Post-Secondary Success

Military

Two-Year College

Technical College

Four-Year College

Employment

VocationalSchool

“I want to be an engineer.” “I want to study

psychology.”

“I want to fly jets in the Air Force.”

“I want to be a mechanic.”

“I want to build robots.”

for Post-Secondary SuccessMarzano’s 12 Habits of Mind

Persisting

Look at it another way. Being able to change perspectives, create alternatives, consider options.

Thinking Flexibly04Persisting

Understand others. Making an effort to perceive another’s thoughts, ideas and emotions.

Listening With Understanding03

Persisting

Stick to it. Persevering in task through to completion. Remaining focused. Not giving up.

Persisting01

Persisting

Take your time. Thinking before acting. Remaining calm, thoughtful and deliberate.

Managing Impulsivity02

Persisting

Never stop learning. Searching for opportunities to constantly gain knowledge.

Continuous Learning12

Persisting

Be present. Focusing fully on the task at hand, eliminating distractions and noise.

Engagement10

Persisting

Be clear. Striving for accurate communication in both written and oral form.

Thinking and Communicating With Clarity08

Persisting

Work together. Operating effectively in a group setting. Sharing accountability.

Teamwork11

Persisting

Try it a different way. Generating new and novel ideas, fluency and originality.

Creating, Imagining and Innovating09

Persisting

Use what you learn. Tapping prior experience and transferring it beyond the situation in which it was learned.

Applying Past Knowledge to New Situations07

Persisting

Check it again. Doing your best, setting high standards, improving constantly.

Striving for Accuracy05Persisting

Ask a question. Having a questioning attitude, searching for data, finding problems to solve.

Questioning and Problem Posing06

Two-Year Community or Technical College

A Four-Year State University or Liberal Arts College

A Nationally Ranked Private University

Achieving these ACT scores increases the likelihood of remaining competitive among peers in the following higher education institutions:*

District 742 aims for all students to be accepted into the post-secondary school or program of their choice. Accomplishing each goal is the key to post-secondary success.

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Reading & Math Growth Rates

60 SGP or higher, Grades 2-8, STAR

Advanced Reading & Math Grade 3, MCA

Proficiency

Advanced Reading & Math Grade 5, MCA

Proficiency

Personalized Post-Secondary

Plans in MCIS for All Students

Grades 8-12

Algebra - “C” or Higher by

Grade 9MCA Proficiency

Reading (Grade 10) Math (Grade 11)

Score of 3 or Higher on AP

Exams

ACT Subject Score of 22 or

Higher on Math; 18 or High on

Reading

ACT Composite Score of 24 or

Higher

ACT Composite Score of 29 or

Higher

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10 Keysto Post-Secondary Success

Early Childhood and Family Education OpportunitiesEarly Childhood Screenings Ensuring Kindergarten ReadinessHigh Quality Preschool Opportunities for EveryoneWidely-Held Expectations- Teaching Strategies Gold

Community Field Trips & SpeakersPBIS

KindergartenACCESS Scores for ELExhibits Learning-Related Skills Such as Self-Regulation, Social Competence, Self-Esteem and MotivationSTAR Early LiteratureWorld’s Best Workforce Goals

Grade 1STAR Early LiteratureSTAR Math

Grade 2STAR Reading & Math

Grade 3Advanced Reading MCA ProficiencyAdvanced Math MCA ProficiencySTAR Reading & MathThird Grade Reading World’s Best WorkforceGrade 5Parent Support MN Student Survey

Kindergarten - Grade 3PBISGrades 4 - 5AVID Schoolwide

Grade 8Chinese/Spanish ImmersionParent Support MN Student SurveyPersonalized Learning PlansPre-Algebra Grade “C” or Better

Grade 6AVIDPLTW Gateway

Grade 7AVIDPLTW Gateway

Grade 8AVIDC4 ClassPLTW Gateway

Parents in ActionEarly Childhood Family EducationRegular Access to Parent/Teacher Conferences and Ongoing CommunicationStable Relationship With a Strongly Involved Parent or CaregiverFamily Goal Setting (Pre-K to 8 at Kennedy, Pre-K to 6 Clearview)

Family & Community Support

Regular Access to Parent/Teacher Conferences and Ongoing Communication

Family & Community Support

Grades 3 - 5Classroom Enrichment Competition Options High Achievement Cluster PlacementWordMasters

Grade 5Career AcademiesKnowledge BowlOrchestraMath MastersUnited States Academic Triathlon

Grades 6-8Access and Opportunity (8)Advanced CoursesArt ClubBand and OrchestraCareer AcademiesHonors CoursesMath Masters (6)RoboticsUnited States Academic TriathlonWorld Language

Has Sufficient Financial Aid, Engages in Community and Campus Organizations, Develops Time and Stress Management Skills

Family & Community Support

Academic Readiness College & Career Readiness EnrichmentRoadmap to Post-Secondary Success

Preparing All Students for Two-Year College, Four-Year College, Vocational School, Technical College, Military and Employment

AVID: Advancement Via Individual DeterminationC4: Careers, Credentials, Community and CitizenshipEL: English LearnersPBIS: Positive Behavioral Interventions and SupportsPLTW: Project Lead The WayPSEO: Post Secondary Enrollment Options

Pre-K Elementary High SchoolMiddle School Post-Secondary

AVID C4Community Field Trips & SpeakersPBISPLTW

Grades K - 5 Community Field Trips & Speakers

Grades K - 5Schoolwide EnrichmentYoung Scholars

Grades K-5Chinese Immersion/Spanish Immersion

Advanced PlacementArticulated College CreditPSEO Senior to Sophomore

Access and OpportunityCollege BoundDiscovery AcademyDreamlineHonors CoursesOrion AcademyUpward Bound

Grade 6-8Community Field Trips & Speakers

Regular Access to Parent/Teacher Conferences and Ongoing Communication

Family & Community Support

AdvisingCareer ExplorationCounseling and Disability ServicesMentoring ProgramStudent LifeTRIO Student Support ServicesTutoring Services