Western Mennonite School
Course Syllabus
Course Title: Career Education Instructor: Mrs. S. Stinson Course Description:
Semester I, 2012; 0.5 Credit Grade Level: 12
This one-half credit course will enable students to meet the criteria of the career-related learning standards which are required for Western Mennonite School’s high school diploma, and by the state of Oregon in the past. These are “fundamental skills essential for success in employment, college, family, and community life” (ODE, Career-Related Learning Standards, p. 31A). Discussions of personal and financial management, problem solving, communication, teamwork, employment foundations and career development will be presented in a Christian perspective. Since the Bible is rich in instruction about how to work and manage our talents and resources, it will be used as a “handbook” in this course. A job shadow experience and a service opportunity will also be completed. Goals and Objectives: Students will be given opportunities to learn to: o exhibit appropriate work ethic and behaviors in school, community, and/or workplace. o apply decision-making and problem-solving techniques in school, community, and/or workplace. o demonstrate effective and appropriate communication skills to give and receive information in school, community, and/or workplace through oral presentations and various forms of written communication. o demonstrate effective teamwork in school, community, and/or workplace. o demonstrate career development skills in planning for post-high school experiences. Course Content: 1st Grading Period
Personal Management/Organization Self Discovery/Assessment
2nd Grading Period
Financial Management
3rd Grading Period
Personal and Professional Communication Skills Employment Seeking Skills **This order is subject to change with notice by the teacher.
Materials: Provided by school: Succeeding in the World of Work, Seventh Edition (Kimbrell Vineyard) Making the Right Money Moves (Mennonite Financial Federal Credit Union) Financial Foundations: Stewardship Curriculum for High Schoool Students (MMA) Daily planner
Provided by student: Three-ring binder with college ruled paper Black or blue pen, pencil Bible, New International Version Grading: Course Work and Tests ..............................................75% - Organization Project - Self Discovery Paper - Budgeting and Financial Workbook - Communication Skills Project - Employment Portfolio and Job Interview - Unit Tests, Final Test Job Shadow and Service Experience .........................25% - Job Shadow Packet with all paperwork completed on time - Career Research and Job Shadow Response Paper - Service Paper _______**Job Shadow (4 hours) and Service Experience (4 hours) – 25% OF GRADE** Students will receive a job shadow packet during the first week of the semester, for which they are responsible, and they will make arrangements to “shadow” someone in their workplace for at least four hours. The service experience allows students to create their own connections wtihin the community at a location they will choose and arrange. It should not be a place where they regularly serve. These course requirements are to be completed when there is no school scheduled if possible: October 12, 19, November 21, 23, or on a weekend, and must be completed by December 3rd FIRM. Late completion will result in a loss of 10% per day. Please let me know immediately if you experience scheduling difficulties. Job Shadow Intent Form: Job Shadow Experience Completed: Job Shadow Written Report Deadline: Service Experience Completed: Written Report Deadline for Service:
September 21 December 3 December 7 December 3 December 7
Attendance: When you miss class due to a pre-arranged absence (participation in a sports team, field trip, etc.), you are expected to find out what you will miss before leaving, and hand work in the next day at the beginning of class. For all other absences, please find out from a fellow student what was missed and hand it in upon return. Tests: If you miss a test due to an absence, you must take the test on the first day back at school. Failure to schedule the test or unreasonable postponement will result in a loss of 10% per day. NOTE: **As in the “real world”, making up for absences is your responsibility. This is a practical application of personal management skills within the career-related learning standards (ODE).
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These classroom rules reinforce excellent workplace habits. Start practicing now! 1. Come to class prepared with all necessary materials and be ready to begin work immediately. At the bell, you should be ready to learn. A ‘tardy’ will be given for those who need to return to their lockers for forgotten materials. 2. Since your behavior affects your learning and the learning of others, you are expected to conduct yourself accordingly. This includes respect for the feelings, ideas, and property of others (tables, chairs, furniture included). 3. Cell phones must be TURNED OFF and placed in a backpack or purse before you enter the classroom. Otherwise, I will keep your cell phone for the day and it may be picked up after 7th period (1st offense). 4. No food or drimks are allowed in Room 22. Water bottles only. 5. “Technology Use Policy” outlined in the Parent/Student Handbook is enforced. 6. Leave the room neat and tidy. This means taking all belongings and papers with you, and sliding your chairs in when you are dismissed. 7. Ten per cent per day will be deducted for late work. 8. If you are having problems of any kind in the class, I welcome the opportunity for us to meet one-on-one outside of class time. I want you to be successful in Career Education! Contact Information: E-mail Address:
sstinson@westernmennoniteschool.org
(Parent e-mails will be read by 3:30 p.m. each school day. Please consult PowerSchool for information about assignments and your child’s progress.) Telephone Number: (503) 363-2000 ext. 222 We have read the Careers course syllabus, and understand its contents and requirements. Student name _________________________________________ Student signature
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Parent/Guardian signature ______ Date Parent, please also initial beside the “Job Shadow and Service”paragraph to indicate that you have read these requirements. Phone number
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