Comprehensive course selection strategy and GPA management from day one. Students learn to balance rigor with manageability, understand the difference between weighted and unweighted GPAs, and make informed decisions about honors and advanced courses. Early planning prevents schedule mistakes that limit junior-year options.

Organization systems designed for managing multiple classes, extracurriculars, and social commitments. Students build digital and analog planning systems, learn prioritization strategies, and develop realistic scheduling skills. Time management learned in 9th grade prevents junior-year overwhelm.

Guidance on selecting meaningful activities and leadership opportunities. Students learn the difference between resume-padding and genuine engagement, explore clubs and organizations aligned with interests, and understand how to build depth rather than just breadth in activities.

Evidence-based learning strategies tailored to high school demands. Students master active reading techniques, Cornell note-taking, spaced repetition for retention, and test preparation methods. These skills transfer across all subjects and create efficiency gains that compound throughout high school.

Early exposure to college options, admission requirements, and planning timelines. Students begin understanding the difference between reach/match/safety schools, learn what colleges value in applicants, and start building awareness of how freshman-year choices impact college access.

Quarterly workshops equip parents to support without micromanaging. Topics include understanding high school grading systems, monitoring progress effectively, fostering independence, and communicating with teachers. Monthly progress reports keep families informed and engaged.