Course Outline

Life Skills for Career and College Readiness

Mr. Amberger 

Contact me anytime - ramberger@gfsd.org - School Phone 518.792.6564

This course is designed to help students be better prepared during and after high school.  We will cover a wide array of topics.  Students will be presented with multiple opportunities to share their learning and discuss with classmates.

A very general outline of topics covered:

• • Using spreadsheets

  • Resume' and cover letter writing

  • Financial readiness (budgets, car/home buying, student loans, taxes, etc.)

  • Time management & organization

  • Communication and inter-personal skills

  • Employer expectations

  • Preparing for success in any job

  • Insurance

  • Basic laws for 'adulting'

  • Apartment leasing

  • What else would YOU like to learn about?

 We can add and subtract topics as needed.  This class is all about you.

Grading and basic rules...

Attendance:

Please be in the classroom when the bell rings.  If you need to use the restroom, be reasonable about how much you leave the room, including for restroom breaks.  Ask, sign out, leave your phone, go, and come back in a reasonable amount of time.

Grading:

I use a simple point based system.  Add up the total possible value of what was graded, then add up what you earned.

Divide them and that's your quarterly grade.

Example:

Your assignments and projects are worth a total of 1,000 possible points for the quarter.   You have earned 930 points.

930/1,000 = 93%.

Improving your work:  If you do not receive the grade you would like, you have 5 days from the due date to make improvements and re-submit.

Late work:

Assignments are collected on the due date at the end of class.

Up to 2 days late:  Highest grade is a 75

After 2 days late:  Highest grade is a 50