LAUNCH GRADE 9: CLEAN SLATE Lesson title 5: introduction to transcripts outcome Students create a series of shortterm academic goals to meet by the end of this grading period (marking period, quarter, or semester) . objectives Assessments * Discuss how to make goals specific . * Define transcript, credit, GPA, and class rank . * Compare and contrast sample student transcripts . * Identify factors that influence academic . performance in high school . * Create a series of short-term academic goals to meet by the end of this grading period (marking period, quarter, or semester) . * share their goals and pledge to support one another . 6: tools in my school Students identify resources in the school community that can support their goals . * List facts about their school . * explain how resources and support can help individuals meet their goals . * Develop a set of questions about existing school resources . * Interview upperclassmen or school staff about available resources . * Collaboratively develop and share information about school resources . * Connect school resources to short-term academic goals . 7: academic success chain of events Students create a chain of events that leads to academic success . * Actively reflect on this unit's learning . * explain how to use the Chain of Events concept to outline steps towards meeting a goal . * Create a Chain of Events that leads to academic success . * Present their Chain of Events action plans . * Academic Success Chain of Events * Reflection * school Resources Questions and Answers * school Resources Presentation * Reflection * Academic Excellence Shortterm Goals * Reflection XII GRADe 9 sCOPe & seQUenCe