9th Grade
WELCOME FRESHMEN!
We are so excited to welcome you to the Maverick family and get to know each and every one of you.
La Costa Canyon High School is a busy, exciting and fun place to learn! We challenge you to step out of your comfort zone, make new friends, get involved and jump in!
FRESHMAN RESOURCES
Parent Action Plan for Freshmen
How to be Successful in High School
Graduation and A-G (UC/CSU) Req
Four Year Academic Plan-Blank Form
Four Year Academic Plan-Ex.of a schedule for all 4 yrs.
FRESHMEN TO DO LIST
Get to know your counselor. We are here to answer any questions you may have.
For scholarships, important documents, and information from the counseling office: Join the Google classroom page for counseling with the class code for your graduation year.
Check the counseling website and this web page periodically.
Check your grades on Aeries regularly. Progress reports and report cards are not mailed so we are counting on you to be logging in to check your grades weekly.
Start your career and college exploration using Big Future. There are also other beneficial resources that can be found here.
Time management is crucial in high school. You'll have more homework and more activities to balance-stay organized!
Stay on top of your homework and see your teachers for extra help. They are happy to schedule a time to meet with you. Some teachers offer help regularly and some require an appointment. Check with your teacher if you need additional assistance.
Get to know your teachers. They want you to be successful in high school.
Attend your in-class grade-level counseling presentation and ask questions!
You can create and revise a Four-Year Plan at any time. Make an appointment with your counselor if you want assistance with creating a plan or if you want to review what you came up with on your own. The best time to do this is second semester.
Read any and all school announcements and emails to stay up to date with important information and events.
Identify your, interests - likes and dislikes- to help focus your goals.
Play a sport, join a club, try out for a school play, attend all of our school events, and do things you love best! Be an active participant in the Maverick community.