9^TH GRADE PREPARATION CHECKLIST

 

 

 

Summer/Fall

 

• ŸEnroll in academic courses of maximum reasonable challenge.

• ŸExplore high school resources and make social contacts.

• ŸJoin meaningful co-curricular activities. Consider athletics, performing arts, service work, clubs and organizations.

• ŸSeek help in any area where performance is not meeting personal standards.

 

Winter

 

• ŸPrepare for midterm exams.

• ŸMaintain balance of academics, athletics, service work, and activities.

• ŸConsider which areas of interest should be given extra time and effort to develop to competitive levels of quality or recognition.

• ŸPlan course selection for next year.

 

Spring

 

• ŸPrepare for final exams in a timely manner.

• ŸComplete school projects and courses with a strong record.

• ŸExplore and apply to summer opportunities (volunteer projects, academic enrichment, paid jobs, travel programs, etc.).

• ŸBegin to keep a record of all activities to be used on college applications or job resumes.