Open a blank document in your word processing program. You can use a program that includes Microsoft Word, Works and WordPerfect.
Type in the heading. Add your name, address, phone number and contact information.
Type in the objective. The objective is what you are looking to accomplish with the resume. An example of an objective is, " An accomplished and enthusiastic high school student seeking acceptance in an Ivy League school."
Type in your education. List where you went to high school, GPA and class rank.
Type in your experience. This is where you will list any paying jobs you have had while in school. Add the employer's name, job title, dates of employment, job title and duties you performed on the job.
Type in activities and awards. List all the extracurricular activities, associations, clubs, volunteer experiences and awards received.
Type in your references. List the names, contact information and relationship of the people you want to use as references. Keep in mind that it is most likely that these references will be contacted, so pick good references and notify them that you are using them as a reference.
Save and/or print the resume. It is best to have hard and electronic copies of your high school resume.