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Career Center Expectations

All Career Center classes strive to prepare students for adult life by teaching skills and attitudes/behaviors that are valued in the workplace. The six behavior categories listed below are stressed and graded in all Career Center classes. Each instructor reviews these behaviors with students at the start of the year, and has curriculum activities to instruct and support students in their development.

A grade is assigned in each of our classes using the Career Center Expectations rubric. Teachers may choose to have student’s self-grade and then review and/or make corrections, if needed. Some teachers score students directly themselves in these areas. Instructors determine the percentage of points the Career Center Expectations count for in each grading period; they can account for 15% to 25% of the grade.
  • Attendance: Be here on time each day, prepared to work, dressed appropriately
  • Respect: Use appropriate language, be honest and truthful, be respectful of peers and adults
  • Safety: Follow safety rules and procedures, keep work area orderly
  • Responsibility: Complete work on time, follow directions, use resources to answer questions, ask for help when needed, contribute to class discussion
  • Quality: Show determination to complete tasks, be consistent in quality, focus on the task at hand
  • Teamwork: Work as a productive team member in a variety of roles, communicate in a sensitive way

"Before you can learn, before you can try, before you can be the greatest, you've gotta do one thing...SHOW UP!..."

-Tom Bradley, Bradley Marketing

 

"In today's environment few positions work in isolation. Having the skills to works in teams is imperative."

-Jo Beitt Rankin, UMC

 

"...being honest is key to establishing and maintaining relationships."

Lisa M. Stevens, KOMU
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