To help students manage their coursework in AP courses by utilizing SMART goals.
To guide students in setting a schedule to effectively prioritize and utilize their time in AP coursework and out of school.
To guide students in reflecting on and sharing their working preferences with a group in order to identify strategies to navigate procrastination.
To support students in developing a sense of responsibility for their studies, their class, and ultimately themselves.
To provide student a platform to share vital information about themselves, their worries, excitement, and questions; to create a sense of community and common ground early in the year.
To give students choice with regard to assignments and projects so that they have a voice in what they learn and how they demonstrate their learning.
To build in the routine of students holding one another accountable for learning and presence in class.
To consider small ways to help historically underserved students feel welcome and comfortable and to build authentic relationships
To support students’ success by previewing academic expectations for a course.
To ensure students are prepared by previewing the skills and content they will need to master by the end of the unit.
