WHEELER HIGH SCHOOL ' S
COURSE CATALOG
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Course Name : Advanced Career Competencies Type of Course : Elective Course Available to : 11th and 12th grade
Prerequisites : Career Competencies ( 70 %+)
Description : This course is designed for students to use various opportunities and settings to demonstrate knowledge and application of employability skills acquired in prior courses . Specific skills within the course provide additional opportunities for students to sharpen academic and employability skills , financial literacy , multiple forms of communication strategies , leadership skills , mastery of technology and specific-related tools , workplace safety , and self-advocacy approaches . In this course students will have heavy exposure to workplace and community experiences , complete and present career portfolios , complete a community / school service project , hone leadership skills , and earn business and industry recognized credentials .
Course Name : Work-Based Learning Type of Course : Elective Course
Available to : 11th and 12th grade
Prerequisites : Application
Description : A course option for students that enables students to participate in a mentor-supervised , on-the-job training experience for career awareness and exploration . Students select a specific career field or industry ’ s entry-level job in which to participate . The Work-based Programs Teacher-Coordinator visits the job mentor to assess student performance and supervises the student in job skill development . The student maintains a portfolio containing records of weekly hours on the job , completed participation forms , and other required materials . All Work-Based Learning students must meet the following requirements to participate in the program : ( 1 ) On track to graduate ( Junior or Senior – at least 16 years old ) ( 2 ) Have an acceptable attendance and discipline history ( 3 ) Currently employed or seeking a paid or non-paid internship ( must have placement before the semester in which you wish to participate ) ( 4 ) Placement must be relevant to career interests / goals ( can include CTAE courses or JROTC classes ) ( 5 ) Have reliable transportation to and from the work site and have proof of automobile and health insurances ( 6 ) Have a valid Social Security number and willing to complete a work permit form ( 7 ) Be able to complete required number of hours ( 8 ) Be willing to comply with all health-related screenings / drug tests required by the sponsoring employer ( 9 ) Have two acceptable recommendation – one from your CTAE teacher is preferred ( 10 ) Seniors may not have Minimum Day , Mentorship , or WBL in the same semester . Note : If a student loses gainful employment , cannot find a suitable internship placement , or loses transportation and requests to drop work-based learning after the 10th day of the semester , the course will be recorded on the transcript with a grade of 10 , and that failing grade will impact the student ’ s cumulative GPA Email Dr . Batichon with any questions – claudia . batichon @ cobbk12 . org
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