Course Description:

Get Focused Stay Focused is a one-term course for ninth grade students. The comprehensive class is a college and career readiness course designed to help students achieve academic success and learn how to set, and achieve life goals. Students participate in a variety of collaborative activities to help them identify their interests and life goals, discover a career suited for their interests and set a plan for their future. Once students complete this course, they have the option to explore any of the Career Pathways offered in grades 10-12.

Course Objectives:

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

•  Identify personal principles and values and create a personal profile of goals.
•  Assess current skills and identify where you are now and your goals for the future.
•  Complete a decision-making matrix and identify tools to research future career fields.

Instructional Materials:

Students are to bring their Chromebooks (charged) and their Career Choices Workbook/Textbook every day. ALL assignments are posted on Google Classroom.

 Class Attendance:  

Attending class regularly and on time daily is essential for student success. Students who are absent are responsible for bringing missing work to the teacher and collecting their own makeup work in the event of an excused absence.

 Class Expectations:

1. Be considerate and respectful of each other as well as the teacher.

2. Be ready to learn when entering the class.

3. Be in your seat when the tardy bell rings.

4. No phones allowed out during class time.

5. Be attentive and follow directions.

Trevor Calder

Cesar Chavez High School

Get Focused Stay Focused (Room: G107)

Email:

tcalder@stocktonusd.net       

tcalder@stocktonusd.org