High School Life
This is the grade when most students begin high school.
What is 9th grade?
This is what you should do if you don’t understand something in class.
What is ask the teacher for help?
This is one tool you can use to keep track of activities and due dates.
What is a planner or calendar?
This is one club or sport that you might be interested in joining.
What is - your choice here (examples include: football, robotics club, pep band, student council, volleyball, speech team, theater, environmental club, etc...)
This is one healthy way to handle stress in high school.
What is deep breathing, taking breaks, or talking to someone?
These are two things that are different in high school compared to middle school.
What are more class choices and a bigger campus?
This is one good habit that helps you do well on tests.
What is studying in advance or getting enough sleep?
This is the high school start time.
What is 8:25?
Joining a club or team in high school can help you meet these people..
Who are new friends and classmates with similar interests?
You can talk to this person if you're struggling emotionally.
Who is a counselor, teacher, parent, or trusted adult?
These are two staff members who can help you if you are struggling in a class.
Who is a teacher and a school counselor?
These are the two main types of classes in high school—one you must take, and the other you get to choose based on interest.
What are required and elective classes?
This is the day of the week that the HS has a different schedule and includes ROAR time at the start of the day.
What is Wednesdays?
Getting involved in high school can help you develop these important skills.
What are leadership, teamwork, and communication?
What should you do if you're spending too much time on your phone or social media?
What is take screen breaks, set limits, or do something offline you enjoy?
This is a written outline of the classes that you intend to take 9-12th grade.
What is a 4-year plan?
After failing a quiz, this is what you should do next.
What is talk to your teacher, review your mistakes, and study to improve?
What are some things a successful student might do every week?
What are study, sleep, exercise, and take breaks?
When you join a high school club, you might get the chance to do this.
What is try new things or learn new skills?
What should you do if you're feeling pressured to fit in by doing something you're not comfortable with?
What is trust your gut, say no, and remember real friends respect your choices?
All 9th grade students can expect a meeting with their high school counselor by this date.
What is December 1, 2025?
This is what GPA stands for and why it matters in high school.
What is Grade Point Average, and it helps determine academic standing and college eligibility and scholarships?
This is why it a good idea to set goals while you're in high school.
What is it helps you stay focused, work hard, and know what you're trying to achieve?
This is how getting involved in high school can help you after graduation.
What is it builds your résumé, helps with college or job applications, and teaches real-world skills?
What does ROAR stand for at the high school?
What is Relationships, Ownership, Awareness and Respect?