Student Portfolios Maintained as part of the Advisee sessions, students build a portfolio of personal information, career activities, awards, academic information, and samples of their best work. When the student graduates they take their portfolio with them to become part of their resume. Programs of Study Programs of study are divided into 6 Clusters. These Clusters allow students to prepare for their chosen career by taking courses that relate to their future plans. This class is required for all 8 th grade students.
Students receive an overview of GCHS cluster areas and associated career opportunities.
At the end of the Intro. This process, developed and refined by Ms. Anita Roberts is considered to be the model for the state of West Virginia. This class is required for all 10 th grade students. Students are instructed in areas such as job application, resume writing, teamwork, and interview skills. During this class all students complete a job shadowing experience related to their career cluster.