Eighth Grade Home and Career Skills students embark on a journey—a journey that begins during Home and Career Skills and ends sometime during their adult life. The success of their journey depends on each individual and the decisions he/she makes.
	This journey takes students through discovering who they are, what the world of work is all about, which types of careers are right for each of them and how to get hired in those careers.
	Students may run into some pitfalls along the way, that’s normal. It’s how they handle them that will determine the success of their journey. They will also learn some strategies along the way that will improve their chances of success.
	Each student will be an active participant along the way otherwise the journey will be wasted. Participation involves discovery in the form of reading, class discussion, writing and homework. As with any trip that one takes, appropriate behavior is expected, otherwise they will not be welcomed back to that destination.

Class Materials needed: A positive attitude 2 pocket folder Loose leaf paper Pens/pencils Internet permission slip (issued in homeroom)

Students compile a Career plan folder in class. Each folder includes: General information (name, address, phone, social security number.) Crystal ball—a prediction of what each student's life will be like 10 years And from various worksheets from the Who Am I? unit Career Game results Career Cruising results Career Plan for the next 4 years

Grading policy: Everything that we do in class as well as every grade counts! Grades will be averaged as follows: 45% Tests and Major Projects 30% Homework and Class work 25% Class Participation

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