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Lesson Plan Template

School Counselor: Susan Jaskelewicz

Date: September 2016

Activity: New Student Group


Grade(s): 9th 12th grades
ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors (Domain/Standard):
Domain:
- Academic Development: implementation of activity to support and maximize the new
students ability to learn.
- Social/Emotional Development: giving the new students the tools to manage their emotions
and apply interpersonal skills.
Standard:
M 3. Sense of belonging in the school environment
M 6. Positive attitude toward work and learning
B-LS 3. Use time-management, organizational and study skills
B-LS 7. Identify long- and short-term academic, career and social/emotional goals
B-SMS 8. Demonstrate the ability to balance school, home and community activities
B-SMS 10. Demonstrate ability to manage transitions and ability to adapt to changing
situations and responsibilities.
B-SS 2. Create positive and supportive relationships with other students
Learning Objective(s) (aligns with Competency):
1. Enable new students to the school/district to familiarize themselves with the school and
the expectations set for them.
2. Encourage students to become involved and excel both academically, socially, and with
extracurricular activities.
3. Assist students in setting themselves up for long term success.
Materials:

Icebreaker materials: Starbursts, beach ball, tape


Information: Permission form for parent, before & after survey, index cards, club and activity
list/information, student handbook
Technology: Projector, screen and computer
Procedure: Meet with group weekly for 4 weeks, 6 weeks depending on attendance.
Address various topics with the group throughout the duration of the meetings.
Week 1: Why we are here, challenges of a new school, student safety
Week 2: Importance of connecting with the school, discuss clubs, sports and activities
available
Week 3: Student handbook and school attendance
Week 4: Database awareness (review Naviance & Skyward), college and career readiness
Weeks 5 & 6: Dependent on the needs of the students
Plan for Evaluation: How will each of the following be collected?
Process Data: Sign in sheets for each meeting to track who is present.
Perception Data: New Student Group survey done prior to the beginning of the program.
Outcome Data: New Student Group survey re-done at the conclusion of the program.
Follow Up: Create a welcome letter for New Students next year to welcome them to William
Tennent and give at least three pointers on how they can transition successfully.
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