9TH GRADE INFORMATION
9TH GRADE INFORMATION
WELCOME TO HIGH SCHOOL!
ACT provides a downloadable 9th grade guide called "Starting your High School Journey" here: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/students-and-parents/high-school-success/high-school-resources/starting-your-high-school-journey.html. ACT requires you to enter your contact information in order to download the e-book with the following resources:
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Guidance on coursework (NC has specific requirements)
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Career exploration tools
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Tips on meeting with your school counselor
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Advice on learning habits
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Guidance on extra-curricular participation
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A ninth-grade checklist!
Now that you're in 9th grade, it's time to get serious about your post-secondary plans.
By starting early, you'll be better prepared.
Explore Programs and Majors
Swansboro High School highly encourages you to find opportunities to become a student leader. Here are tips on developing student leadership skills:
If you don't have one, sign up for a college savings account.
If you have an existing account, be sure to add to your savings regularly.
https://www.cfnc.org/save-for-college/nc-529-resources/college-savings-calculator/
Talk to your counselors, teachers, family members or trusted adults about your plans for college.
If you're not sure if college is the best option for you, talk to your counselor. We can work together to help prepare you for your future.
School Counselors provide academic, career, and socio-emotional support, but are not clinical mental health therapists. This article explains the role of the school counselor: