This class is a career exploration class. Students will be assigned to a module that will change every 10-12 days. Students will finish 6 modules in a semester. There are 14 total modules which means that a student may take this class for more than one semester. You will find the specific activities for each module on my weekly planner page of this website.
Students will explore various careers through hands-on activities and complete assignments that provide an overview of multiple career paths.
Gain information on several careers.
Complete activities to understand various career options.
Chromebook (fully charged each day)
Quizzes: There will be a quiz on Day 5 of each module.
Tests: There will be a test on Day 10 of each module.
Assignments: Several hands-on activities and written assignments will be graded.
Handle all materials properly.
Have your Chromebook charged every day.
No gum or food in the lab.
Work positively in groups.
The following career areas will be covered throughout the school year:
Design and Marketing
Energy and Power
Home Maintenance
Culinary Arts
Cosmetology
Alternative Energy
Finances
Employability
EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
Sports Medicine
Vet Medicine
Students and their Parent/Guardian will sign a contract outlining Lab Expectations.
Important Note: If the contract is not returned, the student will only be allowed to complete the digital portion of each module and will not participate in hands-on activities.
Quizzes
Assess understanding of module content.
Tests
Comprehensive evaluation of knowledge at module's end.
Hands-on Activities
Engagement and performance in practical tasks.
Written Assignments
Clarity, organization, and thoroughness of written work.
Group Work
Collaboration and positive interaction within groups.
This syllabus serves as a guide for students and families to understand the expectations and structure of the Career Education course. Please ensure to review and sign the Lab Expectations Contract for full participation in all course activities
Partner Modules: Culinary Arts, Cosmetology, Design and Marketing, Home Maintenance Fundamentals, Home Maintenance Systems, Video Production, Digital Audio Production, EMT, Sports Medicine, Vet Medicine, Alternative Energy, Energy and Power,
Whole group modules: Finance and Employability
For the first three days of the semester, we go over the classroom expectations. Students are given a contract that needs to be signed by the student and parent/guardian and returned to Ms. Deas. We discuss how to use the materials in our lab. All students are expected to handle the materials in a proper manner according to the information given in each module.
For the next 10 days, we work on creating an account in Paxton/Patterson and students learn to download, complete and submit assignments.
For the rest of the semester, students are on a 10-12 day rotation through 5 or 6 different modules with the schedule below.
Day 1 - Terminology related to specific career
Day 2 - 4 Information related to a specific career, videos, practice questions, checkpoint questions. Various hands-on activities related to specific career.
Day 5 - Checkpoint test - This is counted as a quiz grade since this is halfway through the module - We review before the test. Students are allowed to look up answers or ask their partner for help. The goal is to learn the material.
Day 6 - 8 Information related to a specific career, videos, practice questions, checkpoint questions. Various hands-on activities related to specific career.
Day 9 - Students conduct research or several careers related to their module. They will write several paragraphs about their research. Questions they will answer: 1. What education is necessary for this job? 2. What is the salary for this job? 3. What is the current job outlook for my state?
Day 10 - Checkpoint test - This is a major grade since this is the culmination of the whole module - We review before the test. Students are allowed to look up answers or ask their partner for help. The goal is to learn the material.
We will also invite speakers to come in to talk about their career.