Underclassmen Information

9th & 10th Grade Tips

Develop effective study skills 

• Time management

• Identify and utilize effective study methods that work for you

• Seek help when needed and access academic resources (attend teacher tutoring opportunities & utilize the peer tutoring center) 

Maintain good grades 

• Your grades should be an accurate reflection of your abilities.

• Reasonably challenge yourself, but be careful not to take on more than you can handle

• Communicate with your teachers

• Regularly check your grades using PowerSchool 

Maintain a healthy lifestyle 

• Successful students get adequate sleep, eat nutritious foods, and have a balance between home, school and their social lives!

Learn About Colleges

• Use your Naviance account to learn more about colleges

• Check out the "About Me" section of your Naviance account and update your resume. 

• Learn about college costs and how financial aid works

• Attend local college fairs

Extracurricular Activities and Community Service

• Get involved! 

• Colleges want to see a commitment to and a passion for an activity outside of the classroom. 

• When you find something you like to do, stick with it.  Colleges would rather see you are committed to something rather than see you've dabbled in a lot of things

• Volunteer!  Colleges love to see students who have volunteered their time to help others.   

• Your out of school activities can show colleges:

  • You've made a meaningful contribution to something

  • You can maintain a long term commitment 

  • You can manage your time and priorities