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In 11th grade, learners will engage in a variety of Future Ready/ACP activities through homeroom, within classes, and through all-school events such as Future Ready Days. Areas of focus in 11th grade are specifically designed to further develop the personalized planning for each learner for their post-secondary journey, honing and equipping them with skills to be competitive applicants for employment and post-secondary educational institutions.
In 11th grade, learners will engage in a variety of Future Ready/ACP activities through homeroom, within classes, and through all-school events such as Future Ready Days. Areas of focus in 11th grade are specifically designed to further develop the personalized planning for each learner for their post-secondary journey, honing and equipping them with skills to be competitive applicants for employment and post-secondary educational institutions.
Some of the specific ACP opportunities that all 11th-grade learners will engage in include:
Some of the specific ACP opportunities that all 11th-grade learners will engage in include:
Career Exploration: Introduction to a variety of traditional and non-traditional careers through presentations from community speakers
Future-Ready Timeline Prep: Learners will be introduced to the timelines and deadlines for post-secondary decisions. Additionally, learners will engage in credit checks and transcript reviews to ensure that they are on track for their anticipated post-secondary pathway.
Goal-Setting: Learners will develop their own authentic future-ready academic goal. They will self-monitor their progress on this goal throughout the year
Building Your Personal Learning Network: Learners will create a professional profile and begin to connect with known individuals who might contribute to their learning and network
Confirming My Course: Review and modify (if needed) four-year academic plan that supports future academic and career goals, and assessment of current standing with high school graduation requirements, transcript review and development of a Parchment Account
Personal Wellness Plan: Through physical fitness courses, learners will set personal wellness goals and monitor their progress
Financial Planning: Continue honing personal financial literacy skills through Personal Financial Management courses
Money Path: Learners will deepen understanding of critical financial concepts as they relate to their future academic and career goals
Resume Introduction: Learners will identify evaluate resumes to identify the candidates that they would most likely hire
Resume Writing: Learners will develop their own personal resume
Achievement Profiles: Learners will explore the value of creating an achievement profile that highlights their successes and accomplishments to date
Interviewing Skills: Learners will practice interviewing skills
My Stress Response Toolbox: Learners will identify a variety of tools and resources available to them when they experience stress or anxiety
Introduction to MentorSHIP: Learners will be introduced to a leadership opportunity for their senior year in which they may apply to be mentors for incoming freshmen
ACT/PSAT/ASVAB: Participation in ACT prep/PSAT/ACT. In addition, students will participate in ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) and/or ACT testing in spring
Course Selection: Selecting elective opportunities from a wide array of elective courses for their senior year, expanding on areas of interest and trying new experiences. Learners will also have the opportunity to "test-drive" courses in advance
ACP Journey Self-Reflection: Learners will assess their progression in becoming Future Ready through the ongoing preparation for their Junior Conference and refinement of their chosen post-secondary pathway
Future Ready/ACP Junior Conference: During their junior year, all learners will have a personalized meeting with their parents and their school counselor to review their Future Ready/ACP journey, their post-secondary planning, and their focus for the remainder of high school in order to ensure that they are future-ready
How Parents Can Get Involved in ACP at School
How Parents Can Get Involved in ACP at School
Attend your child's Junior Future-Ready Conference
Stay up to date on Future Ready/ACP activities through Parent Square and School Counseling Newsletters
Attend Parent Information Meetings to help with post-secondary preparedness (FAFSA/financial aid, college admissions and timelines, etc.)
Know the goals that your child has set
Discuss your child's identified careers of interest and how these align with your child's values and strengths
Explore post-secondary options together, and demonstrate open-mindedness for various avenues after high school
Discuss employability skills, and how these help you be successful within your own career field
Be transparent about financial planning for post-secondary pathways
Volunteer to talk to students about your career and life experiences
Monitor your child's Future Ready course in Canvas
Discuss how your child is performing on standardized tests and in course standards
Explore the Course Description Guide together to discuss elective offerings for the following year
Attend Parent-Teacher Conferences
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