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Curriculum Overview

TrustInEd Presents Flex Your Future — College & Career Readiness

Curriculum Overview

Flex Your Future is vertically aligned so each year builds student readiness in a developmentally appropriate way.

Grade 6Awareness

Self-Discovery & Career Awareness

Grade 7Exploration

Skills, Interests & Career Exploration

Grade 8Preparation

Transition & High School Readiness

Grade 9Discovery

Habits, Goals & Future Planning

Grade 10Validation

Career Validation & Postsecondary Alignment

Grade 11Planning

College, Career & Financial Preparation

Grade 12Transition & Execution

Launch Plan & Postsecondary Success

Grades 6–12 Learning Pathway

Each grade provides a clear developmental focus while reinforcing self-awareness, career exploration, education planning, financial literacy, and transition readiness.

Grade 6 – Awareness

Who Am I? • Exploring Careers • Skills & Work Environments • Education Awareness • Money Basics • Portfolio Reflection

Grade 7 – Exploration

Self-Discovery • Career Pathways • Lifestyle Choices • Education Options • Goal Setting • Portfolio Reflection

Grade 8 – Preparation

Identity & Goals • Career Exploration • Skills & Work Environments • High School Readiness • Financial Awareness • Transition Reflection

Grade 9 – Discovery

Self-Awareness • Career Exploration • Lifestyle Choices • Education & Training • Financial Literacy • Portfolio Reflection

Grade 10 – Validation

Career Research • Workplace Readiness • Postsecondary Connections • Cost of Living • Capstone Showcase

Grade 11 – Planning

Career Pathway Refinement • Postsecondary Search • Test Readiness • Workplace Readiness • Financial Aid • College & Career Binder

Grade 12 – Transition & Execution

Applications • Career Readiness • Independent Living • My Life Plan • Capstone Showcase • Launch Planning

Core Learning Strands

Self-Discovery • Career Exploration • Work Environments • Education Pathways • Financial Literacy • Goal Setting • Portfolio Development • Postsecondary Planning • Transition Readiness