Mon, Aug 21, 2023
Teacher in-service
Tue, Aug 22, 2023
First day of school -- Reading through handbook and syllabus
Set up Google Classroom Class Code: xpvymba
Google Classroom College Students: 7nccfth
Set up Band App Band Code:
Wed, Aug 23, 2023
Reviewing Professional Portfolio Guidelines
Discussion over purpose and objectives for Scholarship Portfolio
Mock Interviews (10 pts) (dressed professionally for Interview—NO jeans, shorts, or t-shirts—boys in nice shirts/ties, girls no shoulders or short skirts) Must call and schedule an interview NO LATER than Mon, Aug 28 with interviews completed by Fri, Sep 1.
Portfolios due Sep 7
Assignment: Draft a student resume using handout guidelines
OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion, students will have created a complete portfolio representing their skills, experience, and educational background for the purpose of gaining scholarships, internships, or employment. Creating a portfolio, will produce clear and coherent writing in which development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
demonstrate knowledge of and familiarity with the nature of technical writing and the qualities of technical style through resumes, letters of application, thank you letters, and scholarship essays.
gather, analyze, and organize needed data and documentation for the compilation of a personal portfolio;
interact collaboratively with other students to complete various course assignments;
interact with business leaders in the community through mock interviews to gain knowledge and confidence when pursuing scholarships, internships or employment.
demonstrate an understanding of computer technology by using hardware and software to complete various course assignments.
demonstrate time management skills by meeting various deadlines, as well as scheduling a mock interview and arriving on time, professionally dressed and professional in demeanor.
Thu, Aug 24, 2023
typing student resumes
Assignment: find an employment ad for a future "dream job" to use to write Cover Letter. Write a letter of application to be included in portfolio.
reminder to request letters of recommendation
reminder to put in a transcript request
reminder to call and make appointments for interviews
Fri, Aug 25, 2023
Teacher Workday