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World of Work Requirement
(Career Preparation)
The Howard County Public School System
requires that all students be given the opportunity to complete the following
three instructional activities in Career Preparation:
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Develop and update an individual career
plan for at least two consecutive years
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Participate in a job interview simulation
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Complete a qualifications brief or resume
acceptable for seeking employment
Career preparation activities in the
junior year include an opportunity to participate in a junior interview
clinic.
By the end of September of their senior
year, students should have documentation on file in the Counseling Center that
they have completed a career plan, a resume, and an interview.
Student Service Requirement
The Maryland State Board of Education
stipulates that all students in Maryland public schools must complete student
service requirements in order to earn a high school diploma. Most Howard
County public school students complete the service requirement at the middle
school level. Those students who do not, or who transfer into Howard County
Public Schools from out-of-state or nonpublic schools, will be required to
perform service learning as follows:
Time of Student's Transfer
# of Hours
9th Grade (either semester) 75
10th Grade (either semester) 50
11th Grade (first semester) 40
11th Grade (second semester) 30
12th Grade (first semester) 15
12th Grade (second semester) 10
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