Students are exposed to career awareness and exploration activities through the guidance center staff with student opportunities to use Career Futures computer software program in the career center lab. Students research, explore career options and evaluate their strengths and potential aptitudes regarding future careers. A pilot program has began at Dixon Middle School where 8th grade students participate in a job Shadowing experience out in the business community. All middle school students participate in Career Fairs operated at their individual schools. Parent involvement is key to this program.
Parents volunteer to present information about their careers .
A student court has been organized where students have the opportunity of serving in the various occupations of lawyer, mentor, judge, police and etc. A Citizenship policy has been developed but not yet instigated. The Principal at Springville Middle School, George Rasband, Annette Evans, a teacher and two councilors Ted Davies and Flora Chappell met with Valerie Lewis and presented their middle school proposal for an Integrated Language Arts Core. Teacher internships have resulted in a heightened awareness of the need for career oriented education at the junior high level. Curriculum has been adapted to reflect job expectations and real-world skills needed.