Quarter 1

(1st 9 Weeks)

Quarter 2

(2nd 9 Weeks)

Quarter 3

(3rd 9 Weeks)

Quarter 4

(4th 9 WEeks)

College Preparation: Decision & Admissions

-Postsecondary decisions & best fit

-College admission terminology & admission requirements

-College application support (ongoing)

-College Essay Mini-Unit: Personal Narrative Essay

-Postsecondary Plans: Mini Research Project & Presentation

-Skill development: online research, visual presentation aids, oral presentation skills)

-College Fair & College Tour Event

Career Planning: Professional Writing & Communication

-Professional communication dos & don’ts

-Composing a professional email (request for letter of recommendation/job  reference)

-Writing a formal letter (gratitude/thank you)

-Resume writing - purpose, format, style, & language

Personal Development: Self-Awareness

-Define & explore self-awareness competency

-Develop definition of self through prior personal & educational experiences

-Define “Who I Am” - Brag Sheet, Activities List, Personality Assessment, VIA Character Strengths Survey, & Personal Values Exercise  

-Define “What I Want” through Goal Development: establish goals for senior year (Bucket List assignment) & for transition after graduation (Vision Board assignment)

Senior Project: Portfolio & Research Project

-Intro to Portfolio: purpose & scope, setup, timeline, checklists, rubrics

-Portfolio Cover Sheet, Title Page, Table of Contents

-Resume Draft I – Brag Sheet & Activities List serve as building blocks

-Personal Assessment

-Personal Narrative Essay serves as portfolio writing sample & used for college admissions & scholarship applications

-Letter of Recommendation/ Reference

-College Acceptance Letter

College Preparation: Financial Aid

-Funding postsecondary education/training: sources & types of financial aid

-Comparing college price tags & values

-FAFSA Workshop, GSFC representative lecture, military recruiter lectures

-Intro to Personal Finance: developing financial awareness & responsible spending habits; best practices & implications for student loans

-Scholarship search & preparation (ongoing)

-Financial Need Essay

Career Planning: Career Interests & Pathways

-Examine career clusters & job industries

-Explore career interests: Career Interest Profiler

-Research postsecondary education & training programs requirements for career pathways

-Complete Career Planning Mini Research Project & Conduct Presentation

-Skill development: online research, visual presentation aids, oral presentation skills)

-Resume writing - Objective & Professional Profile: career-related skills & industry requirements

-Intro to Cover Letter

Personal Development: Self-Management

-Define & explore self-management competency

-Monitor goal progress & implement habit tracking

-Define & examine emotions & responses

-Identify & explore limiting beliefs

-Recognize bias

-Rights & responsibilities - Voter registration/Selective Service registration

-Gratitude Service Project

Senior Project: Portfolio & Research Project

-Portfolio Fall Semester Checklist (MOLII: cumulative semester project)

-Resume Draft II - Personal Profile & Skills Section

-Financial Needs Essay

-Career Goals Essay

-Career Interest Profile

-Student Aid Report/Financial Aid Award Letter

-Future Plan: Who I Am & What I Want

College Preparation: Academic Success

-Examine core curriculum requirements (in GA)

-Explore major-level coursework, degree requirements, & opportunities for advanced studies

-Define college academics terminology & explore components of academic affairs & services

-Conduct academic research exploring current issue or topic in intended career field

-Complete annotated bibliography on research

-Conduct oral presentation on current topic research -Skill development: online research, visual presentation aids, oral presentation skills

Career Planning: Employability Skills

-Elevator Pitch & Professional Bio (LinkedIn)

-Professional Behavior, Dress, & Introductions

-Interview tips & techniques

-Networking/Networking Mixer Event

-Conduct interview with career professional

-Shadow career professional

-Mock Interview Event

-Career Fair Event

-21st Century Soft Skills for employability

-Complete Cover Letter

Personal Development:

Responsible Decision Making

-Define & explore responsible decision making competency

-Monitor goal progress & implement habit tracking

-Examine  moral compass & develop personal code of ethics

-Law of Life Essay

-Intro to Personal Finance: Budgeting for College and/or Indepent Living

-Financial literacy terminology & practices

-Understanding taxes

-Game of Life Project

Senior Project: Portfolio & Research Project

-Senior Research Paper: Intro, Bibliography, Findings

-Digital Portfolio

-Resume Draft III - updates from Fall semester

-Cover Letter

-Personal Code of Ethics

-Law of Life Essay

College Preparation: Campus & Student Life

-Examine campus amenities

-Explore opportunities for student life & engagement

-Define campus/student life terminology

-Complete outreach with college personnel

Career Planning: Job Seeking Skills

-Practice completing job applications

-Source job openings in intended career/college town & examine job market trends

-Create online professional profile to network & seek employment

Personal Development:

Independent Living

-Independent living skills

-Basic well-being practices

-Guest lectures/demos of life skills

-“How Do I” series

-“I Wish I Had Known Then” series

-Final Self-Reflection

-Letter to My Future Self

-Dear Freshman Essay

-Parting Advice to Underclassmen

-Leaving our Legacy

-Thank You Notes

Senior Project: Portfolio & Research Project

-Portfolio Spring Semester Checklist: best works, experiences, & samples

-Senior Portfolio: Final Submission (year-long cumulative project)

-Resume: Final Submission

-Senior Research Paper: Results & Conclusions; Final Submission

-Senior Research Presentation

-Future Plan: Final Presentation