My Life Plan

The goal of My Life Plan is to provide a comprehensive, equity-based, and proactive curriculum leading to all students being prepared for their postsecondary goals.My Life Plan is the district-wide Counseling curriculum for students in grades pre-K-12 and the completion of grade level activities are required for graduation.

The State of Minnesota, in Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.125, requires all students to have a Personal Learning Plan (PLP) that includes academic scheduling, career exploration, career- and employment-related skills, community partnerships, college access, all forms of postsecondary education and training, and experiential learning opportunities. A PLP is a personalized plan for students to use with parents, school staff, and administrators. It can be used to plan, assess, and record student progress toward career and college readiness.

Through My Life Plan lessons and activities, students are developing a continuous Personal Learning Plan from pre-K-12th grade by building a foundation, then exploration and eventually preparation for college and career and are creating an individual post-secondary portfolio.

My Life Plan Lessons

Lessons are delivered by licensed school counselors, along with Achieve College and Career Center coordinators at the high school level.
Students receive 5-12 lessons at each grade level.
Students complete multiple personal/social, academic and college and career readiness activities at each grade level, including surveys, inventories, discussions and hands-on activities.
Lessons are connected to one another in a meaningful way and offer time for reflection and interaction so that students gain real awareness of all the possible postsecondary options available to them and how to reach their goals.
Each lesson includes reflection activities and activities on Xello that build the student portfolio.

Xello

WHAT IS XELLO?

Xello is an engaging online program that helps students build the skills, knowledge and plans to be future ready. Students in Kindergarten through 12th grade will use Xello to complete their My Life Plan. Learn more about Xello at: https://xello.world/en

HOW STUDENTS LOG IN TO XELLO:

1. Go to Clever.

2. Click 'Log in with Active Directory'.

3. Enter your Active Directory username and password.

4. Select the Xello app.

HOW PARENT/GUARDIANS LOG IN TO XELLO:

You will receive a 'Welcome to Xello' activation email sent to the email address we have on file. Once you click the 'Activate Account' link in the email, you will be redirected to Xello and asked to create a password.

Every Student, Future Ready!

Xello Family

Xello Family lets parents/guardians explore and discover their child's future goals and plans so they can better support their learning and development. Learn more about Xello Family:

English Parent Quick Guide to Xello

Hmong Parent Quick Guide to Xello

Karen Parent Quick Guide to Xello

Somali Parent Quick Guide to Xello

Spanish Parent Quick Guide to Xello

Xello for College Planning

In Xello, using the College Planning tool, students research the schools they’re interested in, build a plan, and then track the action items, deadlines, application progress, and admissions decisions for each institution using the College Applications tracker.

How students track a college application

How students integrate Common App

How students request a recommendation

How students find a local scholarship

How students request a transcript

My Life Plan Learning Targets

PreK-2nd Grade

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Introduction to the School Counselor and Helpers at School

PreK-2 Lesson 1

Student Learning Targets: I know who my school counselor is and how the school counselors and other adults in the building can help me.

Feelings Identification

PreK-2nd Grade Lesson 2

Student Learning Targets: I can understand different feelings I have. I can recognize different feelings others may have.

Safety: PK-2

PreK-2 Lesson 3

Student Learning Targets: I can be safe at school and learn how to be safe in the community.

Self-regulation

PreK-2 Lesson 4

Student Learning Targets: I can learn ways to control my emotions to be ready to learn.

Healthy Friendships

PreK-2 Lesson 5

Student Learning Targets: I can be a good friend and help our school community.

Social Skills

PreK-2 Lesson 6

Student Learning Targets: I can learn skills to help me communicate and get along with others.

Identity

PreK-2 Lesson 7

Student Learning Targets: I can learn about how people are similar and different. I can learn how to respect and celebrate differences in people.

Kindness SuperPower

PreK-2 Lesson 8

Student Learning Targets: I can be kind to others.

Goal Setting

PreK-2 Lesson 9

Student Learning Targets: I know what it means to have a goal. I can set a goal for myself as a student.

Growth Mindset

PreK-2 Lesson 10

Student Learning Targets: I can believe in myself. I can keep working towards my goals. I can overcome setbacks.

Community and Team Building

PreK-2 Lesson 11

Student Learning Targets: I know how to work with others. I can work with others to accomplish a common goal.

Career Toolbox

PreK-2 Lesson 12

Student Learning Targets: I am aware of different careers. I can identify tools that are used in different careers.

3rd-5th Grade

Introduction to the School Counselor and Helpers at School

September

Student Learning Targets: I know who the school counselor(s) is/are. I know where and how to get help in school.

Introduction to Xello

October

Student Learning Targets: I can identify what careers are. I can use Xello to explore careers.

Identity and Inclusion

October

Student Learning Targets: I understand that we all have similarities and differences in how we look. I can respect others.

My Interests

November

Student Learning Targets: I can use Xello to explore my interests. I can connect my interests to possible careers.

School Subjects

November

Student Learning Targets: I can connect what I’m learning in school to opportunities outside of school and possible careers.

Safety

December

Student Learning Targets: I can learn ways to keep myself safe at school, online and in the community

Self-Regulation

January

Student Learning Targets: I can identify strong emotions in myself and others. I can learn strategies to help me respond to strong emotions.

Social Skills

February

Student Learning Targets: I understand empathy. I can show empathy to others.

Test-taking Skills

March

Student Learning Targets: I can learn strategies to help me when taking tests.

Academic Integrity

April

Student Learning Targets: I can understand the importance of honesty. I can take pride in doing the best work I can.

Organization and Tools for Success

May

Student Learning Targets: I can learn ways to use organizational skills to help me be a successful student.

Goal Setting

June

Student Learning Targets: I can set a goal for myself.

6th Grade

Welcome to Middle School Needs Assessment

6.1 September

Student Learning Targets: I know who the school counselor(s) is/are. I know where and how to get help in school. I can use Xello.

Time Management

6.2 October

Student Learning Targets: I can define “time management”. I can evaluate my ability to manage my time. I can identify specific time management practices I can try on my own.

Introduction to College and Career Readiness

6.3 January

Student Learning Targets: I understand My Life Plan and what I will be learning with counselors from 6th-12th grade and will be continuing my Personal Learning Plan/portfolio. I can make a connection between academic planning, post-secondary options and career aspirations.

Exploring Interests

6.4 February

Student Learning Targets: I can explore and reflect on my interests. I can explore the link between my interests and various careers. I can investigate ways to develop and expand my interests.

Goal setting and planning for next year

6.5 April/May

Student Learning Targets: I can reflect on my favorite school subjects and explore ways to relate my interests and favorite school subjects in a career that interests me. I can set academic goals for next year and choose classes that will help me prepare for my future.

7th Grade

Welcome to 7th grade Needs Assessment

7.1 September

Student Learning Targets: I know who the school counselor(s) is/are. I know where and how to get help in school. I understand the basics of the My Life Plan lessons. I can use Xello.

Learning Pathways

7.2 October

Student Learning Targets: I understand post secondary options and requirements. I can investigate post secondary pathway options and explore post secondary pathways towards various careers.

Financial Planning for Life

7.3 November/December

Student Learning Targets: I know the connection between income and expenses and how they relate to working and career choices. I can identify how my goals impact my family and community. I understand the role of a budget and financial planning.

Career Choices

7.4 January-March

Student Learning Targets: I can identify multiple career choices. I can identify biases of gender, ethnicity, ability, and class in the workplace. I can explore how biases can influence career choices and reflect on the bias(es) that may have influenced my initial opinion of a career.

Decision-Making and Planning for Next Year

7.5 April/May

Student Learning Targets: I understand the importance of making informed, responsible decisions when faced with important choices. I understand the importance of considering the consequences of potential decisions. I can set a goal for my academic plan for next year and consider long term goals related to my education and career plans.

8th Grade

Welcome to 8th Grade Needs Assessment

8.1 September

Student Learning Targets: I know where and how to get help in school. I can communicate my needs to my School Counselor. I understand college and career readiness concepts and the purpose of My Life Plan.

Exploring Careers/Matchmaker Assessment

8.2 October

Student Learning Targets: I can take a career assessment and think about what types of career are best for me. I can understand how my interests impact what types of careers interest me and how this aligns with academic planning and post-secondary options.

Exploring Careers

8.3 November

Student Learning Targets: I can investigate careers that interest me. I can reflect on different career options and my future plans.

Jobs and Employers

8.4 January

Student Learning Targets: I can explore ways to find employment and reflect on the advantages and disadvantages to various work search strategies. I can research potential employers in their community.

Transition to High School

8.5 March

Student Learning Targets: I can explore my options for high school and ways to make my transition to high school easier and more successful. I can identify questions and concerns and research high school resources. I can make a successful transition to high school that includes a four-year high school course plan related to my career and postsecondary plans.

9th Grade

Welcome to High School Needs Assessment

9.1 September

Student Learning Targets: I know where and how to get help in school. I can communicate my needs to my school counselor. I understand college and career readiness concepts and My Life Plan. I can use Xello. I understand what I need do to graduate and how my GPA and high school credits are calculated.

Habits for Success in High School and beyond

9.2 October

Student Learning Targets: I understand the importance of 9th grade and will determine what kind of HS student I want to be related to my goals. I can identify skills, habits and behaviors that will lead to academic success. I can identify potential obstacles and make a plan to develop positive study habits and behavior.

My Personal - Social Identities

9.3 November

Student Learning Targets: I will learn about the different identities I have and about other people’s identities. I can understand that people have similarities and differences in their identities and that some peoples may feel marginalized in certain social contexts based on their identities.

Personality Styles Assessment/Matchmaker Assessment

9.4 January

Student Learning Targets: I will learn about personality styles and understand how personality styles relate to my community, relationships, career and postsecondary options. I will take a Personality Styles assessment (part 2 of Matchmaker assessment).

Students may also need to complete a Career Assessment (part 1 of Matchmaker assessment).

My Personality Styles

9.6 March

Student Learning Targets: I can investigate personality styles and explore how my personality style can help me at home, school work and other areas of life. I can relate my personality style to my career and postsecondary options.

Academic and Postsecondary Plan

9.6 April

Student Learning Targets: I have an academic course plan to assist me in meeting my high school graduation requirements and postsecondary and career goals.

10th Grade

Welcome to 10th Grade Needs Assessment

10.1 September

Exploring Career Factors

10.2 November/December

Student Learning Targets: I will explore important factors: work/life balance, money, making a difference, education, interests, growth. I can assess which of these 6 core factors are important to me when making a career decision, and why. I can prioritize the 6 core factors that influence my career decisions.

Career Matchmaker Assessment

10.3 January/February

Student Learning Targets: I will complete the Career Matchmaker assessment. I can understand and reflect on my career matches. I can understand how my interests impact their career matches.

Post Secondary Program Options

10.4 February/March

Student Learning Targets: I can distinguish between different types of postsecondary programs, such as apprenticeships and degree programs. I can explore career options related to different types of programs and evaluate my program options in terms of my strengths, academic interests, and career interests.

Getting Career Experience

10.5 March

Student Learning Targets: I will explore different ways I can get work experience now. I can identify several ways to get experience while still in school: community service / volunteerism, co-op programs, part-time job, internships, etc. I can assess which type of experience is best suited for my career interests and goals.

Academic and Post-Secondary Course Plan

10.6 January-April

Student Learning Target: I have an academic course plan to assist me in meeting my high school graduation requirements and postsecondary and career goals.

11th Grade

Welcome to 11th Grade Needs Assessment

11.1 September

Student Learning Targets: I know where and how to get help in school. I can communicate my needs to my school counselor. I understand college and career readiness and My Life Plan. I can use Xello.

Career Demand

11.2 December/January

Student Learning Targets: I will learn about job projections and outlooks. I can analyze factors that impact job demand, such as changes in technology, demographics, business practices or production methods, consumer preferences, and workplace restructuring I can explore how my career plans may be shaped by demand for a career that interests me.

Postsecondary Research Plan

11.3 February/March

Student Learning Targets: I understand all the various postsecondary options and terminology. I can research these options to create a postsecondary plan that supports my goals.

Work/Life Balance

11.4 April/May

Student Learning Targets: I can assess how my current school/work demands affect my family life, free time, etc. I can identify the work demands of a career of interest and explore strategies for maintaining a healthy life-work balance now and in the future.

Academic and Post-Secondary Course Plan

11.5 January-March

Student Learning Target: I have an academic course plan to assist me in meeting my high school graduation requirements and postsecondary and career goals.

Junior Launch

11.6 March-June

Student Learning Target: I can complete Junior Launch checklist over the summer to prepare myself for my senior year and to meet my postsecondary goals.

12th Grade

Welcome to 12th Grade Needs Assessment

12.1 September

Student Learning Targets: I know where and how to get help in school. I can communicate my needs to my school counselor. I understand college and career readiness and My Life Plan. I can use Xello. I can follow the logistics and timeline for my postsecondary plan.

Fall Senior Meeting

12.2 September - December

Student Learning Targets: I will complete applications that best align with my postsecondary plans. I understand the appropriate financial applications or documents that align with my postsecondary plans.

Graduation Review and Approval

12.3 September - Ongoing

Student Learning Target: I know my plan and timeline for graduation.

Post Secondary Applications and Post Secondary Financial Plan Review

12.4 Ongoing

Student Learning Target: I will complete the application(s) that best align with my post secondary plans.

Financial Literacy

12.5 February

Student Learning Targets: I understand and can apply financial management skills in my life after high school.

Senior Exit Survey

12.6 May

Student Learning Targets: I can describe, reflect, and report on my postsecondary planning experience. I can update my Xello profile with my personal email address so I can access Xello and my Portfolio after graduation.

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