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Pathway to High School Lesson Plan

Students will explore the structure and experiences of high school, identify key milestones, and set one academic and one social goal with actionable steps to prepare for future success.

This lesson demystifies high school for 7th graders, reducing anxiety and boosting motivation. By mapping out milestones and setting SMART goals, students build self-awareness, ownership, and a clear pathway toward academic and social growth.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Hook

5 minutes

Step 2

High School Journey Timeline

8 minutes

Step 3

Personal Goal Setting

10 minutes

Step 4

Group Sharing & Reflection

5 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up & Next Steps

2 minutes

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Pathway to High School

Introduction & Hook

High School Journey Timeline

Personal Goal Setting

Group Sharing & Reflection

Wrap-Up & Next Steps

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Pathway to High School

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