Tumwater School District
Secondary Options
Written Student Learning Plan
College and Career Preparation
Student:
Student Number
Certificated Teacher:
Beginning Date
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Course Meets State & District
graduation requirements
Curriculum Master Code:1PXCCPC Course Code: AP
Minimum Hours per week of Learning Activities Required:
5
Grade
Ending Date
Cedars Course Code:
Estimate provided by:
Certificated Staff signature & Date
22151
Rebecca Halbert
Student signature & Date
Weekly Contact: Students are required to maintain weekly direct personal contact with their teacher and that contact shall be for the purposes of
instruction, review of assignments, testing, inquiries on progress, or other learning activities. All meetings between certificated teacher and student
will be done one on one weekly through class attendance, email, phone, face-to-face and/or instant messaging.
Monthly Progress Evaluation: Student monthly progress is at the discretion of the certificated teacher based on weekly evaluations and the student’s
ability to complete the required learning activities for that month. If a student fails to make progress all weeks, then monthly progress is unsatisfactory
and the student will be placed on an intervention plan. If, after three consecutive calendar months, the intervention plan has been unsuccessful, the
certificated teacher may recommend removal of the student from the alternative learning experience and enrollment in another educational program
offered by the school district. Monthly progress will be documented on the monthly progress report.
Instructional Materials & Fees: All learning activity resources and folders are contained within the student online course. Online course is accessed via
login and password emailed directly to student upon enrollment. Course website: www.apexvs.com. No additional textbooks or materials. There are
no fees associated with this course.
Course Syllabus: Available upon request.
Credits Awarded
Title (Brief)
Course Code
______________________
________________
Credits
______________
Grade
_____
Date
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Instructor Initial
_____________________
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Tumwater School District
Secondary Options
College and Career Preparation
Competency-based Syllabus
Alternative Learning Experience
Credit: ____ one semester (.5)
____ two semesters (1)
When a student successfully completes one semester, they can receive .5 credits even if full course is not completed.
Estimate of hours per week engaged in learning activities:
5 hours of class work per week, until student demonstrates mastery of all College and Career Preparation essential academic learning standards
Prerequisites and/or recommended preparation: none for Semester 1, College and Career Preparation I required for College and Career
Preparation II
Course Overview:
Semester I: In College and Career Preparation I, students obtain a deeper understanding of what it means to be ready for college. Students are
informed about the importance of high school performance in college admissions and how to prepare for college testing. They know the types of
schools and degrees they may choose to pursue after high school and gain wide exposure to the financial resources available that make college
attainable.
Career readiness is also a focus. Students connect the link between interests, college majors, and future careers by analyzing career clusters.
Students come away from this course understanding how smart preparation and skill development in high school can lead into expansive career
opportunities after they have completed their education and are ready for the working world.
Semester II: College and Career Preparation II builds on the lessons and skills in College and Career Preparation I. The course provides a step-bystep guide to choosing a college. It walks students through the process of filling out an application, including opportunities to practice, and takes
an in-depth look at the various college-admission tests and assessments, as well financial aid options.
College and Career Preparation II also instructs students in interviewing techniques and provides career guidance. Students explore valuable
opportunities such as job shadowing and internships when preparing for a career.
Students who complete this course obtain a deeper understanding of college and career readiness through informative, interactive critical
thinking and analysis activities while sharpening their time management, organization, and learning skills that they learned in College and Career
Preparation I.
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Secondary Options
College and Career Preparation
Competency-based Syllabus
Units Included in Semester I:
 Unit 1: Prepare for College in High School
 Unit 2: College Knowledge
 Unit 3: Testing and Assessments
 Unit 4: Financial Aid
 Unit 5: Career Opportunities
 Unit 6: College and Career Preparation Wrap-up
Units Included in Semester II:
 Unit 1: Preparing for College
 Unit 2: College Knowledge
 Unit 3: Testing and Assessments
 Unit 4: Financial Aid
 Unit 5: Careers
 Unit 6: College and Career Preparation Wrap-up
Learning Goals:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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Verbally express what the value of education means to them
Describe the habits of highly successful high school students
List the types of colleges and academic programs available that interest them
Demonstrate knowledge of the standardized tests required for college admission
Share information regarding the financial aid process
Self-assess a career cluster or degree program of interest to them
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Tumwater School District
Secondary Options
College and Career Preparation
Competency-based Syllabus
All coursework is aligned with the Washington State and District CCS’s
See Accompanying CCSS Below
Course learning goals and objectives are met by successful completion of the learning activities are outlined for each unit.
Objectives:
MATH
Common Core
Standard
Grade Level Expectations

Reason quantitatively and use
 Prepare a budget
units to solve problems.
 Balance a checkbook

Construct and compare linear,
 Analyze income tax rates
quadratic, and exponential
 Apply the rule of 72 to compare compound interest rate loans
models and solve problems

Integrate and evaluate multiple
sources of information
presented in different
 Compare compensation packages
media or formats (e.g., visually,
 Evaluate different college and career paths
quantitatively) as well as in

words in order to address a
question or solve a problem
N-Q
READING
F-LE
R-1
Performance Objective Examples
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WRITING
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W-1
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Draw evidence from literary or
informational texts to support
 Discuss your approach to prioritizing expenses after preparing a personal
analysis, reflection, and
budget
research

Integrate multiple sources of
information presented in
diverse formats and media
(e.g., visually, quantitatively,
orally) in order to make
informed decisions and solve  Choose your ideal college based on admissions and financial requirements
problems, evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of each
source and noting any
discrepancies among the data.
SPEAKING AND LISTENING
W-9
SL-2
College and Career Preparation
Competency-based Syllabus
Write arguments to support
claims in an analysis of
substantive topics or texts,
using valid reasoning and
 Defend your position on taxation based on calculations and reading
relevant and sufficient
evidence.
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
L-6
College and Career Preparation
Competency-based Syllabus
Acquire and use accurately
general academic and domainspecific words and phrases,
sufficient for reading, writing,
speaking, and listening at the
college and career readiness
 Write your personal action plan using academic vocabulary.
level; demonstrate
independence in gathering
vocabulary knowledge when
considering a word or phrase
important to comprehension or
expression
Types of Learning Activities
Direct Instruction
Indirect Instruction
Experiential Learning
Independent Study
Interactive Instruction
__√__Structured Overview
____Mini presentation
____Drill & Practice
____Demonstrations
____Other (List)
____Problem-based
___Case Studies
____Inquiry
__√__Reflective Practice
____Project
____Paper
____Concept Mapping
____Other (List)
__√__ Virt. Field Trip
____Experiments
___√_Simulations
____Games ____Field
Observ. ___Roleplaying ____Model
Bldg. ____Surveys
____Other (List)
____Essays
__√_Self-paced
computer
__√__Journals
____Learning Logs
____Reports
____Directed Study
____Research Projects
____Other (List)
____Discussion
____Debates
___Role Playing
____Panels
____Peer Partner Learning
____Project team
____Laboratory Groups
____Think, Pair, Share
____Cooperative Learning
____Tutorial Groups
____Interviewing
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College and Career Preparation
Competency-based Syllabus
__√__Conferencing
____Other (List)
Course Title Learning Activities
Semester I Assignments
All students need to complete the following:
Unit Name
1. Goals and Career
Planning
1. Goals and Career
Planning
1. Goals and Career
Planning
1. Goals and Career
Planning
1. Goals and Career
Planning
1. Goals and Career
Planning
1. Goals and Career
Planning
1. Goals and Career
Planning
1. Goals and Career
Planning
1. Goals and Career
Planning
Lesson Name
Activity Name
1. The Need for Financial Literacy
1.1.2 - Quiz: The Need for Financial Literacy
1. The Need for Financial Literacy
1.1.3 - Journal: Assignment
2. Identifying Goals
1.2.2 - Quiz: Identifying Goals
2. Identifying Goals
1.2.3 - Journal: Assignment
3. Income and Career
1.3.2 - Quiz: Income and Career
4. Establishing Career Goals
1.4.2 - Quiz: Establishing Career Goals
4. Establishing Career Goals
1.4.3 - Journal: Assignment
5. Achieving Career Goals
6. Goals and Career Planning WrapUp
6. Goals and Career Planning WrapUp
1.5.2 - Quiz: Achieving Career Goals
1.6.2 - Test (CST): Goals and Career
Planning
1.6.3 - Test (TST): Goals and Career
Planning
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Tumwater School District
Secondary Options
College and Career Preparation
Competency-based Syllabus
2. Income and Budgeting
2. Income and Budgeting
2. Income and Budgeting
1. Types of Income
2. Compensation Packages
2. Compensation Packages
2. Income and Budgeting
2. Income and Budgeting
2. Income and Budgeting
2. Income and Budgeting
2. Income and Budgeting
3. Required and Optional Deductions
4. Taxation
4. Taxation
5. Budgeting and Cost of Living
5. Budgeting and Cost of Living
2. Income and Budgeting
2. Income and Budgeting
2. Income and Budgeting
3. Banking
3. Banking
3. Banking
3. Banking
3. Banking
3. Banking
3. Banking
3. Banking
3. Banking
3. Banking
3. Banking
4. Savings and Investment
4. Savings and Investment
4. Savings and Investment
4. Savings and Investment
4. Savings and Investment
4. Savings and Investment
4. Savings and Investment
4. Savings and Investment
6. Inflation Deflation and Recession
7. Income and Budgeting Wrap-Up
7. Income and Budgeting Wrap-Up
1. Types of Banks
2. The Federal Reserve
3. Checking Accounts
3. Checking Accounts
4. Balancing Your Checkbook
4. Balancing Your Checkbook
5. Comparing Checking Accounts
5. Comparing Checking Accounts
6. Electronic Banking
7. Banking Wrap-Up
7. Banking Wrap-Up
1. Interest
2. The Rule of 72
2. The Rule of 72
3. Savings Accounts
4. Comparing Savings Accounts
5. Investment
5. Investment
6. Stocks and Brokers
2.1.2 - Quiz: Types of Income
2.2.2 - Quiz: Compensation Packages
2.2.3 - Journal: Assignment
2.3.2 - Quiz: Required and Optional
Deductions
2.4.2 - Quiz: Taxation
2.4.3 - Journal: Assignment
2.5.2 - Quiz: Budgeting and Cost of Living
2.5.3 - Journal: Assignment
2.6.2 - Quiz: Inflation Deflation and
Recession
2.7.2 - Test (CST): Income and Budgeting
2.7.3 - Test (TST): Income and Budgeting
3.1.2 - Quiz: Types of Banks
3.2.2 - Quiz: The Federal Reserve
3.3.2 - Quiz: Checking Accounts
3.3.3 - Journal: Assignment
3.4.2 - Quiz: Balancing Your Checkbook
3.4.3 - Journal: Assignment
3.5.2 - Quiz: Comparing Checking Accounts
3.5.3 - Journal: Assignment
3.6.2 - Quiz: Electronic Banking
3.7.2 - Test (CST): Banking
3.7.3 - Test (TST): Banking
4.1.2 - Quiz: Interest
4.2.2 - Quiz: The Rule of 72
4.2.3 - Journal: Assignment
4.3.2 - Quiz: Savings Accounts
4.4.2 - Quiz: Comparing Savings Accounts
4.5.2 - Quiz: Investment
4.5.3 - Journal: Assignment
4.6.2 - Quiz: Stocks and Brokers
Semester II Assignments
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Tumwater School District
Secondary Options
College and Career Preparation
Competency-based Syllabus
All students need to complete the following:
Unit Name
1. Preparing for College
1. Preparing for College
1. Preparing for College
1. Preparing for College
1. Preparing for College
1. Preparing for College
1. Preparing for College
1. Preparing for College
1. Preparing for College
1. Preparing for College
1. Preparing for College
2. College Knowledge
2. College Knowledge
2. College Knowledge
2. College Knowledge
2. College Knowledge
2. College Knowledge
2. College Knowledge
2. College Knowledge
2. College Knowledge
2. College Knowledge
3. Testing and Assessments
3. Testing and Assessments
3. Testing and Assessments
Lesson Name
1. Habits of a Successful Student
1. Habits of a Successful Student
1. Habits of a Successful Student
2. Learning Skills
2. Learning Skills
3. Support Circle
3. Support Circle
4. Earning College Credit in High School
4. Earning College Credit in High School
5. Preparing for College Wrap-Up
5. Preparing for College Wrap-Up
1. My Ideal College
1. My Ideal College
2. College Fairs and Visits
2. College Fairs and Visits
3. College Admissions
3. College Admissions
4. College Applications
4. College Applications
5. College Knowledge Wrap-Up
5. College Knowledge Wrap-Up
1. SAT
1. SAT
2. ACT
3. Testing and Assessments
3. Testing and Assessments
3. Testing and Assessments
3. Testing and Assessments
3. Testing and Assessments
3. Testing and Assessments
3. Testing and Assessments
2. ACT
3. COMPASS and ACCUPLACER
3. COMPASS and ACCUPLACER
4. CLEP
4. CLEP
5. Testing and Assessments Wrap-Up
5. Testing and Assessments Wrap-Up
Activity Name
1.1.1 - Discuss: Getting to Know You
1.1.4 - Quiz: Assess Your Learning
1.1.7 - Quiz: Assess Your Learning
1.2.4 - Quiz: Assess Your Learning
1.2.5 - Practice: Sharing Your Skills
1.3.3 - Quiz: Assess Your Learning
1.3.4 - Journal: Personal Action Plan
1.4.2 - Quiz: Assess Your Learning
1.4.3 - Practice: Getting Credit
1.5.2 - Test (CST): Preparing for College
1.5.3 - Test (TST): Preparing for College
2.1.2 - Quiz: Assess Your Learning
2.1.3 - Practice: Looking at Colleges Online
2.2.3 - Quiz: Assess Your Learning
2.2.4 - Discuss: Questions Before You Go
2.3.2 - Quiz: Assess Your Learning
2.3.3 - Journal: Am I Ready?
2.4.4 - Quiz: Assess Your Learning
2.4.5 - Practice: Writing a Personal Essay
2.5.2 - Test (CST): College Knowledge
2.5.3 - Test (TST): College Knowledge
3.1.2 - Quiz: Assess Your Learning
3.1.3 - Discuss: Preparing for the SAT
3.2.2 - Quiz: Assess Your Learning
3.2.3 - Practice: Gathering More Information on the
ACT
3.3.3 - Quiz: Assess Your Learning
3.3.4 - Journal: What Assessments Mean to Me
3.4.2 - Quiz: Assess Your Learning
3.4.3 - Practice: Tests I'll Take
3.5.2 - Test (CST): Testing and Assessments
3.5.3 - Test (TST): Testing and Assessments
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Competency-based Syllabus
4. Financial Aid
4. Financial Aid
4. Financial Aid
4. Financial Aid
4. Financial Aid
4. Financial Aid
4. Financial Aid
4. Financial Aid
5. Careers
5. Careers
5. Careers
5. Careers
5. Careers
5. Careers
5. Careers
5. Careers
6. College and Career Preparation II WrapUp
6. College and Career Preparation II WrapUp
1. FAFSA and CSS/PROFILE
1. FAFSA and CSS/PROFILE
2. Scholarships Grants and Work-Study
2. Scholarships Grants and Work-Study
3. Loans
3. Loans
4. Financial Aid Wrap-Up
4. Financial Aid Wrap-Up
1. My Career Portfolio
1. My Career Portfolio
2. Dress for Success
2. Dress for Success
3. Making the Most of Job Experience
3. Making the Most of Job Experience
4. Careers Wrap-Up
4. Careers Wrap-Up
1. College and Career Preparation II WrapUp
1. College and Career Preparation II WrapUp
4.1.4 - Quiz: Assess Your Learning
4.1.5 - Discuss: Financial Aid 101
4.2.4 - Quiz: Assess Your Learning
4.2.5 - Practice: Find the Money
4.3.2 - Quiz: Assess Your Learning
4.3.3 - Journal: Thinking about Loans
4.4.2 - Test (CST): Financial Aid
4.4.3 - Test (TST): Financial Aid
5.1.3 - Quiz: Assess Your Learning
5.1.4 - Practice: Prepare a Résumé
5.2.3 - Quiz: Assess Your Learning
5.2.4 - Discuss: Interview Questions
5.3.3 - Quiz: Assess Your Learning
5.3.4 - Practice: Find a Job
5.4.2 - Test (CST): Careers
5.4.3 - Test (TST): Careers
6.1.2 - Exam: College and Career Preparation II
6.1.3 - Final Exam: College and Career Preparation II
Classroom Based Assessment
All students must complete the CBA to gain credit in this course.
HQT STATEMENT:
This WSLP has been developed by a certificated teacher who is highly qualified in this subject matter.
Adapted from Understanding by Design Template available online and the Understanding by Design: Professional Development Workbook.
References:
Wiggins, G., & McTighe, J. (n.d.). Understanding by Design Exchange. Retrieved November 2, 2004 from http://www.ubdexchange.org/
Wiggins, G., & McTighe, J. (2004). Understanding by design: Professional development workbook. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.)
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