Junior and Senior Year Planning Camp for Neurodivergent Teens (ADHD & Autism)
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
Any parts of the planner that aren't completed in class, can be completed by the student outside of class.Assessment
Learners have the option of submitting their completed course planner to receive a narrative evaluation of their work in the course.Grading
If the planner for this class is completed and submitted within two weeks of our last class session, I am happy to provide a narrative evaluation for the course.Class Experience
US Grade 11 - 12
The last two years of high school can be very stressful for all students, especially those with ADHD and other learning differences, and their families. This class is here to help! Students will make a concrete plan, noting important deadlines and study skills strategies that will help them stay on track as they finish up high school. We will also talk about strategies to navigate the last two years of high school independently. Day 1: Opening Questions: What are you looking forward to doing during your last years of high school? What are you worried about? Introduce the planner for the last two years of high school. KWL: Exploring a Future Career Discuss: Deadlines and why they are important. What makes it challenging to meet them? What could we do differently? The teacher will introduce and model the importance of calendaring. Discussion of time blindness, buffer time, and planning ahead. Record: Start recording important deadlines and dates on your planner and/or calendar for example college application due dates, test sign up dates, and testing dates, prom dates, and senior events. Reflect and Record: What are your goals for the last two years of high school? What are your plans and goals for after high school? What do you need to do including grades you need to earn and classes you need to take to achieve these goals? Day 2: What are you looking forward to about life after graduation? What are you unsure about? Mind Map: High School Junior or Senior Year- Include classes, activities, commitments, community service ideas, interests Discuss: Self advocacy and asking for help. What are the resources available at my school? How can I use them? How will you take advantage of your school’s support resources? Reflect and Record: Presenting Your Future Self- Preparing for Work Resumes and College Applications. Record your thoughts on the questions below in your planner. What are your strengths? What are you good at? What are your experiences with work, volunteering and activities? What kind of environment do you feel comfortable and confident in? What kind of college or job are you looking for? How do you spend your summers and free time? Discuss: How can we study more effectively and efficiently? What are some strategies we can use to get the grades that we need to get to be successful? How does sleep help us be more effective learners? Teacher will do a quick overview of different note taking strategies and the importance of sleep for attention and learning. Reflect and Record: Preferred note taking strategy Preferred places to study Best times to study and do homework Sleep plan Things I want to make time for Wrap up: Questions students have about junior and senior year. **** My Refund Policy **** Courses/ Camps: Free transfers upon request when sections are available. Full refund upon request up to one week before the start of class.
Learning Goals
Students will take notes on what is discussed on the provided planner. Students will leave class with a concrete plan for their junior and senior year of high school.
Syllabus
2 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Setting Goals for Junior & Senior Year and Beyond
You will use a graphic organizer to explore a future career, start identifying key dates you need to keep track of, and set goals for the last two years of high school and beyond.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Self Advocacy and Preparing for Your Future.
You will develop a plan for a productive last two years of high school. review the importance of self advocacy, and record your strengths and experiences to prepare for job and college applications.
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
Class supports executive function development in neurodivergent learners including autistic learners as well as those with ADHD and anxiety. Templates are shared in PDF and Google Doc form to support learners with dyslexia and dysgraphia.
Parental Guidance
We will be discussing the last two years of high school which are a time of stress and change. Since this class is designed to support kids with ADHD and other learning differences, we will also be discussing self advocacy which may include discussions about IEPs, 504 plans, and accommodations for some students.
Supply List
I will provide a planner in both PDF and Google Doc form. It is very important that you have this planner accessible before class starts. There will be several opportunities to record your research and reflections during the course of the class. Paper and something to write is also something that you will need for this class.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
California Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
California Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from University of California, Santa Cruz
Bridget Smith is a credentialed secondary school teacher, a person with ADHD, and mom to a high school junior, a high school senior, and a high school graduate. She has worked with over 4,000 learners and their families with ADHD and other learning differences here on Outschool. She holds a Master's Degree in Education and Teaching from the University of California Santa Cruz.
Reviews
Live Group Course
$34
for 2 classes2x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 23 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 15-18
3-12 learners per class