Assignment 01 • SQUAD 12 • Period 3 • A Day

Senior
Readiness Check

Take an honest snapshot of where you are, what you need, and what must happen next.

Objectives & standardsWhat you’re learning and how success is measured

Learning objective

I can evaluate my readiness for graduation and my chosen postsecondary pathway, identify barriers, and create a specific plan for my next steps.

Success criteria

Accurately review graduation progress and remaining requirements.
Identify a primary pathway and at least one alternative.
Assess application and financial-aid readiness honestly.
Create three specific actions with realistic completion dates.

Oregon Higher Education & Career Path Skills

HS.HECPS.A.2

Identify school and community resources and understand how to seek assistance.

HS.HECPS.A.4

Practice self-advocacy by communicating needs, concerns, and requests for support.

HS.HECPS.C.1

Explore postsecondary pathways and identify necessary training, skills, and prerequisites.

HS.HECPS.C.2

Research admission processes for postsecondary pathways.

HS.HECPS.C.3

Investigate financial decisions, aid applications, and credible funding sources.

Employability skills practiced

Self-awareness • Planning • Problem-solving • Communication • Personal responsibility

Evidence of learning

A complete readiness check that identifies current status, support needs, likely barriers, and three dated next actions.

Estimated time

One class period • approximately 45–60 minutes

Start here

About you

SQUAD 12 • Period 3 • A Day

Student name Date

Graduation status

Am I on track?

Use your transcript and graduation information. Ask for help if anything is unclear.

Current credits earned Current GPA Graduation status Requirements, credits, or questions that still need attention

Your direction

What’s the plan?

Choose the pathway you are most likely to pursue. You can revise it as you learn more.

Application readiness

What is already ready?

Check only the items you could use today without major revisions.

I know where and how to applyI have reviewed my transcriptI have an updated résumé or activity listI know whether I need recommendationsI have a personal email and can access required accounts

Applications, tests, meetings, or documents I still need

Paying for the plan

Financial readiness

This is a starting point—not a test of how much you already know.

My current FAFSA / ORSAA and funding status Financial-aid, Oregon Promise, scholarship, or cost questions

Problem-solving

What might get in the way?

Planning for barriers now makes it easier to respond when they appear.

Possible obstacle 1 My response Possible obstacle 2 My response

Leave with a plan

My next three actions

Each action should be specific enough that someone could tell whether you completed it.

1Action Complete by

2Action Complete by

3Action Complete by

Ready to turn in?

Review and submit.

When you submit, your teacher will be able to review your responses and follow up with you.

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