1. 6 th Grade ICAP Academic Planning

2. Before We Jump In… Please welcome our No Place for Hate Student Leaders!

3. Overview 1.Understand: o Terms and/or semesters o Standards-based report cards o Characteristics of a successful learner 2.Introduce student portal 3.Complete activity to introduce other study skills for success in middle school 4. Watch fun learning styles video 5. Complete learning styles inventory 6. Select learning strategies to use based on learning style 7. Learn how to advocate for one’s own learning style while considering of the needs of others in the class 8.Connect learning style to career interests 9. Log on to College in Colorado

4. Terms & Semesters

5. The rectangle below represents one school year Some schools divide their year into 2 Semesters, made up of 4 Terms or Quarters. 1 st Semester 2 nd Semester Some schools divide their year into 3 Terms, otherwise known as Trimesters Discuss the schedule used by YOUR SCHOOL School Year (August – June) 1 st Quarter2 nd Quarter3 rd Quarter4 th Quarter 1 st Trimester2 nd Trimester3 rd Trimester

6. Standards-Based Report Cards

7. A standard is what all students should know and be able to do. Standards are consistent from school to school and statewide. Progress/Report cards provide information on specific areas of progress toward the state standard each term, as well as an “end of year” determination of your achievement level in relation to the standard. Students are expected to demonstrate proficient achievement of state standards by the end of the year.

8. Example 6 th grade Standards

9. Standards-Based Report Cards You may receive a 4 if you are far ahead of where students are expected to be at that point in time relative to the standards. You will receive a 3 if you are well on your way to reaching the standard at the end of the year! You will receive a 2 if you have made some progress but are not quite on track to reach the standard by the end of the year. Some intervention may be necessary. You will receive a 1 if you definitely require extra support and intervention to achieve the standard.

10. Standards-Based Report Cards 3 ’s = on track to reach the standards. o Discussion Questions: Why is it important to be “on-track” each year? What are the long-term implications? 1 ’s and 2 ’s = not on track o Discussion Question: What do you think students can do to help get on-track? Is it ever too late? “Clear, consistent college- and career-ready standards establish what students at every grade level need to know in order to be prepared for success beyond high school” (Bill & Melina Gates Foundation website)

11. Standards-Based Report Cards Activity: o Review sample report card A Determine if this student is on-track academically o Review scores on “Characteristics of a Successful Learner” o Review sample report card B Determine if this student is on-track academically o Review scores on “Characteristics of a Successful Learner” o Is there a connection between grades and scores on Characteristics of Successful Learners?

12. Standards-Based Report Cards If you are not on track after the first term, o Evaluate your areas of academic strength and weakness. o Look closely at your scores in the section, “Characteristics of a Successful Learner.” Research shows that effort in these areas directly impact school achievement and long-term life success. The good news is that you have immediate and direct control over your success in these standards. o Set up a meeting with your teacher and create a plan to get on track by the end of the year.

13. Characteristics of Successful Learners

14. Characteristics of Successful Learners (Effort) Trimester123 Work Habits: Completes class assignments Completes homework in a timely and satisfactory manner Participates in class activities as a productive and respectful group member Self assesses and sets goals for further learning Social Responsibilities: Takes responsibility for own actions Follows school, class, and playground rules Shows respect for self and others’ ideas and property Where do you stand? Identify one area of strength and weakness.

15. Report Card Sample McAuliffe Report Card

16. Student Portal From here, you can view your attendance, grades, & other important information to help you stay on-track.

17. Middle School Success Tips

18. Middle School Success Tips Activity 1 or 2 Follow directions to divide into teams Team A Team B

19. Intro Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I39LPOYfE5c

20. Learning Styles Inventory Complete the learning styles inventory by reading each statement and selecting: 1 = Rarely 2 = Sometimes 3 = Usually 4 = Always Add up your total for each section. Record your totals on the following page.

21. Learning Styles Results If you total for any category is between 22 and 28, this is your dominant learning style. o Your dominant learning style(s): __________________________ If your total for any category is between 16 and 21, this is your secondary learning style. o Your secondary learning style(s): _________________________ If you total for any category is between 0 and 15, this is your challenge learning style. o Your challenge learning style(s): __________________________

22. Learning Style Types Kinesthetic learner: learn best through activity/motion or touch/feeling Visual learners: learn best by seeing something done, written, or explained. Auditory learner: learn best by listening to or hearing information. Teacher directions: Break students into 3 large groups based on their learning styles types. Adapted from Carter, 2006 and PDPride.net

23. Kinesthetic Learning Strategies Read the list of learning strategies from your handout. Underline or star strategies that might help you learn. Adapted from Carter, 2006 and PDPride.net

24. Visual Learning Strategies Read the list of learning strategies from your handout. Underline or star strategies that might help you learn. Adapted from Carter, 2006 and PDPride.net

25. Auditory Learning Strategies Read the list of learning strategies from your handout. Underline or star strategies that might help you learn. Adapted from Carter, 2006 and PDPride.net

26. Learning Styles & Self- Advocacy Self-advocacy is asking for what you need while respecting the needs of others. This includes both what you ask and how you ask. o First, what you ask… (examples below) Example Teacher Requests or asks: To make copies of the text so you can highlight and underline as you read To stand up and walk around in class To chew gum in class To sit where you can hear/see the teacher To read the class material out loud for the entire class To read your book out loud for yourself during silent reading To play or hum songs out loud for yourself in class To teach the class a mnemonic device or song that may help them remember the material Would it respect the needs of others? YES NO Yes = most likely; No = most likely not

27. Learning Styles & Careers No matter what your learning style, you can learn to be successful at any career. Everyone must use strategies that will help them learn best, as well as to work to improve in the areas where it doesn’t come as naturally. That being said, for fun, guess which learning style might fit best with which career. Therapist _________________________ Artist _________________________ Radio broadcaster _________________________ Athlete/dancer_________________________ Architecture _________________________ Construction _________________________ Auditory Visual kinesthetic Kinesthetic

28. Learning Styles & Careers Think about your career interests… o In what ways might this career capitalize on your natural learning style(s) and/or strengths? o What skills required for this career might be more challenging for you? o What strategies could you use to help overcome these challenges?

29. So What Is ICAP?? Housed in College in Colorado Updated every year You can log on whenever! Used to help plan your future Let’s log on!

30. Go to www.collegeincolorado.orgwww.collegeincolorado.org Sign in using the information below: Click “Sign In” (dps + student ID number) (6 digit birthday, mmddyy) dps482679 040900

31. Some students may be prompted to answer a few questions before they may begin. Examples: o Select your grade (8 th Grade) o Answer a security question (e.g. What is my mother’s name?) o Agree to all terms and conditions

32. Service Learning Reflection Sign up for a Service Learning trip on Edmodo Counseling Code = 363unk *Service Learning Reflection* Your Profile Experiences Community Service & Service Learning

34. Next Time… Expand on what you’ve learned about your learning style through career exploration Questions?