Freshmen
Ninth Grade Success Tips:
Keep track of class assignments and tests by using an agenda
Understand the importance of attendance and coming to school EVERY DAY!
Don’t procrastinate...turn your homework in on time and study for your tests ahead of time
Develop a 4-year plan using the THS 4-Year Planning Chart
Review the current year course booklet and the pre-requisites required for classes in future years
Pay attention during your Freshman Presentation by your School Counselors. We will also discuss career goals, calculating a semester grade, credits, and classes required for graduation and for college.
Complete a career interest inventory
Access Big Future for college/career searching
Get involved and develop leadership skills! Outline a plan for community service and extracurricular activities in your high school career
Become active in athletics, academic, extracurricular, and/or community activities.
Prepare for Semester Exams - This is 20% of the overall Semester Grade
Understand though college is a long way off, the grades you earn contribute to your Grade Point Average (GPA) which will be important to keep as high as possible for college applications and scholarships
Prepare to register for Sophomore year via Skyward (usually during the month of February)
To prepare for your registration download and choose classes using the current year THS course booklet.
Update your 4-year plan
Account for pre-requisites required for classes