Career Education

CAREER EDUCATION

  60606W  CAREER AND FINANCIAL LITERACY

(Grade 10) (0.5 Elective Course)

(Prerequisite: None)

Note: Career and Financial Literacy is a required elective for all Grade 10 students.  Students who participate in an LCTI program in Grade 10 are 

exempt from taking this course.

Students will analyze career options based on individual interests, abilities, aptitude, goals and achievements. Using internet based systems, job shadowing, career-focused activities, and community service; students will gain insight to career possibilities.  In addition, time management skills will be emphasized and personal learning styles will be identified using self-assessments.  An electronic portfolio will be created which includes Career Awareness and Preparation (self-assessments, research careers educational paths and options); Career Acquisition (resumes, cover letters, job search techniques); Career Retention and Advancement (team building, problem solving, workplace scenarios); Entrepreneurship (qualities necessary for success and simple business plans).  The documentation created in this course can be used to obtain employment, prepare for a career, and apply to colleges.  Students will be required to complete a job shadowing experience or alternative career related activity during this course. This course will also provide opportunities for students to explore and develop personal financial literacy and decision making skills related to income and careers, financial responsibility and decision making, planning and money management, and saving and investing.  

90E  CAREERS IN EDUCATION - Level 1

(Grade 11,12) (1.0 Elective Credit)

(Prerequisite:  Due to the nature of this course, students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing to enroll in this course)

This course is designed for students who are interested in pursuing an educational career either as a classroom teacher or educational support person including, but not limited to inclusion, psychology, speech or counseling.  The course will combine formal classroom instruction, which will focus on such items as educational theory, history, and methodology, in addition to practical experience in a classroom.  Activities and assessments will include, but not be limited, to reading and critiquing professional articles, preparation of daily logs, writing prompts, a child development study, an oral presentation of a child observation, and any activities assigned by the teacher they are working with during the semester.  A variety of speakers will also provide insight into pertinent educational topics.

  91E  CAREERS IN EDUCATION - Level 2

(Grade 12) (1.0 Elective Credit)

(Prerequisite:  Course 90E; Due to the nature of this course, students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing to enroll in this course)

This course is designed for students who have completed Career Education 1 and are interested in a career in the field of education.  This course will also feature formal classroom instruction that will include, but not be limited to, current trends in education, the role of the public schools in the new millennium, funding challenges, and advanced methodology.  Students will be assigned to work with an educational professional in the district and will be expected to complete more complex assignments.  Activities and assessments will be similar to those in 90E but will be more challenging to the student.

99W  COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM  

(Grade 9,10,11,12) (0.5 Credit)

(Prerequisite: None)

Students are required to complete a minimum of 12 hours of community service throughout their high school career for graduation.  Through participation in community service, students have an opportunity to explore career goals and acquire employability and interpersonal skills necessary for lifelong success.  This opportunity promotes community involvement and responsible citizenship.