About the Course

An Introduction

Senior Seminar is designed to provide a comprehensive foundation beneficial for students' future endeavors. The initial semester focuses on career-readiness while the second semester pivots towards developing the life skills necessary for real-world success. Students engage in a diverse range of activities aimed at honing skills vital for professional settings, enabling them to navigate the intricacies of career development effectively. Additionally, emphasis is placed on cultivating independent living skills, equipping students with the necessary tools and knowledge to confidently navigate various aspects of daily life beyond academia. Overall, this course offers a holistic approach, cultivating both career skills and independent living abilities, ensuring students are well-prepared for their future endeavors.

Course Outline

Semester 1: University & Career Readiness

Students will focus on post-secondary planning including:

Researching universities and career paths
Preparing application materials
Writing personal statements and supplemental essays
Developing a professional résumé
Practicing interview skills
Meeting deadlines for applications and scholarships

Semester 2: Life Skills for Independent Living

Students will explore real-world skills to help them confidently transition into life after high school, including:

Financial literacy (budgeting, saving, credit basics)
Time and stress management
Communication & conflict resolution
Apartment and job applications
Health, wellness, and self-care strategies

Evaluation

Each quarter grade will be calculated with the following components and weightings:

Assignments and Quizzes: 30%
Homework: 10%
Major assessments: 60%

Semester grades are calculated using the 2 quarter grades and a final evaluation worth 20%.

Classroom Expectations

Be punctual (on time) and come prepared.
Be respectful of other individuals and the learning environment.
Engage thoughtfully in all activities (participate in discussions, questions and answers, group projects).
Take responsibility for your own learning by committing to read assigned novels and texts every day/night and make annotations.
Speak to the teacher freely and be proactive when you need questions answered, clarity on assignments, additional time to make up work, and assistance completing assignments.
Use devices appropriately.
Make connections between what is being learned and present-day events.
Find your voice and speak your truth.

SLOs -- Go Wolves

TCIS Behavior Expectations

We believe that education involves not only the development of knowledge but also the reinforcement of desirable attitudes and values to make TCIS a positive place in which to learn and work.

We count on our students to show pride in being members of TCIS. We believe that, within a healthy school environment, all students will:

Treat adults and fellow students with courtesy, respect, and fairness.
Respect school property and other people's personal belongings.
Avoid behavior which is disruptive in classes or at school gatherings.
Wear the school uniform in the correct fashion throughout the day.
Refrain from inappropriate language and public displays of affection.
Report on time to assembly, homeroom, and all classes.
Leave at home all objects that are not appropriate for school or which may cause harm to others.

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