Lesson Plan
Course Planning & Goal Setting
9th graders will explore A–G subject areas, select their 9th-grade courses, map a four-year high school plan, and write a SMART goal for first-year success.
Early course planning helps freshmen understand graduation requirements, take ownership of their academic path, and set actionable goals to stay on track for four-year college eligibility.
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Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: A–G Overview
5 minutes
Step 2
Course Exploration & Planning
10 minutes
Step 3
Four-Year Plan Mapping
10 minutes
Step 4
Goal Setting
3 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Closure
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Pathway to College: Transcript Analysis & Goal Setting
A–G Graduation Requirements Overview
Warm-Up: Self-Assessment
Step 1: Transcript Analysis
Step 2: Understanding SMART Goals
Step 3: Draft Your Goal
Reflection & Closure
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