There are some great checklists available for parents and their kids to navigate their education from Pre-K (or even before - start that savings account now!) through high school.

• 8th - 12th Grade "Next Steps" Checklists
  Checklists and guides for parents and students entering 8th through 12th grade.
• US Dept. of Education Checklists
  A variety of checklists for elementary, middle school, high school, and adult students.