Connection Time: GRADE 12

• Optional Topics and Resources

Goal Setting

• Goal setting for grade 12
• Goal setting I
• Goal setting II
• Senior year plan | Handout 1 | Handout 2

Progress to date/Future planning

• Report card conference and reflection
• College Planning in High School
• www.getin2college.com

Learning Styles

• Self assessment of learning styles
• Learning styles inventory
• GPA

Standardized testing - SAT, ACT etc

• Preparation for SATs
• ACT/SAT prep
• Understanding test scores
• College Board (The SAT)
• ACT
• More tests and assessments
• Post graduation action plans | Handouts 3 | Handout 4 | Handout 5
• Post secondary planning | Handouts 1 | Handout 2

Why go to school

• Why go to school

Self Advocacy

• Self-advocacy

College readiness

• College process and planning

Other optional topics:

• Graduation requirements
• Transcripts
• 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