EHS Student Publications EHS Program of Studies 2019-2020 | Page 29

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Make appropriate academic, social and personal choices
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:
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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:
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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
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