11th Grade

Students are provided support and opportunities to:

• Take and pass at least five Regents in total, with focus on passing English Language Arts and Math at the college-ready level**

• Enroll in a 3-credit college-level course or take an AP course

• With help from counselor, draft a postsecondary list with colleges, credentialed vocational programs, apprenticeships, and/or employment that includes at least:

• Two safety schools or programs

• Two match schools or programs

• Two reach schools or programs

• Prepare and take the SAT/ACT

• Compare current SAT / ACT score  to SAT / ACT Grade-Level Benchmarks for College & Career Readiness

• Make a plan for study and re-testing with a targeted focus to meet college & career readiness benchmarks, at least

• Identify at least two scholarships to apply to

• Make copies of tax documents by the end of April of Junior year

• Determine H/EOP eligibility

• Attend an evening or weekend postsecondary planning event for students and families/caregivers  

• Have parents/caregivers create FSA ID

• Create a resume

• Participate in a mock interview activity and prepare for job and college interviews

• Obtain a job or internship experience  to gain professional and early technical skills.

• Create a “brag sheet”

• Create personal statement

• Identify 2-3 teachers/staff members to ask for recommendations

• Connect and engage with at least two adults who have a career or role they are interested in

For students with IEPs also:

• Complete TOP applications for students with internships

• Complete a Level 2 vocational assessment with the student and the parent

• Secure and/or update accommodations with College Board, ACT and/or other testing providers

• Complete postsecondary transition section of IEP

• Attend at least one workshop at the NYC DOE Transition & College Access Center

• Support students to lead their IEP in preparation for needing to advocate for their services after high school

• Participate in an ACCES-VR workshop*

For Multilingual Learners (MLL) also:

• Review all graduation diploma options for MLL

• Take NYSESLAT & improve by 1+  level from previous

• Participate in summer English language courses or enrichment experience

• Meet with family & counselor about college access

• Speak with or attend a panel of multilingual alumni

For undocumented students also:

• Understand how immigration status affects college access, financial aid, & postsecondary options

• Contact immigration legal services to find out pathway to regularize immigration status, if applicable