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Course Title: College Readiness
Grade: 12
Designer Name(s): Catlin Martin
UNIT OVERVIEW
STAGE 1 DESIRED RESULTS
Unit Title: Academic Profile and Goals
Essential Question(s):
Understandings: Students will understand
Why should I have a list of reach,
What colleges they would like to apply to
match and safety schools?
Why retaking the ACT is important
How do I write effective goals

College deadlines are important!
(S.M.A.R.T)
How to set effective, achievable, timely goals
Why is it important for me to know
How reach, match and safety schools classified
my academic profile before applying to
What their academic profiles are and why they are
college and why do I need to know my
important
interests?
How to effectively practice for the ACT
What is the importance of retaking
It is important to apply to multiple colleges so you
and practicing for the ACT/SAT?
have options come decision day
How many colleges should I apply
That is is important to submit 3 applications by
to?
Halloween for scholarship and admittance purposes
What will I do to meet the 3 by

How to think about where they see themselves in the
Halloween college application
future
requirement?
What does the future hold for me?
Measurement Topics / Benchmarks (The following Measurement Topics and Benchmarks must be unpacked
into specific lesson Learning Goals):
2.12.1- Complete practice tests for ACT/SAT
2.12.2- Take SAT, ACT and SAT Subject tests (second attempt)
2.12.3- Review academic progress with respect to college and scholarship application
criteria
2.12.4- Consider academic profile when constructing final college application list
4.12.1- Finalize college application list
5.6- School conducts on-site admissions day, college fairs, and college admissions
visits to connect students with college admissions representatives and university partners
3.12.1- Attend college representative visit
3.12.3- Prepare a final list of schools for applications
6.12.1- Demonstrate persistent commitment to college matriculation and long-term

goals
6.12.2- Assess high school progress towards goals and, if necessary, re-evaluate
college matriculation and long-term goals
Key Content Knowledge (List the Benchmarks that
demonstrate CONTENT KNOWLEDGE.) Students will
KNOW.
Academic profile
ACT/SAT testing strategies
Effective habits of mind
College knowledge
How to work through the college
application process- deadlines are important!
Key Skills (List the Benchmarks that demonstrate

PROCEDURAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS.) Students will BE ABLE
TO DO.
2.12.1- Complete practice tests for

ACT/SAT
2.12.2- Take SAT, ACT and SAT

Subject tests (second attempt)
2.12.3- Review academic progress
with respect to college and scholarship
application criteria
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Source: Understanding by Design, Unit Design Planning Template (Wiggins/McTighe 2005), modified by Cristo Rey Network, 2013
Grade: 12
UNIT OVERVIEW
2.12.4- Consider academic profile
when constructing final college
application list
4.12.1- Finalize college application
list
5.6- School conducts on-site
admissions day, college fairs, and college
admissions visits to connect students with
college admissions representatives and
university partners
3.12.1- Attend college
representative visit
3.12.3- Prepare a final list of
schools for applications
6.12.1- Demonstrate persistent
commitment to college matriculation and
long-term goals
Thinking Strategies (Apps):
Precision and Accuracy
Complex Reasoning Strategies
Comparing
Constructing Support
Classifying
Lifelong Learning Behaviors (Apps):

Persistence
Initiative and Self-Direction
Productivity and Accountability
STAGE 2 ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE

Pre-assessment:
Senior College Profile worksheet
Career Inventory
Academic Profile Worksheet
Performance Tasks:
Other Evidence:
College application workdays and
Daily bellwork journal entries
progress (teachers will monitor student
Timed practice ACT tests
progress to help all student reach the 3
Teacher observation
by Halloween mark)
List of reach, match and safety
school + explanation of why they are
RMS
Key Criteria (Measurement Topic Rubrics, Thinking Strategies & Lifelong Learning Behaviors Rubrics, Performance
Assessment Rubrics, Other):
College application tips and strategies to remind students that these are important and that deadline are
important!
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Grade: 12
UNIT OVERVIEW
STAGE 3 LEARNING PLAN
Overview / listing of daily lesson titles (The CRN Lesson Design Template provides detailed lesson
designs.)
1. Paul Quinn College Visit
2. Goal setting, college profile and college prep form
3. Marygrove College visit
4. ACT registration day
5. Reach, Match, Safety school research day
6. Ohio Dominican University visit
7. Career choices day
8. College application workshop day
9. FSA ID day
10. College Application workshop day
11. College rep. visit

Unit Title: College Application and Essay Processes
How to stay organized through the
college
application process
How should each student stay

How and when to request letters of
organized throughout the application
recommendation for teachers, counselors,
process?- REMINDER: deadlines are
and supervisors (family members should not
IMPORTANT, use your AGENDA!
write letters of rec)
How, when and from whom

Specific steps they will take to meet
should students request letters of
the 3 by Halloween requirement
That campus tours are important
recommendations?
because they can help answer a lot of
What will I do to meet the 3 by

questions like do I see myself here for 4
Halloween application requirement?
years?
Why are campus tour important?

How to set-up campus tours (call the
How do I set up campus tours?

schools, look online, look at posters in the
What are college transition

hallways to see when colleges host students)workshops and how do I schedule one?
3 free absences
How to I properly prepare for the

How to schedule and participate in a
ACT test?
college transition workshop
How to properly prepare for the ACT
Is college for me. yes! Post That post secondary education is for
secondary education is for everyone. 60%
everyone!
of jobs that do not require a bachelors
degree will require one in the next 10 years.

Measurement Topics / Benchmarks (The following Measurement Topics and Benchmarks must be
unpacked into specific lesson Learning Goals):
4.12.2- Complete applications for all colleges on college list on time. Create final
resume/list of activities
4.12.3- Submit ACT, SAT, subject tests and AP Scores
4.12.4- Submit a final draft of personal statement and short essays on time
4.12.5- Request 2 teacher, 1 counselor, and 1 work supervisor (optional)

recommendations
4.12.6- Pay for applications and/or request fee waivers
4.12.7- Participate in college transition workshop with other graduates enrolling at

your institution
5.1- School hallways and classrooms display a wide variety of college banners,
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UNIT OVERVIEW
posters, scholarship opportunities, summer enrichment opportunities, and beyond
5.4- school invites alumni back to campus to share lessons from their transition and
success in college
visits to connect students with college admissions representatives and university partners
3.12.1- Attend college representative visit
3.12.3- Prepare a final list of schools for applications

goals
KNOW.
College vocabulary and knowledge
ACT/SAT study habits
College application structure
How to write a strong personal
statement
College knowledge
How to submit a college application

PROCEDURAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS.) Students will BE
ABLE TO DO.


Persistence
Comparing
Classifying
4.12.2- Complete applications for

all colleges on college list on time. Create
final resume/list of activities
4.12.3- Submit ACT, SAT, subject

tests and AP Scores
4.12.4- Submit a final draft of

personal statement and short essays on time
4.12.5- Request 2 teacher, 1

counselor, and 1 work supervisor (optional)
recommendations
4.12.6- Pay for applications and/or

request fee waivers
3.12.1- Attend college

representative visit
3.12.3- Prepare a final list of

schools for applications

Pre-assessment:
College Application pre-vocabulary test

Reach, Match and Safety Schools worksheet
Performance Tasks:
Completion of 3 college
applications- submitted by Oct. 31
Completion of all college
application essays and personal
statements
College application vocabulary
tests
Other Evidence:
Daily bell work journal entries
Practice ACT test
Editing and completion of
scholarship and college application
essays
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Practice ACT tests

College Application completions
College application vocabulary post test
College application editing process

designs.)
3. Personal statement workshop day
4. College rep visit
8. ACT test taking strategies and practice test
10. ACT practice test day
14. College application workshop day- LAST DAY IN CLASS!
16. College Rep visit
17. Staff/Faculty panel
18. Student alumni panel

Unit Title: Financial Aid/Literacy and College Knowledge
What is FAFSA (October and

November focus)
It is important to apply to multiple colleges so you
Why is it important to submit a

have options come decision day
FAFSA application (follow-up with those
Why it is important to submit 5 applications by
who have not yet completed one)
Thanksgiving for scholarship and admittance
How do I write and update a

purposes.
resume?
Why FAFSA is important
What are the different types of aid
That they must fill out FAFSA each year in order to
I can receive/apply for?
receive aid
What is the difference between

What a resume looks like and what should be
loans, grants and scholarships?
included on a resume
How will I meet with 5 by

What the difference is between loans, grants, and
Thanksgiving requirement (must
scholarships are
complete 5 total applications by
What types of aid students can receive and apply for
Thanksgiving break)
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1.12.1- Attend financial aid workshop with parent(s)/guardian (FAFSA blitz week in
October)
1.12.2a- Complete CSS profile with parent/guardian (optional) on time
1.12.2b- Complete FAFSA with parent or guardian on time
1.12.2d- Complete financial aid verification process (FAFSA, State Grants)
1.12.3- Apply for scholarships (students become familiar with where to locate
scholarship resources)
3.12.1- Attend college representative visit (College reps. will continue to visit class)
3.12.2- Visit at least one campus
3.12.3- Conduct an informational interview with a college representative
4.12.1- Finalize college application (student continue to submit college applications5 by Thanksgiving break)
visits to connect students with college admissions representatives and university partners.
5.7- School has developed effective structures (i.e. workshops, newsletters,
individual meetings, etc.) for communicating with and engaging parents/guardians
throughout the college counseling program.
KNOW.
What FAFSA is
How to fill out the FAFSA
College knowledge
What a resume is and why it is
important

ABLE TO DO.


Persistence
Teaming and Collaboration
Comparing
Classifying
Complete their FAFSA applications

(deadline for Amazon gift card is Nov. 1)
Create a working resume that
they can carry with them throughout
college and also use for scholarship
purposes
Submit 2 more college
applications by Thanksgiving
STAGE 2 ASSESSMENT
Pre-assessment:
FSA ID creation
FAFSA presentation
College vocabulary lessons
Performance Tasks:
Other
College application workdays and
progress (teachers will monitor student
progress to help all student reach the 5
by Thanksgiving mark)
Peer edit resume
Write and submit final copy of
resume
Submit 2 scholarship
applications by December 21
EVIDENCE
Evidence:
Teacher observation
Read 5 Tips for Better Resumes
Review College Vocabulary
handout
Become familiar with scholarship
resources such as scholarship.com,
College Green Light and Scholly app
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UNIT OVERVIEW
Key Criteria (Measurement Topics, Thinking Strategies & Lifelong Learning Behaviors Rubrics, Performance Assessment
Rubrics, Other):
College application tips and strategies to remind students that these are important and that deadline are
important!
Resume rubric will be handed out to students before they work on their resumes so they know what they will
be graded on
Persistence- deadlines are important!

designs.)
1. FAFSA completion day, for those students who have not completed FAFSA yet- fee waivers!
2. Review Student Aid Reports
3. Oakland University visit
4. College application work day/ scholarship work day- fee waivers!
5. Naviance introduction day- have students update acceptances/applications on Naviance
6. Financial presentation day- Jason Biz
7. Catch up on Naviance and college debt reading
8. College Application work day- fee waivers!
9. Scholarship resources day and types of scholarships - 3 scholarships applications due by Jan.
12
10. College Application work day ** 2 more college applications due today before 4 PM! All
students should have 5 completed by this point**
11. Resume introduction day
12. Resume workshop- handout resume rubric
13. Participate in college virtual tours- worksheet handed in at the end of the hour. DEC 1
14. Scholarship research day- list of 4 scholarships students will apply to, due at the end of the
hour
15. Resume work day- final copy of resume is due on December 13
16. Scholarship work day
17. Monica Rodriguez- Patriot Scholarship fund DEC 8
18. Peer edit resume day- due tomorrow!
19. Mr. Henry talks to seniors- resumes due at the beginning of the hour!
20. Enact your future.com and have seniors take Holland Persontality test and career test online
21. Detroit Promise and TIP day- talk to 4 year college DSF students. Other students work on
scholarships
22. Scholarship work day- 3 due by Jan. 13
23. Reflection on first semester- share out to class!

Unit Title: Financial Aid and Literacy (Semester 2), January 4- March 3
The various types of scholarships that
are
out
there, and how they impact their
What types of scholarships can I

financial aid outlook
apply for? Renewable vs nonrenewable
What their student aid report looks
What does my Student Aid Report

like
look like?
Financial aid terms and how they
What are the various financial aid

apply to each student
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UNIT OVERVIEW
terms that I need to know?
What are college fairs?
What are some of the benefits of

attending college fairs?
Is college for me. yes! Postsecondary education is for everyone. 60%

of jobs that do not require a bachelors
degree will require one in the next 10 years.
What college fairs are

What the benefits are for attending
college fairs
That post secondary education is for
everyone!
1.12.1- Attend financial aid workshop with parent/guardian

1.12.2c- Complete institutional financial aid forms, if needed, on time
1.12.2d- Complete financial aid verification process (FAFSA, State Grants)
1.12.3- Apply for scholarships
3.12.2- Visit at least one college campus (if not already completed)
3.12.4- Conduct an informational interview with a college representative (if not
already completed)
goals
KNOW.
What their SAR report looks like
What renewable vs nonrenewable
scholarships are
How to apply for various scholarships
(public/community and institutional)
What college fairs are and why they
are important
What Dollar for Scholars is
College knowledge

ABLE TO DO.


Persistence
Comparing
Classifying
Review their SAR report with

myself or Zack
Apply for scholarships- 3 by Jan.

13 and 5 by March 1
Complete FAFSA process (if not

already done)
Complete Dollar for Scholars

application by March 1
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UNIT OVERVIEW
Pre-assessment:
Anonymous review of SAR, done in Unit 3
Performance Tasks:
Completion of 3 scholarship
applications- submitted by Jan. 13
and 5 by March 1
Dollars for Scholars
application- due March 1
Continue to submit
scholarship application essays for
review
Review SAR with teacher
Other Evidence:
Editing and completion of
scholarship application essays
(continuous process)
Individual meetings with students
to review SAR report and begin to
determine which college is right for
them.
Scholarship application completion- 3 by Jan. 13 and 5 by March 1

SAR review
Dollar for Scholars application- due March 1

designs.)
1. Week 1: Recap, hand back letters, fee waivers?, confirm list of who wants 7th semester
grades sent,
2. Week 2: Remind seniors to keep TIP and SAR letters safe and go over TIP and work on
scholarships
3. Week 3: Exams
4. Week 4: Dollars for Scholars- due March 1 work on scholarships
5. Week 5: Scholarships and review SAR
7. Week 7: Top 3 college choice sheet and scholarships
10. Week 10: What are college fairs and scholarship

Unit Title: Preparing for College (March 6-April 28), Spring break: April 13-23
What does my financial aid

situation look like for next year
There are still scholarships available still apply!
What scholarships can I still apply
What the Detroit Scholarship Fund is
for?
That they need to choose the college that is the best
What is the Detroit Scholarship

FIT for them!
fund?
That they need to start to narrow down their college
What college is the best fit for me? choices now (if they havent done so already)
What college will I be attending

What an enrollment deposit is and when it is due
next year?
(May 1)
What is an enrollment deposit?

How to effectively take notes in college
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How do I effectively take notes in
college?
How do I pick a major?
Is my social media activity

important?
How and when they should pick a major in college?
1.12.2d- Complete financial aid verification forms (if any need to be completed still)
1.12.4- Review financial aid award letters with counselor and parent(s)/guardians
1.12.5- Submit an enrollment deposit by May 1st
visits to connect students with college admissions representatives and university partners.
KNOW.
What an SAR is and how to read
theirs
What their financial situation looks
like for next year
What scholarships are still available
What the Detroit Scholarship fund is
What college is the best fit for them
That they need to start narrowing
down their college choices now
What an enrollment deposit is and
when it is due
That taking notes is college is very
important!
Their activity on social media is
important, even now!

ABLE TO DO.


Persistence
Comparing
Classifying
Review their SARs with teachers

and parents
Apply for the Detroit Scholarship
fund
Narrow down their college choices
for next year based on what is right for
them!
Pay their enrollment deposit
Know how to effectively take
notes in college
Work towards understanding what
they want to major in and researching
that major at their respective colleges
(talk to CC kids about transferring)

Pre-assessment:
Top 3 college choices worksheet
Career inventory (unit 1)
Performance Tasks:
Other Evidence:
Apply to the Detroit Scholarship
Teacher observation
Fund
How to be successful in college
Cornell Note Taking form
article
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UNIT OVERVIEW
Plagiarism worksheet
Complete research on career
choice and schools requirements
Submit enrollment deposit by
May 1 (start talking about this now!)
Attend college fair in Novi (end of
March) to gather more information on
colleges- complete write up about what
students learned from this fair
Review career choices worksheet

and make sure schools offer those
careers- if they do, complete research on
what students need to do in order to be
accepted into that program by their
junior year
Read social media article (you are
creating YOUR brand)
Key Criteria (Measurement Topics, Thinking Strategies & Lifelong Learning Behaviors Rubrics, Performance Assessment
Rubrics, Other):
Directions on how to apply to the Detroit Scholarship fund

Rubric for college fair field trip
Persistence- deadlines are important!

designs.)
1. Week 1: College professor come in and speak?
2. Week 2: Detroit Scholarship fund and scholarship applications
3. Week 3: College fair and write up week
4. Week 4: Narrow down college decisions and enrollment deposit
5. Week 5: Major research week, college advisor from Wayne State?
6. Week 6: Note taking in college and plagiarism worksheet
7. Week 7: Scholarship week and social media week

Unit Title: College Send Off Information (May 1- May 22): Senior exams: May 23-26
That they must pay their enrollment
deposit
by May 1
What is an enrollment deposit?

Who they need to see on campus and
Who do I see for what?for what

understanding the various roles of
What office hours are
individuals on college campuses
Options for employment on campus
What are my options for

The book buying and return process
employment in college?
That post secondary education is for
everyone!
I have to buy my books? New vs
used and returning them at the end of the

semester.
What is a student code of

conduct and how does it apply to me?
How to I calculate my college

GPA?
What supplies will I need when
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attending college?
What should I do this summer?
What is college orientation and

why is it important to go early?
1.12.6- Finalize an annual budget

goals
KNOW.
What an enrollment deposit is
Who they see for what when they get
to college (roles and departments)
Employment options at their specific
college
The book buying process
What the student code of conduct is
at their university, and how it can and will
affect them
How to calculate their college GPA
What do they need to purchase
before moving to college
What are the essential supplies every
college student needs
What are some things they can and
should do this summer to prepare (know how
you are getting to college, when do you
move in, check your school and personal
email!)

ABLE TO DO.


Persistence
Comparing
Classifying
Pay their enrollment deposit by

May 1
Look-up employment options at

their specific colleges
Review repercussions for breaking

the student code of conduct
Participate in activity to calculate

a college GPA and reflect on how and why
freshman year is important.
Review supply list for college
Set goals for this summer
Register for college orientation

Pre-assessment:
College vocabulary (unit 2)

Performance Tasks:
Look up specific employment
Other Evidence:
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options and complete worksheet

Complete activity about who
they see and for what on their
campuses
Read article and write
summary on student who broke OSU
code of conduct
Calculate college GPA write a
reflection on why each year matters
(remember, many jobs request your
college transcript)
Set summer goals (money,
preparing for college, etc)
to act
Pay enrollment deposit by May 1

Review what to expect and how
at college orientation
Register for school orientation
Classroom set of articles

Classroom set of random GPAs
Employment options worksheet
College resource worksheet

designs.)
1. Week 1: Who to see and for what, code of conduct, pay enrollment deposit
2. Week 2: Calculate college GPA, register for college orientation (if applicable)
3. Week 3: Employment of college campus, year wrap-up
4. Week 4: Final Exams
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Course Title: College Readiness

Designer Name(s): Catlin Martin

How do I write effective goals

What will I do to meet the 3 by

2.12.1- Complete practice tests for ACT/SAT

4.12.1- Finalize college application list

3.12.1- Attend college representative visit

3.12.3- Prepare a final list of schools for applications

6.12.1- Demonstrate persistent commitment to college matriculation and long-term

Key Skills (List the Benchmarks that demonstrate

2.12.1- Complete practice tests for

2.12.2- Take SAT, ACT and SAT

Course Title: College Readiness

Designer Name(s): Catlin Martin

Lifelong Learning Behaviors (Apps):

STAGE 2 ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE

Course Title: College Readiness

Designer Name(s): Catlin Martin

STAGE 1 DESIRED RESULTS

How should each student stay

How, when and from whom

What will I do to meet the 3 by

Why are campus tour important?

How do I set up campus tours?

What are college transition

How to I properly prepare for the

degree will require one in the next 10 years.

4.12.1- Finalize college application

4.12.3- Submit ACT, SAT, subject tests and AP Scores

4.12.5- Request 2 teacher, 1 counselor, and 1 work supervisor (optional)

4.12.6- Pay for applications and/or request fee waivers

4.12.7- Participate in college transition workshop with other graduates enrolling at

Course Title: College Readiness

Designer Name(s): Catlin Martin

3.12.1- Attend college representative visit

3.12.3- Prepare a final list of schools for applications

6.12.1- Demonstrate persistent commitment to college matriculation and long-term

Key Skills (List the Benchmarks that demonstrate

Thinking Strategies (Apps):

Lifelong Learning Behaviors (Apps):

4.12.1- Finalize college application

4.12.2- Complete applications for

4.12.3- Submit ACT, SAT, subject

4.12.4- Submit a final draft of

4.12.5- Request 2 teacher, 1

4.12.6- Pay for applications and/or

3.12.1- Attend college

3.12.3- Prepare a final list of

STAGE 2 ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE

College Application pre-vocabulary test

Course Title: College Readiness

Designer Name(s): Catlin Martin

Practice ACT tests

STAGE 3 LEARNING PLAN

STAGE 1 DESIRED RESULTS

What is FAFSA (October and

Why is it important to submit a

How do I write and update a

What is the difference between

How will I meet with 5 by

Course Title: College Readiness

Designer Name(s): Catlin Martin

Key Skills (List the Benchmarks that demonstrate