9 th Grade PEP

9th Grade PEPGoal Setting

Overview1. Introduce goals and pathways2. Introduce post-secondary readiness and

evaluate 21st 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 Knowledgeo Brainstorm: What do you think this includes?

2. 21st Century & Workforce Skillso Brainstorm: What do you think this might include

3. Certain key attitudes, beliefs, and behaviorso Brainstorm: What do you think this includes?

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”

3.2 GPA

Is this student developing or meeting, according to his/her GPA? TCAP?

(Example responses)

Goal + Path• Research indicates that students need the

following to be successful in reaching their college/career goals:

1. Academic Knowledgeo Brainstorm: What do you think this includes?

2. 21st Century & Workforce Skillso Brainstorm: What do you think this might include

3. Certain key attitudes, beliefs, and behaviorso Brainstorm: What do you think this includes?

21st Century Skills• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AvZ5ulVyLc

Critical thinkingProblem solvingDecision making

CollaborationCommunication

Self-directionCreativity & Invention

Information technology

Readiness Rubric21st Century Skills

• Use the College & Career Readiness Rubric to assess your development of “21st Century and Workforce Readiness Skills” (Example

responses)

Goal + Path• Research indicates that students need the

following to be successful in reaching their college/career goals:

1. Academic Knowledgeo Brainstorm: What do you think this includes?

2. 21st Century & Workforce Skillso Brainstorm: What do you think this might include

3. Certain key attitudes, beliefs, and behaviorso Brainstorm: What do you think this includes?

Academic Attitudes & Beliefs

• Growth Mindseto http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8JycfeoVzg

• What mindset do you think the pigs have?o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNG41u3xbDc

Readiness RubricAcademic Attitudes &

BeliefsUse the readiness rubric to assess your Academic Beliefs (Example responses)

Readiness RubricAcademic Behaviors

Use the readiness rubric to assess your Academic Behaviors

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)

GOAL:____________________________________________________

Increase attendance

(90% of 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

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.

Resume• Resume

o Document that highlights your academic and co-curricular strengths; your relevant skills, including 21st 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

ObjectiveSummaryWork ExperienceEducationVolunteer ServiceExtracurricular ActivitiesAwards/CertificatesSkills/Academic AchievementMusic/Artistic AchievementAthletic AchievementReferencesLeadership

• 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