OLCreate: Section: Planning & Organization | Middle to High School Preparation

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5 hours study
Level 1: Introductory

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- General
  General
  - Select activity Welcome to the Middle to High School Preparation P...
    
    Welcome to the Middle to High School Preparation Program!
    
    This program is designed for students who are approaching high school and would like to feel more prepared. It consists of learning about the different types of high school classes (on-level, AP, IB, dual-credit), study habits, understanding GPA + rank, and more!
Course learning outcomes
The learning outcomes for this course include:
- How to Make a 4-Year Plan
- Procrastination & Prioritizing
- How to Make a Daily Planner
- AP vs. On Level vs. IB vs. Dual Credit
- Forming Relationships with Teachers
- Making Friends in High School
- Figuring out the Best Course Load for You
- Understanding GPA, Rank, etc
- Study Habits
- Focus and Concentration
- Establishing a Good Routine
- Growth from Failure
- Setting Goals
- Basic Extracurriculars
- Research
- Internships
- Volunteering
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Course dates:

First Published 13/06/2021.

Course content

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Planning & Organization
ExpandPlanning & Organization
- Select activity Different Career Paths
  
  Different Career Paths Page
- Select activity Where to Begin
  
  Where to Begin Subpage
- Select activity Taking the Leap
  
  Taking the Leap Subpage
- Select activity The Real Challenge
  
  The Real Challenge Subpage
- Select activity Advice and Tips
  
  Advice and Tips Subpage
- Select activity How to Make a Four-Year Plan
  
  How to Make a Four-Year Plan Page
- Select activity What is a Four-Year Plan?
  
  What is a Four-Year Plan? Subpage
- Select activity Your Future
  
  Your Future Subpage
- Select activity Consider Course Rigor
  
  Consider Course Rigor Subpage
- Select activity Brainstorm!
  
  Brainstorm! Subpage
- Select activity Examples
  
  Examples Subpage
- Select activity Tips & Advice
  
  Tips & Advice Subpage
- Select activity Prioritizing and Fighting Procrastination with a Daily Planner
  
  Prioritizing and Fighting Procrastination with a Daily Planner Page
- Select activity How To Prioritize Instead of Procrastinating
  
  How To Prioritize Instead of Procrastinating Subpage
- Select activity Why Have a Daily Planner?
  
  Why Have a Daily Planner? Subpage
- Select activity Purchase or Create Your Planner
  
  Purchase or Create Your Planner Subpage
- Select activity Templates for Planners
  
  Templates for Planners Subpage
How to High School
ExpandHow to High School
- Select activity Different Types of Classes
  
  Different Types of Classes Page
- Select activity On Level Classes
  
  On Level Classes Subpage
- Select activity AP Classes
  
  AP Classes Subpage
- Select activity IB Classes
  
  IB Classes Subpage
- Select activity Dual Credit Classes
  
  Dual Credit Classes Subpage
- Select activity Forming Relationships with Teachers
  
  Forming Relationships with Teachers Page
- Select activity Participate in Class
  
  Participate in Class Subpage
- Select activity Show Respect and Stay Engaged
  
  Show Respect and Stay Engaged Subpage
- Select activity Approach your Teachers Outside of the Classroom
  
  Approach your Teachers Outside of the Classroom Subpage
- Select activity Go Above and Beyond
  
  Go Above and Beyond Subpage
- Select activity Making Friends in High School
  
  Making Friends in High School Page
- Select activity Be Approachable + Find People in Common Classes
  
  Be Approachable + Find People in Common Classes Subpage
- Select activity Put Yourself Out There and Challenge Yourself
  
  Put Yourself Out There and Challenge Yourself Subpage
- Select activity Join Clubs + Be Yourself
  
  Join Clubs + Be Yourself Subpage
- Select activity Figuring out the Best Course Load
  
  Figuring out the Best Course Load Page
- Select activity Consider Rigor
  
  Consider Rigor Subpage
- Select activity Take Classes That Match Your Interests
  
  Take Classes That Match Your Interests Subpage
- Select activity Meet High School Course Requirements
  
  Meet High School Course Requirements Subpage
- Select activity Don't Overload Yourself
  
  Don't Overload Yourself Subpage
- Select activity Understanding GPA & Class Rank
  
  Understanding GPA & Class Rank Page
- Select activity What is GPA?
  
  What is GPA? Subpage
- Select activity What is Class Rank?
  
  What is Class Rank? Subpage
- Select activity Why are GPA and Class Rank Important?
  
  Why are GPA and Class Rank Important? Subpage
- Select activity Increasing GPA
  
  Increasing GPA Subpage
- Select activity Increasing Class Rank
  
  Increasing Class Rank Subpage
Developing a Work Ethic
ExpandDeveloping a Work Ethic
- Select activity Study Habits
  
  Study Habits Page
- Select activity What You're Probably Doing Now & Why it's Not Working
  
  What You're Probably Doing Now & Why it's Not Working Subpage
- Select activity Study Tips
  
  Study Tips Subpage
- Select activity Effective Study Techniques
  
  Effective Study Techniques Subpage
- Select activity Additional Tips
  
  Additional Tips Subpage
- Select activity Focus and Concentration
  
  Focus and Concentration Page
- Select activity The Problem
  
  The Problem Subpage
- Select activity The Solution
  
  The Solution Subpage
- Select activity More Tips
  
  More Tips Subpage
- Select activity Establishing a Good Routine
  
  Establishing a Good Routine Page
- Select activity Do You...
  
  Do You... Subpage
- Select activity Benefits of Establishing a Good Routine
  
  Benefits of Establishing a Good Routine Subpage
- Select activity Factors to Consider when Creating a Routine
  
  Factors to Consider when Creating a Routine Subpage
- Select activity Helpful Tools for Daily Planning
  
  Helpful Tools for Daily Planning Subpage
- Select activity Growth from Failure
  
  Growth from Failure Page
- Select activity How to Deal with Failure?
  
  How to Deal with Failure? Subpage
- Select activity You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.
  
  You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. Subpage
- Select activity Learning & Growing from Failure: A 3 Step Plan
  
  Learning & Growing from Failure: A 3 Step Plan Subpage
- Select activity Setting Goals
  
  Setting Goals Page
- Select activity Why is Goal Setting Important?
  
  Why is Goal Setting Important? Subpage
- Select activity The Different Types of Goals
  
  The Different Types of Goals Subpage
- Select activity What NOT to do When Setting Goals
  
  What NOT to do When Setting Goals Subpage
- Select activity What to do When Setting Goals
  
  What to do When Setting Goals Subpage
Making the Most of High School
ExpandMaking the Most of High School
- Select activity Basic Extracurriculars
  
  Basic Extracurriculars Page
- Select activity Extracurriculars + Their Importance
  
  Extracurriculars + Their Importance Subpage
- Select activity Types of Extracurriculars
  
  Types of Extracurriculars Page
- Select activity Types of Extracurriculars: Part 1
  
  Types of Extracurriculars: Part 1 Subpage
- Select activity Types of Extracurriculars: Part 2
  
  Types of Extracurriculars: Part 2 Subpage
- Select activity Choosing Your Extracurriculars
  
  Choosing Your Extracurriculars Page
- Select activity Choosing Your Extracurriculars: Part 1
  
  Choosing Your Extracurriculars: Part 1 Subpage
- Select activity Choosing Your Extracurriculars: Part 2
  
  Choosing Your Extracurriculars: Part 2 Subpage
- Select activity Choosing Your Extracurriculars: Part 3
  
  Choosing Your Extracurriculars: Part 3 Subpage
- Select activity Examples of Extracurriculars
  
  Examples of Extracurriculars Page
- Select activity Examples of Extracurriculars: Part 1
  
  Examples of Extracurriculars: Part 1 Subpage
- Select activity Examples of Extracurriculars: Part 2
  
  Examples of Extracurriculars: Part 2 Subpage
- Select activity Research
  
  Research Page
- Select activity What is Research?
  
  What is Research? Subpage
- Select activity Why do you Need a Research Experience?
  
  Why do you Need a Research Experience? Subpage
- Select activity How do you Find Research Opportunities?
  
  How do you Find Research Opportunities? Subpage
- Select activity Internships
  
  Internships Page
- Select activity What are Internships?
  
  What are Internships? Subpage
- Select activity Why are Internships Important?
  
  Why are Internships Important? Subpage
- Select activity How to Find Internships in High School
  
  How to Find Internships in High School Subpage
- Select activity Locking in That Internship
  
  Locking in That Internship Subpage
- Select activity What if You Can't Find an Internship?
  
  What if You Can't Find an Internship? Subpage
- Select activity Volunteering
  
  Volunteering Page
- Select activity What is Volunteering?
  
  What is Volunteering? Subpage
- Select activity Why is Volunteering Important?
  
  Why is Volunteering Important? Subpage
- Select activity Community Service Hours
  
  Community Service Hours Subpage
- Select activity Types of Volunteering to Cover
  
  Types of Volunteering to Cover Subpage
- Select activity How to Find Volunteering Opportunities
  
  How to Find Volunteering Opportunities Subpage
- Select activity Tracking Volunteer Hours
  
  Tracking Volunteer Hours Subpage

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Aditi Dani16 June 2021 3:50
I shared this with my little cousin and they ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!! Really helped them be comfortable with the idea of high school!
Megha Jayavelu16 June 2021 3:48
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Saloni Desai9 March 2021 2:31
Everything you need to know about high school is in one spt. It is easy to use and understand.

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Middle to High School Preparation

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General

Welcome to the Middle to High School Preparation Program!

This program is designed for students who are approaching high school and would like to feel more prepared. It consists of learning about the different types of high school classes (on-level, AP, IB, dual-credit), study habits, understanding GPA + rank, and more!

Course learning outcomes

The learning outcomes for this course include:

Course content

ExpandPlanning & Organization

ExpandHow to High School

ExpandDeveloping a Work Ethic

ExpandMaking the Most of High School

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