Middle School ACP

Middle School Academic and Career Planning (ACP)

What does ACP look like at our middle schools?

Throughout their time at our middle schools, students will have a variety of opportunities to thoughtfully consider who they are as people and how that relates to future career options.

Students will utilize Xello to engage in career-related exploration. Students will complete interest inventories, career research, set academic and personal goals and do reflections with the support of faculty and staff.

Students will be exposed to a variety of hands-on experiences to help them begin narrowing the focus of possible career options.

Questions about your child's ACP experiences? Contact your child's teacher or school counselor.

ACP Topics

  • Career Exploration

  • Self Assessment

  • Budgeting

  • ACP Reviews

  • College and Career Research

  • Community Service

  • College and Career Reflections

  • Pathway Development

  • College and Industry Tours

6th Grade

  • Complete Career Matchmaker

  • Complete Learning Styles Inventory

  • Save Careers in Xello

  • Identify Hobbies and Interests

  • Participate in ONE extracurricular activity

  • Review Portfolio

  • Write a reflection in journal

  • Participate in career activities

    • Attend a Career/Job Fair

  • Complete Interest or Ability Testing

  • Discuss Career Options with your Advisor/Counselor

7th Grade

  • Complete Career Matchmaker

  • Save Careers in Xello

  • Identify Hobbies and Interests

  • Participate in ONE extracurricular activity

  • Identify Skills and Abilities

  • Review Portfolio

  • Write a reflection in journal

  • Participate in career activities

  • Complete Interest or Ability Testing

  • Discuss Career Options with your Advisor/Counselor

8th Grade

  • Complete Career Matchmaker

  • Complete My Skills

  • Complete Learning Styles Inventory

  • Save Three Careers (minimum) in Xello

  • Select a Career

  • Save Postsecondary Schools (ONE minimum)

  • Identify Career and Life Goals

  • Identify Hobbies and Interests

  • Participate in TWO extracurricular activity

  • Identify Skills and Abilities

  • Review Portfolio

  • Write a reflection in journal

  • Participate in career activities

    • Attend a skill, career or tech center

  • Complete Interest or Ability Testing

  • Discuss Career Options with your Advisor/Counselor

CONTACT INFORMATION

College & Career Readiness Office

christopher.maedke@janesville.k12.wi.us

Chris Maedke 608-743-5037