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Santa Fe R-X

Career Planning Guide

2013-2014

Cover design by Lauen Zitelman Senior 2012

The Career & Educational Planning Guide is available online:

(www.santafechiefs.k12.mo.us)

Santa Fe

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Handbook Advisory TeamBusiness Tech III Class

Sheryl Wodrich, Instructor; Lauren Zitelman, Matt Brandt,

Haley Case, Donnie Womack, and Matt McGarry

SANTA FE R-X

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Santa Fe R-X School District is to provide an educational

environment for children of the district which will foster their intellectual,

physical, social, and career development in a caring and nurturing environment.

February 2013

Dear Parents and Students;

This Career and Educational Planning Guide is intended to assist students as they make plans for a career that will lead to a rewarding and enjoyable future. We urge students and parents to review the information in this book in preparation for creating the personal plan of study. This is the students unique plan of study which outlines courses that align with future education and career goals. When students see the relevancy of high school course work to what they aspire to in their future, they are more apt to take school seriously and enroll in more rigorous courses.

Parents, please familiarize yourself with the abundance of information in this book and actively participate with your school and student in creating and reviewing your childs personal plan of study. Students rank parents as the most influential people in their lives. Challenge your students to set high standards, select courses and school activities which directly help them achieve personal and career goals, work hard to achieve these goals and attend classes daily.

We look forward to partnering with you for a successful year. Please dont hesitate to contact us if we can be of assistance.

Sincerely,

Tom Burton

Jean Kuttenkuler

Jennifer Hobbs

Principal

Counselor

A+/Counselor

Table of Contents

General Information

Letter of Introduction...3

Notice of Nondiscrimination ...3

Career Planning

Purpose of Career Clusters .5

Missouri Connections 6

Career Preparation, Choices After High School7

Career Paths & Clusters ...8

The 16 Career Clusters..9-10

Program of Study Templates by Cluster .11-42

Santa Fe Personal Plan of Study Format43-44

Graduation Requirements

High School Requirements ..46

Minimum Post-High School Admissions Requirements ..47

High School Special Programs

A+ Schools Program .....48

Articulated Credit.48

Dual Credit ..48

Dual Enrollment ..49

Correspondence Courses..49

English Language Learners..49

Summer Studies..49

Course Descriptions

Course Descriptions by Department ..50-64

Lex-La Ray Technical School Program Offerings .64-65

Additional Learning Opportunities

Organizations and Activities..66-67

Job Shadowing ..67

Assessments ..68-69

Appendix

Career Planning Common Language .70

Frequently Asked Questions.82

Purpose of Career Paths and Career Clusters

Career Paths

Career paths are clusters of occupations/careers grouped according to participants interests and talents or skills. All paths include a variety of occupations that require different levels of education and training. Thus, career paths provide a plan for all students, whatever their interests, abilities, talents, or desired levels of education. Selecting a career path provides a student with an area of FOCUS, along with FLEXIBILITY and a VARIETY of ideas to pursue. The focus of career paths is on helping students choose a career path, not a specific occupation. Selecting a career path is not a lifelong commitment; it is a place to begin focusing ones energies. As students take different courses and learn more about themselves and careers, they will probably change career paths. Students who understand the career paths concept will be aware that there are a variety of other related possibilities if the first path no longer fits them. If different career paths become more interesting, the students can reevaluate plans, make appropriate decisions, and revise their high school plans as necessary.

Benefits

Deciding on a career path can assist you in exploring your interests and preparing for your future. The intent is not for you to decide on a specific occupation for the rest of your life, but to select a career path into which you can begin directing your energies. Identifying a career path can help you in selecting school courses, activities, and part-time employment. It can also help guide your participation in job shadowing, career exploration and internships. A career path choice is not a permanent commitment. As you have new experiences, you learn new things about yourself and may decide to change career paths. If you decide on a different career path to explore, you should discuss it with your counselor and adjust your future course selections in accordance with your new career exploration.

Career Exploration Assessments

Santa Fe students complete career exploration assessments starting in the 8th grade and continuing throughout high school using the Missouri Connections online program (missouriconnections.org). This is a way the student can identify an initial career path choice. Counselors will then use this information to assist students in making course selections and developing a personal plan of study. Additional assessments and experiences during high school will be used to continually update and refine each students career goals and plans.

Choosing a Career Path or Cluster

1. Identify your interests, abilities, and talents. Missouriconnections.org is an excellent resource for this.

2. Identify the career path or cluster that relates to your interests, abilities, and talents.

3. Explore occupations in those career paths or clusters.

4. Decide how much education you want to receive after high school.

5. Develop a personal plan of study by selecting courses and co-curricular activities that relate to your career educational and career goals.

6. If undecided regarding a career path or cluster, choose courses from different career areas to give you a better idea of your interests.

MISSOURI CONNECTIONS

For more detailed information about the career clusters, we recommend the Missouri Connections Career Information System. Found at missouriconnections.org, this web site has extensive information about career clusters in general as well as detailed research about thousands of careers.

Each student at Santa Fe has a username and password that takes them to their own portfolio of career information and research, and they can log in to their data both at home and in school. In addition, parents can use this web site for education, career, and college financial aid information without needing to use specific login information.

In this rapidly changing career world, having access to a quality career information system is extremely helpful and is the reason the state of Missouri has invested in Missouri Connections for our students.

The Sixteen Career Clusters

Santa Fe R-X Schools

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Career Cluster Program of Study Template

santafechiefs.k12.mo.us

Minimum Graduation Requirements

SUGGESTED COURSE OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDY

It is suggested that students consider dual credit, articulation, or advanced placement opportunities for postsecondary credit.

Grade

English (5)

Math (3)

Science (3)

Social Studies (4)

Required Courses Suggested Electives

PA-2 PE-2 FA-2

Pers. Fin 1/2

Off Campus

Additional

Learning Opportunities

Secondary

9

English I

Speech (1/2)

Algebra I

Algebra II

App. Alg. I

Science 9

American History

PE 9* Ag Sc I

Health (1/2 credit)* Intro to FACS

Fine Arts Business Tech. I

Practical Arts

School-Based:

FORMCHECKBOX A+ Tutoring

FORMCHECKBOX Teacher Aid

FORMCHECKBOX Job Shadowing

FORMCHECKBOX Service Learning Project

FORMCHECKBOX College Visit

Community Based:

FORMCHECKBOX Mentorship

FORMCHECKBOX Volunteer

FORMCHECKBOX Part-time Employment

FORMCHECKBOX Other: _____________________________

Assessments/Certifications:

FORMCHECKBOX Technical Skills Attainment (TSA)

FORMCHECKBOX Other: _ ____________________________

Placement Assessments:

FORMCHECKBOX PLAN

FORMCHECKBOX ASVAB

FORMCHECKBOX MO Connections

FORMCHECKBOX ACT

FORMCHECKBOX Other:

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Student Organizations:

FORMCHECKBOX FBLA FORMCHECKBOX SADD

FORMCHECKBOX FCA FORMCHECKBOX Student Council

FORMCHECKBOX FFA FORMCHECKBOX NHS

FORMCHECKBOX FCCLA FORMCHECKBOX Athletics

FORMCHECKBOX National Technical Honor Society

FORMCHECKBOX SkillsUSA

FORMCHECKBOX Other:

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