River Valley School District Curriculum Template

Course name: Strategies for Success

Credit(s) or Grade Level: .5 CR/12 GR

Academic Standards:

Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing

Course Description:

Strategies for Success is designed for students who plan to attend a post-secondary institution and  are looking for support in applying for college, improving their executive functioning skills, applying for scholarships, and finding success at the next level. This course is built on the foundation of personal responsibility and intrinsic motivation.

Units:

Duration:

Essential Learning/Outcomes:

College Application Process

Nine Weeks

Understand the college application process.

Strategies for Success

Nine Weeks

Understand methods of time management; the concept of atomic habits; the idea of flow; the research on gratitude; ways to address procrastination.

Scholarship Application Process

Nine Weeks

Understand the local scholarship application process and what constitutes a strong scholarship essay.

Five Strategies for College Success

Nine Weeks

Understand five key strategies that improve the likelihood of college success.