MAKE IT HAPPEN!

John OConnell High School

Mission: Encourage, empower, and support 9th grade students to explore

and develop post-secondary options and plans.

Program Overview
SESSION THEME DESCRIPTION
Introduction and Overview of goals, gather pre-entry data and
1
Data Collection student and parent/guardian consent.

Hopes and Fears about Exploring students hopes and fears about life
2
Life after High School after high school.

Understanding family obligations and cultural

barriers on accessing post-secondary plans and
Understanding my Family
3 developing a shared vision Hearing stories
and Cultural Background
from individuals who overcame odds to be the
first in their family to graduate from college.
Two and four-year college options in
4 College 101 California. What can you do now as a
Freshman to be college ready?
Comparing financial aid packages and
Debunking the Myth that
5 considerations for first-generation college and
You Cant Afford College
undocumented students.
Learn about deadlines and the application
6 How to apply to college process of two and four-year schools in
California.
Reviewing A-G/Graduation requirements.
Planning the Rest of your
7-8 Developing course schedule for 10th, 11th, &
High School Career
12th grade. Learning how to read transcripts.
Identifying supportive people and resources
Identifying strengths and
that can help with academic achievement, the
9 resources to help you
application process and in the transition to
succeed
post-secondary plans.

Next steps, closing, and Gather post-entry data, debrief sessions, and
10
Data Collection close group.