Class Description: The curriculum for this course is based upon the South Carolina Employability Credential. Carnegie units are not given. Students will earn credit for the course, which is applied to the Employability Program Course of Study District Credential or South Carolina State Credential.
SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYABILITY CREDENTIAL
South Carolina Employability Credential Requirements:
English ……………........ 4
Math …………………..... 4
Science/Health ……… 2
Social Studies ........... 2
Career Preparation 4
Technology ................. 1
Physical Education.... 1
Electives …………......... 6
Total Units ……............ 24
In addition to academic requirements, all students must meet the attendance policy requirements of the District. The student must also meet the job training requirements for occupational certificate that he/she is working towards earning. The Greenville County Occupational Certificate/Credential (GCOC) options are designed for students with disabilities who, in the opinion of the IEP Team, are appropriate candidates. The GCOD option will provide for meaningful inclusion in the community and the workplace, thereby offering opportunities for increased independence, citizenship, and post-school employment.
The Portfolio
Each student completing the program must have an approved Occupational Portfolio. The Portfolio will contain evidence of the student’s knowledge and employment competencies. The Portfolio is a cumulative document developed during the time the student participates in the Occupational Diploma Program. It will be reviewed for completion during the exit IEP meeting of the student’s last year in school. An Occupational Diploma will be awarded only after approval of the student’s portfolio by his/her principal, indicating that content standards have been met. Approval means that items of evidence have been included in the student’s portfolio for all content standards. The Portfolio will be returned to the student upon graduation.