What do students say?

9IP is currently in its 4th year of programming in the 2023-2024 school year. The current cohort has over 46 students participating. Despite a first year in the hybrid model, we are excited by how it has rolled out the last few years, and so are the students! Below is some of the feedback from students from multiple years:

• Over 85% of students would recommend the program to incoming 9th graders.

• Over 90% of students say they are satisfied with the program and have had a positive experience in 9IP 

• About 2/3 of students in the program have noted improvements in their ability to work with other students.

Quotes from students:

• Related to group work:

  • "it will help you get better at working in groups"

  • "It is a great opportunity to strengthen your skills in group work"

• Related to format of a program within the high school:

  • "I like it a lot and it's almost easier because all the classes connect"

  • "Its really helpful that all the subjects are connected in a way"

  • "I would do it because I think it is an easier adjustment to the high school from Pollard"

  • "It is great because since your teachers are talking with each other you are not getting as overwhelmed with (overlapping) work"

  • "Its a different program but it's a good experience as they can learn new things that they won't learn in normal honors classes"

• Other Notable comments:

  • "9IP is awesome because its like having one class, but with multiple subjects. There is a lot of group work and projects, and it really sharpens your collaboration and learning skills"

  • "Its a good choice because you get to work on skills that will be useful for the rest of your life or at least the rest of your school career"

  • "Its fun and engaging"

  • "It's a program that was designed to incorporate more group projects into the school, it also helps you learn things like working with other people and reflections"