All lessons are related to Goal # 3. By June 2016, 90% of all students in grades 9-12 will complete a series of grade-related activities that are designed to help students make informed decisions when selecting courses and creating post-secondary plans.

Each of the three lessons were developed for our 9th grade students. At Shenendehowa High School this is their first year for most of the students in which courses that they take will be part of their transcript sent off to colleges for consideration as an applicant.

The first lesson related to understanding the high school transcript explains the components of the transcript which emphasize the importance of starting strong in high school with focus and goals in mind. The introduction of the transcript is an excellent stepping stone for having students and parents looking at interests and thinking about how they might sequence courses along their high school journey. It was evident in the pre-lesson survey that most of the ninth graders did not know or understand some basic information related to the school transcript and graduation from high school. The results of the post-survey found that the students had a much better understanding of information related to the transcript. Results indicate the effectiveness of the Transcript Classroom Lesson Plan. Ongoing evaluation of this lesson plan and its impact on students will occur annually.

In the second lesson, 9th grade students constructed a Resume utilizing Naviance software. Aspects of their Resume included: Objective, Education, Work Experience, Volunteer Service and Extracurricular Activities. Students gained an understanding of all components of their Resume. Students also developed an awareness of the importance of the Resume and its utilization in College Admission, Scholarship opportunities and future Career obtainment.

In the third lesson, students began exploring potential careers utilizing the Career Cluster Finder in Naviance. The students completed an assessment based on the following three areas; activities that interest them, personal qualities and subjects they enjoyed in school. The results of the assessment, showed students which career clusters most closely match them based on their identified interest and personal qualities. Students will use the results of this lesson as another step in the progressive plan for career exploration. As 10th graders they will build upon this lesson by completing the Interest Profiler which will start to target specific careers that correlate to their personal profile.

Grade Level: 9th

Lesson Topic: Introduction to HS Transcript

Lesson was Presented in Which Class/Subject:

ASCA Domain, Mindsets & Behaviors Standard(s): Academic Development Domain: ○ Standard C: Students will understand the relationship of academics to the world of work, and to life at home and in the community. ▪ A:C1.5 understand that school success is the preparation to make the transition from student to community member. ▪ A:C1.6 understand how school success and academic achievement enhance future career and vocational opportunities. ● Career Development Domain: o Standard A: Students will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions. ▪ C:A1.7 Understand the importance of planning. ▪ C:A1.10 Balance between work and leisure time.

Start/End: Week 5-7

Process Data (Number of students affected): Approximately 800 students out a class of 851

Perception Data (Surveys or assessments used): By the end of the lesson, students will be able to answer the questions in a post survey: ▪ How will my transcript impact my future success? ▪ When will I use a transcript? ▪ Who will require my transcript? ● There will be an increase in the number of students who report understanding how to read their transcript.

Outcome Data (Achievement, attendance, and/or behavior data): Students will have a better understanding about how to read their transcript.

Implications: As students start high school the transcript becomes their road-map of course completion and grades towards gradation. Understanding the components of the transcript and the numbers of credits and courses required for graduation will give the students at least baseline standards to set goals on.

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Grade Level: 9th

Lesson Topic: Freshman Naviance Program: Resume

Lesson was Presented in Which Class/Subject:

ASCA Domain, Mindsets & Behaviors Standard(s): Career Development Domain: o Standard A: Students will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions. ▪ C:A2.6 Learn how to write a resume. o Standard B: Students will employ strategies to achieve future career goals with success and satisfaction. ▪ C:B1.6 Learn to use the Internet to access career planning information.

Start/End: Week 29-30

Process Data (Number of students affected): Approximately 800 students out a class of 851

Perception Data (Surveys or assessments used): By the end of the lesson, students will be able to verbally answer the following questions In a Post Survey: - What is Naviance? -How and when will I use Naviance? -How does the use of Naviance aid in post¬high school planning? - What is a resume and how/when is a resume used? - What does a resume look like? - What is included in a resume? - How does the use of Naviance aid in the preparation a resume? - Is extracurricular involvement important? ● By the end of the lesson the students will be able to update their resumes as they proceed through high school and beyond. ● By the end of the lesson the students should be able to demonstrate their understanding of why it is important to have a resume. Outcome data will be measured by an analysis of the number of students who have worked on their resume. ● 95% of 9 th grade students will have started their resume on Naviance.

Outcome Data (Achievement, attendance, and/or behavior data): Outcome data will be measured by an analysis of the number of students who have worked on their resume. ● 95% of 9 th grade students will have started their resume on Naviance.

Implications: While the concept of the Resume is introduced in the Middle School, in the 9th grade year it is reviewed and introduced using the Naviance Software. Students are shown how to locate it in the software and complete basis components knowing that they will add and subtract to the document as they move through high school.

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Grade Level: 9th

Lesson Topic: Freshman Naviance Program Cluster Finder

Lesson was Presented in Which Class/Subject:

ASCA Domain, Mindsets & Behaviors Standard(s): Career Development Domain: o Standard A: Students will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions. ▪ C:A1.3. Develop an awareness of personal abilities, skills, interests and motivations. o Standard B: Students will employ strategies to achieve future career goals with success and satisfaction. ▪ C:B1.2 Identify personal skills, interests, and abilities and relate them to current career choices. ▪ C:B2.5 Maintain a career planning portfolio.

Start/End: 15

Process Data (Number of students affected): Approximately 800 students out a class of 851

Perception Data (Surveys or assessments used): By the end of the lesson, students will be able to answer the questions: ▪ How does the relationship between my personal influences and my education and training impact my future career? ▪ How does the use of technology aid me in my exploration of careers and post¬secondary institutions? ● There will be an increase in the number of students who report understanding how to use Naviance to explore future careers.

Outcome Data (Achievement, attendance, and/or behavior data): 95% of students will complete the “Career Cluster Finder” on Naviance.

Implications: The Cluster Finder will help students learn what career clusters may be a good match for them based on activities that interest them, personal qualities that they have and subjects that they enjoy studying in school.

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