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Bridges: Transitioning


​Facilitator of Learning: Colleen McQuade
Email: cmcquade@stanbridgeacademy.org

Grading 
  • 50% Google Classroom Assignments
  • 25% Classroom participation
  • 25% Assessments

Description: This two semester college and career readiness course provides juniors and seniors with the opportunity to think about life after high school and identify long-range academic, social-emotional and career goals. Curriculum is designed to ensure students gain the knowledge, skills and connections they need to achieve these goals.

The Bridges: Transitioning course focuses on these five areas:
  • Growth Mindset
  • Self awareness and self advocacy
  • Career awareness and development of employment skills
  • Research and planning for post-secondary placement, education and training
  • Independent living skills including financial literacy

Bridges Curriculum Resources
Individual, specially designed lesson plans are crafted by the facilitator using evidence based resources. In addition, under the guidance of the facilitator, students may create online accounts and access curriculum within the following websites: 
  • California Career Zone 
  • California Career Resource Network 
  • CaliforniaColleges.edu
  • California Employment Development Department Labor Market Information for Job Seekers and Students 
  • Next Generation Personal Finance

Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be able to do the following, with or without support:
  • Cultivate the qualities of empowerment, self-advocacy and self-determination!
  • Understand individual strengths and challenges and how these may enhance or impede engagement in educational, community, vocational, or residential settings.
  • Engage tools, strategies and/or individuals from a support network to address challenges and assist with overcoming personal or learning barriers.
  • Explore and narrow down viable options for post-secondary education/training.
  • Plan trips and successfully navigate public transportation.
  • Complete independent living skills tasks (meal planning/preparation, budgeting, etc.).

Executive Functioning Support
In order to support long term planning, organization, and work completion, the following procedures are in place:
  • Classwork and homework is assigned on Google Classroom.
  • Classroom routines and procedures are specifically taught and posted visually in the classroom.
  • Each student establishes individual short-term and long term goals to be accomplished during this school year.
  • Assignments include clear, step by step instructions and a timeline for completion.
  • Specific skills are practiced daily during class.
  • Students are allowed opportunities to improve their grades by correcting handouts and revising classroom project work.

Additional Notes & Resources
  • Familiarize yourself with Stanbridge Academy’s Transitions webpage. Lots of great information is available there to help you on your journey!

Stanbridge Academy


School Hours

School Day hours
8:25 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.
Main Office hours
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Contact Info

515 E. Poplar Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
Main Office: ​650.375.5860
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and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) through the 2025–2026 academic year.
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Stanbridge Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Stanbridge Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of our educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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  • About Us
    • From the Head of School >
      • Covid Reopening Plan
    • What makes Stanbridge unique
    • Our Mission & Philosophy
    • Our Students >
      • Dawson's Story (HS)
      • Tyler's Story (MidSch)
      • Bence's Story (Elem)
    • Our Alumni >
      • Laura's Story (Class of 2008)
      • Lana's Story (Class of 2011)
      • William's Story (Class of 2012)
      • Sarah's Story (Class of 2013)
    • Our Teachers
    • Our Admin & Support Staff
    • Our Trustees
    • Our Donors
  • Academics
    • Elementary (K–5)
    • Middle School (6–8)
    • High School (9–12)
    • Post-HS Transitions
  • Programs
    • Experiential Learning
    • Postsecondary Transitions
    • P.E. & Athletics
    • Visual & Performing Arts
    • Speech & Language
    • Counseling
    • Technology
    • Afterschool & Summer School >
      • Summer School 2021
    • Student Leadership & Community Service
  • Admissions
    • The Admissions Process
    • Tuition & Financial Aid
    • FAQ
    • Visit Stanbridge
  • Resources
    • Contact Us
    • Calendar & Events
    • Common Ground
    • Useful Links
    • SPA Spot
    • Parent Portal
  • Support Us
    • Gala2021
    • Donate Online
    • Give by check or phone
    • Donate stock or give through a DAF
    • Donate goods or services
    • Bulldog Wear
    • Other ways to give