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highlights from the
College Summit Curriculum
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One day, all students will experience high school not as a destination but as a “launchpad” to college and career success.
College Summit is a national nonprofit organization that works with educators, counselors, and students to strengthen the college-going culture in high schools, leading to increases in college
enrollment rates for all students.
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Welcome to the College Summit Curriculum!Used by almost 50,000 students and 800 educators nationwide, the College Summit Curriculum supports students as they develop the skills they need to make a successful transition to life after high school.
The College Summit Curriculum has been designed as a four-year Scope and Sequence to support all students in creating and acting on a personalized postsecondary plan. Students meet outcomes and create portfolio products in five core understandings to demonstrate mastery. These core understandings are:
• Self-advocacy •AcademicExcellence
• College-careerConnection •College101
• FinancialAwareness
Eachgradehas an Educator Edition thatprovides everything a teacherneeds to create adynamic andmeaningful learning experience for students — including clear learning objectives; embedded assessments; and full integration of our online portal, CSNav.
StudentsreceiveaStudentEditionthatcomplementstheirclassroomlearning,guidingthemthroughthemajor tasks, milestones, and deadlines associated with each grade in a teen-friendly and engaging way.
Please enjoy the excerpts from our curriculum products that follow.
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College Summit Launch Grade 10: Speak Up!
students will:• Explainwhotheyare,wheretheycomefrom,andwheretheywanttogo• Expressthemselvesinwriting,speaking,andotherformsof communication• Usestrategiestoovercomeavarietyofacademic,professional,and personal barriers
major Assessments:• HighSchoolAcademicPlanning • PSATorPLANtest• CommunityAdvocacy • CareerPathsResearch• MockJobInterview • MockCollegeFair• ResearchingCareerandCollege • Costsvs.EarningPotential
College Summit Launch Grade 9: Clean Slate
students will:• Makeasmoothtransitiontohighschool• Makepositivechoicestodaythatwillsetthemupforsuccess tomorrow
major Assessments:• HighSchoolAcademicPlanning • StudySkills• LifeRoadmap • CareerClusterResearch• CollegeResearch • Long-termSavingsPlan
Our Curricular ApproachAt College Summit, we believe that one day all students will experience high school not as a destination but as a “launchpad” to college and career success.
EveryCollegeSummitlessonplanbeginswithanoutcomethatallstudentsarecapableofreaching.Educatorsareprovidedwith a framework for helping all students achieve that outcome in a dynamic and engaging way. This framework includes:
• Measurablelearningobjectives
• Assessments that address a range of learning styles and include technology where appropriate
• In-classactivitiesforteachingtheobjectivesanddeliveringassessmentsdevelopedbymastereducatorsfromourpartner schools
• Suggestions for modifying the activities based on specific classroom and needs
• Extensionsforlearningbeyondthestatedoutcome
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College Summit Navigator Grade 12
students will:Makeasuccessfultransitiontolifeafterhighschoolthroughplanning,reflecting,applying, decision-making, and developing transferable life skills.
major Assessments:• SeniorYearPlan • CollegeList• PersonalStatement • Resume• CollegeApplications • FAFSA• Scholarships • TransitionPlan
College Summit Launch Grade 11: Take Action!
students will:• Articulatetheirnextstepsafterhighschoolgraduation• Maximizetheir11th-gradeexperience• Takeactiontosetthemselvesupforasuccessfulsenioryear
major Assessments:• PostsecondaryPlanning • HighSchoolAcademicPlanning• LettersofRecommendation • DraftPersonalStatement• ACTorSAT • DraftCollegeList• PersonalFinancialPortfolio • Resumé
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UNIT 6:commit
UNIT 2:reflect
UNIT 7:takeaction
UNIT 5:adapt
UNIT 4:finance
UNIT 3:
apply
UNIT 1:plan
»CSNav MILESTONE:1. Practice Application2. Saved Programs/Majors
WEEK 4: Your College List
WEEK 5: Your Personal Goals
»CSNav MILESTONE: College List
WEEK 1: Your Personal Mission Statement
»CSNav MILESTONE: Personal StatementWEEK 8: Publishing Your Personal Statement
WEEK 9: Your College Application Action Plan
WEEK 21: College-level Academic ExcellenceWEEK 22: Self-Care and Stress Management
WEEK 23: Managing Your Time
WEEK 24: Resolving Conflicts WEEK 25: Researching Transition Issues
WEEK 26: Understanding Your Options
WEEK 27: Making an Informed Decision
WEEK 28: Persisting and Achieving in Your Community
WEEK 29: Enrolling and Registering at Your College
WEEK 30: Your Postsecondary Budget
WEEK 31: Managing Your Money
WEEK 32: Your Transition Plan
WEEK 33: Celebrating and Giving Back
WEEK 20: Beginning Your Career Path
»CSNav MILESTONE:1. Interest Pro�ler2. Saved Careers
WEEK 2: Your Postsecondary Plan
WEEK 7: Your Personal Statement
»CSNav MILESTONE: Senior Year PlanWEEK 3: Your Academic Goals
»CSNav MILESTONE: ResumeWEEK 6: Your Resume
WEEK 16: Your Financial Aid Action Plan
»CSNav MILESTONE: FAFSAWEEK 17: Your FAFSA and State Aid Applications
»CSNav MILESTONE: Saved ScholarshipsWEEK 18: Your Scholarships
WEEK 19: Planning for Your Postsecondary Budget
WEEK 10: Your Application Forms»CSNav MILESTONE: Take the SAT/ACT
WEEK 12: Application Follow-Up and Last Steps
»CSNav MILESTONE: Apply to CollegeWEEK 13: Your Finalized Applications
WEEK 15: Refecting and Looking Ahead
WEEK 14: Communicating with Your Colleges
WEEK 11: Tailoring Your Documents
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RoadmapIncludedineverystudenttextbookisagrade-specificroadmapthatvisuallyoutlinesthecurriculumandisalsoavailable in poster format for classroom use.
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Scope and Sequence Eachgradehas a Scope and Sequence that chronologically articulates themeasurable learningobjectives, outcomes,andassessmentsthatstudentsneedtomaster inordertosetthemselvesupforpostsecondarysuccess.EducatorsandadministratorscaneasilyusethisframeworktotailortheCollegeSummitcoursetotheirlocalcommunityneeds.Italignswith the ASCA National Standards, as well as state and local guidance and content-area standards.
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» Comprehensive, step-by-step lesson plans make it easy for educators to deliver organized and engaging lessons.
» Assessments: Meaningful products all students can use now and in the future.
Sample Lesson Excerpts: Navigator Educator Edition TheEducator’sEditionprovideseverythingyouneedtoplananddeliveradynamicpostsecondaryplanning course.
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» Lesson extensions maximize creativity and flexibility.
» CSNav Connections link lessons to online activities.
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» Suggestions for lesson delivery based on implementation.
» Student Edition pages are inset so educators can preview the content while planning.
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» Collaborative, engaging and inclusive activity suggestions.
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» Teen-friendly design and language.
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» Suggestions for making the content relevant to YOUR students.
» Each lesson is broken down into easy-to-understand steps all students can complete.
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» Ideas on leveraging Peer Leaders in the classroom.
» Tips for differentiating instruction for a more inclusive classroom.
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» Lessons end with a summary and next steps.
» Suggestions for engaging parents and community in the postsecondary planning process.
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Sample Lesson: Teacher's Curriculum Guide from Launch Grade 9TheTeacher'sCurriculumGuideprovidesengagingandflexiblelessonplansandassessmentsforthe9-11gradeclassroom.
» Suggestions for extending learning and including Peer Leaders for every lesson.
» Full start-to-finish lesson plans with objectives and assessments.
» Engaging and grade-appropriate activity builds student understanding.
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» Optional reproducibles in the Teacher’s Edition help educators make the classroom more dynamic.
» CSNav is fully integrated into each unit.
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Sample Lesson Excerpts: Student Workbook from Launch Grade 9The Student Workbook uses teen-friendly design to help students master five core understandings for high school, career, and college success.
» Five Core Understandings spiral through the texts, providing structure and rigor.
» Students use graphic organizers to process their learning.
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» Students learn tangible skills and apply them to real life.
» Technology is fully integrated into the curriculum in an engaging and authentic way.
» Planning and goal-setting lessons help younger students connect today to tomorrow.
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Alignment to American School CounselorAssociation (ASCA) National Standards
College Summit curriculum content aligns with the ASCA National Standards for School Counseling Programs in the following ways:
ASCA Academic Development Standardsstandard A: Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span.
standard B: Students will complete school with the academic preparation to choose from a wide range of substantial post-secondary options, including college.
standard c: Students will understand the relationship of academics to the world of work and to life at home and in the community.
LAUNCh GrAde 9: CLeAN SLATe
IntroductoryLessons
Unit 1: Academic Success ChainofEvents
Unit 2: Study Skills Strategies Project
ClosingLessons
Unit 1: Academic Success ChainofEvents
Unit 2: Study Skills Strategies Project
Unit 5: College Comparisons Project
Unit6:Long-TermSavingsPlan Project
ClosingLessons
Unit3:LifeRoadmap
Unit 4: Career Cluster Comparisons Project
ClosingLessons
LAUNCh GrAde 10: SpeAk Up!
IntroductoryLessons
Unit 1: 10th Grade Action Plan
Unit2:PSAT/PLAN
ClosingLessons
IntroductoryLessons
Unit 1: 10th Grade Action Plan
Unit2:PSAT/PLAN
Unit 3: Community Story
Unit6:MockCollegeFair
ClosingLessons
Unit 1: 10th Grade Action Plan
Unit2:PSAT/PLAN
Unit 3: Community Story
Unit 4: Career Path Profiles
Unit 7: Projected Budget
ClosingLessons
LAUNCh GrAde 11: TAke ACTioN!
Unit 2: 11th Grade Action Plan
Unit 4: Personal Statement
Unit 5: SAT / ACT
ClosingLessons
Unit 1: Postsecondary Plan
Unit 2: 11th Grade Action Plan
Unit 5: SAT / ACT
Unit6:CollegeList
ClosingLessons
Unit 1: Postsecondary Plan
Unit 2: 11th Grade Action Plan
Unit3:LetterofRecommendation
Unit 4: Personal Statement
ClosingLessons
NAviGATor GrAde 12
Unit 1: Plan
Unit 5: Adapt
Unit 1: Plan
Unit 3: Apply
Unit 5: Adapt
Unit 6: Commit
Unit 7: Take Action
Unit 1: Plan
Unit2:Reflect
Unit4:Finance
Unit 5: Adapt
Unit 7: Take Action
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ASCA Career Development Standardsstandard A: Students will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions.
standard B: Students will employ strategies to achieve future career goals with success and satisfaction.
standard c: Students will understand the relationship between personal qualities, education, training and the world of work.
LAUNCh GrAde 9: CLeAN SLATe
Unit 2: Study Skills Strategies Project
Unit3:LifeRoadmap
Unit 4: Career Cluster Comparisons Project
Unit 4: Career Cluster Comparisons
Unit 5: College Comparisons Project
Unit 2: Study Skills Strategies Project
Unit3:LifeRoadmap
Unit 4: Career Cluster Comparisons Project
Unit6:Long-termSavingsPlan Project
LAUNCh GrAde 10: SpeAk Up!
Unit 1: 10th Grade Action Plan
Unit2:PSAT/PLAN
Unit 4: Career Path Profiles
Unit5:MockJobInterview
Unit 1: 10th Grade Action Plan
Unit 4: Career Path Profiles
Unit5:MockJobInterview
Unit6:MockCollegeFair
Unit 7: Projected Budget
ClosingLessons
Unit 1: 10th Grade Action Plan
Unit2:PSAT/PLAN
Unit 4: Career Path Profiles
Unit5:MockJobInterview
Unit6:MockCollegeFair
Unit 7: Projected Budget
LAUNCh GrAde 11: TAke ACTioN!
Unit 1: Postsecondary Plan
Unit 2: 11th Grade Action Plan
Unit3:LetterofRecommendation
Unit 5: SAT / ACT
Unit 8: Resume
ClosingLessons
Unit 1: Postsecondary Plan
Unit 2: 11th Grade Action Plan
Unit3:LetterofRecommendation
Unit6:CollegeList
Unit 8: Resume
ClosingLessons
Unit 1: Postsecondary Plan
Unit3:LetterofRecommendation
Unit 4: Personal Statement
Unit6:CollegeList
Unit7:PersonalFinancialPortfolio
Unit8:Resumé
ClosingLessons
NAviGATor GrAde 12
Unit 1: Plan
Unit2:Reflect
Unit 3: Apply
Unit4:Finance
Unit 5: Adapt
Unit 6: Commit
Unit 7: Take Action
Unit 1: Plan
Unit 3: Apply
Unit 5: Adapt
Unit 6: Commit
Unit 7: Take Action
Unit 1: Plan
Unit2:Reflect
Unit 5: Adapt
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ASCA Personal/Social Development Standardsstandard A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and personal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.
standard B: Students will make decisions, set goals and take necessary action to achieve goals.
standard c: Students will understand safety and survival skills.
LAUNCh GrAde 9: CLeAN SLATe
IntroductoryLessons
Unit 1: Academic Success ChainofEvents
Unit 2: Study Skills Strategies Project
Unit3:LifeRoadmap
Unit 4: Career Cluster Comparisons
Unit 5: College Comparisons Project
ClosingLessons
Unit 1: Academic Success ChainofEvents
Unit 2: Study Skills Strategies Project
Unit6:Long-termSavingsPlan Project
Unit 1: Academic Success ChainofEvents
Unit 2: Study Skills Strategies Project
LAUNCh GrAde 10: SpeAk Up!
IntroductoryLessons
Unit 1: 10th Grade Action Plan
Unit 3: Community Story
Unit 4: Career Path Profiles
Unit5:MockJobInterview
Unit6:MockCollegeFair
ClosingLessons
Unit 1: 10th Grade Action Plan
Unit2:PSAT/PLAN
Unit5:MockJobInterview
Unit 1: 10th Grade Action Plan
Unit2:PSAT/PLAN
Unit 3: Community Story
LAUNCh GrAde 11: TAke ACTioN!
IntroductoryLessons
Unit 2: 11th Grade Action Plan
Unit3:LetterofRecommendation
Unit 4: Personal Statement
ClosingLessons
Unit 1: Postsecondary Plan
Unit 2: 11th Grade Action Plan
Unit 4: Personal Statement
Unit6:CollegeList
Unit7:PersonalFinancialPortfolio
Unit3:LetterofRecommendation
Unit 4: Personal Statement
Unit 5: SAT / ACT
NAviGATor GrAde 12
Unit 1: Plan
Unit2:Reflect
Unit 5: Adapt
Unit 7: Take Action
Unit 1: Plan
Unit 3: Apply
Unit4:Finance
Unit 5: Adapt
Unit 6: Commit
Unit 7: Take Action
Unit 1: Plan
Unit2:Reflect
Unit 5: Adapt
Unit 6: Commit
Unit 7: Take Action
American School Counselor Association (2004). ASCA National standards for students. Alexandria, VA: Author.
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