Student-Led Individual Graduation Plan for Class of 2024
12th Grade Student-Led
Individual Graduation Plan (IGP)
Fall 2023
**make a copy of this template, rename including your name,
and share with your school counselor before your IGP**
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tudent name
Class of 202
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What is an Individual
Graduation Plan??
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An IGP is a student specific education plan detailing the
courses necessary for you to prepare for graduation and to
successfully transition into the workforce or post-
secondary education.
◆
You will complete this and review your plan with your
parent/guardian and then share the information with your
counselor during your IGP meeting.
Tell me about yourself. What makes you the awesome person you are? What
do you love most? What do your parents say is your best quality? What do
your teachers say is your greatest strength? What do your friends know they
can count on you for? What are you most proud of?
type your response here, feel free to personalize, add
photos, add
an
addit
ional slide if more space is needed, etc.
Who am I?
Fill in information to help when we’re writing letters of recommendations or giving job
references for you. Add another slide if you need more space.
Extracurricular activities:
type your response here
Awards:
type your response here
Work experience:
type your response here
Anything else to share:
type your response here
Brag Sheet
Enrolled
Employed
Enlisted
Include what you hope to do with your
“E”
What’s your “E”?
What are your plans for next year? What career would you like? What
are your steps to get there (college, training, etc)?
Next year I plan to:
type your response here
My career goal is:
type your response here
Where do I want to be?
Have you already applied to colleges, enlisted in the military or
secured employment for after graduation? If so, share this information
here. If you are planning to attend college but haven’t applied yet, list
the schools you plan to apply:
type your response here
What have I already done
to get there?
Share your WIG #1
WIGS
Share your WIG #2
WIGS
How do I get there?
High School Graduation Requirements
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4 English credits
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4 Mathematics credits
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3 Science
(
must include Biology)
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3 Social Studies
(must include US History, Economics/Government)
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1 Computer Science
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1 Physical Education or JROTC
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1 World Language OR CATE/
CTE
Elective
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7 Additional Electives
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24 Credits Total Required
How do I get there?
College admissions requirements vary from HS diploma requirements in that there are
certain additional or specific courses expected:
➔
4 Math classes must be:
◆
Algebra 1
(or Fnd Alg + Inter Alg)
,
Geometry, Algebra 2, and a higher level math
(
Probability &
Statistics, PreCalculus, etc)
➔
3 Lab Sciences must be:
(
Environmental
Science & is a science that counts for graduation but is not a
lab
science for college admissions)
Earth Science,
Biology, Chemis
try and Anatomy
are strongly recommended
◆
additional science with the fields of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Earth Science as a
prerequisite; students desiring careers in STEM are encouraged to take one course in all
four fields
➔
2 World Language credits
(some colleges require 3 credits of the same world lang)
➔
1 Fine Art Elective
➔
2 Academic Electives
(ex., computer science or additional credits in English, math, lab sciences, social
studies, fine arts, world language, or PE)
How do I get there?
WSHS
College Application Information
●
College Application Day –
September 25 (8:30 – 1:30)
○
We will be sharing sign up information closer to the date
●
To help with your applications outside of school, many of the
state’s colleges and universities have developed videos on how to
complete their application!
Check them out here!
●
Always check college application deadlines to make sure you get
everything in on time.
●
Many colleges are test optional this year but if you are sending
your test scores, they must be sent directly from
CollegeBoard
(SAT)
or
ACT
.
How do I get there?
Military
●
Look out for information on Date & Time of ASVAB
Testing
-
Students will sign up in the counseling office.
●
Meet with a recruiter for the branch you are interested
in. See Ms.
Ryans
for contact information
Workforce
●
Follow
Aiken Works
on
Social Media for job
opportunities for current students and graduating
seniors.
Facebook & Twitter
@aiken_works
Diploma Pathways
Which
Diploma Pathways Seal(s) of Distinction
most closely match
your post-secondary goals?
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Criteria for each Seal of Distinction are listed on the previous slide.
●
You may earn multiple Seals of Distinction even though one is not
required for graduation.
List each Diploma Pathway Seal of Distinction you’re working towards:
type your response here
College and Career Readiness
Every student is responsible for meeting at least one criteria in career and/or college readiness. Please indicate which criteria you will meet.
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How will I earn money to pay for it?
Use this link to learn detailed information about all the
Scholarships and Grants for South Carolina Residents
View brochures for the following information:
SC HOPE,
LIFE,
P
almetto Fellows, Lottery Tuition Assistance, & SC Needs-Based
Grants
Scholarships and Grants Brochure
*You may be able to enroll in select out-of-state programs at in-state cost, through
arrangement by the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB):
Academic Common Market: Out of state college programs that offer SC in-state tuition
rates
Reviewing & Sending your transcript:
●
Use
Parchment
to access your transcript to review your credits, GPA, and
current rank
(keep in mind, your GPA & rank for state scholarships is ONLY the rank
calculated in June at the end of each year)
●
If your self-view transcript in Parchment doesn’t show your senior year
classes you need to click the “Update” button on the transcript icon to
generate the new request.
●
Make sure
all
courses you have taken for high school credit are posted to
your transcript. Check specifically for transfer credits, summer school
courses, courses you completed credit recovery for, and VirtualSC courses.
●
If you don’t have your Parchment account activated alread
y, please use
your registration code to link your new account to WSHS. See Ms. Ryans or
Ms. Romines for assistance.
Parchment Instructions
Do you know how to access your transcript in
Parchment?
Take a screenshot of your homepage in Parchment.
Insert screenshot here
Spring Intern Interest Form
Seniors interested in an internship during the Spring Semester should
complete this interest form
Do you plan to do an internship next spring?
Note:
An internship can help you meet caree
r readiness criteria.
Work experience must be aligned to your career goal & IGP
40 hours, training agreement, evaluations
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Blue is the colour of the
clear sky and the deep sea
Red is the colour of danger
and courage
Black is the color of ebony
and of outer space
Yellow is the color of gold,
butter and ripe lemons
White is the color of milk and
fresh snow
Blue is the colour of the
clear sky and the deep sea
1. Student is placed at
worksite!
(must be apprenticeship,
internship, or co-op)
2. Placement
must be aligned
to student’s
IGP/Career Goals
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Training agreement is created
with worksite supervisor
outlining objectives and skills to
be mastered during placement.
(Min. 40 hours to qualify)
5. Industry evaluation plan is created
from training agreement, scale 1-5,
aligned to Profile of SC Graduate
(final evaluation 3 or higher for career
ready)
3. Student must have
earned a minimum 1
unit of credit in
pathway related to
placement
6. Student
successfully
completes
the entire
placement
7. Report placement
in PowerSchool on
the WBL page in the
RED box!
Start Thinking Ahead…
What South Carolina Scholarships do you think you’ll qualify for?
SC Scholarships
Type your response
Do you plan to take the ACT or SAT? What score are you
hoping to achieve?
Type your response
What is your current GPA and Class Rank?
Type your response
Transcript Review
SC Graduation Requirements
English ___/___/___/___
Math ___/___/___/___
Science ___/___/___
Social Studies ___
US History ___
Gov (.5) ___ Econ (.5) ___
PE/ROTC ___
W Lang or Career ___
Computer Science ___
Electives ___/___/___
___/___/___/___
Additional SC 4yr College Requirements
Courses must be CP or higher level
Algebra 1 ___ Geometry ___
Algebra 2 ___ Higher Math ___
Lab Science ___/___/___
(
Environmental
Science is not a lab science)
W Lang ___/___ *
*Some colleges require 3 years of the same world language
Fine Art Elective ____
Academic Elective
s
_
____/_____
Review your transcript
&
audit your credits to make sure you are meeting all graduation requirements as well as
the Seal(s) of Distinction you’re working on and what is required for the post-secondary plans you’ve made.
List your remaining graduation requirements, 4-yr college admissions
requirements
(if applicable to your plans)
, and/or Seals of Distinction requirements
(if you are working towards one)
:
●
Type your needed courses here
Do you need to apply to college?
Complete a resume?
Take the ASVAB?
Register to take SAT/ACT?
Apply for scholarships?
What are your next steps?
Questions?
List any questions or other topics you wish to review with
your school counselor during your IGP meeting. Be sure to
ask your parent/guardian if they have any questions so you
can include those as well.
Include what you need from your School Counselor to make
a plan that works best for you!
Don’t forget to rename your presentation to include your name and
share it with your counselor before your IGP.
Prepare for your graduation and transition into the workforce or post-secondary education with a student-specific Individual Graduation Plan (IGP). This template guides you through detailing necessary courses, career goals, extracurricular activities, and more. Share your personalized plan with your school counselor to ensure a successful academic journey.
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12th Grade Student-Led Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) Fall 2023 **make a copy of this template, rename including your name, and share with your school counselor before your IGP** student name Class of 2024
What is an Individual Graduation Plan?? An IGP is a student specific education plan detailing the courses necessary for you to prepare for graduation and to successfully transition into the workforce or post- secondary education. You will complete this and review your plan with your parent/guardian and then share the information with your counselor during your IGP meeting.
Who am I? Tell me about yourself. What makes you the awesome person you are? What do you love most? What do your parents say is your best quality? What do your teachers say is your greatest strength? What do your friends know they can count on you for? What are you most proud of? type your response here, feel free to personalize, add photos, add an additional slide if more space is needed, etc.
Brag Sheet Fill in information to help when we re writing letters of recommendations or giving job references for you. Add another slide if you need more space. Extracurricular activities: type your response here Awards: type your response here Work experience: type your response here Anything else to share: type your response here
Whats your E? Enrolled Employed Enlisted Include what you hope to do with your E
Where do I want to be? What are your plans for next year? What career would you like? What are your steps to get there (college, training, etc)? Next year I plan to: type your response here My career goal is: type your response here
What have I already done to get there? Have you already applied to colleges, enlisted in the military or secured employment for after graduation? If so, share this information here. If you are planning to attend college but haven t applied yet, list the schools you plan to apply: type your response here
WIGS Share your WIG #1
WIGS Share your WIG #2
How do I get there? High School Graduation Requirements 4 English credits 4 Mathematics credits 3 Science (must include Biology) 3 Social Studies (must include US History, Economics/Government) 1 Computer Science 1 Physical Education or JROTC 1 World Language OR CATE/CTE Elective 7 Additional Electives 24 Credits Total Required
How do I get there? College admissions requirements vary from HS diploma requirements in that there are certain additional or specific courses expected: 4 Math classes must be: Algebra 1 (or Fnd Alg + Inter Alg), Geometry, Algebra 2, and a higher level math (Probability & Statistics, PreCalculus, etc) 3 Lab Sciences must be: (Environmental Science & is a science that counts for graduation but is not a lab science for college admissions) Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry and Anatomy are strongly recommended additional science with the fields of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Earth Science as a prerequisite; students desiring careers in STEM are encouraged to take one course in all four fields 2 World Language credits (some colleges require 3 credits of the same world lang) 1 Fine Art Elective 2 Academic Electives studies, fine arts, world language, or PE) (ex., computer science or additional credits in English, math, lab sciences, social
How do I get there? WSHS College Application Information College Application Day September 25 (8:30 1:30) We will be sharing sign up information closer to the date To help with your applications outside of school, many of the state s colleges and universities have developed videos on how to complete their application! Check them out here! Always check college application deadlines to make sure you get everything in on time. Many colleges are test optional this year but if you are sending your test scores, they must be sent directly from CollegeBoard (SAT) or ACT.
How do I get there? Military Look out for information on Date & Time of ASVAB Testing- Students will sign up in the counseling office. Meet with a recruiter for the branch you are interested in. See Ms. Ryans for contact information Workforce Follow Aiken Works on Social Media for job opportunities for current students and graduating seniors. Facebook & Twitter @aiken_works
Diploma Pathways Which Diploma Pathways Seal(s) of Distinction most closely match your post-secondary goals? Criteria for each Seal of Distinction are listed on the previous slide. You may earn multiple Seals of Distinction even though one is not required for graduation. List each Diploma Pathway Seal of Distinction you re working towards: type your response here
College and Career Readiness Every student is responsible for meeting at least one criteria in career and/or college readiness. Please indicate which criteria you will meet. Career - Student is identified as Career Ready if one or more of the following criteria is met ___ ASVAB 31 or Higher ___ CATE Completer + Certification ___ WBL (Cooperative Education, Internship, R-Registered Apprenticeship, or Y-Youth Apprenticeship) ___ Ready To Work (WIN) Certificate Level 3 or Higher ___ IEP Employability Credential College - Student is identified as College Ready if one or more of the following criteria is met ___ ACT 20+ Composite ___ AP 3 or higher ___ 1020+ SAT Composite ___ 6+ hours of Dual Credit Courses with a grade of C or higher
How will I earn money to pay for it? Use this link to learn detailed information about all the Scholarships and Grants for South Carolina Residents View brochures for the following information: SC HOPE, LIFE, Palmetto Fellows, Lottery Tuition Assistance, & SC Needs-Based Grants Scholarships and Grants Brochure *You may be able to enroll in select out-of-state programs at in-state cost, through arrangement by the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB): Academic Common Market: Out of state college programs that offer SC in-state tuition rates
Reviewing & Sending your transcript: Use Parchment to access your transcript to review your credits, GPA, and current rank (keep in mind, your GPA & rank for state scholarships is ONLY the rank calculated in June at the end of each year) If your self-view transcript in Parchment doesn t show your senior year classes you need to click the Update button on the transcript icon to generate the new request. Make sure all courses you have taken for high school credit are posted to your transcript. Check specifically for transfer credits, summer school courses, courses you completed credit recovery for, and VirtualSC courses. If you don t have your Parchment account activated already, please use your registration code to link your new account to WSHS. See Ms. Ryans or Ms. Romines for assistance.
Do you know how to access your transcript in Parchment? Take a screenshot of your homepage in Parchment. Insert screenshot here
Spring Intern Interest Form Seniors interested in an internship during the Spring Semester should complete this interest form Do you plan to do an internship next spring? Note: An internship can help you meet career readiness criteria. Work experience must be aligned to your career goal & IGP 40 hours, training agreement, evaluations
WBL Career Ready Roadmap WBL Career Ready Roadmap 3. Student must have 5. Industry evaluation plan is created Blue is the colour of the clear sky and the deep sea worksite! (must be apprenticeship, internship, or co-op) Red is the colour of danger and courage earned a minimum 1 unit of credit in pathway related to placement Black is the color of ebony and of outer space from training agreement, scale 1-5, aligned to Profile of SC Graduate (final evaluation 3 or higher for career ready) 1. Student is placed at 7. Report placement in PowerSchool on the WBL page in the RED box! 2. Placement must be aligned to student s IGP/Career Goals 6. Student successfully completes 4. Training agreement is created with worksite supervisor outlining objectives and skills to Yellow is the color of gold, butter and ripe lemons White is the color of milk and fresh snow be mastered during placement. (Min. 40 hours to qualify) Blue is the colour of the clear sky and the deep sea the entire placement 22
Start Thinking Ahead What South Carolina Scholarships do you think you ll qualify for? SC Scholarships Type your response Do you plan to take the ACT or SAT? What score are you hoping to achieve? Type your response What is your current GPA and Class Rank? Type your response
Transcript Review Review your transcript & audit your credits to make sure you are meeting all graduation requirements as well as the Seal(s) of Distinction you re working on and what is required for the post-secondary plans you ve made. SC Graduation Requirements English ___/___/___/___ Math ___/___/___/___ Science ___/___/___ Social Studies ___ US History ___ Gov (.5) ___ Econ (.5) ___ PE/ROTC ___ W Lang or Career ___ Computer Science ___ Electives ___/___/___ ___/___/___/___ Additional SC 4yr College Requirements Courses must be CP or higher level Algebra 1 ___ Geometry ___ Algebra 2 ___ Higher Math ___ Lab Science ___/___/___ (Environmental Science is not a lab science) W Lang ___/___ * *Some colleges require 3 years of the same world language Fine Art Elective ____ Academic Electives _____/_____
List your remaining graduation requirements, 4-yr college admissions requirements (if applicable to your plans), and/or Seals of Distinction requirements (if you are working towards one): Type your needed courses here
What are your next steps? Do you need to apply to college? Complete a resume? Take the ASVAB? Register to take SAT/ACT? Apply for scholarships?
Questions? List any questions or other topics you wish to review with your school counselor during your IGP meeting. Be sure to ask your parent/guardian if they have any questions so you can include those as well. Include what you need from your School Counselor to make a plan that works best for you! Don t forget to rename your presentation to include your name and share it with your counselor before your IGP.
