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Setting-up Academic Goals

To help students manage their coursework in AP courses by utilizing SMART goals.

Microtracking of Goals

To support students with a routine for setting and checking goals along the path to meeting learning objectives.

Establish an AP Onboarding Structure

To onboard student into the AP Program so they are prepared to begin by Day 1 of coursework and have an opportunity to build the foundation needed to excel later.

Change-Maker Sessions

To expose students to professionals that make a difference and are directly related to their academic trajectory in high school.

Students Persevere through a Challenging Problem

To help students develop alternative strategies for appropriately handling challenging problems.

AP Club/Committee/Focus Group

To establish a structure to leverage student voice and choice and support students’ development of non-academic skills.

Teach Cooperative Learning Strategies at the Start of the Year

To enhance students’ learning through cooperative learning strategies.

Students as Co-Teachers

To boost students’ confidence and investment in learning content deeply while building connection and trust with the teacher. Students also develop oracy and presentation skills.

Harness the Potential of Group Work Through Establishing Effective Group Processes and Guidelines

To obtain the highest benefit from group projects and cooperative learning to ensure that collaboration enhances learning.

Get to Know Your Students (Week 1)

To establish trust between the teacher and students and amongst students through a variety of relationship-building activities.

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