Ninth grade can be a tricky time. Along with starting over as the youngest kids in school, navigating new social situations, and juggling extracurricular activities, high-school freshmen often ...

Educators are increasingly focusing on the ninth grade as the year that determines whether a young person will move on or drop out of school. According to research published in the journal ...

Ninth grade is a good time to be thinking about what your child wants to do after high school. The counselor can suggest elective classes based on your child’s interests.