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COURSE ORIENTATION

CAREER EXPLORATION PROJECT ~ VALENCIA HIGH SCHOOL

PURPOSE

• Allow students the chance to show the cumulative skills they have learned while in high school.

• Direct students toward real experience in a career field in which they have an interest.

• Give students a chance to work at something they are personally invested in.

PRINCIPLES

• Make a plan

• Write it down

• Follow through

• Keep records/journal

• Evaluate setbacks

• Embrace the challenge

PROCESS

• Design a general project

• Find a mentor in the community

• Specifically define the scope and expectations of your project; formally submit that plan

• Complete research necessary to helping you complete your project

• Create a series of steps you will take toward your final product

• Turn in completed journal and completed portfolio including sources/Bibliography.

• Present project to a panel. This presentation is a formal presentation – as though you were having a job interview and you were “selling” yourself. This MUST include visual aids, proper attire, proper attitude, good diction, and good preparation.

• Project ideas may be rejected because of danger, lack of feasibility, appropriateness, or other reasons.

• Any cost or injury related to the career exploration project is the responsibility of the student.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

• Your attendance is important and directly related to your success in this course. You will need to come to class one time per week. The school tardy and attendance policy will be enforced – 1 absence = 5 days.

ACADEMIC HONESTY

• Any student involved in dishonesty in any work, hours, etc, will be subject to one, some, or all of the following: an automatic zero on the work; a referral to the Assistant Principal; and a conference between the AP, the parent(s), and the teacher.

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT POLICY

• You are young adults and have reached a level of maturity that requires you to accept full responsibility for your...