9th Grade
Program
The 9th Grade Cohort Program at Baker Early College helps students build the skills they need to thrive as early college students in grades 10–12. This cohort develops strong college readiness habits — including self-management, academic skills, and confidence navigating a college environment — all while earning high school and college credit.
This year is all about getting a head start on high school and college. You will:
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Build self-management and college-readiness skills
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Get a real feel for the college pace and workload
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Earn up to 18 college credits while earning the high school credit you need to stay on track for your diploma
Schedule
Each 11-week quarter, you’ll take 4–6 courses designed to keep you on track toward your high school diploma through a mix of high school credit and dual credit courses that count for both high school and college. Classes are online, so students can, for the most part, create their own academic routines. And don’t worry, you’ll move through them alongside your cohort, so you’re never going it alone.
Advisory
Advisory is a course designed specially by our teachers for the 9th grade cohort in which you will build the skills to thrive: study habits, organization, planning, and getting college-ready. Each week, you’ll set goals, plan your schedule, and tackle skill-building assignments. And every Wednesday morning, the whole cohort meets online for 90 minutes to connect, learn together, and level-up your habits.
Classes
All of your classes will be online, a combination of high school and dual-credit coursework. With Baker Early College’s expert teachers guiding you, you’ll have the support you need to succeed. Courses throughout the year include: writing, math, science, US government, personal finance, career planning, stress management, and health & fitness.
IS THE 9TH GRADE PROGRAM RIGHT FOR YOU?
WE MIGHT
BE IF
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You are excited about advanced coursework at an accelerated pace.
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You enjoy working independently most of the week and learning skills that will help you here and at your future college.
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You are excited about the possibility of completing your HS degree by taking mostly college courses, and beginning to build your college transcript early.
WE MIGHT NOT BE IF
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You have a hard time starting or sustaining work on your own, and aren’t interested in learning the skills that support this crucial action.
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You can’t devote 25-35 hours per week towards your academics.
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You’re not interested in reaching out for help from your peers or instructors.
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You aren’t interested in starting 10th grade as a full time college student.
Transition to 10-12th Grade
The goal of the 9th grade program is to move our students into all, or a majority of, college coursework for high school diploma completion; and can be combined with online high school credit only coursework. In the second half of the 9th grade year, students will enroll at the Oregon community college that best suits their needs, either geographically or by course offerings, and begin the process of registering there for their 10th grade year. As they transition to 10th grade, their advisory teacher and counselor will help to individualize the best path forward. It can be anywhere from all high school options courses, to all college courses, or anywhere in-between.