Occupational Preparation I

Mr. Matthew K. Hunt

Phone: (910)628-6727

EMAIL: matthew.hunt@robeson

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designee to introduce students to the fundamental attitudes, behaviors, and habits needed to obtain and maintain employment in their career choice and make career advancements. Students will participate in school-based learning activities including work ethic development, job-seeking skills, decision-making skills, and self management. Students will be involved in on-campus vocational training activities such as school factories, work-based enterprises, hands-on vocational training in Workforce Development Education courses and the operation of small businesses. Formal career planning and development of knowledge regarding transition planning begins in this course and continues throughout the strand of Occupational Preparation courses.

Job assignments will be done weekly to ensure that students have a chance to experience jobs in different areas around school.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

To receive a NC Occupational Diploma, the following requirements must be met:

v  300 Hours School-based Job Training

v  240 Hours Community-based Job Training

v  360 Hours Competitive-based Job Training (Students can have a public job where they receive a paycheck – must bring in check stubs showing employment or documentation of volunteer services to receive credit for hours worked)

v  Basic course requirements – 28 Units which include 4 Workforce Development Classes

TEACHER PHILOSOPHY:

I believe in you.

I will do all I can to help you.

I will help you do your best at everything we attempt in this class.

I EXPECT YOU to do your best and follow all school rules.

Have pride in yourself and in everything you do.

COURSE GOALS:

1.  The learner will develop self-determination skills for participating in transition planning and making a successful adjustment to adult life.

2.  The learner will actively participate in career development activities (e.g. awareness, exploration and planning) to determine a career goal.

3.  The learner will develop the job-seeking skills necessary to secure employment in the chosen career pathway.

4.  The learner will develop the work behaviors, habits, and skills in the area of personal management needed to obtain, maintain, and advance in chosen career pathway.

5.  The learner will develop the work behaviors, habits, and skills in the area of job performance needed t obtain, maintain, and advance in chosen career pathway.

6.  The learner will develop the interpersonal relationship skills needed for success in the workplace.

EXPECTATIONS: MATERIALS:

1) Be prepared 3-ring binder

2) Be in class daily ON TIME Loose-leaf notebook paper

3) No Cell Phones Pencils

4) Stay on task 1black ink pen

5) Respect yourself and others Dividers

6) No profanity or vulgar language

Ø  Students will be in class for approximately 1 hour each day before going off campus to work.

Ø  Students will lose a letter grade each time they are fired from their assigned job.

Ø  Final Exam will be based on the Student/Worker Evaluation Form. If there is no evaluation due to termination, an F will be awarded for the Final Exam grade.

NINE-WEEKS GRADING CRITERIA: GRADING STANDARDS:

Tests/Notebook/Portfolio 30% A (93-100) D (76-70)

Class work/Homework/Quizzes/Starters/Exits 10% B (85-92) F (0-69) (Unacceptable)

School -Based 60% C (77-84)

**Students will be allowed to make up any missed assignments. Any work turned in late will have a penalty grade of no more than 75/D if ample time was given to complete the assignment. This does not apply to missed work due to excused absences.

PORTFOLIOS / NOTEBOOK GUIDELINES

NAME: ______

All students are required to keep a notebook. This notebook needs to be a 3-RING BINDER.

The notebook will be housed in the classroom and checked at least every 4 ½ weeks (2 times each 9-weeks). Each notebook check will count as 2 quiz grades.

1)  SYLABUS (5 points)

Should be the first sheet seen when the notebook is opened.

2)  NOTEBOOK GUIDELINES (5 points)

Should be behind the syllabus

3)  FIVE SECTIONS (50 POINTS)

Divide notebook into the following 5 sections:

v  Tab I Starters / Exits

v  Tab 2 Class work

v  Tab 3 Homework

v  Tab 4 Tests

v  Tab 5 Time Sheets

4)  ORGANIZATION OF OVERALL NOTEBOOK (20)

v  Keep all entries in order of assignments

v  Date everything

v  Label work appropriately

v  Should be overall neat

5)  SPOT CHECK

These will be randomly selected by the teacher. To ensure full point value, keep everything in your notebook as outlined above.

1st Progress Report Check / 1st Report Card Check / Items / 2nd Progress Report Card / 2nd Report Card Check
Syllabus (5)
NB Guidelines (5)
5 Sections (50)
Organization (20)
Spot Check (20)
Total (100)

Occupational Prep IV Syllabus

Mr. Matthew K. Hunt

Phone: (910)628-6727

EMAIL:

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course gives the students the opportunity to synthesize all the skills acquired in previous Occupational Preparation courses and apply them to their personal career choice. This course allows students to solve work-related problems experienced in competitive employment, practice self-advocacy skills and master the theoretical and practical aspects of their career choice. Students finish completing the 360 hours of integrated competitive employment in a community setting required for successful completion of the Occupational Course of Study. Students also will develop a job placement portfolio that provides an educational and vocational record of their school experience.

Job assignments will be done weekly to ensure that students have a chance to experience jobs in different areas around school.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

To receive a NC Occupational Diploma, the following requirements must be met:

v  300 Hours School-based Job Training

v  240 Hours Community-based Job Training

v  360 Hours Competitive-based Job Training (Students can have a public job where they receive a paycheck – must bring in check stubs showing employment or documentation of volunteer services to receive credit for hours worked)

v  Basic course requirements – 28 Units which include 4 Workforce Development Classes

TEACHER PHILOSOPHY:

I believe in you.

I will do all I can to help you.

I will help you do your best at everything we attempt in this class.

I EXPECT YOU to do your best and follow all school rules.

Have pride in yourself and in everything you do.

COURSE GOALS:

1.  The learner will develop self-determination skills for participating in transition planning and making a successful adjustment to adult life.

2.  The learner will actively participate in career development activities (e.g. awareness, exploration and planning) to determine a career goal.

3.  The learner will develop the job-seeking skills necessary to secure employment in the chosen career pathway.

4.  The learner will develop the work behaviors, habits, and skills in the area of personal management needed to obtain, maintain, and advance in chosen career pathway.

5.  The learner will develop the work behaviors, habits, and skills in the area of job performance needed to obtain, maintain, and advance in chosen career pathway.

6.  The learner will develop the interpersonal relationship skills needed for success in the workplace.

EXPECTATIONS:

1) Be prepared

2) Be in class daily ON TIME

3) No Cell Phones

4) Stay on task

5) Respect yourself and others

6) No profanity or vulgar language

Ø  Students will lose a letter grade each time they are fired from their assigned job.

Ø  Final Exam will be based on the Student/Worker Evaluation Form. If there is no evaluation due to termination, an F will be awarded for the Final Exam grade.

NINE-WEEKS GRADING CRITERIA: GRADING STANDARDS:

Competitive/Community / School-based Work 50% A (93-100) D (76-70)

Job Placement Portfolio 50% B (85-92) F (0-69) (Unacceptable)

C (77-84)

JOB PLACEMENT PORTFOLIOS GUIDELINES

NAME: ______

All students are required to keep a notebook. This notebook needs to be a 3-RING BINDER.

The notebook will be housed in the classroom and checked at least every 4 ½ weeks (2 times each 9-weeks). Each notebook check will count as 2 quiz grades.

1)  ELEVEN SECTIONS (50 POINTS)

Divide notebook into the following 11 sections:

v  Tab I Personal Information Sheet

1)  Resume

2)  References

v  Tab 2 Education Information Sheet

1)  Copy of High School Transcript

v  Tab 3 High School Record Sheet (Summary of WFD/CTE Courses)

1)  Occupational Assessments Sheet

2)  Career Preparation Record (Career Exploration) Sheet Part 1 & 2

1.  9th

2.  10th

3.  11th

4.  12th

v  Tab 4 High School Record (Extracurricular/Community Part) Sheet

v  Tab 5 Career Preparation Sheet 300 hours (List On-Campus Job Training)

1)  Career Preparation Sheet

2)  On-Campus Time Sheets

3)  Photos

v  Tab 6 Work Evaluations Summaries (On-Campus Training) Sheet

1)  On-Campus Job Training Evaluation

2)  Task Analysis

v  Tab 7 Career Preparation Sheet 240 hours (list Off-Campus Job Training)

1)  Career Preparation Sheet

2)  On-Campus Time Sheets

3)  Photos

v  Tab 8 Work Evaluations Summaries (Off-Campus Training) Sheet

1)  Off-Campus Job Training Evaluation

2)  Task Analysis

v  Tab 9 Employment Information Sheet

v  Tab 10 Career Preparation Sheet 360 hours (Competitive Employment) Sheet

1)  Copies of check stub as proof of hours completed

2)  Documentation of volunteer service hours

v  Tab 11 Medical Information Sheet

2)  ORGANIZATION OF OVERALL NOTEBOOK (30)

v  Keep all entries in order of assignments

v  Date everything

v  Label work appropriately

v  Should be overall neat

3)  SPOT CHECK

These will randomly selected by the teacher. To ensure full point value, keep everything in your notebook as outlined above.

JOB PLACEMENT PORTFOLIOS GUIDELINES

NAME: ______

1st Progress Report Check / 1st Report Card Check / Items / 2nd Progress Report Card / 2nd Report Card Check
11 Sections (50)
Organization (30)
Spot Check (20)
Total (100)