High School Postsecondary Planning Standards Alignment
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Standards Alignment At-A-Glance High School Postsecondary Projects
PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT
Our Defined Careers Postsecondary Preparedness content aims to create comprehensive and dynamic content for students. This course was developed using the American School Counselor Association Standards. The goal of these projects is to foster optimal academic achievement and equip students with the skills and knowledge needed for success in their post-secondary education and careers.
Defined Careers Postsecondary Projects: Grade 9
| Lesson | Student Standards |
| 9.1 Pathways Matching Assessment:Introduction to Different Career Pathwaysand Industries | Mindset Standards M 6. Postsecondary education and lifelong learning are necessary for long-term success Learning Strategies B-LS 1. Critical thinking skills to make informed decisions B-LS 4. Self-motivation and self-direction for learning B-LS 5. Media and technology skills to enhance learning B-LS 9. Decision-making informed by gathering evidence, getting others’ perspectives and recognizing personal bias Self-Management Skills B-SMS 6. Ability to identify and overcome barriers |
| 9.2 Make High School Count: RevisitingYour Four Year Course Plan | Mindset Standards M 3. Positive attitude toward work and learning Learning Strategies B-LS 1. Critical thinking skills to make informed decisions B-LS 4. Self-motivation and self-direction for learning B-LS 7. Long and short-term academic, career and social/emotional goals B-LS 8. Engagement in challenging coursework B-LS 9. Decision-making informed by gathering evidence, getting others’ perspectives and recognizing personal bias Self-Management Skills B-SMS 1. Responsibility for self and actions B-SMS 3. Independent work B-SMS 5. Perseverance to achieve long and short-term goals B-SMS 8. Balance of school, home and community activities Social Skills B-SS 1. Effective oral and written communication skills and listening skills |
| 9.3 Life After High School: ExploringPost-Secondary Options | Mindset Standards M 6. Postsecondary education and lifelong learning are necessary for long-term success Learning Strategies B-LS 1. Critical thinking skills to make informed decisions B-LS 4. Self-motivation and self-direction for learning B-LS 7. Long- and short-term academic, career and social/emotional goals B-LS 8. Challenging coursework B-LS 9. Decision-making informed by gathering evidence, getting others’ perspectives and recognizing personal bias Self-Management Skills B-SMS 4. Delayed gratification for long-term rewards B-SMS 6. Ability to identify and overcome barriers |
| 9.4 Building a Strong High SchoolResume | Mindset Standards M 1. Belief in development of whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and physical well-being Learning Strategies B-LS 2.Creative approach to learning, tasks and problem solving B-LS 5. Media and technology skills to enhance learning B-LS 6. High-quality standards for tasks and activities B-LS 8. Actively engage in challenging coursework B-LS 10. Participation in enrichment and extracurricular activities Self-Management Skills B-SMS 1. Responsibility for self and actions Social Skills B-SS 1. Effective oral and written communication skills and listening skills |
Defined Careers Postsecondary Projects: Grade 10
| 10.1 Why are standardized testsimportant? | Mindset Standards M 5. Belief in using abilities to their fullest to achieve high-quality results and outcomes Learning Strategies B-LS 1. Critical thinking skills to make informed decisions B-LS 3. Time-management, organizational and study skills B-LS 4. Self-motivation and self-direction for learning B-LS 6. High-quality standards for tasks and activities B-LS 7. Long and short-term academic, career and social/emotional goals B-LS 8. Challenging coursework Self-Management Skills B-SMS 1. Responsibility for self and actions B-SMS 2. Self-discipline and self-control B-SMS 3. Independent work B-SMS 6. Ability to identify and overcome barriers Social Skills B-SS 1. Effective oral and written communication skills and listening skills |
| 10.2 Exploring Careers and EducationPaths | Mindset Standards M 6. Postsecondary education and lifelong learning are necessary for long-term success Learning Strategies B-LS 1. Critical thinking skills to make informed decisions B-LS 4. Self-motivation and self-direction for learning B-LS 5. Media and technology skills to enhance learning B-LS 7. Long- and short-term academic, career and social/emotional goals B-LS 9. Decision-making informed by gathering evidence, getting others’ perspectives and recognizing personal bias Self-Management Skills B-SMS 4. Delayed gratification for long-term rewards B-SMS 6. Ability to identify and overcome barriers |
| 10.3 Exploring and refining my Interests/Resume Update | Mindset Standards M 1. Belief in development of whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and physical well-being Learning Strategies B-LS 2. Demonstrate creativity B-LS 5. Media and technology skills to enhance learning B-LS 6. Set high standards of quality B-LS 8. Actively engage in challenging coursework B-LS 10. Enrichment and extracurricular activities Self-Management Skills B-SMS 1. Responsibility for self and actions Social Skills B-SS 1. Effective oral and written communication skills and listening skills |
| 10.4 Types of College Aid & Scholarships | Mindset Standards M 5. Belief in using abilities to their fullest to achieve high-quality results and outcomes Learning Strategies B-LS 1. Critical thinking skills to make informed decisions B-LS 6. High-quality standards B-LS 9. Decision-making |
| 10.5 Evaluating Post-Secondary Costs:Making Informed Choices | Mindset Standards M 5. Belief in using abilities to their fullest to achieve high-quality results and outcomes Learning Strategies B-LS 1. Critical thinking skills to make informed decisions B-LS 6. High-quality standards for tasks and activities B-LS 9. Decision-making informed by gathering evidence, getting others’ perspectives and recognizing personal bias Self-Management Skills B-SMS 1. Responsibility for self and actions B-SMS 5. Perseverance to achieve long and short-term goals B-SMS 6. Ability to identify and overcome barriers Social Skills B-SS 1. Effective oral and written communication skills and listening skills B-SS 8. Advocacy skills for self and others and ability to assert self, when necessary |
Defined Careers Postsecondary Projects: Grade 11
| 11.1 Understanding the collegeapplication timeline and requirements | Mindset Standards M 6. Postsecondary education and lifelong learning are necessary for long-term success Learning Strategies B-LS 1. Critical thinking skills to make informed decisions B-LS 3. Time-management, organizational and study skills B-LS 4. Self-motivation and self-direction for learning B-LS 5. Media and technology skills to enhance learning B-LS 9. Decision-making informed by gathering evidence, getting others’ perspectives and recognizing personal bias Self-Management Skills B-SMS 1. Responsibility for self and actions B-SMS 2. Self-discipline and self-control B-SMS 4. Delayed gratification for long-term rewards B-SMS 5. Perseverance to achieve long and short-term goals Social Skills B-SS 1. Effective oral and written communication skills and listening skills |
| 11.2 Refining Your College Search | Mindset Standards M 6. Postsecondary education and lifelong learning are necessary for long-term success Learning Strategies B-LS 1. Critical thinking skills to make informed decisions B-LS 4. Self-motivation and self-direction for learning B-LS 5. Media and technology skills to enhance learning B-LS 7. Long and short-term academic, career and social/emotional goals B-LS 9. Decision-making informed by gathering evidence, getting others’ perspectives and recognizing personal bias Self-Management Skills B-SMS 4. Delayed gratification for long-term rewards B-SMS 6. Ability to identify and overcome barriers Social Skills B-SS 1. Effective oral and written communication skills and listening skills |
| 11.3 Exploring Gap Year and AlternativePathways | Mindset Standards M 1. Belief in development of whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and physical well-being Learning Strategies B-LS 1. Critical thinking skills to make informed decisions B-LS 2. Creative approach to learning, tasks and problem solving B-LS 4. Self-motivation and self-direction for learning B-LS 9. Decision-making informed by gathering evidence, getting others’ perspectives and recognizing personal bias Self-Management Skills B-SMS 4. Delayed gratification for long-term rewards B-SMS 5. Perseverance to achieve long and short-term goals B-SMS 6. Ability to identify and overcome barriers Social Skills B-SS 1. Effective oral and written communication skills and listening skills |
| 11.4 Recommendation Letters and JobReferrals | Mindset Standards M 4. Self-confidence in ability to succeed Learning Strategies B-LS 1. Critical thinking skills to make informed decisions B-LS 6. High-quality standards for tasks and activities B-LS 9. Decision-making informed by gathering evidence, getting others’ perspectives and recognizing personal bias Social Skills B-SS 1. Effective oral and written communication skills and listening skills B-SS 3. Positive relationships with adults to support success B-SS 6. Effective collaboration and cooperation skills B-SS 8. Advocacy skills for self and others and ability to assert self, when necessary |
| 11.5 The College Essay: Part 1 | Mindset Standards M 5. Belief in using abilities to their fullest to achieve high-quality results and outcomes Learning Strategies B-LS 1. Critical thinking skills to make informed decisions B-LS 2. Creative approach to learning, tasks and problem solving B-LS 6. High-quality standards for tasks and activities B-LS 9. Decision-making informed by gathering evidence, getting others’ perspectives and recognizing personal bias Self-Management Skills B-SMS 1. Responsibility for self and actions Social Skills B-SS 1. Effective oral and written communication skills and listening skills B-SS 3. Positive relationships with adults to support success B-SS 6. Effective collaboration and cooperation skills B-SS 8.Advocacy skills for self and others and ability to assert self, when necessary |
Defined Careers Postsecondary Projects: Grade 12
| 12.1 College Essay: Part 2 | Mindset Standards M 5. Belief in using abilities to their fullest to achieve high-quality results and outcomes Learning Strategies B-LS 1. Critical thinking skills to make informed decisions B-LS 2. Creative approach to learning, tasks and problem solving B-LS 6. High-quality standards for tasks and activities B-LS 9. Decision-making informed by gathering evidence, getting others’ perspectives and recognizing personal bias Self-Management Skills B-SMS 1. Responsibility for self and actions Social Skills B-SS 1. Effective oral and written communication skills and listening skills B-SS 3. Positive relationships with adults to support success B-SS 6. Effective collaboration and cooperation skills B-SS 8.Advocacy skills for self and others and ability to assert self, when necessary |
| 12.2 Applying for Financial Aid andScholarships | Mindset Standards M 6. Postsecondary education and lifelong learning are necessary for long-term success Learning Strategies B-LS 1. Critical thinking skills to make informed decisions B-LS 2. Creative approach to learning, tasks and problem solving B-LS 6. High-quality standards for tasks and activities B-LS 9. Decision-making informed by gathering evidence, getting others’ perspectives and recognizing personal bias Social Skills B-SS 1. Effective oral and written communication skills and listening skills |
| 12.3 Evaluating Financial Aid Offers | Mindset Standards M 3. Positive attitude toward work and learning Learning Strategies B-LS 1. Critical thinking skills to make informed decisions B-LS 2. Creative approach to learning, tasks and problem solving B-LS 6. High-quality standards for tasks and activities B-LS 9. Decision-making informed by gathering evidence, getting others’ perspectives and recognizing personal bias |
| 12.4 Finalizing Your PostsecondaryChoices | Mindset Standards M 3. Positive attitude toward work and learning Self-Management Skills B-SMS 1. Responsibility for self and actions B-SMS 5. Perseverance to achieve long and short-term goals B-SMS 6. Ability to identify and overcome barriers B-SMS 7. Effective coping skills |
| 12.5 Preparing for Postsecondary Life | Mindset Standards M 1. Belief in development of whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and physical well-being Learning Strategies B-LS 9. Decision-making informed by gathering evidence, getting others’ perspectives and recognizing personal bias Self-Management Skills B-SS 1. Effective oral and written communication skills and listening skills B-SS 3. Positive relationships with adults to support success B-SS 6. Effective collaboration and cooperation skills B-SS 8. Advocacy skills for self and others and ability to assert self, when necessary |