Grade 11 - Preparing for Higher Education
Curriculum Objectives
Goals
- Provide academic support and advising
- Explain college admissions testing
- Explore postsecondary options
- Explore financial aid possibilities
Assessment and Goal Setting
Objective: Set goals for the year
Activities:
- Review of transcript
- Goal Setting
Academic
Objective: Advise student how to prepare for postsecondary education.
Academic Activities:
- Study Skills Questionnaire
- Cornell Note Taking System or SQ3R
- Test Preparation and Tips
- Academic Advising for Grade 12
- College Admissions Requirements
Financial Aid
Objective: Provide financial aid information.
Activities:
- Funding Your Education Booklet
- Scholarship Search Tips
- Scholarship Search - Where to Start
- Scholarship Organizer
- Obtaining a PIN
College Exploration
Objective: Determine college characteristics student would like and to begin
researching schools.
Activities:
- How Prepared For College Are You? (3 critique worksheets)
- How to Make the Most of a College Fair
- How to Make the Most of a Campus Visit
- College Characteristics
- Self Assessment Worksheet
- NHHEAF Insider Booklet
- STEPS (to College)
PSAT/SAT Preparation
Objective: Prepare student for college admissions tests.
Activities:
- PSAT/SAT/ACT Registration Booklet
- College Board PSAT/SAT Prep Book
- SAT PowerPoint
- My QuickStart and other tips for taking SAT/ACT
Personal
Objective: Encourage and aid the student to achieve personal best in high
school
Activities:
- Time Management
- Dealing With Stress
- Motivation: Is Yours Internal or External?
- Beyond the Classroom: Participating in Extracurricular Activities
