9th Grade milestones

Students are provided support and opportunities to:

• Take and pass 1+ Regents exam with focus on passing English Language Arts & Math at the college-ready level**

• Create a resume

For students with IEPs also:

• Review all graduation diploma options

• Complete a Level 1 vocational assessment with student and caregiver 

• Secure testing accommodations (e.g. College Board, ACT and/or other providers)

• Complete postsecondary transition section of IEP

• Attend workshop at Transition & College Access Center

• Understand their IEP and the supports they receive

• Learn about the services they may have after high school (e.g. differences between IDEA and ADA)

For Multilingual Learners (MLL) also:

• Review all graduation diploma options for MLL

• Take NYSESLAT exam & improve by 1+  level from previous year

• Participate in summer English language courses or enrichment experience

• Interview a multilingual mentor/teacher about their postsecondary experience

• Contact immigration legal services to find out pathway to regularize immigration status, if applicable

For undocumented students also:

• Understand how immigration status affects college access, financial aid, & postsecondary options