10th Grade
WELCOME CLASS OF 2026!
STUDENT AND PARENT INFORMATION
Counselors will meet with all sophomores starting the beginning of January to hold one on one meetings to discuss graduation status, courses for their junior year, and involvement in the Branham community. Meetings will continue through mid January. This page includes tips for students in their sophomore year, grade level presentations, and more!
Counselors will visit 10th grade classroom in the fall semester (Approximately beginning of November).
Please make sure you check the website about class descriptions and Honors/AP Contracts. This can be found under Academics.
TIPS FOR SOPHOMORES
Fall Semester
Classes do get harder so make sure to check in with your teachers as needed and/or attend tutorial and homework center.
Keep your grades up. Sophomore grades are tied directly to your college applications and your financial aid eligibility status.
Start researching careers and college majors using Naviance, CaliforniaColleges.edu, Big Future, and Niche.
Start exploring the possibility of taking AP classes for next year. Talk with your teachers and other students to gain as much information as possible about classes you’re interested in.
Study for final exams in December.
Spring Semester
Attend the AP Parent Night in February with your parents to learn more about taking AP classes next year.
SVCTE Campus Tour - Sign up with your school counselor if interested in any of these programs and/or trades for next year.
Sign up for the PSAT exam given in March.
Start researching colleges & attend college visits in the College & Career Center.
Sign up for Summer School if needed with your school counselor.
Plan on visiting colleges during family road trips or upcoming summer vacations.
Apply for a work permit if you are planning to work over the summer.
PRESENTATIONS
Programming Presentation: Selecting Classes for 2024-2025 School Year
Step 1: Watch video on course selection options for next year and important information.
Step 2: Watch video on how to select classes in Aeries.
Rising Junior Programming Card .pdfRising Junior 2024-2025 Programming Card
In Class Presentations & Family Night Presentations
Fall - 10th Grade Counselor Visit.pdf9th & 10th Grade Family Night.pdfCorrection: Clubs for 2023-2024 School Year
9th & 10th Grade Family Night - Spanish.pdfCollege $ Plannng for Branham parents of students grades 9-10-11.pdf