9th grade

Your freshmen year is the beginning of your high school career. Start off strong and remember that everything you do will be preparing you for your future.

IMPORTANT TIPS:

  • Use the Boca High Academic Organizer to keep track of classes taken/need to take, grades, awards, certifications, accolades, community service, clubs, sports, work, etc.

  • Join your Google Classroom and check it weekly for updates.
    Google Classroom Code: sb5vdum

  • Want to connect with Ms. Garofalo for essays? Join her Google Classroom: x4pdicv

  • Check your school email daily. If you cannot check it daily, please check it weekly.

  • Do NOT send emails from your school email to outside of Palm Beach County Schools....you will NOT receive a reply as they will bounce.

  • Need community service? Check the Community Service board by Student Services for new opportunities.

  • Need to talk about life, relationships, testing strategies, etc? Make sure to reach out to your visit the Boca High Counselor Corner website to find out more information.

FALL

  • Orient yourself with the College & Career Center. It is in Building 2

  • Find out who your advisor/dean is and introduce yourself

  • Choose a challenging class schedule

  • Get involved on campus (club/team)

  • Take school-wide PSAT (usually in October)

WINTER

  • Explore colleges & careers

  • Explore potential majors

  • Volunteer - earn community service

  • Start working on a high school resume - make sure to fill out your Boca High Academic Organizer

  • Start a Raise.me account and keep track of your accomplishments

SPRING

  • Choose challenging classes for 10th grade

  • Plan for summer community service, internship or potential class (learn coding, or reinforce your math skills on KhanAcademy

  • Take FSAs and EOCs

  • Take AICE & AP exams (if applicable)

SUMMER

CONTACT INFORMATION

Assistant
Room 2-102
561.362.4572

Alpha A-K
Room 2-103
561.416.1658

Alpha L-Z & Top 10%
Room 2-105
561.338.1547

Essay
Room 2-112
561.338.1434