SENIOR YEAR REFLECTION
GRADE 12 LESSON 40
Time Required: 30-45 minutes
Content Standards: AA.S.5 Students will employ strategies to
achieve future career goals and know where and how to obtain
information about the world of work and postsecondary
training/education.
Indicators (Students will…): AA.C.12.5.13 Evaluate school
experience and share lessons learned.
AA.C.12.5.14 Articulate final postsecondary plans.
GOAL: Students will review the activities that are usual done during senior year.
Activity Statements: Students will discuss senior year and some of their high school
memories. Seniors will discuss post-secondary plans
Materials:
1. Pencil/Pen
2. Handout 1-Senior Reflection
3. Handout 2-Personal Plan of Study
Procedures:
1. Distribute handout 1.
2. Divide the class into five discussion panels.
3. Have each panel report their answers to the class.
Discussion:
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Was senior year the best year of high school for you?
Are you happy that high school is over?
Do you think you will remain close to your high school friends?
What will you do, at college or on a job that you failed to do in high school?
Have you implemented a personal educational plan necessary for life-long learning?
Are you educationally prepared to go beyond high school?
SENIOR YEAR REFLECTION
GRADE 12 LESSON 40
CLOSING STATEMENT: Memories are an important part of our life. It is important to
remember “old” memories, but continue to make “new ones” also. High School and senior
year are important times in the life of teens. It is important to rethink and revise life-long
learning plans and goals.
Additional Resources:
Extension Activities:
Other activities as assigned by advisor.
Activity:
Have students record their senior year thoughts and feelings in the Journal section of their
Portfolio.
Adapted from:
Chicago Public Schools (9-12) 30 Advisor/Advisee Lessons
http://intranet.cps.k12.il.us/Lessons/Advisory/
Grade 12 Lesson 36
and
Missouri Comprehensive Guidance Center
http://missouricareereducation.org/curr/cmd/guidanceplacementG/elearning
Grade 12 Unit 1 Lesson 6