Student Roadmap to Success
Student's Roadmap to Success: Critical Benchmarks and Transition Years

Academic  / Student and Family Support

Birth	Responds to Parent/Caregiver High-Quality Talking, Reading, and Singing
	Has a Stable Relationship with a Strongly Involved Parent or Caregiver
	Has a Parent/Caregiver with Understands Developmental Milestones
Age 1	Uses exploration and discovery to understand surroundings
Age 2	Develops letter knowledge and reading sensitivity
Age 3	Develops letter knowledge and reading sensitivity
Age 4 	Participates in High Quality Preschool

Grade
K	Participates in Full Day (vs. Half Day) Kindergarten
	Exhibits Learning-Related Skills Such as Self-Regulations, Social Competence
	Self-Esteem, and Motivation
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4	Grade 4 - Is at Reading Level
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7	Grade 7 - Has a clear expectation of going to college
	Grade 7 - Has a Strong Adult Figure Attachment Other than Parent
8	Grade 8 - Masters Algebra I
	Grade 8 - Demonstrates Social Emotional Competence
9	Grade 9 - Engages in Community and School Organizations
10	Grade 10 - Passes at least 5 9th grade courses with no failing grades
	Grade 10 - Develops Career Plan & Establishes Goals
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13	Grade 13 - Participates in First Year Seminars (Academic & Social)
	Grade 13 - Has Sufficient Financial Aid
	Grade 13 - Engages in Community and Campus Organizations
	Grade 13 - Develops Time and Stress Management Skills
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15	Grade 15 - Enrolls in Junior Year of College
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Key Transition Years
Age 4 to K
Grade 5 to 6
Grade 8 to 9
Grade 12 to 14

Grade 12-16 - Transitions to Desired Career

Researched by the University of Cincinnati, Center for Urban Education 2006
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