Important Deadlines for 9-11 Graders

    With your school mentor, together you will review the following:

• Different types of courses and scheduling

• Career exploration

• Discover educational goals that are parallel with personal interests and values

Identifying the main idea and supporting details should always come first in your writing. Together, with your mentor, you will establish the structure, style, and tone of writing assignments. Some tips to keep in mind while writing are:

• Start with a question a bold statement
• Portray imagery and vivid language 
• Include alliteration, analogies, and your senses

   The idea of a standardize test may be daunting, but if you establish an effective study method, you'll have way more confidence in yourself.

Just remember that in a multiple choice exam, 1 answer can always be eliminated immediately leaving you now with only 3 choices to choose from instead of

Whether you participate in extracurricular activities in school or off campus, there are plenty of activities and skills that fall into this category. Here are some examples:

• Athletics

• Art

• Computers

• Community leadership/ participation

• Music

• Writing