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G2G 9th Grade Brochure G2G 9th Grade Brochure

March 2010 - This brochure gives advice to 9th graders on beginning high school and what they need to do to be sure that they are on track to graduate and ready for college or a career.

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We have developed a set of grade-level benchmarks to help students stay on track and excel. The G2G campaign is helping schools communicate these benchmarks to students and parents.

EVERY FRESHMAN

  • earns at least two credits in each core subject area (English/language arts, math, science and social studies)
  • earns at least 11 total credits
  • passes at least one Regents at a 65 or above, 75 or above for math or English/language arts
  • has at least 92 percent attendance and earns at least an 80 percent in all core classes
  • understands graduation and college readiness requirements
  • develops a four-year plan to meet benchmarks for career and college readiness
  • goes on a college visit
  • takes a practice PSAT and discusses results with a teacher
  • participates in a career talk series or job shadow experience
  • learns about the various career and college pathways available

 

EVERY SOPHOMORE

  • earns at least two credits in each core subject area
  • earns at least 11 total credits
  • passes two additional Regents at 65 or above, 75 for math or English/language arts
  • has at least 92 percent attendance and earns at least an 80 percent in all core classes
  • completes the PSAT and discusses results with a teacher
  • attends a college fair 
  • begins to develop a portfolio that includes academic achievements, a resume, recommendation letters and certificates of participation or achievement 
  • completes an interest, skill and career assessment
  • researches potential colleges and career paths

 

EVERY JUNIOR

  • earns at least two credits in each core subject area
  • earns at least 11 total credits
  • passes two additional Regents, and has passed all five basic Regents by the end of junior year at 65 or above, 75 for math and English/language arts
  • has at least 92 percent attendance and earns at least an 80 percent in all core classes
  • writes and receives feedback on a personal statement in an English/language arts class
  • takes the PSAT and SAT 
  • attends a college finance and scholarship workshop and completes a practice FAFSA (financial aid) worksheet 
  • participates in a summer activity aligned with career interests
  • builds a list of colleges and career training programs to apply to and reviews it with a counselor 

 

EVERY SENIOR

  • earns at least two credits in each core subject area, including math and science
  • earns at least 11 total credits
  • has at least 92 percent attendance and earns at least 80 percent in all core classes
  • passes the additional advanced Regents in math and science, as well as a foreign language Regents OR completes a sequence of career-themed courses
  • completes the FAFSA form by Feb. 28 
  • completes the online CUNY application by Dec. 25
  • applies to at least six colleges, including: a “safety,” a “match” and a “reach” school
  • if eligible, takes a College Now course or a CTE course or course toward industry certification
  • creates a transition plan with a guidance counselor


Through setting high expectations, providing strategic supports and closely monitoring progress, we expect at least eight out of 10 students to graduate ready for college or career by 2013. Our success will not only benefit students in New Visions schools, but it will produce evidence of what can be for thousands of New York City public school students.