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Dear Community Members, Guardians & Parents,

Career Development is a lifelong process. It begins in the earliest years of school as students build awareness of career possibilities and continues throughout high school as they begin to select courses and prepare for careers of interest. It extends into the post-secondary years as students attend college or other specialized training and enter the workforce. It is a process that never ends as we adjust to changes in the economy as well as in our professional and personal lives. Message from Arizona Career Guidance Counselor Supervisor

The Guidance Team’s purpose and intention is to help students identify strengths and areas of interest, learn to set goals, plan and prepare for a lifetime of successful learning, earning and living.

The goal of the Guidance Team is to prepare students for success in life. The proposed plan in the San Carlos Unified School District does just that. The contents of this guide should clarify the program, the delivery system and the benefits of Career Development. Please take the time to read about this exciting opportunity for your child’s education and future because …..

Cloud Callout: Myth
Career classes students take will pigeonhole them.
Fact
The San Carlos Unified School District is partnering with Career Cruising, a nationally renowned research based program that provides students with many activities that reveal information about their interests, skills and values. Students continue developing their personal plans in grades 7-12. Parent Involvement = Future Success

Oval Callout: Myth
Students are too busy with other activities and should enjoy high school.
Fact
Career Development helps students better manage their lives so that they can still enjoy activities in and out of high school. Cloud Callout: Myth
Students are too young to decide on a career path.
Fact
Research shows students who have a career path in mind perform higher on tests, are more focused and satisfied with school and more likely to complete college.

View careers listed by field, cluster and pathway

View SCUSD Career Delivery System

Kid Zone – Career Awareness

Through Career Awareness in grades K-6, students are exposed to careers as they occur naturally in the curriculum. They begin to learn about many of the careers associated with the 16 National Career Clusters.

Explore these topics for a more detailed look at the career development process and steps that are important for your elementary age child - http://mychildsfuture.org/parents/item.htm?edlvl=1

7^th – 8^th Grade - Career Exploration

Through Career Exploration in grades 7-8, students have a chance to take an in-depth look at careers in each of these 16 career clusters and have hands-on experiences in each cluster.

Explore these topics for a more detailed look at the career development process and find practical ideas about ways you can support your child’s future. http://mychildsfuture.org/parents/item.htm?edlvl=2

Enter the Career Exploration Website

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Check on your student’s assignments and attendance. Contact the school for login information 475-2378

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San Carlos School District uses an Internet based program called Career Cruising that has been designed with one goal in mind: to help our students plan their future. With exceptional assessment tools, detailed occupation profiles, and comprehensive post-secondary education information, students move seamlessly through the career exploration and planning process. At the same time, we have access to the real-time information and statistics we need to track our students' progress and achievement. Go to http://www.careercruising.com/

Ø Username: sancarlos

Ø Password: 85550

MC900441310[1] STUDENT RESOURCES ON THE BRAVES WEBSITE

High School - Career Preparation

During high school, students begin to engage in Career Preparation. They identify careers of interest, align course work, and gain a depth of knowledge and experience in particular career pathways such as Science & Math, Engineering & Technology, and Visual Arts. Students at this level are also able to job shadow and complete internships in these career areas to better grasp the connection between what they are learning in school and what they will need to know for work.

To compliment Career Preparation, the San Carlos Unified School District partners with Gila Community College. Students have opportunities to earn up to a semester or more of community college credits while enrolled in select high school courses.

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Check on your student’s assignments and attendance. Contact the school for login information 475-2378

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Ø Username: sancarlos

Ø Password: 85550

Tips for parents of high school students - http://mychildsfuture.org/parents/item.htm?edlvl=3

High School Expectations - High School Timeline

Freshman Year - "Take the Challenge"

Sophomore Year - "Keep Going - Keep Growing"

Junior Year - "It's up to you...YOU decide"

Senior Year - "You are almost there"

STUDENT RESOURCES ON THE BRAVES WEBSITE

College - Career Management (copy/paste the link if you have problems connecting)

Check out the College Hub

Virtual Counseling Center - vcc.asu.edu

Interactive study tips - http://studytips.admsrv.ohio.edu/studytips/

Prepare for College life - http://frank.mtsu.edu/~studskl/5evirtualfieldtrips.html

Get to know the college lingo - College Terminology

CHECK OUT STUDENT RESOURCES ON THE BRAVES WEBSITE

San Carlos Apache Higher Education Office - The higher Education Program is intended to serve eligible San Carlos Apache people and provide them the opportunity to complete their educational goals beyond high school for the purpose of developing leadership, tribal talent, individual careers for present and future growth and increasing employment opportunities. Go to http://www.scateducationdepartment.com/

Netiquette for everyone
Students & Parents need an email address because college & financial aid info is processed through the Internet. Try www.yahoo.com or Google for free email addresses that students can use from both school and home computers.

Additional Reading on Email:

ü Email Netiquette: http://www.onlinenetiquette.com/netiquette_101.html (email this link to yourself as a reference)

ü Sign up for Email Tips: http://www.onlinenetiquette.com/netiquette-tips.html

ü Emoticons: http://www.mit.edu:8001/people/cordelia/smileys.html

ü Quiz: http://www.onlinenetiquette.com/netiquette_quiz.html

Created By: Cindy Barnes
Email Address: mailto:c.barnes@sancarlos.k12.az.us

Carl Perkins funds are used to publish and maintain this Career & Technical Education Website.

San Carlos School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. San Carlos School District Career and Technical Education Department does not discriminate in enrollment or access to any of the programs available. San Carlos School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX and/or Section 504 Coordinator, high school principal at P.O. Box 207, San Carlos AZ 85550 (928) 475-2378.