Occupational and Extended Content Course of Study

Occupational Preparation I (EC) (1 semester block) Grade 9

This course introduces students to the attitudes, behaviors, and habits needed to obtain and maintain employment in their career and to make career advancements. Students participate in school-based learning activities including work ethic development, job-seeking skills, decision-making skills, and self-management. Students begin the minimum 300 hours of school-based training, including school factories, work-based enterprises, and operation of small businesses.

Occupational Preparation II A&B (EC) (1 block year-long) Grade 10

This course content is focused on providing students with the basic skills that will serve as a foundation for future careers. Students will continue their minimum 300 hours of school-based learning activities, and expand to include on-campus jobs and work-based activities. Job seeking skills will also continue to be refined.

Occupational Preparation III (EC) (1 block year-long) Grade 11

This course is designed to allow students to continue the application of skills learned in Occupational Preparation I and II. Students complete the minimum 240 hours of work-based learning activities including community-based training, job shadowing, job sampling, internships, situational assessment, cooperative education, and apprenticeships.

Occupational Preparation IV (EC) (second semester of senior year) Grade 12

This course gives students the opportunity to synthesize all the skills acquired in previous Occupational Preparation courses and determine their applicability to their personal career choice. Students will complete the minimum 360 hours of integrated competitive employment and develop a job placement portfolio that provides an educational and vocational record of their high school experience.

OCS English I

OCS English II

OCS English III

OCS English IV

OCS Introduction to Mathematics

OCS High School Math A

OCS Financial Management

OCS Applied Science

OCS Biology

OCS Social Studies I

OCS Social Studies II

OCS English I VPS

OCS English II VPS

OCS Algebra I VPS

OCS Biology VPS

Extended Content Courses

As documented in the IEP, students will have meaningful and functional access to the standard course of study through grade level entry point extensions.

EC Extended English/La I

EC Extended English/La II

EC Extended English/La III

EC Extended English/La IV

EC Extended Mathematics I

EC Extended Mathematics II

EC Extended Mathematics III

EC Extended Mathematics IV

EC Extended Life Science

EC Extended Physical Science

EC Extended Earth/Environmental Science

Extended Social Studies I

Extended Social Studies II

Extended Social Studies III

The courses above are for students completing requirements for a certificate.