Connection Time: GRADE 11

• Optional Topics and Resources

Goal Setting

• Goal setting I
• Goal setting II
• Goal setting activities for high school
• How to set and achieve goals

Progress to date/Future planning

• Academic inventory
• Academic self-assessment
• Effective habits and grade check
• College Planning in High School
• www.getin2college.com

Learning Styles

• Self assessment of learning styles
• Learning styles inventory

Graduation Requirements

• Credits/Graduation checklist | Handout 1 | Handout 2 | Handout 3
• GPA

Standardized testing - SAT, ACT etc

• Preparation for SATs
• ACT/SAT prep
• Understanding test scores
• College Board (The SAT)
• ACT

Why go to school

• Why go to school

Self Advocacy

• Self-advocacy

College readiness

• Creating winning essays
• Avoiding plagiarism

Other optional topics:

• Transcripts
• Advanced Placement
• Appeals and exemptions

• Organization (Quarter 1): The first quarter is dedicated to helping students begin to focus on issues of organization. Topics could include setting group rules, time management, and goal setting. Resources such as the student handbook have been linked to provide information to students about school rules and policies, extra sources for academic assistance, clubs, sports, etc.
• Academic (Quarter 2): The second quarter is dedicated to supporting students in academic success. Topics in the second quarter could include learning styles, how to calculate a GPA, graduation requirements, and how to study.
• Social (Quarter 3): The third quarter focuses on encouraging students to communicate more effectively. Suggested topics include anger management, how to manage stress, accountability, leadership, social media, and manners.
• Transition (Quarter 4): Finally, the theme of transition is intended to help students focus on planning for the following year and beyond. The suggested topics include course selection, resume building, interviewing skills, and how to complete a job application.

Additional Resource Links: Handbooks, Websites, etc