Academic and Career Planning, or ACP, is a student-driven, adult-supported process in which students create and cultivate their own unique and information-based visions for post secondary success, obtained through self-exploration, career exploration, and the development of career management and planning skills.
Students at Loyal in grades 6-12 will participate in activities that will help them through the ACP process. Loyal students will utilize the tools and resources in Xello, a career-researching website.
What is ACP, and why does it matter?
After watching the video, think about your future plans. What are they? How do you plan to achieve them? How can Academic and Career Planning help you prepare for your future?
My Activities & Experiences
This document helps you organize and showcase your extracurricular activities, volunteer experiences, work experiences, awards, and references. It will serve as a foundation for applications, resumes, and scholarship materials.
Family Engagement
Open House and orientation events
District website, social media
District newsletter
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Conferencing with counselor, parent, & student
Staff Professional Development
To assist staff in delivering ACP services, the following practices are/will be employed:
NTC Dual Credit instructors receive ongoing professional development through the college
Secondary staff receive ongoing professional development about ACP throughout the school year
The ACP Committee provides opportunities for staff enrichment in ACP processes
Frequent reflections and check-points are built into the ACP process to allow for ACP implementation with fidelity
ACP Committee consults frequently with staff about completing/updating/modifying ACP classroom activities
Community Partners
NTC Career Coach
UW Stevens Point @ Marshfield
Military Representatives
Apprenticeship Committee Representatives
Loyal Area Chamber of Commerce
Clark County Economic Development Council
Clark County Workforce Development
Access for ALL Students
Courses at Loyal High School (Grades 6 - 12)
Agriculture Education
Family and Consumer Education
Business Education
Technology Education
Online Courses through TEN (Grades 9-12)
Agriculture Education
Business Education
Family and Consumer Education
Health Education
Youth Apprenticeship Options (Grades 11-12)
School to Work Options (Grades 11 - 12)
Progress & Goals
Place a high degree of priority on infusing soft skills into all 4K-12 curriculum and instructional approaches
Engage students in the application of the skills, knowledge, behaviors, and expertise necessary to succeed in work and in life in the 21st century
Developing self-directed learners who think creatively, work collaboratively with others, and reason conceptually to solve important issues on a global scale
ACP process refinement with emphasis on portfolio completion, expanding community and industry connections, and broadening parent involvement.