9th Grade Plan
9TH GRADE COLLEGE COUNSELING:
Strive to reach your highest potential in the classroom. Your grades begin to matter in ninth grade, and colleges will use them for both admissions and scholarship considerations. Pay close attention to your end-of-semester grades, as these will appear on your Beacon transcript. Use progress reports to stay aware of your standing in your classes.
Explore your interests outside the classroom. Beacon provides many opportunities to discover and nurture lifelong passions, and you have the resources of a global city at your fingertips. Ninth grade is an excellent time to join an athletic team, develop musical and artistic skills, get involved in community service, and participate in groups both within and beyond the Beacon community. Engage with civic and religious organizations. Think about taking on a part-time job. Travel, meet new people, and find out what you enjoy doing outside of the classroom.
The college counselor naturally engages with 9th graders through community-wide events, the Practical Life course, introducing themselves and sharing strategies for high school success, and through their role as an advisor. Stay updated on programs for students, parents, and families offered by the College Counseling Office throughout the year.
The college counselor naturally engages with 9th graders through community-wide events, the Practical Life course, introducing themselves and sharing strategies for high school success, and through their role as an advisor. Stay updated on programs for students, parents, and families offered by the College Counseling Office throughout the year.