Closing the Gap Action Plan Year: February-May 2011 Target Group: Emerging Scholars 9th grade Target

Group selection is based upon the following criteria: Students are not as familiar with Career and College choices. Ninth grade students also receive the least attention by the counselors at White Plains HS. Data that drove this decision: Discussions with Mr. Silverman about the rate Emerging Scholars drop out of their honors courses and that the counseling department is shifting to accommodate 9 th grade students next year due to the lack of resources they get currently.

WHITE PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL: Opportunity Gaps

Grade Level

Type of Lesson and Activity to be Delivered in What Manner?

American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Domain/Standard/Competency/ Indicator

Resources Needed

Projected Start Projected End

Projected Total Number of Students Impacted

Lesson will b presented in which class/subject

Handout Pens 9 Personal/Social February 2011 May 2011 4 Period 2 Students (separately) Competency PS:A1 Indicator PS:A1.1 Personal/Social (Study Hall)
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Self-Esteem
Individual Counseling Session

Standard A

Celebrate Women
Group Counseling Session

PS:A1 PS:A1.2

Handouts Paper Pen February 2011 May 2011 6 students 4 and 6 Periods
th th

(Study Hall and Lunch)

Countdown to College
Developmental Lesson

Career Standard C Competency C:C1 Indicator C:C1.3

Pre-post test Power Point

February 2011-May 2011

All 9 grade students

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During 9 grade Social Studies (3 and 5 periods)

rd th

th

Closing the Gap Action Plan Year: February-May 2011 Target Group: Emerging Scholars 9th grade Target Group selection is based upon the following criteria: Students are not as familiar with Career and College choices. Ninth grade students also receive the least attention by the counselors at White Plains HS. Data that drove this decision: Discussions with Mr. Silverman about the rate Emerging Scholars drop out of their honors courses and that the counseling department is shifting to accommodate 9th grade students next year due to the lack of resources they get currently.

WHITE PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL: Achievement Gaps

Grade Level

Type of Lesson and Activity to be Delivered in What Manner?

American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Domain/Standard/Competency/ Indicator

Resources Needed

Projected Start Projected End

Projected Total Number of Students Impacted

Lesson wi presented which class/subj

Adjusting to High School

Academic Standard C Pre-Post Test Handouts Pens February 2011 May 2011 4 2 Students
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Perio

8 Individual Counseling Session

Competency A:C1 Indicator A:C1.1

(Advisor

Academic Standard A 7 Paper 6 stress cubes (issued by CUNY) Markers February 2011 May 2011 6 students
th

Organization and Time Management

Group Counseling Session

Competency A:A2 Indicator: A:A2.2

4 and 6 Periods

(Study Hall Lunch)

Study Skills 6/7/8 Developmental Lesson

Academic Standard A Competency A:A3

Pre-post test Powerpoint

February 2011-May 2011

All 9 grade students

th

During 9 g Social Stud

rd

th

Indicator A:A3.2

(3 and 5 periods

Closing the Gap Results Report

Opportunity Gap: College/Career Readiness Year: Spring 2011 White Plains High School: Opportunity Gaps

Grade Level Target Group

Type of Service Delivered in What Manner?

Curriculum and Materials

Projected Start Projected End

PROCESS DATA (Number of students affected)

PERCEPTION DATA (pre and post test competency attainment or student data)*

RESULTS D (How did t student cha as a result the lesson

Personal/Social

February 2011 May 2011

What do you consider beautiful? Why? 2 Students

Self-Esteem
Individual Counseling Session

Students are to identify var types of beau and develo positive attitu toward sel

Standard A Competency PS:A1 Indicator PS:A1.1 Personal/Social

Celebrate Women
Group Counseling Session

PS:A1 PS:A1.2 Feb 2011 March 2011 6 students

Women get paid less than men (T/F) Women had less rights then men in 1900 (T/F)

Students are a of the difficul women hav overcome in country.

Do you know what the SATs are?

Countdown to College
Developmental Lesson

Career Standard C Competency C:C1 Indicator C:C1.3

February 2011-May 2011

All 9th graders

What is the difference betweena 2 and 4 year college?

Students are to identify pers preferences a interests influencing th career goal Students als understand t lingo commo used in colle discussions

Closing the Gap Results Report

Achievement Gap: Academic Success for Graduation Year: Spring 2011 White Plains High School: Achievement Gaps

Grade Level Target Group

Type of Service Delivered in What Manner?

Curriculum and Materials

Projected Start Projected End

PROCESS DATA (Number of students affected)

PERCEPTION DATA (pre and post test competency attainment or student data)*

RESULTS D (How did t student cha as a result the lesson

Adjusting to High School

Academic Standard C February 2011 May 2011

Where do you feel most comfortable in school? Do you feel comfortable at your school? How long did it take before you knew your way around?

Students are a to understand t relationship between academics and at home.

8 Individual Counseling Session

Competency A:C1 Indicator A:C1.1

2 Students

Academic Standard A 7

February 2011 May 2011 6 students

What is career information, where do I find it and how do I interpret it?

Students are to demonstra positive learn

Organization and Time Management

Group Counseling Session

Competency A:A2 Indicator: A:A2.2

Study Skills 6/7/8 Developmental Lesson

Academic Standard A Competency A:A3 Indicator A:A3.2

February 2011 May 2011

How do you study?

All 9th graders

What are the best study techniques youve learned?

Students ar equipped w techniques and to make study easier.