9th grade is a fresh start! While middle school is important, colleges only consider sgrades from high school. It is important for 9th grade students to focus on academics; but also, to participate in extra-curricular activities, explore colleges and career options.
See these important items that your ETS advisor will review during your first meeting:
Full 9th Grade Curriculum & Objectives
Assessment and Goal Setting
Objective: Set goals for the year
Activities:
- Review of transcript
- Goal Setting
- "Flip-Flop" Tower Activity
Objective: Advise students how to prepare academically for postsecondary education.
Academic Advising Activities:
- Academic Advising for Grade 10
- Four Year Academic Plan
- College Admissions Requirements
Study Skills Activities
- SQ3R
- Managing School Study Time
- Test Taking Tips
- Test Taking Strategies
- Preparing for a Final Exam
- Take Control of Your Homework
- Grades Report/Grade Improvement Plan
Objective: Explore with student career options.
Activities:
- Career Inventory
- Your Lifeline
- World of Work
- Linking Personality Types Careers
- Education Pays
Objective: Explore with student postsecondary education options.
Activities:
- Which is the Right Path
- 50 Reasons to Go To College
- Types of College Degrees and Postsecondary Institutions
- New Hampshire Next Magazine (NHHEAF)
Objective: Inform student about financial aid.
Activities:
- Financial Aid Bucket
Objective: Encourage & aid student to achieve personal best in high school
Activities:
- Time Management Workshop
- Where Does the Time Go
- Stressful Signs
- 25 Winning Stress Management Strategies
- Who Influences You?
