Grade 11 Advisory Curriculum
Decisions
Section 1: Attendance & Participation.
"Learn With Purpose" - (SEPTEMBER 12) This lesson helps students set goals (short and long term) and ignite their motivation to succeed in school.
Section 2: Classwork.
"Single-Tasking" - (SEPTEMBER 13)
Section 3: Homework.
"On Time" - (SEPTEMBER 19) This lesson focuses on the importance of getting homework done on time!
Section 4: Tests & Quizzes.
"Practice like you Play" - (SEPTEMBER 20) This lesson takes the emphasis off test-taking and puts it on preparing for tests and quizzes. It borrows from old sayings such as "practice makes perfect."
Section 1: Getting Help.
"Your Responsibility" - (SEPTEMBER 26)
Section 2: Grades & Transcripts.
"GPA & Class Rank" - (SEPTEMBER 27)
Section 3: Rules, Responsibilities & Rights.
"The Purpose of School" - (OCTOBER 3)
Section 4: Getting Involved.
"Informal Learning" - (OCTOBER 4)
Section 1: Eat, Sleep and Exercise.
"Rest & Relaxation (Down Time)" - (OCTOBER 10)
Section 2: Mental Health Awareness.
"Crisis Hotlines" - OCTOBER 11) This lesson helps students to find ways to get support with a mental health crisis and to be prepared if and when they, or someone they know, needs help.
Section 3: Mental Health Support.
"Teachers" - (OCTOBER 17)
Section 4: Self-Care.
"Risk Behaviors" - (OCTOBER 18)
Section 1: Civic Awareness.
"My Community" - (OCTOBER 24) This lesson introduces students to the civic organization within their city and shows them how they can get involved in issues related to local government.
Section 2: Know the Facts.
"Sources of Information" - (OCTOBER 25)
Section 3: Use Your Voice.
"Take a Stand" - (OCTOBER 31)
Section 4: Voting & Elections.
"Know Where You Stand" - (NOVEMBER 1)
Chapter 5: Higher Education.
Section 1: On-the-Job (Internship). "Early College Options" -
Section 2: Military. "The National Guard & Reserves" -
Section 3: 2-Year College & Trade Schools. "Vocational Pathways (Certificates & Associate's Degrees)" -
Section 4: 4-Year Colleges. "Application Process" -
Chapter 6: Cultural Literacy.
Section 1: Religions & Holidays. "Hinduism" -
Section 2: Our Languages & Cultures. "Hispanic-American" -
Section 3: Customs & Traditions. "American Regions" -
Section 4: The Melting Pot. "Embrace Different" -
Chapter 7: Individual Differences.
Section 1: Your Filter. "Challenging Stereotypes" -
Section 2: Diversity. "Social Cohesion" -
Section 3: Equity. "Sense of Community" -
Section 4: Inclusion. "Belonging" -
Chapter 8: Prosocial Behaviors.
Section 1: Greetings. "I'm Sorry" -
Section 2: Body Language. "The Power of a Smile" -
Section 3: Online. "Think Before You Post" -
Section 4: Proactive vs. Reactive. "Pitch In" -
Chapter 9: Career Planning.
Section 1: Career Goals. "What Makes You Happy?" -
Section 2: Career Search. "Prerequisites" -
Section 3: Career Pathways. "Associate's and Bachelor's Degrees" -
Section 4: Making Choices. "A 5-Year Strategy" -
Chapter 10: Financial Literacy.
Section 1: Earning. "Wages & Hours" -
Section 2: Spending. "Budget" -
Section 3: Saving. "From College to Retirement" -
Section 4: Borrowing. "Build Credit" -
Chapter 11: Informal Relationships.
Section 1: General Public. "A Day in Their Shoes" -
Section 2: Interactions. "The Power of Conversation" -
Section 3: Acquaintances. "The Friend Venn Diagram" -
Section 4: Friends. "Your Inner Circle" -
Chapter 12: Formal Relationships.
Section 1: General Public. "The Bank Teller" -
Section 2: In School. "Administrators" -
Section 3: At Work. "Your Clients" -
Section 4: At Home. "Your Extended Family" -
Chapter 13: Personal Safety.
Section 1: Physical and Mental Health. "Depression" -
Section 2: Driving. "Pay Attention" -
Section 3: In Public. "Know Before You Go (Will There Be Beer At This Party?) -
Section 4: In Private. "Domestic Violence" -
Chapter 14: Workplace Literacy.
Section 1: Applying and Interviewing. "Interview Skills" -
Section 2: Employee Rights & Responsibilities. "Job Description" -
Section 3: Resume Building. "Skill Development" -
Section 4: Co-Worker Relationships. "Teamwork" -
Chapter 15: Giving Back.
Section 1: Charity. "Sympathy, Empathy, Compassion" -
Section 2: Lending a Hand. "Help a Stranger" -
Section 3: School Climate. "Set the Standard" -
Section 4: Setting an Example. "Healthy Risks" -
Chapter 16: Miscellaneous.
Section 1: Comfort Zones. "Find Your Boundaries" -
Section 2: Learning vs. Education. "Why Did You Take This Class?" -
Section 3: Current Events. "National" -
Section 4: Feedback Loop. "What Did We Get Wrong?"