Grade 12 - Preparing to Transition
In this lesson, mentees will research their specific matriculation steps for their selected postsecondary option.
Background Research: "Every year 20-30% of college-accepted high school graduates in urban districts fail to matriculate in college in the fall." Source.
Non-cognitive Connections: For a full list of non-cognitive skills covered in the iMentor curriculum, click here.
1. Critical Thinking
1. Critical Thinking
Entry Point |
- Tech Distribution Ritual
- Free Write - My Next Steps
- Staff will give mentees 2-3 minutes to power write and respond to the following prompts:
- What do you plan on doing after high school?
- Why did you select that path?
- What are you most excited about? (optional)
- What are you most anxious about? (optional)
- Staff will facilitate a pair/share and large group share out.
- Staff will give mentees 2-3 minutes to power write and respond to the following prompts:
Keystone 1 |
Purpose:
Mentees will review a general list of college matriculation steps and research the specific dates and deadlines for their selected institution.
Steps:
Chunk One: My Matriculation Steps
- Staff will distribute "From Application to Enrollment" resource.
- Staff will briefly review checklist with students and answer questions.
- Students will use this list to do the following:
- Check off the items that have been completed.
- Ask questions for any items they don't understand.
- Research dates and deadlines for their selected college.
- Document these deadlines.
- Students can use a variety of options to research dates and deadlines for their specific school. Options include:
- School's website
- Big Future
- NYC Matriculation Guides
Chunk Two: Review
- Staff will facilitate share out to assess student progress along matriculation process.
- What step are students at currently?
- Do they know how to proceed?
- Staff should remind students that they can turn to their mentors, staff member, and/or school staff for additional support.
Facilitation Note: For students who have not yet made their college choice, refer to lesson 12.9.2 for additional resources. Students who are not planning to matriculate directly into college can follow a similar process, but map out next steps for what they plan to do after high school.
Keystone 2 |
Purpose:
In this activity, mentees will provide an update to their mentors about either their college selection process or where they are in their matriculation process.
Steps:
Chunk One: Reconnect with Mentor
- Mentee will read mentor message from prior week.
- Mentee will respond and write the following:
- Provide a college process update to your mentor. Where are you in the process? Where do you think you'll need additional support?
- What are you most excited about?
- What are you most anxious about?
Facilitation Strategies: For a complete list of facilitation strategies and descriptions, click here.
Exit Ramp |
- Transition
- Students will share one actionable next step they'll need to take within the next 2-3 weeks.
- Planning and Reminder Ritual
- Tech Collection Ritual
- Closing
