Mission Hills High School

School Counseling Program

Classroom Lesson on
CaliforniaColleges.edu

BY: Saba Ahmed & Cory Way

National Standards
Standard A
Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and
across the lifespan.
A:A3.3 Develop a broad range of interests and abilities
A:B1.5 Organize and apply academic information from a variety of sources

Standard B
Students will complete school with the academic preparation essential to choose from a wide range of
substantial post-secondary options, including college.
A:B1.5 Organize and apply academic information from a variety of sources
A:B2.3 Develop and implement annual plan of study to maximize academic ability and achievement
A:B2.7 Identify post-secondary options consistent with interests, achievement, aptitude and abilities
ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors
Mindset Standards
M:4-Understanding that
postsecondary education and
life-long learning are necessary for
long-term career success
M:5-Belief in using abilities to their
fullest to achieve high-quality results
and outcomes
Behavior Standards
Learning Strategy 1- Demonstrate
critical-thinking skills to make
informed decisions
Learning Strategy 5- Apply media
and technology skills
Learning Strategy 7- Identify long-
and short-term academic, career and
social/ emotional goals
Why
CaliforniaColleges.edu?

One-stop website for every student

MHHS unique partnership
Access to information about higher
education
Career Awareness
Helps students apply to college
 Tools/Resources
Four-year Plan (aka Plan of Study)
College Search/Exploration
CaliforniaColleges.edu Scholarship Search
Career Cluster Survey
Career Exploration
Resume Builder
Why Create a Plan of
Study (Four Year Plan)?

Students build an academic plan for the rest of

their high school career
Checks if student is on-track:
Graduation requirements
A-G requirements
Opens up discussion/thoughts of students
interests, course selection & future pathways
May help counselors with course selection
The Need
Pre-test
The Need
Pre-test
The Need
Pre-test
Our Increase students
knowledge of CCGI
and % of students

Goal who have created a

4 year plan
Who?
654 10th Graders

What?
~50 min. Classroom Presentations on CCGI

Where?
10th grade History and Science classes

When?
October 31st- November 4th, 2016
 Lesson Objectives

1. Is College An Option For Me?

2. What is CaliforniaColleges.edu (CCGI).
3. How Do I Graduate College Ready?!
4. What is A Plan of Study (four year plan)?
5. How Do I Access My California Colleges Account?
6. How Do I Create a Plan of Study?
Results
135
%
inc
rea
se!
Results
406%
incre
ase!
Results
Impact of Goals & Lessons

Student Behavior Achievement-Related Data Achievement Data

Increased % of Decrease
Increased Knowledge Of students who Dropout Rate
CaliforniaColleges.edu can log in.
Increase:
-Graduation
Creation of Plan of Study Increased % of Rate
(Four Year Plan) A-G ready -College
students Enrollment
 In Summary
Students received information on high school, post-secondary
options & the different pathways after high school through the
CCGI lesson
Increase in # of students who believe having a plan of study is
important
Gained access to their CCGI accounts
Exposed to all resources and activities offered on CCGI
Lessons contribute to increase in graduates enrolled in college
 Limitations
Different Presenters
01 Varying workshop lengths

02 Dipstick Sample

Assure class follows

03 click by click

Technology
04 Bugs/Glitches
THANKS!

Any questions?