6-8 CAREER PREPARATION

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will develop academic and personal skills, aptitudes and abilities needed throughout their lives.

Performance Indicators

Assessment Strategies

6-8 develop the habit of punctuality and regular attendance

6-8 demonstrate habits of mind (i.e. taking responsibility, persevering, goal-setting, self-esteem)

6-8 understand the value and dignity of work

6-8 develop skills necessary to work effectively and problem solve in a group

6-8 build organizational skills (by using assignment sheets, notebooks, etc)

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6-8 CAREER PREPARATION

CONTENT STANDARD

Guided by self-assessment, personal career interests and knowledge of the work world, students

will develop career goals.

Performance Indicators

Assessment Strategies

6-8 explore personal career interests and aptitudes

6-8 establish contact with people in the work force to learn about world of work

6-8 apply decision process to more complex problems and is able to evaluate the consequences

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6-8 CAREER PREPARATION

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the relationship between academic knowledge and skills as applied in the workplace

and other settings.

Performance Indicators

Assessment Strategies

6-8 apply problem solving skills to a variety of settings

6-8 communicate effectively through a variety of methods

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6-8 CAREER PREPARATION

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will acquire and apply skills/concepts required to balance personal, family, community

and work responsibilities.

Performance Indicators

Assessment Strategies

6-8 exhibit the personal qualities that lead to responsible behavior in the roles they play at school,

home and community

6-8 practice conservation and recycling of materials

6-8 develop effective time/resources management strategies

6-8 apply effective decision making skills to set priorities among home, school, family and

community

6-8 gain experience in community service

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