Grade 12

Academic and Career Planning

Important Terms and Information:

Artifact: An artifact is a sample of evidence that demonstrates who you are and what you have accomplished.

Artifacts can be:

  • an essay or assignment, or perhaps a certificate

  • an audio recording of a vocal or music performance

  • a visual, such as a drawing, or photo of a project that you have created

  • an electronic form, such as a website, computer created design, or video

**Choose artifacts that reflect you, your growth, your personality, and/or your well-roundedness**

Reflection: A reflection is a solid 1-2 paragraph self-evaluation.

Things to consider when writing a reflection:

  • Why did you choose this artifact?

  • What does this artifact say about you? How does it make you feel about yourself?

  • What growth do you see in this artifact from other related artifacts?

  • How does this artifact connect to your future goals?

XELLO SCOPE AND SEQUENCE

Xello Student Log In

Defining Success

BEFORE BEGINNING:

  • Save 3 careers

LEARNING TARGETS:

  • I can explore what success means to me in various aspects of my life, including personal life, school, and career

  • I can explore ways that I can make a difference and achieve success in a career that interests me

Career Backup Plans

BEFORE BEGINNING:

  • Save 3 careers

STUDENTS WILL:

  • I can learn the importance of a career backup plan

  • I can investigate strategies for dealing with obstacles that may come up in my career path

  • I can explore potential backup careers for myself

Job Interviews

LEARNING TARGETS:

  • I can explore ways to prepare for a job interview

  • I can describe my own abilities and qualifications in the context of an interview

  • I can investigate job interview questions in the context of a career that interests me

  • I can explore appropriate post-interview behaviors and actions

Career Path Choices

BEFORE BEGINING:

  • Add 5 interests, save 3 careers

LEARNING TARGETS:

  • I can understand that career development is a process of constant change

  • I can understand that flexibility and adaptability can help me continually explore my career options

  • I can understand how re-evaluating my interests, skills, etc. can identify the need or desire for a career change


SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES:

  • Identify a plan to put into action and delete any plans that may be outdated

Overview of Grade 12 Academic and Career Planning

Senior Year Preparation and Taking Care of Business

Career Speakers

College Essay Writing Tips and Support

Scholarship Writing Tips and Support

Financial Aid Information

Adult Apprenticeship Information

Letters of Recommendation

College Sports - NCAA / NAIA

One Way Video Interviews

Personal Finance for Adults

Life long Learning and Community Involvement

Interview Skills - Strengths and Weaknesses

Study Abroad Programs at the College Level

Ensuring My Employability Elective Course Option

Final Transcript Checks

Senior Exit Surveys