Seven Tips for Successfully Navigating 9th Grade

We all share a common goal--for you to excel in high school and beyond!
In order to rach this goal, you must have a strategy for success.

Here are some strategies to not only help you navigate successfully through
9th grade, but through life.

As you read, consider each item carefully and add it to your "to do" list
if you ar not practicing the strategy already.

ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN SCHOOL

Ask questions of teachers
Join class discussions
Become involved in extra-curricular activities

SEEK AND ESTABLISH POSITIVE SOCIAL SUPPORTS

Stay connected with friends and family
Connect with your counselor and other members of the school staff
Join or begin a study team, club or sport.

MANAGE YOUR TIME WISELY

Attend class on time
Don't procrastinate
Develop a private study space without distractions and all the necessary
supplies and materials. Making studying a regular part of your day.

MAINTAIN BALANCE

Get sleep, exercise, eat properly, and spend time with people you care about and have other interests than your own.

SET GOALS

Build on strengths
Minimize weaknesses
Choose courses and instructors that challenge and interest you.

BE ORGANIZED

Plan ahead (make use of school planner)
Organize your notebook/folders
Join or create a study group.

STAY FOCUSED AN ON COURSE FOR YOUR FINAL DESTINATION

Stay up-to-date with how many credits you have accrued.