LAUNCH GRADE 11: TAKE ACTION! lesson 9: transcripts and goal-setting outcome: Students take an inventory of their high school careers and set goals for 11th grade. OBJECTIVES * Explain how to set SMART goals. * Define: transcript, credit, gPA, and class rank. * Compare and contrast sample student transcripts. * Take an inventory of their high school careers. * Set SMART goals for improving academically in 11th grade. * Students will share their goals and pledge to support one another. ASSESSMENT * Transcript Analysis Activity * Four-Year Plan: 9th and 10th grade sections finalized, 11th grade drafted * 11th Grade Academic Goals * Reflection MATERIALS NEEDED * Sample student transcripts, with identifying details removed (one sample transcript per group) * individual student transcripts * Four-Year Plan graphic organizer for each student * "transcripts and Goal Setting" handout PREPARATION * Photocopy the Four-Year Plan graphic organizer, one per student. * Decide if you want to use actual transcripts from your high school or the samples provided. * get copies of your students' transcripts from the guidance office or school counselor. * Familiarize yourself with the format of transcripts at your school. Note: Because all high schools have different transcript formats and layouts, this lesson is most effective if you are able to use actual student transcripts from your high school. The sample transcripts provided are just general examples. Gather a few transcripts from your guidance counselor and remove names, Social Security Numbers, and other identifying details. 82 LESSon 9: TRAnSCRiPTS AnD goAL-SETTing