Freshman,

Make sure to keep your grades up. Every quiz, test, exam, essay, or paper that is graded will count towards you graduating. So especially in 9th grade, start making good habits. For instance, studying, completing your homework on time, participating in class, and making wise decisions that keep you focused on school, and doing your utmost best. Almost 78% of upper classman last year told teachers that they should have worked harder in 9th grade. I mean do you really want to get in to your dream college, or do you want to work at Walmart for the rest of your life? It's your choice, but if I were you I would choose early, and decide what would make me more joyous, and successful in life.