Personal Learning Plans

A personal learning plan serves as a roadmap to a student's high school career. The plan is developed based on the student's skills and interests, with a focus on development of 21st century skills. It identifies the specific coursework a student needs in order to reach his or her academic and career goals. A student's personal learning plan also may include items that encourage further rigor and relevance:

In developing a Personal Learning Plan, students access career guidance software at www.SDMyLife.com. At this site, students complete a career interest survey in 8th grade and an aptitude assessment in 10th grade.