9th Grade
TimeLine
9th Grade Preparation
Planning for college starts now! It may seem early, but transitioning from high school into college can be challenging.
The timeline below breaks down college and career planning strategies that your student can get a start on at the beginning of their ninth-grade year.
Remember: Each student, including yours, is different and will respond to the outlined timeline and strategies differently. That's fine! The idea is to pursue the strategies and familiarize the student with career and college planning, and to provide access to as many Jordan High School resources, such as the College and Career Center and Guidance Counseling, as possible.
9th Grade TimeLine
9th Grade
Start the conversation with your student. Ask them about their goals, ideas, and why they want to pursue those goals. Get to know their aspirations and maybe even exchange ideas on different career paths.
Emphasize the importance of connecting with the College and Career Center and guidance counselor.
Take challenging classes – Competitive colleges like those in the Ivy League like to see that students take the most difficult classes they can while in high school.
Encourage your student search for volunteer opportunities that relate to their career goal.
Get involved in your community
Summer
Encourage your student to search for volunteer opportunities that relate to their career goal. Exploring the industry or field now will give your student a sense of what the day-to-day is like within their desired field.
Volunteer
Start researching colleges
Prepare for PSAT, ACT®, and SAT® tests
Go on college visits (virtual or in person)
Understanding your personality is a great way to explore different careers.
10th Grade
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