Course Syllabus
1st 9 Weeks
week 1
2nd 9 Weeks
Documents:
career interviews
Ch 1 PPT
FAFSA Form
formatting a resume
Gone in 60 Seconds
Good Habits for notetaking
Job Application
Mock Interview Instructions
Mock Interview Rubric
Score sheet for Thank you letter
Score sheet for cover letter
Score sheet for personal flyer
Score sheet for resume
Thank you letter format
Today's Military Worksheet
Course Expectations and Goals:
1. Students will participate in several surveys to determine the best career choices for them.
2. Students will research their career choices, create power points with the information, and they will present
information to the class.
3. Students will research the colleges that will support their career choices, learn how to fill out a college
applications, and they will create a brochure that will best represent their colleges.
4. Students will learn how to write resumes, write cover letters, and fill out job applications.
5. Students will learn how to prepare for job interviews, will participate in mock interviews, and will write thank you
notes.
7. Students will create vision boards pertaining to their futures.
8. Students will watch career videos exposing them to other career choices.
9. Students will listen to presentations given by representatives of various colleges and guest speakers who will
enlighten them about various careers.
Course Routines:
Failure is not an option!! So that we are all operating from the same place, here’s my definition of success: Success is each student working to the best of his or her ability, cooperating with other students to better understand the material, and following all directions given by Mrs. Lear. YOU are responsible for YOUR own success! In order to help you succeed, be assured that I will always be very clear and specific regarding my directions, rules, policies, and consequences. I will also do everything I can to make sure that you are successful in my class.
Beginning of Class:
Be on time to class. Tardies are strictly enforced! If you are tardy to class, pick up a tardy slip, fill it out and place it on my desk. It is your responsibility to keep track of your tardies. Come into the room, go directly to your seat, and turn in your homework. When the bell rings, begin reading silently for 5-10 minutes. You must provide your own reading material. A required reading book would be great!!
In addition to knowing and following the NW handbook, I have only 10 rules for you to follow during our time together:
Be respectful and considerate of your teacher and classmates in both words and actions. Do not talk to me in a rude or loud tone of voice or I will call security.
Remain awake and avoid the impression you are asleep.
Come prepared for class by bringing your daily supplies.
Sit in your assigned seat unless you have permission to do otherwise.
Work only on assignments from this class.
No food or drinks are allowed in this classroom unless otherwise directed by your teacher.
All personal grooming should be done in the bathroom.
There is a ZERO tolerance for profanity in this classroom. If I hear you use profanity, even when you’re talking to your friends, you will receive a referral.
Remain in your seat and continue to work until the bell rings. Do not line up at the door at the end of the period. If you leave the classroom before the bell rings or you leave the hallway area where you have been sent, you will be written up.
Participate in class. Become actively involved in this class, and your grades will be better.
Bring all necessary materials to class everyday:
Black or blue pen and #2 pencil
One highlighter ~ any color
Index cards 1” binder for handouts, returned papers and quizzes
Loose leaf paper
Agenda book
Required text
Post-It notes
Book for silent reading
Grading system:
Grades will be based on homework assignments, oral presentations, projects, quizzes, and tests.
Assignments: All assignments must be turned in on time, and placed on the appropriate shelf of the black file tray according to class period. I do not accept late work. A one day grace period will be allowed only in case of an emergency. You must have a note signed by one of your parents to explain the emergency before you will be granted a grace period. All assignments will be completed on loose-leaf paper using black or blue ink or typed on the computer.
Your name, class period, and the due date must appear in the upper right corner of your paper. Daily assignments will be listed on the board in the front of the classroom.
Make up work: You are responsible for make-up work due to absence. Check with me when you return from an absence, and I will tell you what you missed. A basket at the student center will contain handouts and homework that you missed. You have one day for every day you missed to turn in make-up work, and make-up quizzes and tests. If the make-up work or quizzes and tests are not completed during the allotted time, you will receive a zero. A list of make-up quizzes and tests will appear on the front board, and they must be made up by Friday of that week, either before or after school in my classroom, but NOT DURING CLASS. In the past, too many students have cheated on make-up tests during class.
Substitutes: In my absence, please treat the substitute teacher with respect. Do all the work assigned by the sub because it will count toward your grade. If you give the sub a hard time, he/she will write your name down on a list, and you will serve a detention when I return to class.
Penalties for Breaking Rules: First offense: Verbal warning Second offense: Phone call home Third offense: Detention issued Fourth offense: Referral issued. IN EXTREME CASES: If a student repeatedly causes a disturbance or forgets his or her materials, that student will be required to call his or her parent during class in front of the other students. If a student becomes either verbally or physically uncontrollable in class, I will call the office and have that student removed.
Getting Help: See me before school from 7:30 - 8:00 a.m. See me during my plan period – 4th hour See me after school from 3:00- 4:00 p.m. I believe that EACH of you has the ability to excel in this class and achieve AMAZING things. I expect all of you to dream big and work hard. I will be cheering for each of you as you work toward great success in this class. Remember ~ it’s your choice to be successful or not. Together let’s make this a great trimester!
Course Description
PREPARING FOR COLLEGE & CAREERS
Preparing for College and Careers addresses the knowledge, skills, and behaviors all students need to be prepared for success in college, career, and life. The focus of the course is the impact of today’s choices on tomorrow’s possibilities. Topics to be addressed include twenty-first century life and career skills; higher order thinking, communication, leadership, and management processes; exploration of personal aptitudes, interests, values, and goals; examining multiple life roles and responsibilities as individuals and family members; planning and building employability skills; transferring school skills to life and work; and managing personal resources. This course includes reviewing the 16 national career clusters and Indiana's College and Career Pathways, in-depth investigation of one or more pathways, reviewing graduation plans, developing career plans, and developing personal and career portfolios. A project based approach, including computer and technology applications, cooperative ventures between school and community, simulations, and real life experiences, is recommended.
· Recommended Grade level: 9-12
· Credits: 1 semester course for 1 credit
· Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
· One of the courses specified in the sequence of courses for all Career Clusters and all of Indiana’s College and Career Pathway Plans
· CTE
Week 1
Standards Instructional Content Activities, Readings, Labs, Interactive Notes, Assignments, etc.AssessmentsOther
1 PCC-1.2, PCC-2, PCC 6.3-6.5
Intro to Career Clusters, NWHS Graduation RequirementsGuidelines & Expectations, orientation, policies & procdures, web site, Copyright, plagierism, AUP AUP agreement, Norms & Sanctions,
2 PCC-1.1, PCC-1.3, PCC-1.4, PCC-4, PCC-6.1, PCC-6.2, PCC6.3-6.5Family Careers & Indiana's 11 Clusters, Pathways, Concentrations & coursesPathway/Concentration courses, Jung Typology, Family tree w/narrative, tactical & strategic goals
Pathway/Concentration course for me, Jung Typology Test, Family Tree & narrative, tactical & strategic goals, Career Cluster project
3 PCC-2, PCC-3.3, PCC-6.2, PCC-6.3-6.5,PCC-7.1
Networking, Drive of Your Life, Hoosier Hot 50My Network, Drive of Your Life, Hoosier Hot 50, Vision Board
My network, Skills Assessment, Reality Check, Drive of yor life, Hoosier Hot 50 job for me
4 PCC-2, PCC-3.1, PCC-3.2, PCC-3.4, PCC-4.1, PCC-4.2, PCC 6.3-6.5Medical & Financial Services Careers
Guest Speakers, Career Cluster Brochure & Poster project
Medical/Financial Services Occupational Analysis
5 PCC-6.5, PCC-4.1, PCC-7.3
Entrepreneurship, Guest Speakers,
employability skills
6 PCC-3.1, PCC-3.2, PCC-4.1, PCC-4.2, PCC-4.3, PCC-5.1, PCC-6.1, PCC-6.2, PCC 6.3-6.5, PCC 7.2
Planning for CollegeGuest Speakers, Potential Schools, High School Plan,College is Power
My High School Plan, Potential College list, Planning for College quiz
7 PC-2, PCC-3.1, PCC-4.1, PCC-4.2, PCC 6.3-6.5, PCC 7.2, PCC 7.5
Vocational/Trade Careers, Workplace expectationsGuest SpeakersWork Values Survey, Creating the Proper Image "Dress for Success"
8 PCC-2, PCC-3.1
Military CareersGuest Speakers
Military Report
9 PCC-3.4, PCC-4, PCC-5.2, PCC-6.1, PCC-6.2, PCC 6.3-6.5, PCC 7.1, pPCC 7.4
Ethics & College CostsEthics, Project, Post-Secondary plans, researching college cost
Ethics Values, Ethics quiz, My Post-secondary Plans, my college costs, character traits
10 PCC-2, PCC-3.1, PCC-5.3, PCC 6.3-6.5
Education & Non-traditional CareersGuest speakers, research/identify non-traditional careers/jobsTimeline, Create a job, Teacher interviews
11 PCC-2, PCC-3.1, PCC-5.4, PCC-6.1, PCC-6.2, PCC 6.3-6.5, PCC-7.1, PCC 7.3
Work-based Learning: Internships, Apprenticeships & JobsGuest speakers, , Finding a job, work permits, labor lawsResume, cover letter & reference sheet, Semester Portfolio
12 PCC-6.2, PCC-6.4, PCC 7.1, PCC-6, PCC 7.1SAT, ACT, AP Testing & GRE, Guest speakers, online test prep and practice,
exit interviews, team evaluations, course evaluation, in-class activitiesonline test practice, Final Exam
1st 9 Weeks
week 1
2nd 9 Weeks
Documents:
career interviews
Ch 1 PPT
FAFSA Form
formatting a resume
Gone in 60 Seconds
Good Habits for notetaking
Job Application
Mock Interview Instructions
Mock Interview Rubric
Score sheet for Thank you letter
Score sheet for cover letter
Score sheet for personal flyer
Score sheet for resume
Thank you letter format
Today's Military Worksheet
Course Expectations and Goals:
1. Students will participate in several surveys to determine the best career choices for them.
2. Students will research their career choices, create power points with the information, and they will present
information to the class.
3. Students will research the colleges that will support their career choices, learn how to fill out a college
applications, and they will create a brochure that will best represent their colleges.
4. Students will learn how to write resumes, write cover letters, and fill out job applications.
5. Students will learn how to prepare for job interviews, will participate in mock interviews, and will write thank you
notes.
7. Students will create vision boards pertaining to their futures.
8. Students will watch career videos exposing them to other career choices.
9. Students will listen to presentations given by representatives of various colleges and guest speakers who will
enlighten them about various careers.
Course Routines:
Failure is not an option!! So that we are all operating from the same place, here’s my definition of success: Success is each student working to the best of his or her ability, cooperating with other students to better understand the material, and following all directions given by Mrs. Lear. YOU are responsible for YOUR own success! In order to help you succeed, be assured that I will always be very clear and specific regarding my directions, rules, policies, and consequences. I will also do everything I can to make sure that you are successful in my class.
Beginning of Class:
Be on time to class. Tardies are strictly enforced! If you are tardy to class, pick up a tardy slip, fill it out and place it on my desk. It is your responsibility to keep track of your tardies. Come into the room, go directly to your seat, and turn in your homework. When the bell rings, begin reading silently for 5-10 minutes. You must provide your own reading material. A required reading book would be great!!
In addition to knowing and following the NW handbook, I have only 10 rules for you to follow during our time together:
Be respectful and considerate of your teacher and classmates in both words and actions. Do not talk to me in a rude or loud tone of voice or I will call security.
Remain awake and avoid the impression you are asleep.
Come prepared for class by bringing your daily supplies.
Sit in your assigned seat unless you have permission to do otherwise.
Work only on assignments from this class.
No food or drinks are allowed in this classroom unless otherwise directed by your teacher.
All personal grooming should be done in the bathroom.
There is a ZERO tolerance for profanity in this classroom. If I hear you use profanity, even when you’re talking to your friends, you will receive a referral.
Remain in your seat and continue to work until the bell rings. Do not line up at the door at the end of the period. If you leave the classroom before the bell rings or you leave the hallway area where you have been sent, you will be written up.
Participate in class. Become actively involved in this class, and your grades will be better.
Bring all necessary materials to class everyday:
Black or blue pen and #2 pencil
One highlighter ~ any color
Index cards 1” binder for handouts, returned papers and quizzes
Loose leaf paper
Agenda book
Required text
Post-It notes
Book for silent reading
Grading system:
Grades will be based on homework assignments, oral presentations, projects, quizzes, and tests.
Assignments: All assignments must be turned in on time, and placed on the appropriate shelf of the black file tray according to class period. I do not accept late work. A one day grace period will be allowed only in case of an emergency. You must have a note signed by one of your parents to explain the emergency before you will be granted a grace period. All assignments will be completed on loose-leaf paper using black or blue ink or typed on the computer.
Your name, class period, and the due date must appear in the upper right corner of your paper. Daily assignments will be listed on the board in the front of the classroom.
Make up work: You are responsible for make-up work due to absence. Check with me when you return from an absence, and I will tell you what you missed. A basket at the student center will contain handouts and homework that you missed. You have one day for every day you missed to turn in make-up work, and make-up quizzes and tests. If the make-up work or quizzes and tests are not completed during the allotted time, you will receive a zero. A list of make-up quizzes and tests will appear on the front board, and they must be made up by Friday of that week, either before or after school in my classroom, but NOT DURING CLASS. In the past, too many students have cheated on make-up tests during class.
Substitutes: In my absence, please treat the substitute teacher with respect. Do all the work assigned by the sub because it will count toward your grade. If you give the sub a hard time, he/she will write your name down on a list, and you will serve a detention when I return to class.
Penalties for Breaking Rules: First offense: Verbal warning Second offense: Phone call home Third offense: Detention issued Fourth offense: Referral issued. IN EXTREME CASES: If a student repeatedly causes a disturbance or forgets his or her materials, that student will be required to call his or her parent during class in front of the other students. If a student becomes either verbally or physically uncontrollable in class, I will call the office and have that student removed.
Getting Help: See me before school from 7:30 - 8:00 a.m. See me during my plan period – 4th hour See me after school from 3:00- 4:00 p.m. I believe that EACH of you has the ability to excel in this class and achieve AMAZING things. I expect all of you to dream big and work hard. I will be cheering for each of you as you work toward great success in this class. Remember ~ it’s your choice to be successful or not. Together let’s make this a great trimester!
Course Description
PREPARING FOR COLLEGE & CAREERS
Preparing for College and Careers addresses the knowledge, skills, and behaviors all students need to be prepared for success in college, career, and life. The focus of the course is the impact of today’s choices on tomorrow’s possibilities. Topics to be addressed include twenty-first century life and career skills; higher order thinking, communication, leadership, and management processes; exploration of personal aptitudes, interests, values, and goals; examining multiple life roles and responsibilities as individuals and family members; planning and building employability skills; transferring school skills to life and work; and managing personal resources. This course includes reviewing the 16 national career clusters and Indiana's College and Career Pathways, in-depth investigation of one or more pathways, reviewing graduation plans, developing career plans, and developing personal and career portfolios. A project based approach, including computer and technology applications, cooperative ventures between school and community, simulations, and real life experiences, is recommended.
· Recommended Grade level: 9-12
· Credits: 1 semester course for 1 credit
· Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
· One of the courses specified in the sequence of courses for all Career Clusters and all of Indiana’s College and Career Pathway Plans
· CTE
Week 1
Standards Instructional Content Activities, Readings, Labs, Interactive Notes, Assignments, etc.AssessmentsOther
1 PCC-1.2, PCC-2, PCC 6.3-6.5
Intro to Career Clusters, NWHS Graduation RequirementsGuidelines & Expectations, orientation, policies & procdures, web site, Copyright, plagierism, AUP AUP agreement, Norms & Sanctions,
2 PCC-1.1, PCC-1.3, PCC-1.4, PCC-4, PCC-6.1, PCC-6.2, PCC6.3-6.5Family Careers & Indiana's 11 Clusters, Pathways, Concentrations & coursesPathway/Concentration courses, Jung Typology, Family tree w/narrative, tactical & strategic goals
Pathway/Concentration course for me, Jung Typology Test, Family Tree & narrative, tactical & strategic goals, Career Cluster project
3 PCC-2, PCC-3.3, PCC-6.2, PCC-6.3-6.5,PCC-7.1
Networking, Drive of Your Life, Hoosier Hot 50My Network, Drive of Your Life, Hoosier Hot 50, Vision Board
My network, Skills Assessment, Reality Check, Drive of yor life, Hoosier Hot 50 job for me
4 PCC-2, PCC-3.1, PCC-3.2, PCC-3.4, PCC-4.1, PCC-4.2, PCC 6.3-6.5Medical & Financial Services Careers
Guest Speakers, Career Cluster Brochure & Poster project
Medical/Financial Services Occupational Analysis
5 PCC-6.5, PCC-4.1, PCC-7.3
Entrepreneurship, Guest Speakers,
employability skills
6 PCC-3.1, PCC-3.2, PCC-4.1, PCC-4.2, PCC-4.3, PCC-5.1, PCC-6.1, PCC-6.2, PCC 6.3-6.5, PCC 7.2
Planning for CollegeGuest Speakers, Potential Schools, High School Plan,College is Power
My High School Plan, Potential College list, Planning for College quiz
7 PC-2, PCC-3.1, PCC-4.1, PCC-4.2, PCC 6.3-6.5, PCC 7.2, PCC 7.5
Vocational/Trade Careers, Workplace expectationsGuest SpeakersWork Values Survey, Creating the Proper Image "Dress for Success"
8 PCC-2, PCC-3.1
Military CareersGuest Speakers
Military Report
9 PCC-3.4, PCC-4, PCC-5.2, PCC-6.1, PCC-6.2, PCC 6.3-6.5, PCC 7.1, pPCC 7.4
Ethics & College CostsEthics, Project, Post-Secondary plans, researching college cost
Ethics Values, Ethics quiz, My Post-secondary Plans, my college costs, character traits
10 PCC-2, PCC-3.1, PCC-5.3, PCC 6.3-6.5
Education & Non-traditional CareersGuest speakers, research/identify non-traditional careers/jobsTimeline, Create a job, Teacher interviews
11 PCC-2, PCC-3.1, PCC-5.4, PCC-6.1, PCC-6.2, PCC 6.3-6.5, PCC-7.1, PCC 7.3
Work-based Learning: Internships, Apprenticeships & JobsGuest speakers, , Finding a job, work permits, labor lawsResume, cover letter & reference sheet, Semester Portfolio
12 PCC-6.2, PCC-6.4, PCC 7.1, PCC-6, PCC 7.1SAT, ACT, AP Testing & GRE, Guest speakers, online test prep and practice,
exit interviews, team evaluations, course evaluation, in-class activitiesonline test practice, Final Exam