Set yourself up for success in 9th grade.
Moving from Middle School to High School is a big change. Knowing the resources available to you and understanding the differences between middle school and high school will set you up for success over the next four years. Follow the checklist below to get ready for 9th grade and beyond.
- Meet with your high school guidance counselor
- Understand the NYS pathways to graduation and graduation requirements
- Select high school classes that meet your graduation and college admission requirements
- Take challenging classes that build strong verbal, math, and reasoning skills
- Get involved in extracurricular activities that develop and meet your interests
- Keep an academic portfolio and record of your extracurricular activities
- Research career opportunities
- Use your summer to read books, take classes or volunteer to help you learn and build new skills
- Start saving for college, career, or technical school