Preparing for College and Careers
Family and Consumer Sciences Department
Course 5394
Teacher: Mrs. Heather Comer
E-mail:
Phone: 663- 7176 ext. 1323
Course Description
PCC provides a focus on the impact of today’s choices on tomorrow’s possibilities. Topics include:
21st Century life and career skills
Exploration of personal aptitudes, interests, values, and goals
Examining multiple life roles and responsibilities
Planning and building employability skills and transferring school skills to life and work
Managing personal resources
Reviewing the 16 national career clusters and Indiana’s College and Career Pathways
Reviewing graduation plans and developing career plans
Development of a personal and career portfolio.
This course is required for graduation from Greensburg Community High School.
Required Materials
Laptop charged and ready for class
Notebook with paper and pockets
Pen/pencil
Grading
Grading is done on a point basis. For each 9-week grading period, homework will count for 50%, quizzes 20%, and tests 30% of the grade. A comprehensive final exam from the State of Indiana will be given at the end of the semester.
Make-up Work Policy
If a student misses a class, it is his/her responsibility to contact the teacher about make-up work the next day the class meets and he/she is present. Any assignment due the day of the absence must be submitted to the teacher on the day the student returns to that class.
If a student is absent from a class more than one day, he/she will be given an amount of time equal to the days absent from that class to make up his/her work.
Absences for such occasions as vacations, college visits, doctor appointments and field trips must be planned in advance As part of that planning, it will be the student’s responsibility to contact his/her teachers and make arrangements for make-up work BEFORE the absence.
Tentative Class Outline
Quarter 1- first 4 ½ weeks
· Introductions
· Personality Development and Styles
Personal values, needs, wants
Learning styles and implications
Test
Quarter 1 – second 4 ½ weeks
· Decision-making process
SMART goals
Test
Quarter 2- first 4 ½ weeks
· Career Exploration
Resources
Workplace/labor trends
Career Clusters
Career options, skills, description, training
Test
Quarter 2 – second 4 ½ weeks
· Career Preparation and Planning
High school plans and pathways
Post-secondary plans and pathways
Financial implications and planning
Test
Review and prepare for final exam/post-assessment
Classroom Management Plan
1. There will be no foul or abusive language in this classroom.
2. Food is not permitted to eat in class. However, you can bring in water to drink. You may chew gum as long as I do not hear it or see it.
3. All substitute teachers will be treated with respect.
4. Restroom passes will be given sparingly. Do not ask in the first or last ten minutes of class.
5. Do not write on or in any way deface school property. This includes textbooks, tables, chairs, etc.
6. Cheating will result in a zero for the assignment and parents will be contacted.
7. There will be no throwing of any object, hiding of any student’s personal possessions, or leaving one’s seat at inappropriate times.
8. Do not comb your hair, put on makeup or nail polish in class.
9. You are to come to class prepared each day to fully participate in that day’s activities. If you have to go to your locker to get your items, you will be counted tardy.
10. There will be no sleeping in class.
11. Students are to have purses closed and on the floor during class time. No purses are allowed on the tables or chairs. Students are not permitted to have hands in purses or pockets for extended periods of time. Students acting suspiciously will be asked to bring their cell phone or device to me immediately.
12. Book bags / bag packs are NOT permitted in the classroom at any time.
13. Charge your laptop EVERY night
Consequences
1st offense: verbal reminder
2nd offense: 30 minute detention
3rd offense: Wednesday School
4th offense: Other discipline action after consultation with Mr. Hipskind and/or Mr. Peters.
In case of severe offenses, I reserve the right to permanently remove you from class.