This document provides information for parents about ninth grade orientation at Burlington High School. It introduces the school administrators and outlines the school's mission statement. It highlights the school's accomplishments including academic rankings, course offerings, extracurricular activities, and community partnerships. The document also reviews the school's graduation requirements and a typical ninth grader's schedule. It describes the school's mentoring program for ninth graders and encourages parental involvement, citing research that shows parental involvement is linked to higher student achievement.