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Getting college & career ready: Tips for freshmen (9th grade)
This parent and family checklist will help your freshman achieve big goals!
FOCUS ON ACADEMICS
- Set goals for the academic year.
- Emphasis the importance of arriving at school on time every day.
- Be vocal about your expectations.
- Help your student stay organized and develop a homework routine.
- Discuss preparing for the PSAT.
- Talk to the school counselor to ensure your child is on track to graduate.
ENHANCE SOCIAL SKILLS
- Get involved in your student’s school and encourage participation in activities, clubs, community services or sports.
- Get to know your student’s friends and their families.
- Help your student understand appropriate behavior on social media.
- Share your expectations and explain the possible consequences of risky behaviors like drinking, drugs, vaping, etc.
PLAN FOR THE FUTURE
- Talk about future goals and help create a plan.
- Start exploring careers and colleges using free online tools such as Big Future and FloridaShines.
- Learn ways to pay for college, such as scholarships and Federal Student Aid.
- Create a post-secondary education savings account and encourage your student to contribute to it from part-time or summer jobs.
- Research free study supports for the PSAT and SAT, such as Khan Academy.
SOURCE:
• Achieve Palm Beach County
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