The Xello video explains how students can use the Plans feature to explore future pathways and create a step‑by‑step plan that fits their goals. The tool helps students understand different options—such as careers, college programs, apprenticeships, or other post‑secondary paths—and then build an actionable to‑do list that supports those goals. Students can start by choosing either a career or an education pathway, and Xello guides them through selecting appropriate next steps so they can shape a plan that grows with them.

The video explains how Xello’s Course Planner helps students map out their high‑school courses in a clear and organized way. It shows that students can view all their completed, current, and planned courses in one place, giving them a full picture of their high‑school journey. The tool helps ensure students stay on track for graduation and meet any required specializations or endorsements.

As students add classes to their plan, Xello provides helpful alerts—for example, icons that warn them if they are missing a prerequisite or if there’s important information they need to know about a course. This helps students make informed decisions and avoid schedule problems later. Overall, the video highlights how Xello makes course planning simple, visual, and aligned with students’ long‑term goals.

Why Making a Plan Helps You Choose High School Courses

Creating a plan in Xello is especially helpful for planning out your high‑school courses. Here’s why:

1. You make sure your classes match your future goals.

When you know your possible career or education pathway, it becomes easier to pick classes that support that direction. Xello connects students’ interests and goals to the courses they should take so they stay on track.

2. You stay on track for graduation and special requirements.

Xello’s Course Planner shows your required and completed credits, and helps ensure you’re meeting diploma requirements. This prevents surprises later on.

3. You can see your whole four‑year plan in one place.

Xello provides a bird’s‑eye view of your current, planned, and completed courses. This makes it easy to see how each year builds on the one before it and where adjustments may be needed.

4. You avoid schedule problems and missing prerequisites.

 Planning prevents delays that can happen if you wait too long to take certain classes. 

5. Your plan can grow and change with you.

The video emphasizes that plans in Xello are flexible—students can make more than one plan and update them as their interests change. This helps you stay confident and prepared even as your goals evolve