Virginia Department of Education Goals

Academic and Career Goals for Grades 6-8


-Identify the relationship of course content, educational achievement and career choices

- Identify personal preferences, skills and interests that influence career choices and success

- Understand the effect of career choices on quality of life

- Understand that behaviors such as punctuality, courtesy, proper dress and language, and hard work are essential to success in the job market

- Demonstrate understanding of the education and training needed to achieve career goals

-Demonstrate employability skills such as individual initiative, teamwork, problem solving, organization and communication

-Use research skills to locate, evaluate and interpret career and educational information

-Demonstrate awareness of educational, vocational and technical training opportunities available in high school