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Freshman
year is the beginning of a four-year
journey with new friends, more
activities, and
in-depth studies. As you explore all
that high school has to offer, set your
sights on college
or other training.
General suggestions for freshman year
Academics
Plan
to work hard.
9th grade is the first year your grades
go on your “official” transcript
and get
counted in your
GPA
(grade point average). Turn in homework,
join in class discussions, and study for
tests. Ask for help: Teachers
want
you to
succeed!
Check
in with your counselor.
Learn about honors courses,
advanced-placement
(AP) classes, and
standardized tests as you look ahead.
Make sure you are signed
up for
college-prep courses such as foreign
language and math.
Explore the possibilities!
Start
with yourself.
Go to
nycareerzone.org
tools to discover how what you like to
do now translates into jobs in the
future. Find out how your interests can
help you make plans for
the future.
Get
involved.
High school isn’t just about academics.
What you do outside of class is
important, too. Find a few activities
you’d like to try this year. Fun fact:
Students with extracurricular interests
often do better in school. Go for it,
and find your niche!
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