The emphasis is on examining all kinds of possibilities and imagining what the future could hold. School as workplace provides the laboratory for practicing these skills and ideas. Students explore options including work and further education and take the Career Planning Survey. Work is graded and recorded on the report card during 3rd and 4th quarters. 9th graders also begin their Career Investigation Standard.
Students explore career interests individually.
A Career Exploration Day coordinated by area counselors provides sophomores an opportunity to interact with a number of professionals in a variety of careers. They also prepare for and take the ACT college entrance exam during second semester. Students complete the Career Investigation or Occupational Experience Standard. Seniors complete a counselor information summary and make plans for and apply to colleges, work, and other programs of their choice. Students in all grades may sign up for various small groups to discuss topics such as grief and loss, friendship, family change, smoking cessation, and study skills.