Tag: 9th grade

“Kids Need Social Practice”: An Interview with Phyllis Fagell

Posted by: admin on April 24th, 2022

As we near the end of another COVID-impacted school year, I sat down with Phyllis Fagell, school counselor and author of Middle School Matters. I wanted to know what she is seeing in the halls of her school and in her work with parents, students, and teachers, as we all search for ways to recover […]

AP, IB, Honors, and More: High School Course Selection

Posted by: admin on February 15th, 2022

Choosing high school coursework requires thoughtful, year-by-year planning. This is important, because selecting the right courses for yourself will ensure that you are engaged and challenged and that you enjoy your work. In addition, the courses you take will directly impact your college planning. Your transcript — that is, your academic record — traces the […]

Freshman Year: Spring 2022 Remix

Posted by: admin on February 8th, 2022

Freshmen year, spring 2022. Ah, it must feel great to spend your freshman year in your high school’s classrooms and hallways, at club meetings and chorus practice, and on the basketball courts and soccer fields instead of on Zoom in your bedroom or closet. The safety practices of masking and distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic […]

Try It! Stepping Out of the Routine

Posted by: admin on June 8th, 2021

We know that sticking to a routine — a steady rhythm of study, play, sleep, repeat — can be really productive and leave you feeling great! It can help you get your homework done and finish long-term projects, all while also giving you the time bond with your friends, teammates, and other peers. A reliable […]

The Jump to High School Research: Active Learning

Posted by: admin on June 8th, 2021

I recently asked my daughter, who is nearing the end of her freshman year of high school, what she would have wanted to know at the beginning of this year that she knows now. Her answer? “I needed help learning how to research. That really helped my learning in all classes click.” This was not […]

Setting Your Own Course: How to Identify What Interests You

Posted by: admin on May 13th, 2021

As a teenager heading towards high school, you’re probably exploring new roles and taking on new responsibilities. You’re making more of your own choices while also helping out your family, friends, and other peers. With all of that going on, it’s easy to overlook your responsibility for your own happiness and fulfillment. OK, you may […]

High School Transcripts Explained

Posted by: admin on May 13th, 2021

There are lots of exciting changes just waiting for you over the next four years of high school. One of those changes will be how your academic accomplishments are recorded. Yes, you will still receive report cards, as always, but your grades and classes will also be listed in a permanent document called your transcript. […]

High School Math: It’s Different, but Mostly the Same

Posted by: admin on May 12th, 2021

By Massiha “Moose” Habibi High School Math. Alright, if you read that and groaned, my first points are for you. The big challenge with math in high school tends to be how it builds upon itself. What do I mean? Well, in your history class, you can answer questions about Rome even if you don’t […]

Your High School Science Journey

Posted by: admin on May 11th, 2021

Scientists have received a lot of attention over the past couple years. They have accomplished what few thought possible: the development of multiple life-saving vaccines for a brand-new disease in record time. Where would we be without them? As brilliant and knowledgeable as these scientists are, they weren’t born knowing how to create these vaccines. […]

Class Participation is a Team Sport

Posted by: admin on April 27th, 2021

For many of you, the last few weeks have brought a welcome return to the classroom for in-person learning. One of the silver linings of the pandemic has been a deeper appreciation of things we’ve all grown accustomed to taking for granted, and going to school definitely falls into that category. I can’t tell you […]