We believe students should begin thinking about their academic futures during their first year at BASH. As such, 9th grade begins the work on the Career Portfolio, a culmination of learning about college & career readiness and preparing students for their post-secondary journey. 

2025-2026 School Year

The following are 9th Grade Requirements:

 1st Quarter Requirements Due October 17, 2025 

 Smart Futures: Activities 1-7

•  New Thinking About Career Success → Career Clusters and Pathways

Smart Futures: Skills: (NorthStar Videos) 

Students must attempt each skill below, they not required to earn each badge.

• Internet Basics
• Using Email
• Social Media
• Information Literacy
• Career Search Skills
• Your Digital Footprint 

Post-Graduation Exploration Research & Presentation (Updates to follow)

• • • Please use the attachment to guide you in completing this assignment. Students are strongly encouraged to complete this assignment during the extended HR periods and submit it to their teacher prior to the due date. 
    • After the presentation is graded and returned with a passing score, students will upload their presentation to Smart Futures. See upload path below:

Title "Post-Graduation Exploration" -> My Portfolio -> Career-Pathway Experiences /+Add -> Campus Visit (complete required info.) -> upload link (G-doc, change the rights to "Viewable by anyone").  

2nd Quarter Requirements Due January 9, 2026

• No new assignments.

3rd Quarter Requirements Due March 20, 2026

• No new assignments.

4th Quarter Requirements Due May 20, 2026

• Resume (Completed in English 9 during Keystones)

Complete your resume using the Smart Futures template. See below:

In the Smart Futures drop down menu (three bars, top left of the screen), select "Resume" under the "My Future" category.