College Bound Transition Curriculum High School to College Transition materials for Teachers
The resources in this section are designed for use in classroom settings or with groups of students. If you are looking for the resources designed for use in a one-on-one, family, or advising setting, please scroll down to the second section on this page.
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High School Resources
Module 1: High School vs. College (PDF)
- Module 1 Overview
- M1 Lesson 1 – High School vs. College Part I: General Overview
- M1 Activity 1 – Developing a College Transition Notebook
- M1 Lesson 2 – High School vs. College Part II: Classes & Instructors
- M1 Activity 2 – Note-Taking
- M1 Lesson 3 – High School vs. College Part III: Studying
- M1 Lesson 4 – High School vs. College Part IV: Grades & Testing
- M1 Guided Notes for Students Notes (DOC)
Module 2: Planning for Academic Success (PDF)
- Module 2 Overview
- M2 Lesson 1 – Goal-Setting for College
- M2 Lesson 2 – Finding & Maintaining an Academic & Social Balance
- Finding & Maintaining an Academic & Social Balance Plan (DOC)
- Finding & Maintaining an Academic & Social Balance Slideshow (PPTX)
- Finding & Maintaining an Academic & Social Balance Sample Day Schedule Handout (DOC)
- Finding & Maintaining an Academic & Social Balance Sample Night Schedule Handout (DOC)
- Finding & Maintaining an Academic & Social Balance Annie’s Schedule Handout (DOC)
- Finding & Maintaining an Academic & Social Balance Blank Schedule Worksheet (DOC)
- M2 Activity 1 – The College Puzzle
- M2 Activity 2 – Creating a Long-Term Planning Calendar
- M2 Activity 3 – Calculating Grades in College Classes
- M2 Lesson 3 – Academic Integrity
- M2 Activity 4 – Choosing a College Major
- M2 Guided Notes for Students (DOC)
Module 3: Technology (PDF)
- Module 3 Overview
- M3 Lesson 1 – Introduction to Technology
- M3 Activity 1 – Basic Computer Skills: Keyboarding
- M3 Activity 2 – Basic Computer Skills: Formatting
- M3 Lesson 2 – Postsecondary Technology Tools for Learning
- Postsecondary Technology Tools for Learning Plan (DOC)
- Postsecondary Technology Tools for Learning Slideshow (PPTX)
- Postsecondary Technology Tools for Learning Blank Worksheet (PPTX)
- Postsecondary Technology Tools for Learning Completed Sample Worksheet (PPTX)
- Postsecondary Technology Tools for Learning Student Presentation Template (PPTX)
- M3 Activity 3 – Technology Journal Entry
- M3 Lesson 3 – Online Learning
- M3 Lesson 4 – Using Technology Responsibly
- Using Technology Responsibly Plan (DOC)
- Using Technology Responsibly Family Plan (DOC)
- Using Technology Responsibly Slideshow (PPTX)
- Using Technology Responsibly Worksheet (DOC)
- Using Technology Responsibly Handouts (PDF)
- Using Technology Responsibly Handouts without Key (PDF)
- Using Technology Responsibly Handout Key Only (PDF)
- M3 Guided Notes for Students (DOC)
Module 4: College Resources (PDF)
- Module 4 Overview
- M4 Lesson 1 – Campus Resources
- M4 Lesson 2 – The College Community
- M4 Activity 1 – College Community Directory
- M4 Lesson 3 – Disability Support
- M4 Activity 2 – Discussing Disabilities
- M4 Lesson 4 – Support Services in College
- M4 Guided Notes for Students (DOC)
Module 5: Developing & Maintaining Healthy Routines (PDF)
- Module 5 Overview
- M5 Lesson 1 – Personal Wellness
- M5 Activity 1 – Basic Cooking
- M5 Activity 2 – Stress Management
- M5 Activity 3 – A “Reminder-Free” Week
- M5 Lesson 2 – Campus Safety
- M5 Guided Notes for Students (DOC)
Module 6: Finances (PDF)
- Module 6 Overview
- M6 Lesson 1 – Introduction to College Financial Topics
- M6 Activity 1 – Financial Aid FAFSA
- M6 Lesson 2 – Creating a Budget
- M6 Lesson 3 – Using Credit Wisely
- M6 Activity 2 – Money Management Tips from College Students
- M6 Guided Notes for Students (DOC)
Module 7: Communication (PDF)
- Module 7 Overview
- M7 Lesson 1 – Transitioning Between Informal and Formal Communication Styles
- M7 Activity 1 – Dressing for Success
- M7 Lesson 2 – Classroom Behavior Expectations
- M7 Lesson 3 – Sending Emails in College
- M7 Lesson 4 – Constructive Criticism
- M7 Activity 2 – Writing Thank-You Notes
- M7 Guided Notes for Students (DOC)
Module 8: Campus Living (PDF)
- Module 8 Overview
- M8 Lesson 1 – Introduction to Campus Living
- M8 Activity 1 – Campus Living Necessities
- M8 Lesson 2 – Dimensions of Campus Diversity
- M8 Lesson 3 – Living with a Roommate
- M8 Lesson 4 – Understanding Conflict Management Styles
- M8 Guided Notes for Students (DOC)