Career Pathways and Success Skills

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Welcome to the Career Pathways and Success Skills page! 

This course focuses on exploring career
options while utilizing college and career
resources such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Naviance, and Financial Aid. Students examine personal strengths and determine how these strengths are valuable in post secondary education and the work force.
Students also develop written and oral
communication skills as well as technological
skills!



 H
igh school may very well be one of the busiest times in your life.  Whether its sports or music practice, student government or homework, life can pull you in a lot of different directions.  Who has time to think about what to do next after high school?
What do you want to do with the rest of your life?
Talk about overwhelming!
As you get started, remember what you decide now will probably be just a starting point.  It’s estimated that most people switch careers six to eight times over their lifetimes.  So don’t sweat it; think of your future as the “Big Picture.”  You don’t have to be 100% sure about what you want to be doing 20 years down the road.
The most important step in choosing a potential career path is doing what feels right for you!  Remember, the path that other people take may not lead YOU in the right direction.
Whether you decide to get a job right after high school or attend a four-year college, set a goal and then figure out what you need to do to get there.
If you love to cook and want to be a chef or open your own restaurant, you know you’re going to need a college degree.  If you love helping people or enjoy working on cars and want to work in health care or be an auto mechanic, there are several way to get training.
Take the first step, start early and believe in yourself!
Course Topics
Topics to be covered in Career Pathways include, but are not limited to…


ü  Exploring the World of Work
ü  The Changing Workplace
ü  Decision Making
ü  Setting Lifestyle Goals
ü  Exploring and Researching Careers
ü  Evaluating Career Choices
ü  Developing a Career Plan
ü  Finding and Applying for a Job
ü  Preparing and Succeeding in the Interview


Classroom Management
ü  All students are expected to be in the classroom when the bell rings.
ü  All required materials are to be brought to class each day.
ü  Passes will be issued when needed. Please do what you need to do before class time.
ü  Students are encouraged to complete any missed assignments within a timely fashion to be discussed with the teacher.
ü  Students are encouraged to attend extra-help sessions as soon as the need arises.  I will be available for extra help Tuesdays-Thursdays 2:05-3:00 p.m. Students who cannot stay after school should make special arrangements with the teacher.
ü  Cell phone use is not allowed in class. 
Grading Scale


NEASC-Research Rubric
          Classwork Assignments
          Quizzes/Tests                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
         
Performance Based Assessments
Projects and class participation


Academic Integrity


Cheating is academic dishonesty, and it is a major violation of academic integrity.  Copying other students' assignments, allowing other students to use your work, looking at class notes or other students’ papers during a quiz or test are all examples of cheating.  Cheating is never a viable solution to academic problems. 

Rather than resort to cheating, students are encouraged to seek individual assistance from the instructor.  Staying after school can be a valuable way to receive one-on-one attention from the instructor.  Students have many more options besides compromising their academic integrity by cheating.

          It is within this context that the following policies are established: 


ü  The first time a student is caught cheating: the student will be given a zero on the assignment with the opportunity to redo the task within the next 72 hours.  The two grades will be averaged together to compute the final grade.


ü  If the infraction occurs again, the student will receive a zero on the assignment without the opportunity to redo it.  In addition, a phone call will be made home and guidance personnel will be notified.


Attendance/Tardy Policy and Disruptive Behavior

         

          Board policy will be followed.




Homework


          Board policy will be followed.



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