Have a 4-year plan, knowing what you are required for graduation, specific classes to take, and targeting a type of graduation plan (Minimum, Recommended, or Distinguished).
Start a routine, the easiest way to build good study habits, and be consistent.
Use a planner, learn to manage your time wisely – plan ahead.
Communicate frequently, every day, your plans, thoughts, and oncerns with your parents, siblings, teachers and/or counselors.
Get to know your guidance counselor. Stopping by and emailing are two great ways to do so.
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Meet With Your High School Guidance Counselor is always a good start. An informal meeting with your high school counselor can have many benefits in 9th grade. Use the meeting to find out what types of college admissions services your school provides, what high school courses will best help you reach your goals, and what successes your school has had in getting students admitted to selective colleges and universities.
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types of graduation plans offered: Minimum, Recommended, or Distinguished.
My daughter (Alexis Ross) is currently in 9th grade and we want to make the right decision towards her education path. Your insight will be very valuable. Feel free to contact me
resume_burke@yahoo.com
Thank you
Barbara
The “default” plan should be the Recommended High School Program (RHSP) with a minimum of 26 credits. That is for most of our students (85%) who actually go to a 4-year university. The Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) is simply a better college prep plan, but at this point, DAP itself does not do anything meaningful for you/your student in terms of college admission. Minimum plan is something we do not advertise and you do have to get the info from your student’s counselor, if you think your student is going to struggle with the RHSP.
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