Middle School Matters 6 th Grade 6 th Planning #1

Pre-Test 1.What type of classes help students get admitted to their colleges of interest? 2.Students should build on __________ when working on accomplishing goals. 3.What type of activities outlined in the Postsecondary Plan should student begin doing?

Objectives Understand why doing well in middle school is so important – It helps you be prepared for high school classes That help students get admitted to their colleges of interest Doing well in college helps you reach your career aspirations Learn how to build on strengths Understand that colleges and employers are looking for well-rounded individuals that – Volunteer – Participate in extracurricular activities – Have previous work experience

Sample Student: Required Classes Wants to go to Pretend University – To be a veterinarian Found required high school classes for Pretend University – 4 years of almost all core classes and foreign language – 3 years of Social Studies, HS graduation requirement of 4 years – Core Classes: Math, Science, Social Studies, English

Sample Student: ACT Test Scores Desired ACT Test – Test that students when they are a senior Pretend University – ACT test score of 25 for average incoming student – 79 th percentile Student scored higher than 78 out of 100 students Student scored lower than 20 out of 100 students Will need to take some advanced classes in high school – To score in the 79% range on the ACT test at the end of high school

Sample Student: Readiness Rubric

Self-Management – Rarely: takes notes and uses a planner – Often: Checks over assignments Effort and Persistence – Rarely: puts forth best effort and shows persistence – Often: seeks help when needed MCA Test – Math: 563 – Reading: 538

Group Discussion What are some of the sample student’s strengths? What are three short-term goals the sample student can set in order to reach her goal of taking advanced classes in middle school, being admitted to Sample University, and becoming a veterinarian?

Groups Share Answers What are some of the sample student’s strengths? What are three short-term goals the sample student can set in order to reach her goal of taking advanced classes in middle school, being admitted to Sample University, and becoming a veterinarian?

Sample Student Goals There could be many good goals for the sample student The 3 goals she selected were 1.Take notes during lectures and when reading books 2.Put forth my best effort on school work 3.Take an after-school Reading class When working on accomplishing goals – Students should build on their strengths – Student must be aware of their strengths

Sample Student: Postsecondary Plan Strengths

Postsecondary Plan: Your Strengths Complete the Strengths section – Consider using items on the Readiness Rubric – Write strengths that will help you reach your goals – Write personal/social strengths (Example: I am helpful)

Extracurricular, Volunteer, Work Activities Most colleges and employers are looking for – People who are well-rounded (very important fact) Well-rounded people participate in – Extracurricular, volunteer, and work activities 6 th graders should begin doing Extracurricular, volunteer, & work activities These types of activities are good because Expands your skills and interests Are helpful to others Helps build responsibility

Sample Student Activities

Complete the 6 th Grade Activities Section Complete the Activities section – Use activities that you do currently – Include items that you like to do to expand this list

Post-Test 1.What type of classes help students get admitted to their colleges of interest? 2.Students should build on __________ when working on accomplishing goals. 3.What type of activities outlined in the Postsecondary Plan should student begin doing?

Review 1.Type of classes that help students get admitted to their colleges of interest – Advanced classes 2. Students should build on __________ when working on accomplishing goals – Strengths 3.Activities outlined in the Postsecondary Plan that should student begin doing – Extracurricular, volunteer, and work