Academic Advising April 27-May 1

Academic Advising Digital Learning Activities

6th Grade

Title: Elevator Pitch
An Elevator Pitch is a short description of who you are, what you do, and what you want to do.
Activity A: 1. Start with a quick introduction (ex. Hi, my name is Tia and I am a 6th grader at Penn Alexander)2. Mention your favorite subject or subjects3. Mention your activities you are involved in outside of class (ex. sports, drama, art, volunteering)4. Where do you want to go to high school?5. What do you want to be when you grow up?
Activity B: 1. Take your information from Activity 1 and create a video (1 minute or less) to share your goal on Instagram, SnapChat, or TikTok using #SDPElevatorPitch. 2. If you don't want to make a video type up your elevator pitch and share on Instagram, SnapChat, or TikTok using #SDPElevatorPitch.
Resource Links:Elevator Pitches: Examples and Suggestions for StudentsPerfecting your elevator pitch - what to do and what not to do! - Video
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Week of April 27 - May 1 - 7th Grade

Title: Transitioning to High School
Transitioning to High School: In 2 years, you will be a freshman in high school. Let's get you ready for the transition
Activity A: 1. Think about 3-5 differences between middle school and high school2. List 3-5 things you are GOOD AT in and/or out of school (ex. math, science, basketball, and painting)3. List 3-5 things you LIKE TO DO in and/or out of school (ex. basketball, paint, watch tv, listen to music, and write poetry)4. What are 3 careers you are interested in?5. Share your thoughts on high school, what you are good at, what you like to do, and careers you are interested in on Instagram, SnapChat, or TikTok using #SDPMStoHS.
Resource Links:Complete List of Extracurricular Activities - https://blog.prepscholar.com/list-of-extracurricular-activities-examples Teens talk about the transition from middle school to high school - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rojP6Tj2OF4
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Week of April 27 - May 1 - 8th Grade

Title: Transitioning to High School
Transitioning to High School: Next Year, you will be heading to a new school, heading to High School. Let's go over a few things!
Activity A: 1. Visit the high school directory https://www.philasd.org/school-directory/2. Choose 2-3 schools to review3. Find 3-5 facts about each school that stand out to you4. What is most important for you when choosing a school? (ex. sports, CTE, location)
Activity B: 1. Talk to two adults who attended high school in Philadelphia. 2. Ask them about their experience (what school did they attend? what would they do differently?)3. What was their favorite part of high school? What was their least favorite part of high school?4. What are you most excited about for high school?5. Share your thoughts on high school, what is the high school experience like, share some learned experiences from the adults you talked to onI nstagram, SnapChat, or TikTok using #SDPHSPastandFuture.
Resource links:Philadelphia School District - School Directory
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Week of April 27 - May 1 - 9th Grade

Title: Entrepreneurs are people who have their own business.
Activity A: 1. Think about an entrepreneur you know in your personal life, or in your community. 2. What skills do you notice that they have?3. Share what you've noticed about entrepreneurs on Instagram, SnapChat, or TikTok using #PhillyMadeBoss.
Activity B: 1. What skills do you have that can be used as an entrepreneur? 2. Write a list of ideas/businesses that you would like to create or own 3. How do entrepreneurs impact the community? 3. Share your skills on Instagram, SnapChat, or TikTok using #PhillyMadeBoss. Resource Links:Different Ways To Encourage Youth Entrepreneurship - https://www.forbes.com/sites/robynshulman/2017/07/10/10-different-ways-to-encourage-youth-entrepreneurship/#1ed9221f1b64 Teen Millionaires | The kids running successful businesses who say you can too | Sunday Night -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YCGM7FiCGg&feature=youtu.be
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Week of April 27 - May 1 - 10th Grade

Activity A:1. What is the difference between a career and a job? 2. What are some things to look for in a career? 3. Based on your knowledge, would you prefer a career or job and why?
Activity B: 1. What are some pros and cons in having a career? 2. What are you doing now to prepare for a career? 3. Would you choose a career for money or happiness? Explain why.
Resource Links:How to Choose the Right Job for Your Teen’s Strengths - https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/choosing-starting-school/leaving-high-school/how-to-choose-the-right-job-for-your-teens-strengths Career advice for teenagers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKNUkN3yWTw
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Week of April 27 - May 1 - 11th Grade

Activity A: 1. Why do you want to go to college? 2. Do you think college is important and why? 3. What are some pros and cons of attending college?
Activity B: 1. Write a list of your top 5 colleges/universities that you are interested in.2. Visit each college website and take a virtual tour, if available. 3. Write an email to an admissions representative requesting more information about degree programs and college life.
Resource Links:Ten Steps to Choosing the Right College - https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/slideshows/10-steps-to-picking-the-right-school How to Build Your College List - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0wwsKViWfc
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Week of April 27 - May 1 - 12th Grade

Activity A: 1. How does goal setting help you prepare for the future? 2. Are you setting goals and if so, how often? (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.) 3. How do you prioritze your goals?
Activity B: 1. What are some ways that you keep track of your goals? 2. Do you prefer making short-term goals rather than long-term goals and why? 3. Are you applying goals to every part of your life or just planning for college/career?
Resource Links:Goal Setting for Teens - https://www.teensmartgoals.com/goal-setting-for-teens Goal Setting for Students - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8agsaXfHN4
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