COUNSELOR LESSON PLAN

Topic: Senior Handbook
D Duration: 50-60 Minutes
Grade Level: 12th 
				
ASCA COUNSELING STANDARDS 				

Mindset Standards:  
# 4 -Understanding that post secondary education and life-long learning are necessary for long-term career goals.
Behavior Standards:
●	Learning Strategies (#1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8)
●	Self-Management Skills (#2, 4, 5, 10)
●	Social Skills:  (#1,2, 3, 6, 7, 9)				
OBJECTIVES/ESSENTIAL QUESTION		TERMINOLOGY		

1.  Students will be able to (SWBAT) identify if there are problems on their transcript and their progress towards graduation.

2.  SWBAT access senior year tasks and responsibilities (exams, college application deadlines, scholarship deadlines) through the senior handbook. 

3.  SWBAT research and learn to access graduation information, college/scholarship/financial aid information, military, and career information, as well as any personal assistance resources through the DVHS Counselor LEARN page.

Transcript:  Academic record of all classes taken in high school and the grades received in each class.  May include grade point average, class rank, and test scores.
Deadlines:  Date or time in which something must be complete or done.
FAFSA:  Free Application for Federal Student Aid.  The US government assistance program that helps students attend college, university or trade school by providing funding assistance to cover costs.
Website:  World wide web page (Information) made available electronically.
LEARN Page:  Web page (SUSD) designed by school counselor to provide pertinent information for parents and students to assist in Academic, Career, and social emotional needs.		

INTRODUCTION TO LESSON				
As students enter their senior year of high school, they are often unsure or completely unaware of the demands of their senior year and how to access pertinent information that will allow seniors to investigate their own graduation progress.  An interactive lesson on how to access such information will be invaluable to both the students and parents as they proceed through the tricky steps of graduation, college admissions process, and financial aid, entrance into the military or how to pursue employment after high school.				

CONTENT KNOWLEDGE | INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN               				
TEACHER ACTIONS		STUDENT ACTIONS		

Bell work:  Provide student copy of their transcript.  Advise students to turn on lap tops as well (get logged in and ready for lesson).

*Collect any transcripts with errors and return to registrar if corrections need to be made.		1.	 Student will review transcript for errors and ensure all classes are in place for graduation in May.  (Highlight errors and return to counselor if there is a problem).
2.	Students turn computer on and log in.

1.	  A:  Advise students to go to the following web page.   www.learn.susd12.org

B:  Model how to access the SHS Counseling LEARN page.
		●	Students will go to website shown on screen.
●	Students will observe counselor on how to access the SHS Counseling LEARN page and then do it themselves.		
2.	Review the Senior handbook sections on the LEARN Site (show students where the online handbook is locates)		●	Students may observe counselor or follow along on their own computers.
		
3.	Bring students into cooperative groups and provide each group with a different scavenger list to find valuable information from the Online LEARN site & their Hardcopy

4.	Advise students they will need to share out what they were given to search & where they found item.

         Group will need to designate a secretary (to take notes), and a speaker (Share out).  They will get 10 to 15 minutes for this activity		
●	Students will go to assigned group, select a secretary and a speaker, review the scavenger list, and begin researching where the items are on the list and where in the handbook the item can be found. 		

5.	 Allow students time to work together.  Approximately 10-15 minutes.  Check in at 15 minutes and to see if everyone is good to go or needs 5 more minutes MAX.		
●	Students work collaboratively in researching the items requested of the scavenger list.  Secretary will make notes as needed for group speaker. (Notes should be made in the Notes section of their Senior Handbook)		
6.	After sufficient time, Groups will verbally share out information they researched and where to find it.		●	Nominated group speaker will share out what item was on their list, and the location the item can be found in the handbook.		
7.	After all groups have shared out, allow time for any questions students may have.		●	Students are encouraged to ask any questions or comments about concerns they have at this time.		

CLOSURE|CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING				

Counselor will ask students to share out things they learned in today’s lesson.  Counselor can write them down on butcher paper to hang up in class (If teacher desires) or create a Wordle.				
AVID WICOR STRATEGIES UTILIZED				

Writing: Cornell note-taking (secretary)
Inquiry: Uncovering one’s understanding of the items that must be research for the scavenger hunt in the senior handbook.
Collaboration: Sharing of ideas, information and  supporting the learning of others through inquiry and share out.
Reading:  Reading the scavenger list as well as senior handbook to research the items requested of the scavenger list.
				
RESOURCES				

●	Counselor and student computers
●	Projector connected to counselor lap-top
●	Student transcripts
●	Deck of playing cards (Putting students into groups - hearts, spades, clubs, diamonds)
●	4 Different Scavenger Hunt lists (4 groups)
●	Butcher paper/markers/tape  (if not going to use Wordle)

Websites:

●	www.learn.susd12.org
●	www.wordle.net

DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION			

●	Auditory (listening with in group as well as review/closure)
●	Verbal  (speaker)
●	Reading (Researching senior handbook)
●	Writing (Secretary)
●	Visual (Review/Closure)

SUPPLEMENTAL LESSON AND RESOURCES			

N/A

Senior Handbook Scavenger Hunt
(Group-1)

Please research the information requested for your team.  Group Secretary will have to take notes for answers & the page within the senior handbook.  Groups will be called upon to share what is on their list which will include the following: The answer and the page where the information can be found.   Good Luck!

TEAM 1:
●	What are some options for me if I do not want to go directly to a 4 year university right out of high school? 
●	Compare the test format for the SAT & ACT?
●	What does FAFSA stand for?
●	How do I sign up to see a college rep when they come to visit on campus?
●	What I the priority filing date for the ASU-Obama Scholarship?
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Senior Handbook Scavenger Hunt
(Group-2)

Please research the information requested for your team.  Group Secretary will have to take notes for answers & the page within the senior handbook.  Groups will be called upon to share what is on their list which will include the following: The answer and the page where the information can be found.   Good Luck!

TEAM 2:
●	What classes do you need for graduation and how many credits do you need?
●	What is the website address to register for the SAT & ACT?
●	Explain the difference between need based and merit based scholarships?
●	Name 3 types of FAFSA money and explain them.
●	When is the Tucson College Night and name 3 important facts from the Career Fair List in your Senior Handbook?
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Senior Handbook Scavenger Hunt
(Group-3)

Please research the information requested for your team.  Group Secretary will have to take notes for answers & the page within the senior handbook.  Groups will be called upon to share what is on their list which will include the following: The answer and the page where the information can be found.   Good Luck!

TEAM 3:
●	What is the common application? Share key information about it.
●	What recovery options are available for students to make-up or get ahead in credits?
●	Please name the 2 sites that you will have to register with if you want to be an athlete (in college) after graduation.
●	Explain how students apply for admissions for PCC & take assessments?
●	What does the military require in order to be recruited?
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Senior Handbook Scavenger Hunt
(Group-4)

Please research the information requested for your team.  Group Secretary will have to take notes for answers & the page within the senior handbook.  Groups will be called upon to share what is on their list which will include the following: The answer and the page where the information can be found.   Good Luck!

TEAM 4:
●	How do I sign up to get notices from the Counseling Department?
●	What is the difference between a community college & a technical college?
●	College required application fees-- How do you get a fee waiver to cover this fee?
●	Explain how a student can earn a $4000 scholarship in AZ Earn-To-Learn scholarship?
●	What is the next ACT testing availability date? How about the next SAT test?
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