Suggested Course Sequence

⭕️ Industry Certification Opportunity ✅ College Credit Opportunity ✴️ Capstone Opportunity

Level 1 Courses

8831S1 - ACE Career Development I - Career Planning - As developmentally appropriate, this course (or series of courses) is designed for students to create an individual, initial career plan that outlines steps to reach their career goal. Students will identify a career goal based upon results of various assessments, i.e. interest survey, aptitude evaluation, academic skills, learning styles, work preferences, etc. Students will also investigate the training and educational requirements (academic planning & postsecondary options) for their chosen career field. Students should be able to articulate short-term action necessary to achieve the goal(s) in their career plan; including intentional academic planning, high school choices based on self-awareness, career exploration and postsecondary aspirations. Whenever possible, computer literacy skills, and leadership skills tied to a CTSO should be embedded into the curriculum. (5 elective credits) This course is offered at the following schools: CHS, FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS, Cooper Home, Project Search

8834 - ACE Financial Literacy - This course focuses on personal financial literacy. As developmentally appropriate, this course (or series of courses) is designed for students to learn and practice financial literacy, decisionmaking, and management skills for their personal and professional lives. Students will create and modify budgets according to new circumstances. Students will be practicing basic banking activities such as check writing, debit card use, deposits and keeping track of a spending register and explore online banking and banking apps and compare and contrast several types financial institutions. Students will examine the benefit and detriment of managing credit. Students will apply practical application of fiscal management topics such as renting vs owning, mortgage calculators, new car vs used car purchase, how to get a car loan, financial calculator use, understanding payroll deductions and benefits, income tax and filing taxes, and comparing and contrasting insurance possibilities. Students will demonstrate knowledge of FAFSA, loans, grants scholarships and other postsecondary financial supports. They will examine the many ways to invest money and participate in simulations involving investing. Whenever possible, computer literacy skills and leadership skills tied to a CTSO should be embedded into the curriculum. (5 financial literacy credits) This course is offered at the following schools: CHS, FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS

8840 - ACE Computer Literacy I: Introduction to Computers - As developmentally appropriate, this course (or series of courses) is designed for students to identify the parts and functions of the parts of personal computers. This course will enhance the development of hand-eye coordination by mouse usage and basic keyboarding skills such as text production and use of the function keys. Students will be introduced to such varied topics as use of an internet browser, how to establish and maintain an email account, text messaging, and social media. Students will also learn how to navigate basic word processing programs, use established databases and search engines to find information on the internet as well as copy, save and print documents from various sources. Whenever possible, the appropriate use and safety of social media, internet ethics and exploration should be embedded into the curriculum. (2.5 elective credits) This course is offered at the following schools: Centennial High School

8836 - ACE In-School Work-Based Learning I - As developmentally appropriate, this course (or series of courses) is designed for students to develop basic employment skills by participating in an in-school work/school based enterprise experience. A training plan and evaluation (to be filled out by the supervisor/employer) will be developed listing job specific technical skills the student will learn during the experience. Hours worked will be documented. Students will demonstrate levels of self-awareness, career exploration, postsecondary option knowledge and employability skills. ACE teachers serves as a coach and mentor checking in with supervisor/employer regularly. (As a pre-requisite, students should have already taken or be simultaneously enrolled in the ACE Career Development (CD I-III) course sequence) (5 elective credits) This course is offered at the following schools: CHS, FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS

Level 2 Courses

8833S2 - ACE Career Development II - Job Seeking -As developmentally appropriate, this course (or series of courses) is designed to teach skills needed for entry into the workforce. Students will demonstrate successful job search strategies. Students will demonstrate employability skill ability to accurately complete job applications, write a resume ask for letters of recommendation. Students will examine model interviews and then participate in their own interview simulations. Students will be able to advocate for accommodations or adaptations necessary to be successful on the job. Students will be knowledgeable of the environmental expectations of the workplace. Additionally, students will be introduced to personal financial literacy skills including: financial planning, budgeting, saving, credit, paycheck calculation, and taxes. Students practice appropriate communication, teamwork, problem-solving while working in a group environment. Whenever possible, computer literacy skills, and leadership skills tied to a CTSO should be embedded into the curriculum. (5 elective credits) This course is offered at the following schools: CHS, FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS

8835 - ACE Business & Entrepreneurship - This course serves as an application of financial literacy, management of business and entrepreneurship. As developmentally appropriate, this course (or series of courses) is designed for students to learn and practice financial literacy, decision-making, and management skills for their personal and professional lives. Students will understand and practice basic strategies to develop a business plan and organize and manage a business venture; accounting methodologies, budgeting and bookkeeping procedures customer service, team building, and supervisory skills; and business and community networking strategies. They will become familiar with ownership and management structures and leadership styles. Students will develop a business plan and organize and manage a business venture. Whenever possible, computer literacy skills and leadership skills tied to a CTSO should be embedded into the curriculum. (5 economics credits) This course is offered at the following schools: CHS, FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS

✴️8837 - ACE Community Work-Based Learning II - As developmentally appropriate, this course (or series of courses) is designed for students to develop basic employment skills by participating in an in-school work/school based enterprise experience. A training plan and evaluation (to be filled out by the supervisor/employer) will be developed listing job specific technical skills the student will learn during the experience. Hours worked will be documented. Students will demonstrate levels of self-awareness, career exploration, postsecondary option knowledge and employability skills. ACE teachers serves as a coach and mentor checking in with supervisor/employer regularly. (As a pre-requisite, students should have already taken or be simultaneously enrolled in the ACE Career Development (CD I-III) course sequence) (variable elective credit) This course is offered at the following schools: CHS, FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS

Level 3 and 4 Courses

8581 - ACE Career Development III - Job Keeping - As developmentally appropriate, this course (or series of courses) is designed for students to learn about various employability skills necessary to meet and exceed employer expectations on the job by developing workplace skills such as interpersonal communication, teamwork, leadership, critical thinking and ethical decision making in the workplace. Students will evaluate employee benefit plans (medical, dental, vision, worker’s compensation, unemployment, retirement plan, employee discounts, educational incentives, etc.). Additionally, students will recognize opportunities for advancement on the job. Students will become familiar with workplace laws and policies including: Child Labor Laws, Fair Labor Act, Equal Employment Opportunity, Workplace Safety (OSHA), Americans with Disability Act (disability disclosure as appropriate), Sexual Harassment (definition, scenarios, appropriate behavior, policies and procedures). Whenever possible, computer literacy skills, and leadership skills tied to a CTSO should be embedded into the curriculum. (5 elective credits) This course is offered at the following schools: CHS, FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS

✴️ 8583 - ACE Intentional Work-Based Learning III - A training plan and evaluation (to be filled out by the supervisor/employer) will be developed listing job specific technical skills the student will learn during the experience. Hours worked will be documented. Students will demonstrate levels of self-awareness, career exploration, academic planning based off of postsecondary aspirations and realistic options, employability skills, and environmental expectations. ACE teachers serves as a coach and mentor checking in with supervisor/employer regularly. (As a pre-requisite, students should have already taken or be simultaneously enrolled in the ACE Career Development (CD I-III) course sequence) (variable elective credit) This course is offered at the following schools: CHS, FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS

⭕️ 8838 - ACE CTE Pathway Lab - As developmentally appropriate, this course is meant to serve as a support class to ACE CTE students who are co-enrolled in a specific CTE cluster sequence. The ACE teacher serves as the learning success coordinator—filling the gaps in learning that a student may need to succeed in a CTE Sequence of courses. Ideally, this support would allow the student to complete a specific CTE cluster pathway. The ACE Teacher does not supply the technical skill content. Students will demonstrate levels of self-awareness, career exploration, academic planning based upon Postsecondary aspirations and realistic options as well as employability skills.*This course is NOT to be delivered as a credit recovery, study hall or access/study skills course. This course MUST be linked directly to a CTE program." (5 elective credits) This course is offered at the following schools: CHS, FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS

✴️ 8848 - ACE Capstone - Students critique and formulate skills to complete a multifaceted learning portfolio that serves as a culminating academic and intellectual experience for students in pathway programs. Instruction and experiences may include: topic selection, portfolio creation, community connections; employability skills such as: oral communication, public speaking, research skills, computer literacy, teamwork; the academic planning skills such as: self-sufficiency and goal setting, and; postsecondary workforce readiness skills that will help prepare them for college, modern careers, and adult life. Students will demonstrate levels of knowledge and skill for the environmental expectations of postsecondary options and intentional academic planning based on self-awareness and career exploration. This course is designed to meet or exceed the current Colorado Graduation Guideline menu option for Capstone. (5 elective credits) This course is offered at the following schools: CHS, FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS

⭕️ Industry Certification Opportunity ✅ College Credit Opportunity ✴️ Capstone Opportunity