Student Success Plans Southington High School State of

Student Success Plans Southington High School

State of Connecticut Public Act No. 11 -135 � “For the school year commencing July 1, 2012, and each school year thereafter, each local and regional board of education shall create a student success plan for each student enrolled in a public school, beginning in grade six. Such student success plan shall include a student’s career and academic choices in grades six to twelve, inclusive. ”

Three Components of SSP A Student Success Plan should include activities in the following three areas: � Academic Development � Career Development � Social, Emotional, and Physical Development

Academic Development Specific Model Criteria � Rigorous courses linked to Interests, Skills & Career Pathways � Courses for the Attainment of Education and/or Career Goals � Successful completion of Portfolio/Capstone Project � Support & Assessment of Student Progress with Mentor/Advisor � Timely Intervention & Student Support Other Recommended Elements � Learning Experience Outside of the Classroom � Dual/Concurrent Credit Opportunities

Career Development Specific Model Criteria � Interest and Ability Inventories � Career Exploration and Interest/Career Courses � Post Secondary Education and Career Pathway Development Other Recommended Elements � Experiential Learning (i. e. work-based learning, community service, internships)

Social, Emotional, & Physical Development Specific Model Criteria � Self-Regulation and Resiliency � Positive Peer Relationships � Broadened Awareness of Self With a Global Context � Healthy and Safe Life Skills/Choices Other Recommended Elements � Identification of School & Community Resources Examples of SHS Initiatives to meet this requirement S. T. E. P. S Anti-Bullying Internships/Job Shadow Rachel’s Challenge

What is a “Student Success Plan? ” � Group of activities designed to help all students find their own path to success in school, post-secondary school and in their personal lives. � An interaction between students and adults � Not necessarily individualized activities; however, activities used to guide the student � Individualized by district/school

SSP at SHS � Various tasks are listed on our website which exist to help develop our students, see Student Success Plans. Tasks are identified for all students and by grade � These tasks are items done as part of curriculum, guidance, club… activities and facilitated by our faculty and staff members. � School Counselors work with each student to develop his/her individual plan for success � All tasks are saved on Naviance, a program which can be accessed in school and at home

SSP Advisory Program � Each student is part of a group of 13 -15 students from their grade who will work with a certified staff member over the course of their time at SHS. � The advisor-advisee teams will meet during the school day between 2 nd and 3 rd periods, see schedule on our website under Student Success Plans � The focus for each session will be to provide practical, fun, hands-on activities and tools for success. � The goal is to have each student make an additional connection to an adult at SHS, which will help each student

The goals…. � Each student makes an additional connection to an adult at SHS. � Each student will have the tools and knowledge to be the best they can be � Each student will have the foundation to achieve success!!