Freshman Year Transition and Preparation
High school goes by fast, so freshman year is the best time for students to start thinking about goals after graduation. Ninth grade is a big transition into a new campus with new classmates and teachers. Whether attending a general high school or a magnet school, classes are more challenging and extracurricular activities are more competitive. Additionally, this is a time when some students will start looking to enroll in driver’s ed online or at a driving school. And some may start a part-time job.
Advice for Starting High School as a Freshman
Starting high school requires more studying, homework, and time management to work on large projects. Planning and organization at the freshman level will set students up for better success throughout high school. Good grades in the ninth grade can allow for opportunities to take AP and dual credit courses later. Higher-level classes are weighted so that if you do well, your GPA increases more than in regular-level courses.