Ready for High School: The 8th to 9th Grade Summer Bridge Workbook — Reading, Writing, Math, Brain Teasers & Study Skills to Prepare You for Freshman Year (Ages 13–14) by Skill Builders Academy

The summer before high school just got a whole lot easier. Big changes are coming — new teachers, harder classes, more freedom, and a lot more responsibility. Most workbooks only review last year's material. This one does that AND prepares your teen for the part nobody teaches: how high school actually works. Ready for High School is a 113-page summer bridge workbook built for students moving from 8th grade into 9th. It keeps reading, writing, and math skills sharp to stop the "summer slide" — while building the study habits, organization, and confidence that research links most closely to a successful freshman year. It's not a boring drill book. With a fun, magazine-style design, real-world stories, brain teasers, and hands-on activities, it's the rare workbook teens will actually pick up. WHAT'S INSIDE — 8 SKILL-BUILDING UNITS: - Reading that doesn't feel like homework — high-interest passages, main idea, and inference practice - Writing for the next level — clear paragraphs, evidence, and real essay structure - Math you'll actually use — percents, ratios, intro to algebra, and money math - Brain teasers & logic lab — puzzles, riddles, and problem-solving challenges - How high school actually works — GPA, credits, schedules, and the unwritten rules - Get it together — organization, time management, and beating procrastination - The people part — making friends, talking to teachers, and self-advocacy - Mindset & goals — growth mindset, handling setbacks, and a freshman-year game plan WHY PARENTS AND TEACHERS CHOOSE THIS WORKBOOK: - Builds confidence before day one, a little each week - Goes beyond academics to the real-world skills high school demands - Engaging, easy-to-read design made for ages 13–14 - No answer key by design — it's about YOUR teen's thinking, not getting it "right" - Perfect for summer learning, back-to-school prep, homeschool, and the classroom Plus a Summer Challenge progress tracker, a First-Week Survival Kit, and a goal-setting game plan to walk into freshman year ready. Give your soon-to-be high schooler the head start that lasts all four years. Scroll up and click "Buy Now" to help your teen start high school ready and confident. Read more