This page is designed to show you what you can expect to encounter while in high school. Certain coursework and statewide exams are taken during particular years which eventually affect graduation and perhaps further education. Click on an hourglass to learn more. Freshman Sophomores Juniors Seniors Timeline Freshman Year Your Freshman year is very important. You will begin to notice immediate changes from what you were used to in Middle School.
Classes move at a faster pace.
Teachers expect more from you as a student. The work seems much more difficult. This is also an important time to begin to think about what you might want to do after high school. While this may seem like a long time from now, early planning is often the key to success. As a 9th grader, you will have the opportunity to take both the PSAT and the PLAN if you wish to do so.