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Students receive an EDP (Educational Development Plan) every year in their English class. Information and resources shared in EDP units are designed to help students prepare for graduation and plan for their future. Linked above is a master document of all the resources used in the EDP units and is regularly shared as a link for students to use in the high school Daily Bulletin.
EDP units are an integral part of our curriculum, designed to guide students in shaping their goals and formulating action plans for life after high school. It is timed to align with the developmental stage of each student and the school calendar. Classroom presentations and resources are available on Google Classroom, and we encourage parents to review these materials with their student at home.
To support parents in their involvement, we provide information about the EDPs in the weekly parent emails from the principal. Your active participation in your student's education is greatly appreciated. We look forward to supporting both you and your student throughout this journey.
Should you have any questions or wish to schedule a meeting with your student's school counselor, please feel free to reach out to either:
A-L: Jean Arteaga, [email protected]
M-Z: Tara Angus, [email protected]
FRESHMEN EDP: (Fall)
Goals:
Understand graduation requirements.
Review elective classes offered and how they fit together in a 4-year plan.
Explore extracurricular opportunities.
Survey career interests.
Learn what is a GPA, the SAT, credit recovery, prerequisites, direct and articulated credit, dual enrollment and many other new terms that will impact a student's future after high school.
SOPHOMORE EDP: (Winter, prior to signing up for classes in February)
A sophomore's EDP unit takes place close to the time they will soon be scheduling classes for junior year. Junior year marks a pivotal moment when students have the opportunity to explore a wider range of elective courses. Electives not only prepare students for college if they are interested but also expose them to various career options.
Goals:
Acquire facts from reliable sources to improve understanding of educational opportunities during and after high school.
Set and pursue short and long term goals relating to finding careers of interest.
Survey career interests.
Primary messages received: Be curious, know where to go for information and make informed decisions, all paths (military, workforce including apprenticeships, college) are viable paths, focus on asking questions-not knowing all the answers, counselors are approachable and are value added.
JUNIOR EDP: (Winter and Spring)
Goals:
Explore in-depth a specific career(s) of genuine interest.
Practice professional etiquette, both in written and verbal communication.
Practice networking.
Write a research paper and annotated bibliography.
Participate in peer to peer sharing of research.
Learn how to select, apply and pay for college.
Understand basic information about military options and going directly to the workforce after high school graduation, including apprenticeships.
Learn about and how to track the future job market.
SENIOR EDP: (Throughout senior year)
A senior’s EDP is spread out over the senior year, allowing learning on specific topics at exactly the time of year they need it most. Your student's first EDP segment takes place early in the first semester. It is a review of “how to”: college, military and moving directly into the workforce, including apprenticeship.
Throughout the month of October, seniors will continue their EDP by having individual meetings with their school counselor. This meeting will provide support to the student given his or her unique ideas for after graduation.
Because we do not have students in a classroom as school counselors, we rely heavily on email as a way to communicate throughout the school year. The subject of each email is very specific so a student would be able to know quickly if it is something applicable to them. Example: “Open if looking for scholarships” and “Open if looking for an apprenticeship.” You may wish to establish a routine with your senior to forward to you emails received from school counselors so you can stay informed and help from home.
Email is also used to keep parents up to date on the many resources and some important deadlines relative to senior year. Please read the weekly principal emails to stay in the loop. Of particular note, we invite parents to attend a scholarship workshop event in the fall. Details about this event will be provided in the principal’s weekly email. Due to limited seating, parents will need to RSVP to attend. The workshop will take place in a computer lab, providing a hands-on experience for participants.