Lesson Plan
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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
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

Slide Deck
Pathway to High School
Introduction & Hook
High School Journey Timeline
Personal Goal Setting
Group Sharing & Reflection
Wrap-Up & Next Steps

Worksheet


Worksheet

