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9th Grade Student and Family Planning Guide
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Compiled by The District Counseling Unit, APS Health & Wellness Department
ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
NINTH GRADE STUDENT & FAMILY GUIDE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
There were many Albuquerque Public School educators who contributed their time and energy to the High School Student and Family Guides. We hope that this Ninth Grade Guide helps students and parents navigate the high school years successfully. Please contact your school counselor for any concerns you may have in academic, personal/social, or career development of your student. APS Leadership Team Linda Sink – APS Chief Academic Officer Eddie Soto - Associate Superintendent for Secondary Education District Counseling Staff Writing Team Valerie Velhagen Laura Owen Freida Trujillo Devon Ehardt High School Task Force Donna Crockett Marilyn D'Ottavio Nikki Dennis Yvonne Garcia Shelly Green Carla Greene Connie Fasanella Marie Fritz Leah Gutierrez Kim Nichols Kristine Sanchez Morry Roybal Sabra Smartt Mary Ann Landry Carrie Apostle Albuquerque Public School’s District Counseling Unit would also like to gratefully acknowledge the following schools for their valuable assistance in compiling this guide: Albuquerque Public Schools: Eldorado High School Highland High School La Cueva High School Sandia High School West Mesa High School Socorro Independent School District, El Paso, TX
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Freshman Guide Signature Page Welcome Letter to Freshmen What Can Your School Counselor Do For You? 9th Grade Planning Calendar High School Survival Guide Frequently Asked Questions Student-Led Conferences Tips for Making and Keeping Friends Setting Goals Study and Homework Tips Time Management Tips Tutoring and Homework Help Problems in Class? Fighting Failure! Student Safety Tips Internet Safety Tips High School Overview: What You Need to Know About Credits
High School
Compiled by The District Counseling Unit, APS Health & Wellness Department
ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
NINTH GRADE STUDENT & FAMILY GUIDE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
There were many Albuquerque Public School educators who contributed their time and energy to the High School Student and Family Guides. We hope that this Ninth Grade Guide helps students and parents navigate the high school years successfully. Please contact your school counselor for any concerns you may have in academic, personal/social, or career development of your student. APS Leadership Team Linda Sink – APS Chief Academic Officer Eddie Soto - Associate Superintendent for Secondary Education District Counseling Staff Writing Team Valerie Velhagen Laura Owen Freida Trujillo Devon Ehardt High School Task Force Donna Crockett Marilyn D'Ottavio Nikki Dennis Yvonne Garcia Shelly Green Carla Greene Connie Fasanella Marie Fritz Leah Gutierrez Kim Nichols Kristine Sanchez Morry Roybal Sabra Smartt Mary Ann Landry Carrie Apostle Albuquerque Public School’s District Counseling Unit would also like to gratefully acknowledge the following schools for their valuable assistance in compiling this guide: Albuquerque Public Schools: Eldorado High School Highland High School La Cueva High School Sandia High School West Mesa High School Socorro Independent School District, El Paso, TX
Albuquerque Public Schools Ninth ( 9 ) Grade Student & Family Guide 1 | P a g e
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Freshman Guide Signature Page Welcome Letter to Freshmen What Can Your School Counselor Do For You? 9th Grade Planning Calendar High School Survival Guide Frequently Asked Questions Student-Led Conferences Tips for Making and Keeping Friends Setting Goals Study and Homework Tips Time Management Tips Tutoring and Homework Help Problems in Class? Fighting Failure! Student Safety Tips Internet Safety Tips High School Overview: What You Need to Know About Credits