Ninth Grade Success Tips:

• Keep track of class assignments and tests by using an agenda

• Understand the importance of attendance and coming to school EVERY DAY!

• Don’t procrastinate...turn your homework in on time and study for your tests ahead of time 

• Develop a 4-year plan using the THS 4-Year Planning Chart

• Review the current year course booklet and the pre-requisites required for classes in future years

• Pay attention during your Freshman Presentation by your School Counselors. We will also discuss career goals, calculating a semester grade, credits, and classes required for graduation and for college.

  • Complete a career interest inventory

  • Access Big Future for college/career searching

• Get involved and develop leadership skills! Outline a plan for community service and extracurricular activities in your high school career

• Become active in athletics, academic, extracurricular, and/or community activities.

• Prepare for Semester Exams - This is 15% of the overall Semester Grade

• Understand that though college is a long way off, the grades you earn contribute to your Grade Point Average (GPA), which will be important to keep as high as possible for college applications and scholarships

  • Update your 4-year plan

  • Account for prerequisites required for classes