Your 9th Grade Year
Transition - Building a Solid Foundation
- Settle into the routine of high school.
- Use your student handbook to learn about North High procedures and policies. It is also a good tool to help you keep assignments and homework organized.
- Develop effective study habits.
- Realize that attendance and tardies do matter. Strive to be to school and class on time.
- Get to know your teachers and your counselor. Seek them out if you have questions or need help.
- Familiarize yourself with the academic resources within the school: resource centers, peer tutoring, library services, etc.
- Realize that freshman grades do count.
- Get involved! Join a club, organization and/or sports team.
- Take inventory of yourself. What subjects do you like? What outside activities give you pleasure?
- What areas of study might you like to explore in more depth over the next three years?
- Have at least one serious talk with your parents about your future, your plans, and expectations they might have for you.
Information
August 15, 2023: Positively North Orientation
August 21, 2023: 9th Grade Orientation (1st day of school)
- Introduction of Administration
- Athletics/Activities Information
- Meet with Alpha Team, i.e., Counselor, Dean and Psychologist or Social Worker
- Review Class Schedules
- Locate Locker
- Attend each class period (shorten periods)
Grade Level Parent Programs
9th Grade - 2022 Open House Presentation
November 29 - 30, 2023, December 6 - 17, 2023 and December 13 - 14, 2023: 9th Grade Discover You
January 10 & 11, 2024: Advisement Day
January 18, 2024 - 6:30-8 PM, Virtual: Conquering College Costs
January 16 - 18, 2024: Course Registration for 2024-2025 school year
TBD: College and Career Exploration Night