Ninth Grade: Building a Solid Foundation
Ninth grade may feel a long way off from college, but this foundational year of high school sets the stage for success in high school and ultimately college. We encourage all ninth-grade students to develop the skills and habits to be good students and good people.
The College Advising Office begins working with students in their first year. We begin our connection through two full-class meetings, an open-office policy, and collaboration with the advisory program. Students and parents will be able to access information and resources on the college-search process as early as matriculation.
What to Expect
- One fall meeting where college advisors share traits and insights of past students who have found success at KUA.
- One spring meeting to learn how to make the most of summer.
- A ninth- and tenth-grade student and parent college advising handbook.
- Access to resources including recommended readings, admissions blogs, and podcasts.
- Lists of summer programs.
Platforms
SMART TRACK: provides families with free access to licensed College Funding Advisors who can show you how to significantly lower out-of-pocket college costs, maximize grants and scholarships, and minimize debt.
