Formative Assessments

Observe student participation during the Risk vs. Reward discussion and class conversation about the benefits and challenges of advanced coursework.
Monitor student progress as they explore the high school course guide, providing guidance as they identify Honors, Dual Credit, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses that align with their interests and goals.
Confer with students as they complete the "SWOT Analysis" sheet, offering feedback as they identify personal strengths, potential challenges, available supports, and opportunities related to advanced coursework.
Review student participation during partner discussions, ensuring students can explain why they selected particular courses and how those choices support their current educational and career goals.

Summative Assessments

Completed "SWOT Analysis" sheet
Identification of three advanced courses that currently align with the student's interests and goals
Evaluation of personal strengths, opportunities, challenges, and supports related to advanced coursework
Participation in partner discussion explaining course selections
Portfolio submission of the completed "SWOT Analysis" sheet

Students demonstrate mastery by:

Explaining the benefits and challenges of Honors, Dual Credit, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
Identifying advanced courses that currently align with their educational interests and career aspirations.
Evaluating personal strengths, challenges, opportunities, and supports using a SWOT Analysis.
Applying information from the high school course guide to make informed decisions about future coursework.
Developing a thoughtful plan for pursuing appropriately challenging academic opportunities during high school.