Ninth Grade

Starting with your freshman year, you will begin building your high school transcript, the four-year record of your classes and grades. Your transcript will show your cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average), credits, and state requirements. Maintaining a strong GPA for all four years in college- and career-ready courses is the best way to prepare for your future. This is why it's important to connect to resources now. 

• Meet your high school counselor and make sure you are taking all of the courses that will meet graduation requirements including your high school and beyond plan.
• Stay focused and organized in your classes. Use a daily planner, calendar, or phone to plan ahead and keep track of assignments and homework. You can earn higher grades by turning in all completed assignments on time. 
• Check your grades online, communicate with your teachers, and check your TPS email.

Get involved in something you care about, or that you want to learn more about. Participation in clubs, sports, and extracurricular activities is an important part of building skills, exploring careers, and developing your resume.

• Find a mentor who can support you. Talk to your counselor about programs such as TRIO, the HERO Program, AVID, and many more. All of these programs provide academic and college support for eligible students. 
• Take advantage of resources offered by your high school for tutoring, homework help, college mentoring, and career internships. Contact your counselor for help. 
• Build relationships with teachers, coaches, and employers over the next four years of high school. They can guide you and will be able to write strong recommendation letters for you in the future for college, scholarship, apprenticeship, and job applications. 

Discover the different types of colleges and training options there are to choose from. Use the resources in this section or contact your school's counseling team to get started. 

Focus on doing well in high school, staying organized and getting involved in activities.

• Check your high school's website for a list of clubs and athletics
• Ask your teachers

Talk to your counselor, family and friends about your post-high school plans.

• Check your high school's website for a list of available courses

If you signed up, learn about the College Bound Scholarship and the pledge. Use the resources in this section or contact your school's counseling team to get started. 

Understand how what you study in college can get you the job of your dreams. Use the resources in this section or contact your school's counseling team to get started. 

Learn about different types of money that can help you pay for college Use the resources in this section or contact your school's counseling team to get started.