Definition: HCHS students should be fully supported in exploring career options and growing in their learning during high school. In addition to all offered for the career ready and college-bound opportunities, students are supported in all they need to find success during and after high school.
Make a goal to complete at least one year of career exploration and/or one year of college credit in a chosen career path.
Find needed support to accomplish the cyclONE ALLey focus of diploma plus one.
Intervention support like a career coach, support program, or a focused teacher/class
Extension offerings like clubs, organizations, and specialized classes deepen learning and foundational skills that can be utilized in a future career.
Graduate high school with postsecondary support!
Soft skills, employability skills and a growth mindset are always encouraged for all students
Community partners collaborate with HCHS to bring real-world projects to the MS and HS!
Authentic Learning Seminar classes are offered and expanding:
Students are working independently or in small groups to learn and work with area businesses.
Work-Based Learning (WBL) Program: (Formerly known as MOC - Multiple Occupations Credit) allows students to work alongside a teacher to earn high school credit in a class about career knowledge, employability skills, and boosting self-confidence AND a paid job in the community!
iJAG: Iowa's Job's for America's Graduates is a daily class and program intended to support students in finding their future career and passion. They have a coach who supports them, even a year after high school! This program has expanded at HCSD to be led by 3 instructors at the MS and HS.
Avenue Scholars: This program provides students with a career coach who helps them to discover their passion AND offers a full scholarship (with additional coaching and guidance) to IWCC. Avenue Scholar's goal is to guide students into financially sustaining careers with opportunities for upward mobility while enhancing the regional workforce.