This document outlines the topics covered in a freshman transition course including career research, high school literacy skills, the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, developing research skills, reading comprehension, goal setting, and requirements for graduation. Some of the specific subtopics mentioned are discovering future careers, senior project preparation, determining reliable sources, avoiding plagiarism, using MLA format, essential questions about identity and goals, and building 21st century skills.

1. A Freshman Transition Course

2. "the qualities of
courage and vision
that are the
touchstones of
leadership"
(Henry A. Kissinger).

3.  RESEARCH
 HIGH-SCHOOL LITERACY
 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE TEENS
 TEEN BIZ
 CAREERS
 SENIOR PROJECT PREP

4.  Discover more about your future career
 Foundation for your Senior Project
 Why do I need to know about research?
 Necessary Skills for High School and Beyond
 How can I determine a reliable source?
 What is plagiarism?
 MLA Format
 How can I show someone where I found my
information?
 How can I give credit to my sources of
information?
 How can I present my research in an
organized and correct format?

5. Decoding the Message
 Elf Habits Hoop
 Alphabet Soup
Advanced Reading Skills
 Improve comprehension
 Build fluency and automaticity
Notable Notes
 How do I really learn all this stuff?

6.  Get control of your life
 Improve your relationships with friends
 Make smarter decisions
 Get along with your parents
 Overcome addiction
 Define your values and what matters most to
you
 Get more done in less time
 Increase your self-confidence
 Be happy
 Find balance between school, work, friends
and everything else!

7. High-interest news stories that
increase your reading skills.
Read an article twice weekly at
your reading level and respond
online.
Help reach proficiency on
Language and Reading ISATs

8.  Essential Questions:
 Who am I? (strengths, values,
interests)
 Where am I going? (finding lifestyle
goals)
 How do I get there? (classes to take
in high school and beyond)
Realize your
strengths and…
Choose your future!

9. Research
Tools
21st Century
Skills
Formal
Resume
Required to
Graduate

10. Are you an example
that is used to test the
excellence or
genuineness of others?