My experience was a little different. In Jr. Hi we took some tests. A few months before school ended we met with our future H.S. counselors privately to set up a schedule. She did tell me my score and gave me some recommendations for classes to take in H.S. I listened but didn't follow her advice to the letter either.

Probably one of the most important lessons I learned as a young 'un was to never give up. That was taught to me by my Dad working on the car, around the house, camping, etc. I don't think he ever said it exactly that way but it was the way he lived and expected his children to grow up.