Your 9th Grade Year

Transition - Building a Solid Foundation

• Settle into the routine of high school.
• Use your student handbook to learn about North High procedures and policies. It is also a good tool to help you keep assignments and homework organized.
• Develop effective study habits.
• Realize that attendance and tardies do matter. Strive to be to school and class on time.
• Get to know your teachers and your counselor. Seek them out if you have questions or need help.
• Familiarize yourself with the academic resources within the school: resource centers, peer tutoring, library services, etc.
• Realize that freshman grades do count.
• Get involved!  Join a club, organization and/or sports team.
• Take inventory of yourself. What subjects do you like? What outside activities give you pleasure?
• What areas of study might you like to explore in more depth over the next three years?
• Have at least one serious talk with your parents about your future, your plans, and expectations they might have for you.

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