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"Educators are increasingly focusing on the ninth grade as the year that determines whether a young person will move on or drop out of school. According to research published in the journal Education, ninth graders have the lowest grade point average, the most missed classes, the majority of failing grades, and more misbehavior referrals than any other high-school grade level. Ninth grade has increasingly become a “bottleneck” for students..."
Beth Dichter's insight:
Research shows that 9th grade is a pivotal year for high school students. Some define it as a "make or break year for many 14- and 15-year-olds." Why? They are entering a new school, having more autonomy and more homework, and they are an adolescents, with brains that may not be making the best decisions. 
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Knowing 9th grade year is so pivotal and important and getting 9th graders to know it are two different things. Attendance, behavior, and grades. Attendance in first 30 days.