Career Portfolio - 9th Grade Information
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We believe students should begin thinking about their academic futures during their freshman year. As such, 9th grade begins the work on the Career Portfolio, a culmination of learning about college & career readiness and preparing students for their post-secondary journey.
2023-2024 School Year
The following are 9th Grade Requirements:
1st Quarter Requirements Due October 18, 2023
Smart Futures: Activities 1-7
- New Thinking About Career Success → Career Clusters and Pathways
Smart Futures: Skills: (NorthStar Videos)
Students must attempt each skill below, they not required to earn each badge.
- Internet Basics
- Using Email
- Social Media
- Information Literacy
- Career Search Skills
- Your Digital Footprint
2nd Quarter Requirements Due January 3, 2024
- No new assignments.
3rd Quarter Requirements Due March 1, 2024
The Post-Graduation Exploration assignment was due in the 3rd quarter, but will be graded for the 4th quarter.
4th Quarter Requirements Due May 17, 2024
Post-Graduation Exploration Assignment PDF
Post-Graduation Exploration Assignment Word
Post-Graduation Flow Chart PDF
- Please use the attachment to guide you in completing this assignment. Students are strongly encouraged to complete this assignment during the extended HR periods and submit it to their teacher prior to the due date.
- Once your essay is complete, please PRINT your essay & rubric and submit it to your teacher.
- After the essay is graded and returned with a passing score, students will upload their essay to Smart Futures. See upload path below:
Title "Post-Graduation Exploration" -> My Portfolio -> Career-Pathway Experiences /+Add -> Campus Visit (complete required info.) -> upload link (G-doc, change the rights to "Viewable by anyone").
Please note, the Post-Graduation Exploration was due in the 3rd quarter, but will be graded as a 4th quarter assignment (3-15-24).
NEW 4th Quarter Assignments:
Resume (Completed in English 9 during Keystones)
- Students will work on building a resume as part of their English class.
Complete your resume using the Smart Futures template. See below:
In Smart Futures Click on My Activities -> at the bottom of the page click on "My Resume"