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Freshman & Sophomore Academy
Freshman Academy: Building a Strong Foundation for High School Success
DeLaSalle's Freshman Academy is designed to help every 9th-grade student make a successful transition into high school. Through small class sizes, a cohort model, and personalized support, students build meaningful relationships with their teachers and peers while developing the academic and social-emotional skills needed to thrive.
Throughout the year, our team closely monitors attendance, academic progress, and student engagement to identify needs early and provide targeted support. Research consistently shows that students who finish their freshman year on track are significantly more likely to graduate on time, making ninth grade one of the most important years of a student's educational journey.
Sophomore Academy: Maintaining Momentum Toward Graduation
Sophomore Academy builds upon the foundation established during the freshman year, helping students maintain their progress while preparing for increased academic rigor and postsecondary planning.
Students continue to receive personalized support through regular progress monitoring, academic coaching, and intervention when needed. As sophomores, they begin exploring career pathways, strengthening Future Ready Plans, and developing the skills necessary for success beyond high school.
At DeLaSalle, we use the On-Track to Graduation framework to measure student progress. Developed through research by the UChicago Consortium on School Research, this framework demonstrates that students who earn the necessary credits and pass core coursework early in high school are far more likely to graduate and succeed after graduation.
Our commitment to personalized support helps ensure every student stays on track toward earning a diploma and achieving their postsecondary goals.
Interested in Joining Freshman or Sophomore Academy?
Learn how DeLaSalle's personalized approach, small class sizes, and dedicated support can help your student thrive from day one.
Contact our Director of Admissions, Ms. Love to schedule a tour or begin the enrollment process.
Have Questions About Freshman & Sophomore Academy?
Connect with Ms. Evans evansj@delasallekc.org, our Freshman & Sophomore Academy Lead, to learn more about the program and how it supports students during their first two years of high school.