Career courses provide specific employment skills. They are important whether you plan to go to work immediately after high school or pursue further education after graduation. Career courses are a valuable addition to, not a substitute for, academic education.
When you take these classes you will see how academic subjects relate to the "real world" and are used in everyday situations. These classes will challenge you to apply theoretical knowledge to practical problems. You will add a "hands-on" dimension to your education.
The skills learned in these courses help students get better jobs in any field. These skills include self-confidence, self-awareness, good work habits, practical problem solving, decision making, reliability and teamwork.
CAREER AND LIFE SKILLS
PREREQUISITE: None
FULFILLS: Career Education graduation requirement
GRADE LEVELS: 11-12
The average North Mason High School graduate will make 7 career changes throughout his/her life-span! Being able to balance family, career and community roles is critical to enjoy life. Students will learn current information and develop strategies to cope in the major areas of Finances, Career, Foods, Housing, and Relationships. Leadership, goal setting, and decision making skills will be practiced individually and in group work. Guest speakers will provide real life insights and community leaders perform mock interviews for students. Workplace skills will be emphasized throughout the term.
CAREERS IN EDUCATION
PREREQUISITE: Teacher approval after application process. Students who sign up for the course will be given an application in the spring.
FULFILLS: Career education graduation requirement
GRADE LEVELS: 11-12
Are you considering a career in teaching? How about psychology, social work, law enforcement, child care or any other field working with children? Careers in Education will give you a chance to find out what that might be like. You will spend approximately two-thirds of the term in the high school classroom and one-third with a mentor teacher in one of t he North Mason School District classrooms working with children. Expectations for quality work are high, but students who earn at least a B in this class are eligible for articulated credit at several state universities in their departments of education.
You will learn:
- How individual styles affect learning and relationships
- What influences a child's ability to learn
- Learning theories that determine how teachers work with students
- Work skills and professional expectations of effective teachers
- Historical and current issues for public education in America
- How to create teaching materials and lesson plans
- How to access student progress
MARKETING II
PREREQUISITE: Marketing I
FULFILLS: Career Education graduation requirement
GRADE LEVELS: 11-12, 10 with instructors permission
Are you interested in exploring careers in marketing and business? By giving students hands-on experiences in the fields of marketing, business and entrepreneurship, Marketing II enhances the classroom experience by provifing skills that mold high school students into character-driven leaders. Students will discover an understanding of the following marketing pathways: Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Travel and Tourism, Retail Merchandising, Advertising, Fashion Promotion, and Entrepreneurship. Students enrolled in Marketing II are strongly engouraged to participate and compete in DECA (an association of marketing students).
The following course has been approved for college credit through Olympic College.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
PREREQUISITE: English 1& 2 and keyboarding skills.
FULFILLS: English or Career Education graduation requirement.
OC-Oftec 256 Business Correspondence (5) credits.
GRADE LEVELS: 11-12; 10 with instructor permission.
Did you know that 70% of your day is spent communicating with other people? This English class offers activities that enhance students' skills to meet workplace demands--for example: effective communication, positive teamwork, conflict management, problem solving strategies, use of technology and giving presentation. Business Communications prepares tomorrow's leaders.
*Note: Having a car for internship will be helpful, but not required. All students enrolled will be required to pass a State patrol criminal background check before being placed in district classrooms. This will be done at no cost to the student and is the same as is done for all volunteers in public school.
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