Our 9th Grade Academy is a specialized Freshman Transition Program that addresses the students’ academic, social, and organizational/procedural concerns. The core Academy teachers work collaboratively to create an environment that acclimates the students to the high school experience and fosters life-long learners. The Academy also provides various platforms where parents can be proactively involved in the transition process. The Academy houses one administrator, two guidance counselors and one administrative assistant devoted specifically to our ninth grade students. Any 9th