plan also provides a means of  tracking requirements for graduation from high school and entry into  postsecondary programs and careers.