Career Readiness
Content Standard 1 - Students will identify their career interests and aptitudes to develop an educational plan which supports personal career goals.
A. Identify places that people work and explain what they do;
B. Explain how work helps people obtain food, shelter, and clothing; and
C. Demonstrate an awareness of the importance of academic success to achieve personal success.
Content Standard 2 - Students will utilize and manage resources effectively to produce quality services and products.
A. Set short term goals and complete the goals within an appropriate length of time;
B. Demonstrate responsibility in the use of time, space, and materials to complete assignments; and
C. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between goal-setting processes and the allocation of time, money, material, and human resources.
Content Standard 3 - Students will demonstrate the technological knowledge and skills required for future careers.
A. Use age appropriate tools, instruments, and equipment found in the home and classroom;
B. Demonstrate basic use of the computer in classroom activities;
C. Identify the many uses of technology in our personal lives, society, and the work environment; and
D. Use common tools, instruments, and equipment to perform hands-on activities to design products to solve problems within the school.
Content Standard 4 - Students will develop and demonstrate responsible and ethical workplace behaviors.
A. Define and identify positive behaviors, conduct, and social manners;
B. Interact appropriately with other students;
C. Apply and demonstrate good study and work habits;
D. Demonstrate and comply with rules, regulations, and policies of school and community; and
E. Demonstrate understanding of the importance of safety in the school and community.
Content Standard 5 - Students will develop effective leadership, interpersonal, and team skills.
A. Identify differences between individual and group decisions and accomplishments;
B. Interact positively with other students;
C. Work cooperatively as a team member to achieve identified goals; and
D. Recognize the importance of and participate in leadership roles.