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Academic Advisory 10

Description:

The Academic Advisory-10 course is a continuation of the 9th grade Advisory course. During the Academic/College and Career Exploration Unit, students revisit the ACT Career Test, research university options, review course selection options for AP/IB/ACS Authentic programs of study and finalize their academic path. Academic Advisory 10 additionally prepares students for the IB Diploma applications. The Digital Portfolio is continually built upon from Advisory 9, enhancing their college application profile in Advisory 11.

The Wellness Unit on Social/Emotional Health and Well-being encourages students to explore healthy life choices, develop coping skills in response to stress, manage peer pressure and enhance their interpersonal skills. The focus of the Responsible Living unit is on social awareness and ethical and responsible decision making through the exploration and understanding of UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

The Research Unit helps students conduct proper research, formulating well focused research questions, and leads them to the course culmination: the 10th Grade Capstone Project. Students investigate a contemporary issue in the areas of health and social education, the environment, global affairs, technology and innovation and civic responsibility. Through this project, students produce a 1,500 word research paper answering the question: “How do I impact the world and how does the world impact me?”