Professional Communications is a great class if your student is:

· Ready to think about life beyond middle school

· Enjoys project-based learning

· Can manage their time well

· Disciplined and can handle high school level work

· Proficient with the Computer

Students will do things such as:

· Take personality tests that match them to possible career fields

· College and Career Research

· Take part in each step of the interviewing process

· Give multiple speeches

· Create professional presentations

All while learning about:

· Interpersonal Communications · Nonverbal Communications

· Proper interviewing skills · Professional Communications

· Employability skills · Specific Career information

· Steps to take to prepare for their future · Giving presentations

· Taxes, Budgeting and Paycheck · Public relations skills

“We gave a lot of presentations in front of the class. At first, I was very nervous and scared but by the end of the semester it didn’t bother me at all. You get used to it and it will be a good skill to have in high school and college.”-Kayleigh, 8th

“I really liked the college research. We got to find out what requirements are expected and what we need to do in high school to get into the college we want. We also did a cool budgeting project where we found an apartment by our college.”-Kyla, 7th

“I learned about my strengths and was able to set some goals for myself. I felt really lost at the beginning of the school year but now I at least have a direction. At the beginning of the year I was dreading going to high school but now I’m actually excited!” Michael, 8th

“Interviewing taught me the most. It was cool to be on both sides during the interview. We got to interview people and be interviewed. We also got to find real part time jobs and create our own business. This class was fun, and I learned a lot of things that will help me in the real world.” Jaxon, 8th