The ninth grade is the beginning of your High School experience. College applications are a long way off, but there are some things you should be thinking about as you lay the foundation for a successful Briarcrest experience that will lead to a rewarding college application process.
Ninth graders should look for ways to form a strong foundation in academics. Take advantage of the numerous opportunities at Briarcrest. Get to know your teachers. Develop good study habits. Get in the habit of writing: send regular e-mails to friends, write letters to grandparents, or keep a journal, and read!
Get involved! Invest in your four years at Briarcrest. Find activities you enjoy. Seek out leadership roles. If you find things to do that you like, you will look forward to school each day and your ability to succeed, even excel in academics and extracurricular life will come more naturally.
Colleges will look at freshmen grades and curriculum. They may not matter as much as grades later in high school, but they do count. However, your academic progress in ninth grade can make a big difference in your college options the senior year. Everything counts, and your grade point average begins with this important year. Make it count!