Mrs. Slothower

Career Education
 
 

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Class Expectations

Appropriate behavior is a life skill that is needed in the workplace, as it is in school.  Therefore, students will receive a weekly conduct grade which will be a component of their overall average.
The basic expectations in the classroom, as expected on a  job, are respect, responsibility, and readiness.

Each student will have a "Personnel File," where behaviors will be noted daily and/or weekly. Inappropriate behaviors will be addressed, as well as ways to improve that behavior. Good behavior and good work habits will be rewarded, just as it is in most workplaces.
 



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Calendar and Grading Criteria

Career Compass Classes for 6th grade is a nine-week course which provides a sense of direction, a desire for personal growth, and a willingness to learn about career planning.  Content skills are developed through classroom activities, projects, and references to Sean Covey's The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens.  The following weekly topics are covered:

Week 1:  Introductions:  Who am I?  Who are you?

Week 2:  Personal Uniqueness

Week 3:  Interests and Skills

Week 4:  Hereditary and Environmental Influences, Career Clusters

Week 5:  Time Management and Organization

Week 6:  Decision Making

Week 7:  Communication, Interviewing

Week 8:  Work Styles, Leadership, Teamwork

Week 9:  Personal Work Preferences, Study Habits

Grading Criteria:  Classwork, projects, and behavior      40%

                            The Seven Habits Booklet                 30%

                             Journal                                           20%

                             End of Quarter Test                        10%

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Internet Links
www.bridges.com
www.vaview.org



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Homework

Career Compass 6th grade Homework for the  2nd Nine Weeks:

  1. Diorama showing students' individual personalities, skills, and interests.
  2. Family Work History
  3. Building a Business

*Subject to change.

Directions and due dates will be given to students when it is assigned.


 
 

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Updated: 11/30/05