POMPANO BEACH HIGH SCHOOL 9TH GRADE ACADEMY
Freshmen Institute Reaching Success as Tornadoes (F.I.R.S.T.)

Our mission is to:

1. Provide a smooth transition for students from middle to high school.
2. Equip students with fundamental skills to succeed in high school and beyond.
3. Provide students with the knowledge and resources to plan, select, and attend highly ranked national universities.

STAFF:

Administration: Mr. King
Guidance Counselor: Ms. Kelly
9th Grade Coordinator: Mr. Bankowski
9th Grade Sponsor: Ms. Fisher-Davis
B.R.A.C.E Advisor: Ms. McFadden
Service Hour Coordinator: Ms. Roberson

ROAD TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Study Skills:
http://www.how-to-study.com/study-skills/en/studying/33/becoming-a-flexible-reader/
http://www.studygs.net/flashcard.htm

Note Taking:
http://www.how-to-study.com/study-skills/en/notetaking/26/good-listening-in-class/
http://www.educationatlas.com/study-skills.html

Reading Strategy:
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/college-success/26666.html
http://www.adlit.org/strategy_library

100 Books Every High School Student Should Read:
http://www.accreditedonlinecolleges.com/blog/2009/100-books-every-high-school-student-should-read/

SAT/ACT Vocabulary:
http://www.vocabulary.com/
http://www.ehow.com/how_4888321_high-scores-sat-act-gre.html

End of Course Exam Resources:
http://fcat.fldoe.org/eoc/

PARENT RESOURCES:
Pinnacle: http://pompanobeachhigh.com/pbhs3/Pa-Pinnacle.asp
Virtual Counselor: https://www.browardschools.com/virtualcounselor/
BEEP: http://beep.browardschools.com/ssoPortal/Parents/index.htm
Volunteer: http://www.getinvolvedineducation.com/parents/

COLLEGE CONNECTIONS
Facts: facts23.facts.org/florida/facts
College Board: http://www.collegeboard.com/
Practice ACT/ SAT:http://sat.collegeboard.com/practice/sat-practice-test
http://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/sat-reasoning/prep/free
Financial Aid: http://www.fafsa.com/

Top 50 Colleges: http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges