The Vision Quest Seminar Series is a 5-phase curriculum designed to increase high school retention rates by helping students overcome challenges and build confidence. The phases work to dispel myths about high school, identify learning styles, improve organization skills, build self-esteem, and illustrate students' envisioned futures through creative projects. The goal is to motivate students and demonstrate how graduating high school can open opportunities.

2. I missed too
I am failing.
many days.
I have a
baby.
School
is too
hard.
I have to take
care of my
sister.
I need
My classes a job.
are boring.
Are we listening?

3. The Vision Quest Seminar Series
is an energetic and inspiring curriculum designed
to increase high school retention rates.

4. Vision Quest
Phase I - Expectations
Students and facilitators work
together to expose myths and
fears about high school culture.
Examples from media and music
dispel negative stereotypes and
attitudes regarding high school.

5. Vision Quest
Phase II - Learning Style and Personality
Assessments
Students explore their unique learning
styles and personality types to
improve academic success.
Identifying past success creates
positive reinforcement.

6. Vision Quest
Phase III - Organization
Solid curriculum and hands-on activities
improve organization, note-taking skills and
help students set personal goals.
A job/salary search demonstrates
the statistical relevance of
a high school diploma.
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7. Vision Quest
Phase IV – Confidence
Students identify internal sources
of motivation with self-esteem
building exercises to foster
academic confidence.
Facilitators provide students with
an academic toolbox to boost
standardized test performance.

8. Vision Quest
Phase V –Self Expression
Students participate in a
culminating art project to
illustrate the life they envision
living in the future.
Creative curriculum reinforces
the need for a high school
diploma.

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