Wednesday & Thursday, May 31 & June 1, 2017

Dear Class:

Learning Targets:
​Students will --

• understand the value of getting a higher education or post-secondary training.

Students will --

• know how to explore post-secondary programs of study
• identify relevant programs of study
• develop a post-secondary education plan.

______________________________________________________________________ 

Reminder >>>>>>  
If you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to go to the class website, read through the weekly agenda, find the work you missed, and complete it.

  Activities:
​     Students, you will complete the following today:

1.  Continue with the Final Project "Where am I going" "How do I get there":  When working on the final project, refer to the slide tutorial in the link. LINK: FINAL PROJECT 2016-17

Create slides.. Finish photoshopped picture and insert in first slide.
 Table of Contents--Scoring Guide Create a slide entitled "Table of Contents".  Copy and paste in each of them.

Paceography- a brief biography of you as a person, student and tekkie.  Document copy is to the right on the menu.

 You must cite all of your pictures for credit.   If they are not cited, I will actually deduct points since the issues of copyright violation is apparent. 

​

Friday & Tuesday, May 26 & 30, 2017

Dear Class:

Learning Targets:
​Students will --

• understand the value of getting a higher education or post-secondary training.

Students will --

• know how to explore post-secondary programs of study
• identify relevant programs of study
• develop a post-secondary education plan.

______________________________________________________________________ 

Reminder >>>>>>  
If you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to go to the class website, read through the weekly agenda, find the work you missed, and complete it.

  Activities:
​     Students, you will complete the following today:

1.  Finish the "Thank You" letter based on your evaluation.  Please note the name of the interviewer at the bottom.  I will put the names of the interviewers up on the screen.  After I go over your rough draft with you, you will write it in fair hand on the card I give you.  If it is upside down, or any other problems with it, it will be half points! 

3.  Handout "Why College?"-- DUE TODAY!!!!

1. Section 3 of our key curriculum: Post-secondary Education
   Lookup Programs of Study for your career choice in CIS
   Complete the handout as directed. "Why College?"
2. Complete 3 slides related to post-secondary planning--
   Create a high school course plan- see example.
   Create a post-secondary course plan.
   Summarize in a table your findings about each school researched.

4.  Continue with the Final Project "Where am I going" "How do I get there":  When working on the final project, refer to the slide tutorial in the link. LINK: FINAL PROJECT 2016-17

Create slides.. Finish photoshopped picture and insert in first slide.
 Table of Contents--Scoring Guide Create a slide entitled "Table of Contents".  Copy and paste in each of them.

Paceography- a brief biography of you as a person, student and tekkie.  Document copy is to the right on the menu.

 You must cite all of your pictures for credit.   If they are not cited, I will actually deduct points since the issues of copyright violation is apparent. 

​

Wednesday & Thursday, May 24 & 25, 2017

Dear Class:

Learning Targets:
​Students will --

• understand the value of getting a higher education or post-secondary training.

Students will --

• know how to explore post-secondary programs of study
• identify relevant programs of study
• develop a post-secondary education plan.

______________________________________________________________________ 

Reminder >>>>>>  
If you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to go to the class website, read through the weekly agenda, find the work you missed, and complete it.

  Activities:
​     Students, you will complete the following today:

1.  "How to Write a Thank You Letter After an Interview" clip on youtube.

2.  Work on the "Thank You" letter based on your evaluation.  Please note the name of the interviewer at the bottom.  

3.  Handout "Why College?"--

1. Section 3 of our key curriculum: Post-secondary Education
   Lookup Programs of Study for your career choice in CIS
   Complete the handout as directed. "Why College?"
2. Complete 3 slides related to post-secondary planning--
   Create a high school course plan- see example.
   Create a post-secondary course plan.
   Summarize in a table your findings about each school researched.

4.  Continue with the Final Project "Where am I going" "How do I get there":  When working on the final project, refer to the slide tutorial in the link. LINK: FINAL PROJECT 2016-17

Create slides.. Finish photoshopped picture and insert in first slide.
 Table of Contents--Scoring Guide Create a slide entitled "Table of Contents".  Copy and paste in each of them.

Paceography- a brief biography of you as a person, student and tekkie.  Document copy is to the right on the menu.

 You must cite all of your pictures for credit.   If they are not cited, I will actually deduct points since the issues of copyright violation is apparent. 

​

Monday & Tuesday, May 22 & 23, 2017

Dear Class:

Learning Targets:
​Students will --

• understand the value of getting a higher education or post-secondary training.

Students will --

• know how to explore post-secondary programs of study
• identify relevant programs of study
• develop a post-secondary education plan.

______________________________________________________________________ 

Reminder >>>>>>  
If you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to go to the class website, read through the weekly agenda, find the work you missed, and complete it.

  Activities:
​     Students, you will complete the following today:

1.  "How to Write a Thank You Letter After an Interview" clip on youtube.

2.  Work on the "Thank You" letter based on your evaluation.  Please note the name of the interviewer at the bottom.  

3.  Handout "Why College?"

1. Section 3 of our key curriculum: Post-secondary Education
   Lookup Programs of Study for your career choice in CIS
   Complete the handout as directed. "Why College?"
2. Complete 3 slides related to post-secondary planning--
   Create a high school course plan- see example.
   Create a post-secondary course plan.
   Summarize in a table your findings about each school researched.

4.  Continue with the Final Project "Where am I going" "How do I get there":  When working on the final project, refer to the slide tutorial in the link. LINK: FINAL PROJECT 2016-17

Create slides.. Finish photoshopped picture and insert in first slide.
 Table of Contents--Scoring Guide Create a slide entitled "Table of Contents".  Copy and paste in each of them.

Paceography- a brief biography of you as a person, student and tekkie.  Document copy is to the right on the menu.

 You must cite all of your pictures for credit.   If they are not cited, I will actually deduct points since the issues of copyright violation is apparent. 

​

Thursday & Friday, May 18 & 19, 2017

Semester 2 —Thursday and Friday, May 18th and 19th
MEET AT THE LIBRARY!!!!!
You must attend one of the sessions to receive full credit for the interview.
 
Periods 1 and 2 will meet at the library Friday, May 19th.  Periods 5, 6, and 8 will meet at the library Thursday, May 18th. 

Please be dressed properly as described by our guest who spoke with you regarding proper manners and dress for the interview.  If you have any questions about dress, go to the college and career center or the counselors to get clothes for the interview.

Tuesday & Wednesday, May 16 & 17, 2017

Dear Class:

Learning Targets:
​Students will --

• understand the value of getting a higher education or post-secondary training.

Students will --

• know how to explore post-secondary programs of study
• identify relevant programs of study
• develop a post-secondary education plan.

______________________________________________________________________ 

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

Mock Interviews will occur on the following dates:
Semester 2 —Thursday and Friday, May 18th and 19th
MEET AT THE LIBRARY!!!!!
You must attend one of the sessions to receive full credit for the interview.
 
Periods 1 and 2 will meet at the library Friday, May 19th.  Periods 5, 6, and 8 will meet at the library Thursday, May 18th. 

Please be dressed properly as described by our guest who spoke with you regarding proper manners and dress for the interview.  If you have any questions about dress, go to the college and career center or the counselors to get clothes for the interview.


Reminder >>>>>>  
If you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to go to the class website, read through the weekly agenda, find the work you missed, and complete it.

  Activities:
​     Students, you will complete the following today:

1.  Warmup:  10 minute practice the Big 4.  Practice conclusion of interview.  We will do one more "sheet" for interviews.  Please put your name on it for the interviewer and your partner's name on it for interviewee.  This will be the last time before the interview.

2.  I called you up each separately and went over your resume last period.  I want you to correct the errors, print out a new copy, and turn it in with the old one.  Do not staple them together!  If you have no resume checked off in my book, you will not be allowed to interview.

3.  Handout "Why College?"

1. Section 3 of our key curriculum: Post-secondary Education
   Lookup Programs of Study for your career choice in CIS
   Complete the handout as directed. "Why College?"
2. Complete 3 slides related to post-secondary planning--
   Create a high school course plan- see example.
   Create a post-secondary course plan.
   Summarize in a table your findings about each school researched.

4.   Four parts to the "Introduction" in an interview.  Smile, Establish eye contact, Shake their hand, Introduce yourself.  Practice today.

5.  Continue with the Final Project "Where am I going" "How do I get there":  When working on the final project, refer to the slide tutorial in the link. LINK: FINAL PROJECT 2016-17

Create slides.. Finish photoshopped picture and insert in first slide.
 Table of Contents--Scoring Guide Create a slide entitled "Table of Contents".  Copy and paste in each of them.

Paceography- a brief biography of you as a person, student and tekkie.  Document copy is to the right on the menu.

 You must cite all of your pictures for credit.   If they are not cited, I will actually deduct points since the issues of copyright violation is apparent. 

​

Friday & Monday, May 12 & 15, 2017

Dear Class:

Learning Targets:
​Students will --​

1. Know the five parts to a resume- personal information, job objective, education, work history and skills. 
2. Know how to structure an effective resume.
3. Be able to describe skills and abilities in business language.

​Business Language — formal writing that objective, succinct and specific

Business Language resume writing — describes abilities and accomplishments as specific, measurable and concrete experiences, starts with an action verb, avoids slang and personal wording ( No "I" statements.)

Learning Targets:
​Students will --

• understand the value of getting a higher education or post-secondary training.

Students will --

• know how to explore post-secondary programs of study
• identify relevant programs of study
• develop a post-secondary education plan.

______________________________________________________________________ 

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

Mock Interviews will occur on the following dates:
Semester 2 —Thursday and Friday, May 18th and 19th
MEET AT THE LIBRARY!!!!!
You must attend one of the sessions to receive full credit for the interview.
 
Periods 1 and 2 will meet at the library Friday, May 19th.  Periods 5, 6, and 8 will meet at the library Thursday, May 18th. 

Please be dressed properly as described by our guest who spoke with you regarding proper manners and dress for the interview.  If you have any questions about dress, go to the college and career center or the counselors to get clothes for the interview.


Reminder >>>>>>  
If you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to go to the class website, read through the weekly agenda, find the work you missed, and complete it.

  Activities:
​     Students, you will complete the following today:

1.  Warmup:  10 minute practice the Big 4.  Practice conclusion of interview.  You will ask one question of the interviewee today.

2.  I called you up each separately and went over your resume last period.  I want you to correct the errors, print out a new copy, and turn it in with the old one.  Do not staple them together!  If you have no resume checked off in my book, you will not be allowed to interview.

3.  Handout "Why College?"

1. Section 3 of our key curriculum: Post-secondary Education
   Lookup Programs of Study for your career choice in CIS
   Complete the handout as directed. "Why College?"
2. Complete 3 slides related to post-secondary planning--
   Create a high school course plan- see example.
   Create a post-secondary course plan.
   Summarize in a table your findings about each school researched.

4.   Four parts to the "Introduction" in an interview.  Smile, Establish eye contact, Shake their hand, Introduce yourself.  Practice today.

5.  Continue with the Final Project "Where am I going" "How do I get there":  When working on the final project, refer to the slide tutorial in the link. LINK: FINAL PROJECT 2016-17

Create slides.. Finish photoshopped picture and insert in first slide.
 Table of Contents--Scoring Guide Create a slide entitled "Table of Contents".  Copy and paste in each of them.

Paceography- a brief biography of you as a person, student and tekkie.  Document copy is to the right on the menu.

 You must cite all of your pictures for credit.   If they are not cited, I will actually deduct points since the issues of copyright violation is apparent. 

​

Wednesday & Thursday, May 10 & 11, 2017

Dear Class:

Learning Targets:
​Students will --​

1. Know the five parts to a resume- personal information, job objective, education, work history and skills. 
2. Know how to structure an effective resume.
3. Be able to describe skills and abilities in business language.

​Business Language — formal writing that objective, succinct and specific

Business Language resume writing — describes abilities and accomplishments as specific, measurable and concrete experiences, starts with an action verb, avoids slang and personal wording ( No "I" statements.)

Learning Targets:
​Students will --

• understand the value of getting a higher education or post-secondary training.

Students will --

• know how to explore post-secondary programs of study
• identify relevant programs of study
• develop a post-secondary education plan.

______________________________________________________________________ 

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

Mock Interviews will occur on the following dates:
Semester 2 —Thursday and Friday, May 18th and 19th
You must attend one of the sessions to receive full credit for the interview.

Reminder >>>>>>  
If you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to go to the class website, read through the weekly agenda, find the work you missed, and complete it.

  Activities:
​     Students, you will complete the following today:

1.  Warmup:  10 minute practice the Big 4.  Practice conclusion of interview.

2.  I will be calling you up each separately and going over your resume.  I want you to correct the errors, print out a new copy, and turn it in with the old one.  Do not staple them together!

3.  Handout "Why College?"

1. Section 3 of our key curriculum: Post-secondary Education
   Lookup Programs of Study for your career choice in CIS
   Complete the handout as directed. "Why College?"
2. Complete 3 slides related to post-secondary planning--
   Create a high school course plan- see example.
   Create a post-secondary course plan.
   Summarize in a table your findings about each school researched.

4.   Four parts to the "Introduction" in an interview.  Smile, Establish eye contact, Shake their hand, Introduce yourself.  Practice today.

5.  Continue with the Final Project "Where am I going" "How do I get there":  When working on the final project, refer to the slide tutorial in the link. LINK: FINAL PROJECT 2016-17

Create slides.. Finish photoshopped picture and insert in first slide.
 Table of Contents--Scoring Guide Create a slide entitled "Table of Contents".  Copy and paste in each of them.

Paceography- a brief biography of you as a person, student and tekkie.  Document copy is to the right on the menu.

 You must cite all of your pictures for credit.   If they are not cited, I will actually deduct points since the issues of copyright violation is apparent. 

​

Monday & Tuesday, May 8 & 9, 2017

Dear Class:

Learning Targets:
​Students will --​

1. Know the five parts to a resume- personal information, job objective, education, work history and skills. 
2. Know how to structure an effective resume.
3. Be able to describe skills and abilities in business language.

​Business Language — formal writing that objective, succinct and specific

Business Language resume writing — describes abilities and accomplishments as specific, measurable and concrete experiences, starts with an action verb, avoids slang and personal wording ( No "I" statements.)

Learning Targets:
​Students will --

• understand the value of getting a higher education or post-secondary training.

Students will --

• know how to explore post-secondary programs of study
• identify relevant programs of study
• develop a post-secondary education plan.

______________________________________________________________________ 

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

Mock Interviews will occur on the following dates:
Semester 2 —Thursday and Friday, May 18th and 19th
You must attend one of the sessions to receive full credit for the interview.

Reminder >>>>>>  
If you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to go to the class website, read through the weekly agenda, find the work you missed, and complete it.

  Activities:
​     Students, you will complete the following today:

1.  Warmup:  10 minute practice the Big 4.  Practice conclusion of interview.

2.  Warmup: Read "What is a "Career Pathway"?  

• Respond to  the following (document entitled Career Pathway:

     Write a definition of career pathway and identify the key benefits of career pathways.            Explain how a post-secondary education plan would be connected to a career pathway.

Best and Worst Entry Jobs  FYI

3.  What is a "Career Pathway"? Handout "Why College?"

1. Section 3 of our key curriculum: Post-secondary Education
   Lookup Programs of Study for your career choice in CIS
   Complete the handout as directed. "Why College?"
2. Complete 3 slides related to post-secondary planning--
   Create a high school course plan- see example.
   Create a post-secondary course plan.
   Summarize in a table your findings about each school researched.

4.   Four parts to the "Introduction" in an interview.  Smile, Establish eye contact, Shake their hand, Introduce yourself.  Practice today.

5.  Continue with the Final Project "Where am I going" "How do I get there":  When working on the final project, refer to the slide tutorial in the link. LINK: FINAL PROJECT 2016-17

Create slides.. Finish photoshopped picture and insert in first slide.
 Table of Contents--Scoring Guide Create a slide entitled "Table of Contents".  Copy and paste in each of them.

Paceography- a brief biography of you as a person, student and tekkie.  Document copy is to the right on the menu.

 You must cite all of your pictures for credit.   If they are not cited, I will actually deduct points since the issues of copyright violation is apparent. 

​

Thursday & Friday, May 4 & 5, 2017

Dear Class:

Learning Targets:
​Students will --​

1. Know the five parts to a resume- personal information, job objective, education, work history and skills. 
2. Know how to structure an effective resume.
3. Be able to describe skills and abilities in business language.

​Business Language — formal writing that objective, succinct and specific

Business Language resume writing — describes abilities and accomplishments as specific, measurable and concrete experiences, starts with an action verb, avoids slang and personal wording ( No "I" statements.)

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

Mock Interviews will occur on the following dates:
Semester 2 —Thursday and Friday, May 18th and 19th
You must attend one of the sessions to receive full credit for the interview.

Reminder >>>>>>  
If you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to go to the class website, read through the weekly agenda, find the work you missed, and complete it.

  Activities:
​     Students, you will complete the following today:

1.  Warmup:  10 minute practice the Big 4.  Practice conclusion of interview.

2.   We will watch 8 Common Interview Questions and Answers. 

3.  I will be grading the  Personal Education Plan this weekend. 

4.   Four parts to the "Introduction" in an interview.  Smile, Establish eye contact, Shake their hand, Introduce yourself.  Practice today.

5.  I will be handing out three questions to each of you.  You will put your name where it says "Interviewer".   Put the name of the person you will be interviewing in the "Name:" section.  Put the period and date.  Critique the answers and go over them with the student at the end of the interview.  Make sure you do the "Introduction", "Body" (the questions), and then the conclusion.

5.  Continue with the Final Project "Who am I":  When working on the final project, refer to the slide tutorial in the link. LINK: FINAL PROJECT 2016-17

Create slides.. Finish photoshopped picture and insert in first slide.
 Table of Contents--Scoring Guide Create a slide entitled "Table of Contents".  Copy and paste in each of them.

Paceography- a brief biography of you as a person, student and tekkie.

 You must cite all of your pictures for credit.   If they are not cited, I will actually deduct points since the issues of copyright violation is apparent. 

​

Tuesday & Wednesday, May 2 & 3, 2017

Dear Class:

Learning Targets:
​Students will --​

1. Know the five parts to a resume- personal information, job objective, education, work history and skills. 
2. Know how to structure an effective resume.
3. Be able to describe skills and abilities in business language.

​Business Language — formal writing that objective, succinct and specific

Business Language resume writing — describes abilities and accomplishments as specific, measurable and concrete experiences, starts with an action verb, avoids slang and personal wording ( No "I" statements.)

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

Mock Interviews will occur on the following dates:
Semester 2 —Thursday and Friday, May 18th and 19th
You must attend one of the sessions to receive full credit for the interview.

Reminder >>>>>>  
If you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to go to the class website, read through the weekly agenda, find the work you missed, and complete it.

Deadline:  Friday, April 28nd.  t add the class, please go to the Carreer Center next to the counselor office and have them help you add it.

**Late Registration is not allowed for College Now Classes* 

  Activities:
​     Students, you will complete the following today:

1.  Warmup:  10 minute practice the Big 4.  Practice conclusion of interview.

2.  Tuesday, we will have a guest speaker from the Career Center.  Please welcome Jen Charlton to our class.  Please give her your full undivided attention.  It is rude to put your head down, talk to others, or otherwise be discourteous!

2.   We will watch Landing+a+Job+in+the+Trades on Wednesday.  Already seen in periods 1 & 2.

3.  Today, we will finish Personal Education Plan based on the School Curriculum Guide located on page 81 of 92.   You will also need to open your StudentVue and go to Course History, then Graduation Status.  This will give you the classes you have taken, what you are currently taking, and what you need to complete to graduate.  Create a Google Doc entitled "School_Graduation_Plan".  Create four tables that are 2 column and 9 rows.  You will place a title on the top.  We will do this together.  It will look like the curriculum guide's Personal Education Plan.

4.   Four parts to the "Introduction" in an interview.  Smile, Establish eye contact, Shake their hand, Introduce yourself.  Practice today.

5.  Continue with the Final Project "Who am I":  When working on the final project, refer to the slide tutorial in the link. LINK: FINAL PROJECT 2016-17

Create slides.. Finish photoshopped picture and insert in first slide.
 Table of Contents--Scoring Guide Create a slide entitled "Table of Contents".  Copy and paste in each of them.

Paceography- a brief biography of you as a person, student and tekkie.

 You must cite all of your pictures for credit.   If they are not cited, I will actually deduct points since the issues of copyright violation is apparent. 

​