Middle School Matters

6th Grade6th Planning #1

Pre-Test

1. What type of classes help students get admitted to their colleges of interest?

2. Students should build on __________ when working on accomplishing goals.

3. What type of activities outlined in the Postsecondary Plan should student begin doing?

Objectives

• Understand why doing well in middle school is so important – It helps you be prepared for high school classes

• That help students get admitted to their colleges of interest• Doing well in college helps you reach your career aspirations

• Learn how to build on strengths • Understand that colleges and employers are looking for

well-rounded individuals that– Volunteer – Participate in extracurricular activities– Have previous work experience

Sample Student: Required Classes

• Wants to go to Pretend University– To be a veterinarian

• Found required high school classes for Pretend University – 4 years of almost all core classes and foreign language– 3 years of Social Studies, HS graduation requirement of 4 years– Core Classes: Math, Science, Social Studies, English

Sample Student: ACT Test Scores Desired

• ACT Test– Test that students when they are a senior

• Pretend University – ACT test score of 25 for average incoming student – 79th percentile

• Student scored higher than 78 out of 100 students• Student scored lower than 20 out of 100 students

• Will need to take some advanced classes in high school– To score in the 79% range on the ACT test at the end of high school

Sample Student: Readiness Rubric

Sample Student: Readiness Rubric

• Self-Management– Rarely: takes notes and uses a planner – Often: Checks over assignments

• Effort and Persistence– Rarely: puts forth best effort and shows persistence– Often: seeks help when needed

• MCA Test– Math: 563 – Reading: 538

Group Discussion

• What are some of the sample student’s strengths?• What are three short-term goals the sample

student can set in order to reach her goal of taking advanced classes in middle school, being admitted to Sample University, and becoming a veterinarian?

Groups Share Answers

• What are some of the sample student’s strengths?• What are three short-term goals the sample

student can set in order to reach her goal of taking advanced classes in middle school, being admitted to Sample University, and becoming a veterinarian?

Sample Student Goals

• There could be many good goals for the sample student

• The 3 goals she selected were1. Take notes during lectures and when reading books2. Put forth my best effort on school work3. Take an after-school Reading class

• When working on accomplishing goals– Students should build on their strengths– Student must be aware of their strengths

Sample Student: Postsecondary Plan Strengths

Postsecondary Plan: Your Strengths

• Complete the Strengths section– Consider using items on the Readiness Rubric– Write strengths that will help you reach your goals– Write personal/social strengths (Example: I am helpful)

Extracurricular, Volunteer, Work Activities

• Most colleges and employers are looking for – People who are well-rounded (very important fact)

• Well-rounded people participate in – Extracurricular, volunteer, and work activities

• 6th graders should begin doing • Extracurricular, volunteer, & work activities

• These types of activities are good because• Expands your skills and interests• Are helpful to others• Helps build responsibility

Sample Student Activities

Complete the 6th Grade Activities Section

• Complete the Activities section– Use activities that you do currently– Include items that you like to do to expand this list

Post-Test

1. What type of classes help students get admitted to their colleges of interest?

2. Students should build on __________ when working on accomplishing goals.

3. What type of activities outlined in the Postsecondary Plan should student begin doing?

Review

1. Type of classes that help students get admitted to their colleges of interest– Advanced classes

2. Students should build on __________ when working on accomplishing goals– Strengths

3. Activities outlined in the Postsecondary Plan that should student begin doing– Extracurricular, volunteer, and work