I got a ticket for simple larceny $40 and have to go to court?

what is likely to happen at court and will it go on my record.... i am 6 classes away from my bachelors in paralegal and was gettng ready to leave to texas for the summer, will i be on probation? do i plead guilty not guilty? what should i do/say? i know dumb of me horrible mistake but whats done is done.....