Plan of Study

9th GradeCareer Clusters #5

Pre-Test

1. What iseek screen will help with high school academic planning?

2. What type of coursework helps students reach their postsecondary aspirations?

3. How many years of Math and Science are recommended for most college majors?

Objectives

• Explore Suggested Plans of Study for– High School and College

• Review Your Academic Plan– Core Subjects– Important Subjects Related to Your College

Majors and Careers of Interest

Review Last Lesson

• Key component of a career pathway– Choosing a good field of study

• Important piece of information to consider when investigating career pathways– Know the job outlook for careers of interest

• Career cluster that has many occupations which have bright employment outlooks– STEM Career Cluster (Science, Technology,

Engineering, and Mathematics)

Explore Suggested Plans of Study

• Career Clusters, Pathways and Careers all– Have suggested plans of study for high school

• Students should consider– What courses will prepare me for careers and

college majors of interest?– How many years of Math and Science should I take?– What accelerated classes should I take?

iseek Career Clusters

Informational Tech Career Cluster

Computer Graphics: College Preparation

Informational Technology: Academic Plan

• English– Accelerated coursework could help– Consider working on technical writing skills

• Math – Important to take accelerated coursework

• Science– Take four years of Science– Probably want to take accelerated coursework

• Social Studies– Four years required for graduation

Informational Technology: Academic Plan

• Other Important Courses/Experiences to Consider– Introduction to Information Technology– Information Technology Applications– Fundamentals of Computer Systems – Game Programming– Foreign Language• At least two years• Preferably three of four years

– Information Technology Internship– High School Computer Club Member – Information Technology Capstone Project

Informational Technology: Postsecondary

• Possible College Courses/Skills to Build– English • Composition/Literature, Speech, Technical Writing

– Calculus– Chemistry, Biology Sciences, Physics– American Government/History, Geography– Psychology– Game Programming – Gain software certification in areas of interest– Foreign Language

Update Postsecondary Plan

Update Postsecondary Plan

Pair and Share

1. What changes, if any, did you make to your academic plan?

2. What accelerated courses will help you reach your career and postsecondary aspirations?

Class Discussion

1. What changes, if any, did you make to your academic plan?

2. What accelerated courses will help you reach your career and postsecondary aspirations?

Assignment Tonight

1. Investigate careers of interest2. Explore College Preparation pages– Find what courses are required in college– Find what courses are recommended in high school

3. Update Postsecondary Plan– Careers of interest– Best postsecondary options– High school courses

Post-Test

1. What iseek screen will help with high school academic planning?

2. What type of coursework helps students reach their postsecondary aspirations?

3. How many years of Math and Science are recommended for most college majors?

Review

1. iseek screen: Helps with academic planning– College Preparation

2. Type of coursework that helps students reach their postsecondary aspirations– Accelerated Coursework

3. Years of Math and Science that are recommended for most college majors– Four