9 th Grade ICAP Goal Setting

Overview 1.Introduce goals and pathways 2.Introduce post-secondary readiness and evaluate 21 st century knowledge, attitudes, and skills Note: (this is just an introduction to the rubric so feel free to move quickly, allowing students to fill out and reflect more in-depth at home) 3.Introduce co-curricular, extra-curricular, and service learning opportunities 4.Connect current interests to future activities and college/career goals 5.Introduce resume building tool on Naviance (Note: this is just an introduction to Naviance Resume Builder. Students must practice navigating the site, but can complete resume at home)

Goal Setting Activity Instruct students to complete goal setting prompts with neighbor (5 min) When I grow up… Ten years in the future… When I graduate from HS… When I am in college… My dream job is…

Goal + Path What is the path to reach these college/career goals?

Goal + Path Research indicates that students need the following to be successful in reaching their college/career goals: 1.Academic Knowledge o Brainstorm: What do you think this includes? 2.Certain key attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors o Brainstorm: What do you think this includes? 3.21 st Century & Workforce Skills o Brainstorm: What do you think this might include

Readiness Rubric Academic Knowledge Academic knowledge includes core academic subject mastery in reading, writing, math, and science as measured by student grades and standardized assessments (e.g. TCAP and college entrance exams) Get out your College & Career Readiness Rubric and complete the first section entitled, “Academic Knowledge”

Academic Knowledge In what areas are your still developing? …meeting?

Goal + Path Research indicates that students need the following to be successful in reaching their career and post- secondary goals: 1.Academic Knowledge o Brainstorm: What do you think this includes? 2.Certain key attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors o Brainstorm: What do you think this includes? 3.21 st Century & Workforce Skills o Brainstorm: What do you think this might include

Readiness Rubric Academic Behaviors Use the readiness rubric to assess your Academic Behaviors

Academic Attitudes & Beliefs Growth Mindset o What mindset do you think the pigs have? o

Readiness Rubric Academic Attitudes & Beliefs Use the readiness rubric to assess your Academic Mindset/Beliefs

Goal + Path Research indicates that students need the following to be successful in reaching their college/career goals: 1.Academic Knowledge o Brainstorm: What do you think this includes? 2.Certain key attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors o Brainstorm: What do you think this includes? 2.21 st Century & Workforce Skills o Brainstorm: What do you think this might include

21 st Century Skills Critical thinking Problem solving Decision making Collaboration Communication Self-direction Creativity & Invention Information technology

Readiness Rubric 21 st Century Skills Use the College & Career Readiness Rubric to evaluate and record evidence of your development of “21 st Century and Workforce Readiness Skills.”

Goal-Setting Given what you just learned, what might be some example steps (or short-term goals) to help you reach your long-term college/career goal? See next slide for ideas

WHY: 1) 5) 2) 6) 3) 7) 4) 8) 1) 2) 3) 4) Earn 5)5) GOAL: ______________ ___________________ ___________________ Increase attendance (90% or above) Set aside at least 1 hour per night to read, study, &/or complete homework Increase organization by using planner and cleaning out binder & backpack once per week. 80% or above on each test or assignment Complete assignments on time College/career

Co-curricular Interests & Activities Academic-focused goals are very important. However, just as important are activities that support but are not directly a part of your academic program. These activities are called co-curricular or extra- curricular activities and include service learning. These activities can help you discover your talents, explore your interests, reach your goals and even build your resume.

Examples: Co-curricular or Extra-curricular Activities: o List or discuss extracurricular opportunities available at your school o Discuss where students can go to find out more information and how to sign up. o Discuss relevant eligibility requirements Service Learning Activities o Provide handout of service learning opportunities

Co-curricular Activities Complete handout to discover how your interests relate to various activities and college/career goals.

Importance of a Resume Resume o Document that highlights your academic and co-curricular strengths; your relevant skills, including 21 st century and workforce skills; as well as your work habits, experiences, and behaviors. o Used as a tool to market or sell yourself when applying for a job, scholarship, college program, or another related opportunity. It’s important to know how to access Resume Builder on Naviance so you may use this tool to begin keeping track of all you academic and co-curricular activities and accomplishments throughout HS. You will find this valuable when it’s time to complete college applications, scholarships and job applications.

Naviance Resume Builder Open a new tab and log-in to Naviance using the following Username and Password Student ID # mmddyy Click, “Log In”

Naviance

Naviance Resume Components Objective Summary Work Experience Education Volunteer Service Extracurricular Activities Awards/Certificates Skills/Academic Achievement Music/Artistic Achievement Athletic Achievement References Leadership Click on the drop down menu to select a category. Complete as many categories as you are able to at this time. Focus on extracurricular activities, awards, and other achievements

Naviance ICAP Survey Click “about me” Click “My ICAP” survey Complete question # 6 and click You will get a chance to update this survey throughout the year