SDV 100: Academic Planning
Dominion High School Office of School Counseling 21326 Augusta Drive Sterling, VA 20164
SDV 100: Academic Planning School Counselor(s): Amodeo, Olinares, Laiti, Patel Date(s): February 18th & 19th, 2016 Grade Level(s): 11th grade students participating in SDV 100 Time Required for Lesson: 45 minutes ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors Addressed: Behavior: Learning Strategies 8. Actively engage in challenging coursework 9. Gather evidence and consider multiple perspectives to make informed decisions Behavior: Self‐Management Skills 1. Demonstrate ability to assume responsibility 8. Demonstrate ability to balance school, home, and community activities Behavior: Social Skills 8. Demonstrate advocacy skills and ability to assert self, when necessary Learning Objectives: Students will: ‐ Be able to identify the factors that colleges consider in college admission decisions, including the importance of taking challenging coursework. ‐ Be able to use their teacher and counselor recommendations, test scores, current academic progress, interests, and time commitments to make informed decisions about course selections for the next year. ‐ Advocate for and make decisions regarding the courses they will take next year. ‐ Identify how courses they are taking this year and courses they select for next year will enable them to meet diploma requirements and fulfill their academic and college/career goals. Materials & Resources Required: ‐ Copy of “Factors Colleges Consider in Admission Decisions” handout ‐ Copies of each student’s transcript ‐ Copies of 4‐year academic plan template Activity & Procedure: 1. Counselors will inform students about the most important factors in college admission decisions. 2. Students will analyze their high school transcript with a school counselor to understand their progress toward meeting diploma requirements to determine what required courses they must take next year. 3. Students will then assess their interests, academic progress, and time commitments to determine the level of challenge they would like to pursue in each course and which elective courses they would like to take. 4. Students will then work with a school counselor to revise their 4‐year academic plan (it is developed when they enroll and revised each year).
Dominion High School Office of School Counseling 21326 Augusta Drive Sterling, VA 20164 Evaluation: Process Data: 26 11th grade students participated in this lesson of SDV 100. Perception Data: Through discussion and checks for understanding, students will demonstrate that they can identify at least the top three factors in college admission decisions and the importance of thoughtful course selection. Outcome Data: Students will leave this lesson with a complete 4‐year academic plan and an initial selection of courses for next year. Given that this lesson aims to help students reflect on their academic plan, we will also gather data related to academic achievement as evidenced through grades and selection of rigorous coursework as evidenced through course requests.
Dominion High School 4-Year Plan of Studies For Students in Grade 9 in 2013-14 and beyond
Name: Diploma Type: Grade 8
(Math – optional)
(World Language – optional)
Graduation Year: Career Goal: Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
English 9
English 10
English 11
English
Math
Math
Math
Math
Science
Science
Science
Science
WH/Geo 1
WH/Geo 2
U.S. & VA History
U.S. & VA Gov’t
Health/P.E. 9
Health/P.E. 10
Personal Finance & Economics
Elective
(World Language)
(World Language)
(World Language)
(World Language)
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Summer Course Total Credits:
Requirements – Standard Diploma Minimum of 22 Credits Required English 4 History/Social Science 3 Math 3 Science 3 Health/P.E. 2 World Language, Fine Arts, or CTE 2 *1 must be in Fine Art or CTE Personal Finance & Economics 1 Electives 4 (two sequential electives) Virtual Course Required CTE Credential Required
Requirements – Advanced Studies Diploma Minimum of 26 Credits Required English 4 History/Social Science 4 Math 4 Science 4 Health/P.E. 2 World Language 3 *(4 if 2 years of 2 languages) Fine Arts or Career/Tech Elective 1 Personal Finance & Economics 1 Electives 3 Virtual Course Required
Standard of Learning (SOL) Tests Passed Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
WH/Geo I
WH/Geo II
US History
Earth Science
Biology
Chemistry
English Writing
English Reading
Student’s Signature_____________________________________________ Date______________________ Parent’s Signature______________________________________________ Date______________________ *This form is to help students plan a high school program of studies. Plans, of course, may change as students progress through high school and learn more about their abilities, interests, motivation and opportunities. New courses may be added. This plan should be updated and revised each year. Students and parents should refer to the Program of Studies booklet when completing this plan. Parents and students who have questions should contact the School Counselor.
What do college admissions reps consider? 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0
Considerable Importance
Moderate Importance
Source: NACAC
SDV 100: Academic Planning School Counselor(s): Amodeo, Olinares, Laiti, Patel Date(s): February 18th & 19th, 2016 Grade Level(s): 11th grade students participating in SDV 100 Time Required for Lesson: 45 minutes ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors Addressed: Behavior: Learning Strategies 8. Actively engage in challenging coursework 9. Gather evidence and consider multiple perspectives to make informed decisions Behavior: Self‐Management Skills 1. Demonstrate ability to assume responsibility 8. Demonstrate ability to balance school, home, and community activities Behavior: Social Skills 8. Demonstrate advocacy skills and ability to assert self, when necessary Learning Objectives: Students will: ‐ Be able to identify the factors that colleges consider in college admission decisions, including the importance of taking challenging coursework. ‐ Be able to use their teacher and counselor recommendations, test scores, current academic progress, interests, and time commitments to make informed decisions about course selections for the next year. ‐ Advocate for and make decisions regarding the courses they will take next year. ‐ Identify how courses they are taking this year and courses they select for next year will enable them to meet diploma requirements and fulfill their academic and college/career goals. Materials & Resources Required: ‐ Copy of “Factors Colleges Consider in Admission Decisions” handout ‐ Copies of each student’s transcript ‐ Copies of 4‐year academic plan template Activity & Procedure: 1. Counselors will inform students about the most important factors in college admission decisions. 2. Students will analyze their high school transcript with a school counselor to understand their progress toward meeting diploma requirements to determine what required courses they must take next year. 3. Students will then assess their interests, academic progress, and time commitments to determine the level of challenge they would like to pursue in each course and which elective courses they would like to take. 4. Students will then work with a school counselor to revise their 4‐year academic plan (it is developed when they enroll and revised each year).
Dominion High School Office of School Counseling 21326 Augusta Drive Sterling, VA 20164 Evaluation: Process Data: 26 11th grade students participated in this lesson of SDV 100. Perception Data: Through discussion and checks for understanding, students will demonstrate that they can identify at least the top three factors in college admission decisions and the importance of thoughtful course selection. Outcome Data: Students will leave this lesson with a complete 4‐year academic plan and an initial selection of courses for next year. Given that this lesson aims to help students reflect on their academic plan, we will also gather data related to academic achievement as evidenced through grades and selection of rigorous coursework as evidenced through course requests.
Dominion High School 4-Year Plan of Studies For Students in Grade 9 in 2013-14 and beyond
Name: Diploma Type: Grade 8
(Math – optional)
(World Language – optional)
Graduation Year: Career Goal: Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
English 9
English 10
English 11
English
Math
Math
Math
Math
Science
Science
Science
Science
WH/Geo 1
WH/Geo 2
U.S. & VA History
U.S. & VA Gov’t
Health/P.E. 9
Health/P.E. 10
Personal Finance & Economics
Elective
(World Language)
(World Language)
(World Language)
(World Language)
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Summer Course Total Credits:
Requirements – Standard Diploma Minimum of 22 Credits Required English 4 History/Social Science 3 Math 3 Science 3 Health/P.E. 2 World Language, Fine Arts, or CTE 2 *1 must be in Fine Art or CTE Personal Finance & Economics 1 Electives 4 (two sequential electives) Virtual Course Required CTE Credential Required
Requirements – Advanced Studies Diploma Minimum of 26 Credits Required English 4 History/Social Science 4 Math 4 Science 4 Health/P.E. 2 World Language 3 *(4 if 2 years of 2 languages) Fine Arts or Career/Tech Elective 1 Personal Finance & Economics 1 Electives 3 Virtual Course Required
Standard of Learning (SOL) Tests Passed Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
WH/Geo I
WH/Geo II
US History
Earth Science
Biology
Chemistry
English Writing
English Reading
Student’s Signature_____________________________________________ Date______________________ Parent’s Signature______________________________________________ Date______________________ *This form is to help students plan a high school program of studies. Plans, of course, may change as students progress through high school and learn more about their abilities, interests, motivation and opportunities. New courses may be added. This plan should be updated and revised each year. Students and parents should refer to the Program of Studies booklet when completing this plan. Parents and students who have questions should contact the School Counselor.
What do college admissions reps consider? 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0
Considerable Importance
Moderate Importance
Source: NACAC
