Welcome to Independence, Class of 2027!
G.9 - April Mini Lesson.pdfApril Presentation
This presentation covers:
Warm-up: Deserted Island
Activity: Lifeboat Activity
Normalizing Failures
November: Mental Health & Self-Care
October: Academic Success
September: Welcome to IHS!
Goals for Freshmen Year
Get acclimated to high school (Socially, Emotionally, Academically)
Do well in school by staying on track to graduate. Earn at least 60 credits by the end of June 2024.
Build friendships and rapport with staff, teachers, and counselors!
Discover who you are and get an idea of what your passion is.
Keys to Success
Ask teachers for help when you do not understand homework or a lesson. Try not to be shy!
Drink plenty of water and eat healthy foods during the day.
Keep asking questions.
Put in WORK!
Practice Self-Care Routines
Try something new and break out of your comfort zone.
Grades Matter
To earn your diploma, you need to do the work! Teachers will NOT pass you just for showing up and doing some homework. You need to do well on your homework, exams and projects. If you fail a class, you will find yourself taking the class again.