Class of 2028

Students entering 9th grade in the 2024-2025 school year

Upcoming Palisades Events:

No current upcoming events for 9th grade.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities outside of PHS:

INROADS College Links is a college and career readiness program that provides high school students with professional and soft skill tools, goal setting and planning skills, and access to career immersion activities. INROADS welcomes high school students nationwide to apply!

Eligibility:
- - Must be a high school student
  - Have a GPA of at least 2.5
  - Committed to participate in the monthly sessions
Application Link: https://inroads.org/college-links/

See below flyers for more information!

College Links Flyer (3) (2).pdf

INROADS l General Trifold Brochure 10_23 (1).pdf

Free Enterprise Leadership Challenge

The Free Enterprise Leadership Challenge (FELC) is a 5 day, on campus, summer program for students entering the 9th -12th grades. Students will learn what it means to run a business, earn real money and how to be successful in high school and beyond.

Eligibility: Current high school students in grades 9 through 12.

Costs: $225 (includes

Registration deadline: Now open! Does not say when registration ends. https://www.felcexperience.org/

Brown Pre-College Summer Program

Brown Pre-College Programs are designed for high school students to explore the challenges and opportunities of the college experience. You’ll enjoy the excitement and responsibility that comes from balancing rigorous academics and enriching social activities—without the pressure of formal grades.

Eligibility:

Current high school students in grades 9 through 12.
A clean high school disciplinary record.
A strong academic background combined with a genuine passion for learning.

Registration deadline: The application opens on January 15th. We accept students on a rolling basis until all programs are filled. The hard deadline for all programs is May 9th 2025 Students are encouraged to apply early as popular institutes can fill up quickly.

Useful Resources and Information:

Class of 2028 Graduation Requirements/Checklist

Did you know?

You need 6 credits to be promoted from a Freshman to a Sophomore. This can be any 6 credits, so make it a priority to start strong your Freshman year! Keep track of your graduation requirements with the Class of 2028 Checklist.

TRACK YOUR GPA Final 4.21.23.pdf

Calculating your GPA

Your Grade Point Average (GPA) is really important in high school, especially if you have plans for post secondary education. It is never too early to start tracking your GPA. Keep track of your final grades and utilize this resource to calculate your GPA. You can even predict what grade you need in a class if you are striving for a particular GPA.

College GPA-SAT-ACT.pdf

Do you Fit the Profile?

Take a look at the document to see if you fit the profile that colleges and universities are looking for. See a list of common Colleges/Universities along with the average GPA, SAT, and ACT scores they accept. Keep this information in mind for your dream school to ensure you are keeping up with the profile throughout high school! Every class counts!

Don't see a College/University you are interested in? Go to https://www.collegedata.com/ and search any school for information.

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