9th Grade Counseling Services Overview

During the freshmen year it is essential to establish a strong academic foundation. Most students experience a new level of academic challenge when they begin their high school course work. As a department we have made it our goal to support students in the transition process and have focused our 9th grade guidance curriculum on bolstering academic success.

 

Freshman Individual Conference

During the spring semester all 9th graders will meet individual with their counselor in order to review their academic progress and set up their schedule for 10th grade.

9th Grade Parent Orientation

The Counseling Department hosts a 9th grade parent orientation each year in October. This presentation covers an overview of our services, as well as important information regarding course selection, colleges and other post-secondary options, creating the right balance, and supports/resources. The time and location of this presentation will be communicated to parents through the Bulletin and direct email. The 2024 presentation slides are below:

Additional Support:

Peer Mentoring: Through the Link Crew Program all 9th grade students are connected to an upper classmen peer mentor/Link Leader to help support them as they transition to high school.

Lunchtime Tutoring: National Honors Society students are available in the Library at lunch to tutor in any subject. To coordinate tutoring please contact Ms. Borstel in S10 or at: [email protected]

Peer Tutor Referral List: A list of current students who offer tutoring is available at the front counter in the Counseling Office. The list provides their contact info and area of expertise. It is your responsibility to contact the tutor and coordinate a meeting time and payment.