1. HUMAN SERVICES PRACTICUM ( FCS C O - OP ) Kempner High School Ms. Ladha

2. ABOUT THE PROGRAM Joint effort between:  FBISD classroom  Texas Education Agency, State of Texas  Community employers

3. GOAL OF PROGRAM To prepare youth to meet their responsibilities as individuals in our society by guiding the students to employment conditions and developing desirable attitudes toward school, employment, social and civic responsibilities. The course offers the opportunity for the students to work in the field that they believe to be their career choice. It helps to determine whether their choice is the right one before continuing their education.

4. WHO CAN BE IN THE PROGRAM? Minimum 16 years old & must be able to provide their own method of transportation Hold valid work documentation (SS Card) Already have a job that meets Co-Op approval or be willing to apply and get one during the 1 st week of school Must be accepted into the program

5. COURSE CONTENT Interviews Resumes Job seeking skills Leadership skills Time management skills Personal development Human relations Business management Communication skills Money management Organizational skills

6. GRADING SYSTEM Established by FBISD for all Co-Op courses in district: Classroom Work50% Employer Evaluation25% Tests/Projects/Time Report 25% **Must maintain 70% overall to pass the class**

7. TIME REQUIREMENTS 10 hours a week 90 hours a 9 weeks 170 hours a semester 340 hours a year **must meet time requirements to get credit for the course**

8. THE FIRST TEN MINUTES OF CLASS Fill hours worked the day before on your time report. Add your check stub in your folder (if you were paid) Complete classroom warm-up **Time reports are due every nine weeks and count as a MAJOR grade**

9. MISC. INFORMATIO N Supplies are provided this year Make sure you get all of your paperwork signed by your parents and employer Make your dentist and doctor appointments After 12:10pm You must go to school in order to go to work that day!!!

10. TRAINING STATION DO ' S  Always be on time.  Call Ms. Ladha if you are sick/plan on being absent  Dress appropriately  Take criticism well- learn from your mistakes  Follow company rules concerning breaks  Have a cheerful attitude with co-workers  Be considerate, cooperative, and respectful  Be loyal to your me and your company

11. DO ' S CONTINUED  Be considerate, cooperative, and respectful  Mind your own business  Know a brief history about the business  Give an honest day’s work for a day’s pay  Enjoy the job and the people with whom you work  Try to participate in all appropriate business activities (seminars, workshops, social functions)

12. TRAINING STATION DON ' TS Never receive visitors Do not abuse the telephone – no personal calls Do not gripe Do not chew gum Never participate in office gossip Do not act immature at work

13. DON ' TS CONTINUED Do not stop working until it is time to go home Do not take request days off excessively (plan your days off in advance) NEVER quit a work – based training placement without talking to Ms. Ladha NEVER be dishonest with money, merchandise, time or effort Avoid dating someone at work

14. SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYMENT GRADE This (daily) grade is earned by maintaining high standards related to successful employment. Everyone begins with a 100. The following points will be deducted from your grade: -2 for tardies (each) -5 for being disruptive -5 for skipping class -5 for breaking rules (each time) -5 for feuding in class -5 for failure to participate in class activities -10 for not calling before an absence

15. TOP STUDENTS Follow the class rules Good evaluations from employer Good behavior Good class participation