. Bringing the pieces together for successful futures. High school preparation will provide the direction. January 15, 2009 South Pointe High School Education Career Preparation

Agenda 6:00 p.m.—6:20 p.m. –Welcome V. Keith Wilks, Executive Director of Student Services –PowerPoint explaining EEDA, E-IGP, Four Year Plan, Academic Courses, Personal Pathways, Career Clusters, SCOIS, and Kuder 6:20-6:25 –Mandy Wolff introducing and explaining Extended Learning Opportunities 6:25-6:35 Dismiss for the classrooms –Dividing by schools and moving to Breakout Sessions in classrooms 6:35-7:20 –Make sure each parent signs in on the sheet –School Counselor lead discussion around topics pertaining to course selection, E-IGPs, and the scheduling process 7:20-7:30 –Feedback and adjournment –Collect the feedback cards

Important Dates for Second Semester –District AP—IB—EC Information Night at Sullivan Middle School January 20, 2009 –High School Open House /Elective Fair Monday, February 2, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. –ATC Open House February 3, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. –Course selection and E-IGP Conferences at South Pointe High School will begin on Monday, February 9, 2009 and conclude on Wednesday, March 18, You will receive an invitation from your child’s counselor with a date and time for your conference.

Preparation needed for the job market 60% of the jobs need two-year degrees or technical training 25% of the jobs require a four year degrees or higher 15% of the jobs require a high school diploma or GED »Information taken from and the 2009 R U Ready publicationwww.rureadyonline.com

How are these pieces coming together in high schools? 4. Academic Courses 6. Career Clusters 3. Four Year Plans 9. Extended Learning Opportunities 2. E-IGP 8. Kuder 5. Personal Pathways 7. SCOIS 1.EEDA

EEDA….What is it? EEDA stands for Education & Economic Development Act, 2005 –What does EEDA call for? The South Carolina legislature created this Act to focus on a curriculum aligned with state content standards organized around a career cluster system. –Why a Career Cluster System? The Career Cluster System provides students with both strong academics and real ‑ world problem solving skills. Students must be provided individualized educational, academic, and career ‑ oriented choices and greater exposure to career information and opportunities. –How does it work? This system must promote the involvement and cooperative effort of parents, teachers, and school counselors in assisting students in making these choices, in setting career goals, and in developing individual graduation plans to achieve these goals. –What are the goals for EEDA? High school students must be provided guidance and curricula that will enable them to complete successfully their individual graduation plans (IGP), preparing them for a seamless transition to relevant employment, further training, or postsecondary study. 1.

E-IGP formerly the Four Year Plan E-IGP stands for Electronic Individual Graduation Plan –Every student going into the 9 th, 10 th, or 11 th grades will have an E-IGP –The E-IGP is documentation of high school courses, post-secondary objectives, planned and completed extracurricular activities, and extended learning opportunities of a student. The E-IGP includes the School of Study, Cluster of Study, and Major(s) chosen by a student. –The E-IGP will be updated yearly and will be accessible through a secure connection to parents and students on the internet. 2.

Academic Courses The requirements to earn a South Carolina high school diploma are 24 unites of credit. They are Academic CoreOther Requirements –4 Math Credits--Physical Education –4 English Credits--Foreign Language or CATE –3 Science Credits--Health –3 Social Studies Credits--Computer Credit --Six required electives, but an opportunity for as many as eight additional electives 4.

Personal Pathways to Success Rock Hill’s Curriculum Framework has –Four “Schools of Study” School of Arts and Humanities School of Business Management and Information Systems School of Math, Science, Engineering, and Industrial Technology School of Health and Human Services –Sixteen “Cluster of Study” ( on the next two slides) A Career Cluster is a group of occupations that are linked together because they are associated with an industry or a profession. Examples: Business Management & Administration, Health Science, Arts and Humanities, and Architecture and Construction –More than Fifty “Majors of Study” The range of majors include Culinary Arts, Welding, Performing Arts, Sports Management, and Engineering 5. cont.

16 Career Clusters 6. Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Architecture and Construction Business Management & Administration Education & Training Finance Government & Public Administration Health Science Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Information Technology Manufacturing Marketing, Sales, & Security Public Safety & Security Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics Cross-curricular*

Career Clusters—What are the Advantages? Career Clusters are designed to create a clear educational pathway for the courses students explore in high school electives They empower students and parents by providing the information and practical experience they need to make smart education and career choices

How will I Know What My Student is Taking in High School? Your students course work, career exploration, and college preparation will be recorded on an Individual Graduation Plan Your child’s guidance counselor will sit down with you and your student each year to review the plan Let us examine a few E-IGP templates and ?????????????????.

For more information on career clusters: Go to Go to Go to Go to Contact the SC Department of Education, Office of Career and Technical Education Please provide your address on the sign in sheet for a copy of this PowerPoint and additional information on career planning

Agenda 6:00 p.m.—6:20 p.m. –Welcome V. Keith Wilks, Executive Director of Student Services –PowerPoint explaining EEDA, E-IGP, Four Year Plan, Academic Courses, Personal Pathways, Career Clusters, SCOIS, and Kuder 6:20-6:25 –Mandy Wolff introducing and explaining Extended Learning Opportunities 6:25-6:35 Dismiss for the classrooms –Dividing by schools and moving to Breakout Sessions in classrooms 6:35-7:20 –School Counselor lead discussion around topics pertaining to course selection, E-IGPs, and the scheduling process 7:20-7:30 –Feedback and adjournment –Make sure everyone has signed in and collect the sign in sheets. –The TEST on the next slide…Open Notes and Cooperatively

The Test… Any other suggestions? 1.What do the “E” and the “G”in E-IGP stand? E_______ Individual G_______ Plan 2.Which of the following people need to be in the E-IGP conference. a.The Student b.The Parent c.The Counselor d.All the above 3.In Rock Hill’s Curriculum Framework, there are four “Schools of Study and over fifty “Majors of Study”. How many clusters are there? a. 6b. 16c. 60d EEDA is an Act created by the Federal or State government? 5.Does a student have to complete a major to earn a high school diploma? Yes or No 6.Bonus: Is it possible for a student to complete more than one major in high school? Yes or No