1. Menu of Goals for ALP (Area of Strength Goals)
Language Arts Based Goals
(Name) will score advanced on the reading portion of the 2013 TCAP or 95% + percentile on Spring Reading MAPS
(Name) will score advanced on the writing portion of the 2013 TCAP or 95%+ percentile on Spring Language MAPS
(Name) will score above a %90 on two extended writing pieces determined by the Russell extended writing rubric
(Name) will score 90% or higher on reading constructed responses determined by the Russell RACE writing rubric
(Name) will submit a writing piece (article, short story, editorial, poetry, etc) for publication.
(Name) will attend a public speaking event at least once during the year and analyze the speaker using a rubric to write a reflection
report on the speaker.
Other Reading or Writing based goals:
Math Based Goals
(Name) will score advanced on the math portion of the 2012 TCAP or 95% + percentile on Spring Math MAPS
(Name) will score 90% or higher on two math benchmarks (major tests or assignments)
(Name) will choose a career in the mathematical field and construct an organizational system (e.g., knowledge tree, graphic
organizer, or diagram) that represents and illustrates the education required to obtain a job in the field and present the findings to
his/her class.
Other Math Based Goals:
Science Based Goals
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(Name) will score advanced on the science portion of the 2012 TCAP (8 grade only)
(Name) will score 90% or higher on two science benchmarks (major tests or projects)
(Name) will invent a product that creates a solution to a real-life problem and display the creation process as and product to his/her
classmates.
(Name) will conduct a science experiment that shows appropriate and accurate information from a variety of sources for research
and experimentation on a topic of his/her choice at the advanced level on a performance task rubric. (Science Fair)
Other Science Based Goals:
Social Studies Based Goals
(Name) will score 90% or higher on two social studies benchmarks (major tests or projects)
(Name) will explore a local historical museum to further research a notable person of the past. The student will then dress as that
character and give a speech as to the significance of that person on the development of the town at the advanced level on a
performance rubric.

2. (Name) will follow a self-written plan for an independent project in a chosen area of interest in social studies once per semester at
the advanced level on a performance task rubric. (History Day Project)
Other Social Studies Based Goals:
Other Goals
(Name) will complete an independent study in an area of interest and meet all scoring guide expectations based on the Russell GT
Independent Study Rubric
(Name) will join a club or activity that allows the student to express his or her talents (e.g. – Lego League, National Junior Honors
Society, Robotics, Art Club, MESA, Drama, Forensics, Math Club, etc.). (Name) will score 90% or higher on a self-evaluation rubric
(Name)implement and use an organizational system (planner) that will help him/her improve achievement by at least one grade
level..
(Name) will engage in critical thinking activities at least ________ times per week as indicated by his/her independent contract.
(Name) will develop friendships by seeking out peers with similar interests as indicated by teacher observation.
(Name) will increase leadership skills by joining Student Leadership and/or seeking out opportunities to be a leader.
Other goal:
My Goal for my Advanced Learning Plan:
Steps to meet your goal:
Parent Signature and Comments: