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Let's Get Prepped for High School!

Completed by 1 learner
Ages 12-15
Live Group Course
Over the course of six classes, students will learn how to set themselves up for high school to be successful! From academics to mental health to college preparation, the goal is to step into high school with a plan.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(8 reviews)
Star Educator

Live video meetings
1x per week, 6 weeks
2-10 learners per class
30 min

What's included

6 live meetings
3 in-class hours
Assignments
1 hour per week. included
Assessment
The students will take a post-test after the final class to demonstrate an understanding of the material.

Class Experience

Beginning high school is both exciting and nerve-wracking. Adjusting to a new school environment with new expectations and opportunities is sometimes a challenging prospect - especially when you realize that college is just on the horizon.

Enroll your child in this six-week course to set them up for success and feel more prepared to walk in the doors of their high school on day one!

Students will receive a variety of strategies from a professional educator who has helped many students build their college resumes to get into the college of their dreams!


***The differences between the self-paced and the live class (aside from the obvious!):
- The live class will provide particular graduation requirements for the individual student; the self-paced will direct the student on where to find their specific requirements on the Internet
- The live class will provide insight into particular colleges of interest for the individual student (up to 3 schools); the self-paced class will provide general information provided by many of the top schools in the USA

Learning Goals

Session 1
- Identify the graduation requirements of their state to create an academic plan
- Understand the pros and cons of Honors, AP, and dual-enrollment courses
- Be able to calculate a GPA and understand the difference between weighted/unweighted

Session 2
- Identify support systems at school and home
- Understand the importance of having a growth mindset and remembering the power of YET
- Learn perseverance strategies for when things get difficult

Session 3
- Create a study schedule
- Understand how to use the Cornell Notes template and outline format to actively take notes in class
- Learn tips to increase focus in class and take better notes

Session 4
- Understand how colleges view extracurricular activities on an application
- Learn how to find activities at school or how to start a new club
- Know why it's important to start community service earlier rather than later

Session 5
- Learn mindfulness strategies to help in times of stress
- Understand the importance of getting a good night's sleep
- Realize the dangers of social media (reputation and distraction)
- Get strategies on how to stay focused in class
- Understand how having a hobby can help your mental health

Session 6
- Understand how to communicate with teachers (tone and e-mail writing) properly
- Realize the importance of maintaining a line of communication with parents

Syllabus

6 Lessons
over 6 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Understanding Graduation Requirements & Creating an Academic Plan
 - Graduation requirements will be posted for the state in which your child lives
- Discussion about Honors, AP, & Dual-Enrollment classes
- Importance of the GPA & how it is calculated (weighted vs unweighted) 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Embracing a Growth Mindset
 - Finding support systems at school and home
- Remembering that it's about the power of YET
- Perseverance strategies 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Study & Note-Taking Strategies
 - Creating a study schedule
- Cornell Notes
- Outlines
- Note taking tips 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Getting Involved
 - Importance of building your extracurricular resume for college
- Finding activities at school
- Community service
- How to start a new club at a school
- What your top schools are looking for on your application (up to 3 schools per student) 
30 mins online live lesson

Other Details

External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Meet the teacher

5.0
8reviews
Star Educator
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master's Degree in English from Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Central Florida
Christin Martin is a professional educator of over 18 years who has taught everything from kindergarten to college. I am also an adjunct college professor and a professional tutor who has helped many students get into their top schools across the nation.

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