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Grade 11IntroductionTaking TestsCareersJob ShadowEducation After HighSchoolMoney Matterswww.roadstosuccess.org Student Handbook
Student HandbookGrade 11Table of ContentsUNIT 1: INTRODUCTIONIntroduction 1: IntroductionJunior and Senior Year Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Roadmap (Grades 11 and 12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Roads to Success Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Our Destination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1234UNIT 2: TAKING TESTS (SAT Version)Taking Tests 1: Introduction to the ACT/SATCollege Entrance Exams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Why and Why Now? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Sizing Up the Heavyweights: ACT vs SAT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7SAT FAQs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Plan of Attack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10Taking Tests 2: SAT Practice QuestionsSAT Strategies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12SAT Sentence Completion Practice Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13SAT Passage-Based Reading Practice Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15SAT Mathematics Multiple-Choice Practice Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17SAT Mathematics Student-Produced Responses Practice Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18SAT Mathematics Student-Produced Responses Practice Grids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19SAT Improving Sentences Practice Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20SAT Identifying Sentence Errors Practice Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Essay Practice Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23Taking Tests 3: SAT RegistrationPlanning Ahead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Test Day the Right Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Taking Tests 4: Workforce and Adult Education TestsReal World Challenge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27Adult Education Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Testing the Basics and Beyond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-42Organizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 2012 Roads to Success. For information on re-use under our Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike license, visit www.roadstosuccess.org
Student HandbookGrade 11UNIT 2: TAKING TESTS (ACT Version)Taking Tests 1: Introduction to the ACT/SATRe/ACT! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Why and Why Now? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Sizing Up the Heavyweights: ACT vs SAT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Getting into the Act, with ACT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49Plan of Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-51Taking Tests 2: ACT Practice QuestionsMaking the ‘Write’ Decision. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52How to ACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53The Real Deal: ACT English Test Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-56The Real Deal: ACT Math Test Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57-58The Real Deal: ACT Science Test Sample. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59-61The Real Deal: ACT Reading Test Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-63Taking Tests 3: ACT RegistrationACTing Ahead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Test Day the Right Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Taking Tests 4: Workforce and Adult Education TestsReal World Challenge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66-67Adult Education Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Testing the Basics and Beyond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69-82Organizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84UNIT 3: CAREERSCareers 1: Interest InventoryRUReadyND.com Basic Directions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86-87Interest Profiler and Basic Skills Survey Reflection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Careers 2: My Career ResearchCareer Inspirations and Obstacles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Careers 3: My Career Choice: Just Right or RethinkCareer Research Reflection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 2012 Roads to Success. For information on re-use under our Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike license, visit www.roadstosuccess.org
Student HandbookGrade 11UNIT 4: JOB SHADOWJob Shadow 1: Introduction to the Job ShadowWorkplace Observations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91Benefits of a Job Shadow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Job Shadow Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Tips for Setting Up the Job Shadow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Job Shadow Phone Call Script. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95-96Job Shadow Phone Call Responses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97-98Job Shadow 2: Creating Resumes IAccomplishment Questionnaire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Model Resume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Creating Accomplishment Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101-102Resume Action Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Job Shadow 3: Creating Resumes IIWhat Goes in a Resume?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Model Resume: Maria Cruz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Model Resume: Anthony Marino. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Resume Proofreading Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Job Shadow 4: Workplace BehaviorWhat’s the Problem?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108Agree or Disagree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Workplace Etiquette Scenarios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110Job Shadow 5: Informational Interview IAn Informational Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111Informational Interview vs. Job Interview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112-113Got Questions?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Job Shadow 6: Informational Interview IIInformational Interview Evaluation Rubric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Research Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Job Shadow Appointment Confirmation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Job Shadow Employer Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Job Shadow 7: Reflection & Thank-You NoteJob Shadow Reaction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119Thank-You Letter Model. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120Thank-You Letter Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 2012 Roads to Success. For information on re-use under our Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike license, visit www.roadstosuccess.org
Student HandbookGrade 11UNIT 5: EDUCATION AFTER HIGH SCHOOLEducation After High School 1: Choosing Courses for Senior YearRecommended Courses for College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122Questions for My School Counselor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123Education After High School 2: Choosing a College MajorThinking Ahead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124RUReadyND.com and College Board Directions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125Sample College Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126What’s a Major?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127Possible Majors & Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128Education After High School 3: Other Education PathsOther Options After High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Researching Post-Secondary Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130-131Apprenticeship Focus: Becoming an Electrician. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132U.S. Armed Forces Focus: Joining the Army. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133Education After High School 4: Evaluating Postsecondary OptionsWhat Do You Want to Know?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Resources for School Research. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Top Tips for Judging Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136School Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137-138Education After High School 5: Choosing a CollegeMy Dream School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139Online College Search Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140-142Calendar of Deadlines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143Education After High School 6: Research ICollege Research Vocabulary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144My Top Ten Schools Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145Education After High School 7: Research IIFinancial Aid 411 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146Education After High School 8: Research IIIWhat I Need to Complete a College Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147College Application Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148-149Education After High School 9: Letters of RecommendationI’m Right for the Job. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150One Student, Two Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151-152Recommendation Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 2012 Roads to Success. For information on re-use under our Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike license, visit www.roadstosuccess.org
Student HandbookGrade 11UNIT 6: MONEY MATTERSMoney Matters 1: Understanding CreditYour Car, Your Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154How Much Will You Pay? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155What’s Behind Your Credit Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156Credit Rating Quiz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157Money Matters 2: Credit CardsCredit Card Offer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158Credit Card Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159Same Bike, Different Cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160Choose a Credit Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161Money Matters 3: Let’s Go Car ShoppingCar Ads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162New vs. Used Cars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163Find Your Car. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164-166Test Drive Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167Money Matters 4: Paying for a CarExpenses After High School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168What’s Your Car Budget?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169How Much Can You Afford?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170Compare Car Loans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171-172A Car In Your Future?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173Money Matters 5: Renting Your First PlaceRental Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174Housing Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175Rental Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176Renting vs. Owning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177Email to a Friend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178Money Matters 6: Signing a LeaseTenant-Landlord Disputes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179Lease Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180-181Tenant-Landlord Protections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182Tenant-Landlord Rights and Responsibilties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183-184UNIT 7: PORTFOLIO REVIEWPortfolio Review 1: Year in Review 2012 Roads to Success. For information on re-use under our Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike license, visit www.roadstosuccess.org
Grade 11, Introduction 1: IntroductionStudent Handbook, Junior/Senior Year ScenariosJunior/Senior Year ScenariosFor each issue, find a Roads to Success lesson that addresses it. Then, write thegrades and lesson names in the boxes to the right.IssueYour best friend’s mom offers to sell you hercar – cheap! Your mom is worried about thecost of insurance.Your friends are talking about taking the ACT.Should you be doing this? When? How?You see an ad for a job in a computer storethat you think you’d be qualified for. They’reasking for a resume. You don’t have one.You’re reading through an application forcollege when you see they require an essay.Now what?The college you most want to attend costs 20,000 – way more than your family canafford.You know you want a job in construction, buthave no idea where to get training.Two friends want you to move in with themafter high school, and have already pickedout the “perfect” apartment.Your dad keeps wondering (out loud, often)what kind of job you’re going to get whenyou graduate. There are two ads in the paper – one for McDonald’s and one for BurgerKing. What will you do next?Your scenario here:Roads to Success lessons that address thisYour scenario here: 2012 Roads to Success. For information on re-use under our Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike license, visit www.roadstosuccess.org.1
Grade 11, Introduction 1: IntroductionStudent Handbook, Road Map (Grades 11 and 12)Road Map (Grades 11 and 12)Grade 11INTRODUCTIONTAKING TESTSIntroduction to the ACTACT Practice QuestionsACT RegistrationWorkforce and Adult Ed TestsCAREERSInterest InventoryMy Career ResearchMy Career Choice: Just Right or RethinkJOB SHADOWIntroduction to Job ShadowCreating Resumes ICreating Resumes IIWorkplace BehaviorInformational Interview IInformational Interview IIReflection & Thank-You NoteEDUCATION AFTER HIGH SCHOOLChoosing Courses for Senior YearChoosing a College MajorOther Educational PathsEvaluating Postsecondary OptionsChoosing a CollegeResearch IResearch IIResearch IIILetters of RecommendationMONEY MATTERSUnderstanding CreditCredit CardsLet’s Go Car ShoppingPaying for a CarRenting Your First PlaceSigning a LeasePORTFOLIO REVIEWGrade 12INTRODUCTIONIntroductionAre You Ready?APPLYING TO COLLEGECollege Application BasicsWriting the Essay IWriting the Essay IIWriting the Essay IIIWriting the Essay IVWriting the Essay VFINANCIAL AIDFinancial Aid OverviewSearching for Scholarships ISearching for Scholarships IIFAFSA IFAFSA IIComparing Financial Aid AwardsFINDING A JOBWho Gets Jobs?Your NetworkResearch 1Research 2Polish Your ResumeCover Letters ICover Letters IIThe InterviewFollow Up and Action PlanMONEY MATTERSFreshman Year BudgetBig Ticket ExpensesHealth InsuranceThe DetailsNEXT STEPSFreshman Year Survival GuideTips for SuccessWinning in the Work World 2012 Roads to Success. For information on re-use under our Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike license, visit www.roadstosuccess.org.2
Grade 11, Introduction 1: IntroductionStudent Handbook, Roads to Success OverviewRoads to Success OverviewYour MissionThe focus of Roads to Success is different in Grades 11 and 12 than in the earlier grades. Up untilnow, the program has been about aspiration (being your best self) and exploration (figuring outwhat your best self is). In your junior and senior years, the focus is preparation – taking the stepsyou need to reach your goals.Your GradeRoads to Success will be graded on a pass/fail basis. Your grade will be included in your regularreport card. To pass, you must: Complete in-class assignments. Complete homework assignments.Homework will not be given in most Roads to Success classes. You may be asked tocomplete work not finished in class at home. There will also be a few special projects that require out-of-class work. Abide by Roads to Success rules and procedures.Your PortfolioThe portfolio section of your student handbook is your personal record of careers you explore,colleges you investigate, and tools you can use to look for jobs or apply to college. In Grade 11,you’ll use your portfolio for job-related documents, like a resume and cover letter, and educationplanning documents, like your college research. Your completed portfolio is yours to take with youwhen you graduate from high school.Job ShadowStudents in Grade 11 will visit the workplace to observe the daily activities of a career of interest. 2012 Roads to Success. For information on re-use under our Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike license, visit www.roadstosuccess.org.3
Grade 11, Introduction 1: IntroductionStudent Handbook, Our DestinationOur Destination1. We will figure out what we like and are good at. We will use this information to give usideas about future jobs.2. We will explore careers and find potential matches for every person in the class.3. We will practice the kind of behavior that’s desirable in the workplace.4. We will set goals and make clear plans for reaching them.5. We will make a step-by-step, year-by-year plan starting in middle school and ending twoyears after high school.6. We will learn how to find and keep a job.7. We will learn strategies for managing our own money.8. We will all graduate from high school.Directions: Circle a goal from above that you find personally important. Then answer the questionsbelow.1. Why is this goal important to you?2. What are three steps you can take in the next month to help you reach this goal? 2012 Roads to Success. For information on re-use under our Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share
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