Navigating 9th Grade: A Parent & Student Guide to High School at North Tahoe High School | NTHS

Welcome to North Tahoe High School! This evergreen orientation guide covers everything 9th-grade students and families need to know to build a strong academic foundation, navigate high school expectations, and prepare for graduation and beyond. 00:00 - Introduction & The 9th Grade Journey 01:15 - Meet Your High School Support Team 02:45 - Staying Connected with NTHS Counseling 04:10 - Parents as Coaches: Building Student Independence 05:35 - Freshman Year: Building the Foundation 07:05 - The Teenage Brain & Executive Functioning 08:45 - The 3 Academic T’s: Time, Talking, & Tweaking 10:15 - Using Academic Support & RTI Early 11:50 - Understanding High School Transcripts & GPA 13:25 - NTHS Graduation Requirements (220 Credits) 15:00 - High School Graduation vs. A-G College Requirements 16:45 - Balancing Academic Rigor & Workload 18:15 - 4-Year Planning & Career Exploration (Scoir) 20:00 - Community Service Requirement (30 Hours) 21:30 - Getting Involved: Clubs, Sports, & Belonging 23:05 - Wellness Center & Additional Support Systems 24:30 - Your Freshman Game Plan & Next Steps #NorthTahoe #NTHS #NorthTahoeLakers #TTUSD #TahoeTruckee #NorthTahoeHigh #Noth