Throughout this semester we will work to build writing skills that are necessary for a world outside our classroom walls. The course will explore writing opportunities students will encounter in a classroom and workforce setting. We will continue to build upon the fundamentals of grammar, spelling, word usage, and vocabulary skills. Students will also strengthen editing and proofreading skills through the process of revising and editing written work.
As a student in this class, you are responsible for completing all assignments and participating in class discussions.
Attendance for this class is mandatory. Only make-up work from excused absences will be accepted for credit. Work time will be provided in class, and homework may be given to prepare for new material or to practice skills. It is expected that students complete their homework by the assigned due dates. Students are expected to complete all work in a timely manner and be respectful of assigned due dates for the course.
August
Student Vision Document
Personal/Self-Inventory
Job Shadow: Online Application
September
College Representative
Iowa College Access: Intro to college admission process
College Fair: gather info and research
College Rep Visit
Fill out College Application
October
Scholarship Application
FastWeb
Resume
Interest Inventory: ACT Profile, Holland Code, online survey
Career Research: Colleges & Universities for major or area of study, skills needed, advantages & disadvantages, salary, longevity of career existence
Interview Someone in the Career
Career Fair
November
Job Fair: North Linn
Job Applications: Cheddar’s Starbucks, Care Center, Olive Garden, Culver’s
Iowa Workplace Rep: Speaker
HR Speaker: Community members
Interviews: Questions, Mock Interviews: Workplace Learning??
December
Communication Skills: Sending an email, Cover Letter, Letter to request vacation, letter of resignation, thank you
Portfolio - weebly (ongoing throughout the semester)