Grade 9: Freshman Year
High School / College and Career Planning Guide
For 9th Grade Students and Parents
Includes
- Reading Tips and Tricks for the Busy Ninth Grade High School Student
- Math Expectations for 9th Grade High School Students
- The Importance of Homework and Studying
Introduction
Parents of high school 9th graders, college seems a long way off in 9th grade, but you and your teen need to start thinking about it seriously now. The reason is simple -- your child’s 9th grade academic and extracurricular record will be part of your college admissions application. Low grades in 9th grade can seriously jeopardize your chances of getting into the country's most selective colleges and universities.
The primary advice for 9th grade can be boiled down to this: take demanding courses, keep your grades up, and be active outside of the classroom. The information in this guide outlines these points in more detail.
Welcome to your first year of High School, during your high school years you will be involved in various academic, community, and social activities that will develop you as a student and person. Each of these activities will provide a wealth of experiences and help clarify your interests, goals, and plans for the future after high school. Active involvement in high school is one key to a successÂful and rewarding high school experience. Get involved, take charge, and become the best student you can be. As you and your parents plan your program, your school counselor is available to help you every step of the way.
This guide is designed to provide you with information about time management and study skills improvement, decision making, career information, college planning and college admission tests. Getting started with assignments or work can sometimes be a problem. However, if you put into practice ideas from this guide, you may find that your high school years will be more rewarding.