Troy Area School District 570-297-2176

Ninth Grade Career Planning

Ninth Grade

Meet with your counselors and start planning your career interests.
Work with Career Planner and develop a portfolio at Education Planner.
Check to make sure you are enrolled in the appropriate academic program.
-Vocational
-College Preparatory
Academics are important to your success so work towards your full potential.
Get good grades starting now!
GPA and class rank start to be calculated at the start of your ninth grade year and will be part of your permanent record.
Start exploring career interests by using Pennsylvania Mentor and/orEducation Planner. You can also start job shadowing and college visitations.
Extracurricular activities based in and out of school is also an important part of career preparation.
Parents know you best, listen to their advice and of other adults that know you well.
College is expensive, start exploring ways of paying for or funding your college costs.
Use the internet and books available in the guidance office to gain information about colleges and vocational schools:
-Majors
-Programs
-Costs
-Staff
-Equipment
-Admission Requirements
-High School Course Requirements
Tour colleges and vocational schools if possible.
Look into participating in summer and in school exploratory programs.
Attendance is important, if your not in school it will affect your grades and acceptance into college or vocational schools.