Career Investigation

Career Investigations

Course Expectations

 

Purpose:

The purpose of this course is to achieve proficiency in decision making and problem solving which is an essential skill for career planning and lifelong learning. Students will use self knowledge, educational, and career information to achieve realistic career and educational goals.

The topics to be covered but not limited to: Personal Development and Interests;Career Information in regards to applying for a job, what you need to achieve that career goal for that job and expectations once you receive that job. The class will also be participating in Groundhog Job Shadow day. Classroom Projects and activities will include the Stock Market Game, Running a business within the class and Career experiences related to different elective fields.

 

 

Attendance and Makeup Work:

  1. The student will be on time, in his/her seat and prepared to work when the tardy bell rings. Please remember that I DISMISS CLASS NOT THE BELL.  The school guidelines concerning unexcused tardies will be followed.
  2. Assignments will be neat, legible and on time.  A ten (10) point- reduction in grade will be calculated for each late day on daily assignments. A fifteen (15) point reduction will be made on all MAJOR PROJECTS!
  3. Makeup work is the RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT.

 

 

Supplies:

  1. Folder with brads and pockets
  2. Loose leaf paper for folder
  3. Pens and Pencils
  4. The student may need to provide materials for other major projects.  I will send a note home giving details on the project and what it will entail.
  5. It is encouraged that the student has a set of markers, glue and scissors.

 

 

Classroom Behavior:

  1. The student is expected to abide by all classroom guidelines and procedures including “Student Code of Conduct”.

Misbehavior and Tardiness will be corrected with the following:

A.     Warning,

B.     Followed by an afternoon detention and a phone call to parents.

C.     Last but not least a referral to the office.

     

  1. Bathroom passes will be limited to 3 per six weeks on an emergency basis. 

Students should be prepared to remain in the classroom when class begins and until class is over.

  1. The student is expected to do the following in order to create a positive and safe learning environment:

A.     Bring supplies to class each day.

B.     Pick up after your self; PLEASE place all trash and paper in the trashcan.

C.     No HORSEPLAY during class.

D.     Please do not talk and disturb your classmates. Raise your hand for assistance!

 

Grading:

Each unit will be tested multiple choice, true-false, completion and essay questions. The six-week grades will be based on the following:

Daily Grades (40%) - class assignments, handouts, worksheets and small projects

Major Grades (60%) - labs, unit tests, and major projects

 

 

I look forward to having each of you this year and can’t wait to get to know each and everyone of you. If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate, I am here for you! My conference time is from 8:45-9:30 or before or after school.

 

 

To a Great Year!

 

 

Mrs. Burkhart