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Course Description Students in Peer Mentoring participate in a program designed to support the transition of grade 9 students to high school utilizing leadership skills and relationship building skills . Peer Mentors work collaboratively with a faculty member to engage grade 9 students ( mentees ) in lesson topics and discussion that develop interpersonal skills needed to be successful beyond the high school environment . Students develop healthy and supportive relationships with mentees while serving as role models for appropriate academic , social and personal choices which lead to success in high school . Peer mentoring responsibilities include : mentoring block participation , meetings with coordinator to engage in training , lesson development , and orientation for grade 8 students . Those students wishing to pursue 1 / 4 credit will research , design , create , and present a project with a mentoring focus to an administrative team .
School to Career
The School to Career program is a career exploration program including work-based learning and internship in partnerships with businesses and the community . This program is designed to make the connection between academics and the world of work . Students selected for this program may earn half or full credit toward graduation . Students must :
• Submit an application and resume to the School to Career liaison
• Provide administrator and counselor recommendations
• Identify a career cluster
• Demonstrate good academic achievement , social behavior , and school attendance
• Submit a signed learning partnership contract between the student , parent , administrator , employer , and coordinator
• Complete a learning plan including objectives and evaluation standards
Students in grades 10 , 11 and 12 may take an active role in exploring a wide range of careers , select challenging courses , and participate in work experiences . The program may include job shadowing , field trips , internships , CNA Training , College Career Pathways and projects . Contact the School to Career liaison , your School Counselor or the Career Counselors for additional information .
Schools to Career Clusters include :
• Agriculture , Food and Natural Resources
• Architecture and Construction
• Arts , A / V Technology and Communication
• Business , Management and Administration
• Education and Training
• Finance
• Government and Public Administration
• Health Sciences
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