Selecting a high school -- Planning for the future : choosing the right field of study, faculty, and counselor -- The politics of high school -- Opportunities for success in the classroom -- Study habits and hints -- Athletics -- Extracurricular activities -- Leadership in and out of the classroom -- Making the smart choice : say no to drugs, alcohol, crime, and pregnancy -- Choosing your friends -- Black pride and self-esteem -- The Black community : community and religious involvement -- Integration with others -- Part-time work : an education and opportunity -- The career hunt : putting it all together.