1. Random thought: Who are these people & what do they have in common?
Create a list of student responses on the whiteboard. We’ll come back to this!
We’ll come back to this...

2. What if I told you I know the secret for enjoying high school?
What if I told you I know the secret for making great friends & lasting relationships?
What if I told you I know the secret for reaching your academic & personal goals?
CURIOUS???

3. Students will be able to…
Recognize and discuss the academic & professional benefits of participating in a CTSO.
Draw connections between participation & success.
Explore the CTSO/Real-World connections.
Use today’s lesson to create a plan for extra-curricular involvement this school year.
10 Reasons to Get Involved in Extracurricular Activities:

4. Think about it… What are 3 goals you have for this school year?

5. What is the meaning of the term “extracurricular”?
Verbal answers/ Record on whiteboard

6. What extracurricular activities are available in our school & community? Jot them down.
Verbal Answers/ Record on whiteboard. We see a lot of opportunities here!!!

7. Circle the extracurricular activities in which you are currently involved.

8. What are the benefits of extracurricular participation?
Discuss the list in groups, then whole class share out.

9. What is a CTSO? Career & Technical Student Organization
Career and Technical Education Student Organizations (CTSO) provide unique opportunities for students to receive vocational education support designed to enhance school-based and work-based learning.
CTSO’s available at CHS:
FBLA - Business
FFA - Agri
FCCLA – Family and Consumer Science
SkillsUSA – Computer Science
You may have also heard of:
DECA
HOSA
Now, circle the CTSO’s in which you are involved.

10. What are the benefits of being a part of CTSO’s?
Ask the students who are part of CTSO’s to share their ideas of the benefits. Add them to the list.

11. What do CTSO’s provide? Real-life experiences
Pathway to higher education
Opportunities for scholarships & awards
Resume’ enhancement
Leadership opportunities
Network with industry professionals
Recap those benefits with this list

12. What do these people have in common?
All of these celebrities were involved in CTSO’s! (Then, click on link for more!!!!)
Courteney Cox--DECA
Troy Aikman--FBLA
Taylor Swift--FFA
Jay Leno--DECA
Celebs & CTSO's

13. Let’s Go Back to Your Goals
In what ways could joining a CTSO help you meet your personal goals?
What other CTSO benefits do you find appealing? Why?
Is personal & professional growth important for high school students? If so, what role can CTSO’s play?

14. Students ARE able to…
Recognize and discuss the academic & professional benefits of participating in a CTSO.
Draw connections between participation & success.
Explore the CTSO/Real-World connections.
Use today’s lesson to create a plan for extra-curricular involvement this school year.