Welcome To Careers • This power point has been designed to help you set up

your Portfolio which is worth 10 marks towards your final grade.

• You will require:• a 1 ½-2 inch binder and plastic protective sleeves (approx.

75) and one USB memory stick • During the fall term of grade 12 you might find this binder

to be very useful when applying to College and/or University.

• For the next two and a half years you can continue to place important documents related to your academic career path.

• Being a Holy Cross Crusader and a life long learner, celebrating your accomplishment and proving you have the skills required for success allows you to feel proud of what yourself.

• The following documentation can be found on the teacher page under F. Bland in the handouts:

• Course Outline-Ministry of Education Curriculum Expectations for Careers Grade 10

• A copy of the letter to your parents to be signed and returned to school.

• Marking Sheet for Careers- you will be responsible to fill in your marks to completed homework and assignments, this document is to be signed by your parents and submitted at the end of the course for a bonus mark.

• As your teacher this term, please know that I am available for support should you require assistance.

• The teachers pages provides contact information, a schedule of when assignments and all of the handouts for the course should you loose any part you require during the course.

• Remember to submit all parts to your assignments for evaluation, while watching time lines. Computer labs are arranged during classes to allow you print at a cost of 10 per page to avoid late submissions of work completed during the lab.

• If you miss any part of required work, or lab classes, students upon returning to school must remember to submit with a note explaining why an assignment is late by your parent or homestay.

• Many curriculum components are completed during class and are expected to be submitted at the end of class. Staying focused independently or when in your groups to complete in a collaborative participatory manner is important.

Collaborative Communication with HOME you

and your parents will need to both sign this letter and submit it by Feb. 6th. You will be provided with a copy of this letter in class the first day. If you loose this letter it can be found in the Teacher Pages under Careers GLC205 in the Handouts section under F. Bland

• Monday February 2, 2015 Careers: GLC205 Periods: 1, 3 & 4 • • Welcome to Careers! My name is Ms. Bland and I will be your teacher/facilitator over the next nine weeks, while you

explore a variety of activities related to the work world, you and your academic path.• I can be reached in room 213 ext.: 4001. My school email is bland@alcdsb.on.ca• • Teacher Pages: F. Bland is where you will find daily lessons, handouts, communication regarding assignments. Watch your

deadlines to submissions. See code of conduct on late assignments. • Text Book: Daily, you will require your textbook called Careers 10 by Nelson.• Portfolio Binder: You will require a 1 1/2 to 2 inch binder for Careers this will be your portfolio for the course with 75

protector pages. • A memory stick /USB stick to store your documentation related to your careers course. • Home to School Communication: There are a number of assignments in the Careers Course that family collaboration is

encouraged and a signature confirming that this collaboration occurred. • A course outline, a schedule of the Careers course projects and assignments is provided, to be recorded in your school

issued agenda. • Tracking Sheet: There is a tracking sheet attached for students to record their own progress. It is suggested that this is

shared regularly with home. • Student School Issued Agenda: The agenda is a project and you will use this agenda daily to record in pencil all of your

daily assignments, tests, homework related to your four classes. You will also record before and after school commitments in your agenda. This assignment is worth 10 marks towards your final mark. If you have misplaced your agenda, please see the front office to purchase your agenda. You will need your agenda every day. You will not be allowed to go to your locker to retrieve this agenda, it’s a working project which means you should be taking it to all your classes.

• All assignments are to be completed on the computer, edited and printed in hard/good copy prior to the scheduled time for submission.

• If a student misses any of the booked lab classes, it is the student’s responsibility to arrange for the use of a computer on their own time.

• • There is a computer lab in the library and it opens daily before and after school. Please see the librarian on duty if you need

the library after school. Alternate computer lab rooms are 215, 217 with the teacher’s permission and there is free printing in these locations. Printing during class is free when we are scheduled for our lab classes. However, final projects and/or assignments and independent published works are to be printed at the students expense (10 cents a page) prior to coming to class for submission and being allowed to leave to go and print on a day of submission is prohibited with other classes booking the library on alternate days that we are not in the library. Please watch your deadlines for submission.

• There is a set of student project samples displayed in the classroom for the careers program. • There isn’t an exam in Careers, but there are two culminating activities worth 30marks:• * A Summative Evaluation Part A – My Portfolio - 10marks• * A Summative Evaluation Part B – An Academic Career Path - 20marks• • IEP’s - students who have an IEP should meet with me to discuss their IEP to be sure that extra time for assignments and

tests is arranged when needed. Room 213 is equipped for computer hook up, and it is important that if you have a lap top that the required course materials are loaded onto your computer in the first week. You will need to see the special education staff to make this accommodation in Room 117.

• Academic support is available if a student requires support. I am usually available during lunch time, but this must be arranged mutually.

• • A draft schedule for Careers is provided to assist you in your time management and organizational skills. Changes made will

be on the board in the classroom. Networking with your teachers, me and/or your peers is very important if you are absent from any of your classes.

• • Student Signature: __________________ Parent Signature: ________________•

My Portfolio *Place a clear photo of you doing

something you enjoy*You should be able to see your face

PortfolioPlace your name here.

Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School 2013- 2017Careers GL205__ Period 1, 3, or 4

I have provided you with My Portolio page as sample for you on the next slide….. You will create one with your information and photo of you.

For Each new section in your Portfolio you will create title pages with the following headings to each to be able to organize yourself with the course material.

My PortfolioMs. Bland B.A., Philosophy and Economics,

B.Ed., Concurrent Education M.Ed., Administration, Principal Part 1 & 2,

Specialist in Special EducationCareers Teacher GLC205 Period 1, 3, & 4 Room 213

Portfolio Content• Portfolio Table of Contents• My Portfolio ( /10marks)• My Profile ( /10marks)• All About Me ( /10 marks)• My Blue Print(10marks) #1 Assessments #2 Discovery #3 Exploration #4 Learning Style #5 Goal Setting #6 High School Planner #7 Post-Secondary Planner #8 Job Finder #5 Resume – draft #6 Covering Letter – draft #7 Financial Planner #9 Goal Settings #10 CareerIQ

• Work History Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Information Health and Safety- Passporttosafety - 2 certificates ( /10marks) * * * Resume (10marks) * Covering Letter(10marks) Agenda(10marks)• Community Service • Awards and Achievements • An Academic Career Path (20marks)• Scholarship information• Course Handouts

• Instructions: • Using the titles in the Portfolio Table of Contents

you will cut and paste the titles into a word document, this will help you transfer each title when creating your page. Once you have done this you are to create individual pages for each. You are to put the title with pictures that relate to you.

• These individual pages will act as your dividers for the portfolio. The two areas that will incorporate sub parts within their sections are Myblueprint and Work History. Colour coding to show you which parts are to be put together . The rest have their own page.

• You have been provided a copy of this page to help you organize your materials.

Assignment Submission• Instructions: • All written work will be completed using the computer to edit in good

copy before submission. Create title pages using words and photos with the provided titles to each component and place these title pages into your (binder) called My Portfolio.

• There should be a cover page on the outside of your binder -should have the same information being shared when the Portfolio is opened. Place a photo of yourself being active in life with the required information. A sample has been provide.

• As you complete each component to the portfolio you are to file your completed work with it’s corresponding title page.

• Organization, neatness, detail, and creativity is important as part of your mark for the portfolio.

• Teacher Page s– Calendar: Information related to each assignment will be posted to help you stay organized. This is under my name: F. Bland

• Teacher Pages Handouts: you will find what you require in the handout section . If you loose the hard copy of what you are provided in class, it will be your responsibility to copy your second copy and you can find the class material in the handout section on the teacher page.

• Deadlines: Remember to submit all your work on time. We will have many computer labs to complete the work during class. At the end of class you will submit your finished work for evaluation.

• Late Assignments due to illness or unforeseen events remember to conference with me.

• Sports: games will have you absent for scheduled games that you are required to play, you will always have plenty of warning to know when your required assignments are due, it is your responsibility to stay on top of your studies meeting deadlines for submission even though you have extra curricular activities.

My Profile ( /10marks)• My Profile Project Booklet- Follows the course

text book called Careers 10 by Nelson. You will need to bring this textbook to class daily while we complete this booklet.

• My Profile Project -this project is designed to have you reflect on the skills you have developed the past 15 years of your life so far.

• There are a series of activities that you will require your text book to complete tasks, give feedback, identify strengths and weakness and next steps to developing these skills.

• You will be provided with a handout explaining what you need to do for the assignment and a marking rubrics. This assignment is to be completed in edited form using the computer. There are scheduled lab classes provided for you and you will be required to pay for any copies you need for this project.

• The assignment will be evaluated during class on the due date: Feb. 26th, 2015.

All About Me! ( /10 marks)

• All About Me!• Careers GLC205 Period _____ Student: ___________________ Date: _____________

• Assessment : Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4• 5-6 6-7 7-8 8-10

• Use of Graphics /10 marks

• L1 Several graphics detract from the theme and content of the presentation.• L2 A few graphics support the theme and content of the presentation.• L3 Some graphics support the theme and content of the presentation.• L4 All 11 slides have graphics and attractive (size and colour) and support the theme and content • of the presentation.

• Sequencing of information /10 marks• • L1 There is no clear plan for the organization of information.• L2 Some information is logically sequenced.• L3 Most information is organized in a clear and logical way.• L4 Information is organized in a clear and logical way.

• Originality /10 marks

• L1 Presentation shows very little attempt at original thought. Most slides are not complete.• L2 Presentation shows an attempt at originality and inventiveness on 1-5 slides. The content and • ideas are presented in an interesting way. Some of the 11 slides are complete.• L3 Presentation shows some originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented • in an interesting way. Most of the 11 slides are complete.• L4 Presentation shows considerable originality and inventiveness on all 11 slides. The content and ideas are presented in a unique and interesting way. All of the 11 slides are complete.

• Spelling and Grammar /10 marks• • L1 Presentation has more than 2 grammatical and or spelling mistakes.• L2 Presentation has 1-2 grammatical errors but no spelling mistakes.• L3 Presentation has 1-2 misspellings, but no grammatical errors.• L4 Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical errors. • • Comment: ________________________________________________________________________• • Total Mark: /40 = /10marks

• All About Me!Assignment: Working individually, you will create a booklet using Microsoft Power Point. You are to submit an edited copy in print on: Sept. 19th, 2014

• Objective: * To provide information about you using modern technology.• *To explore your goals and interests.• *To improve your presentation design and layout skills.• • The assignment has the following tasks:• Your slide show will have 11 slides in total, incorporating titles as follows:• Slide #1: Title Page with your name, teachers name, course and code, period, and date. You will • provide a current photo of yourself on the title page. This photo may be with other • people included in the photo showing you doing something fun. When submitting your • edited hard copy, remember to submit two slides to a page.• Four slides about your personal history should include:• · Slide #2 A photo of you as a small child, information including: your birth, location, • interesting facts about your birth.• · Slide #3: A photo of you and your family, shared information about what you like best • about your family, reflecting on the things you enjoy doing • with your family.• · Slide #4: Where you live, things that go on in your community.• · Slide #5: A photo of you and your best friend when you were kids, things you enjoy doing • for fun.• Two slides about school and your community should include:• · Slide #6: A photo of you in your Elementary school years, information shared about your interests, your favorite activities, memories.• · Slide #7: A photo of you in High school, your interests now, your involvement within the • school, favorite subjects or extracurricular activities, friends, teachers, bus ride, sports, • music or any dances you may have attended. • Two slides about your goals:• · Slide #8: What are your short term goals such as passing all your courses, learning new • skills, present interests?• · Slide #9: What long term goals have you set for yourself when you think about a career, • your family and education?• Two slides about you personally:• · Slide #10: Your personal philosophy.• · Slide #11: How you see yourself or how you would like to see yourself.• Please see the attached rubric for the evaluation criteria.

• There is a sample of this project on the teacher page in the handouts.

My Blue Print(10marks)

• Create the following titles for this section • #1 Assessments • #2 Discovery • #3 Exploration • #4 Learning Style• #5 Goal Setting • #6 High School Planner • #7 Post-Secondary Planner • #8 Job Finder • #5 Resume – draft • #6 Covering Letter – draft• #7 Financial Planner• #9 Goal Settings• #10 CareerIQ

• My Blue Print – • You will need to add me as a teacher at Holy

Cross so that we are connected while you complete this program.

• The program lets me know how you are doing and gives the percentage of what you have finished.

• All completed parts are to be copied and

placed in your portfolio binder in the section called myblueprint.

• Create title pages for this section to keep your work in an organized manner. You have been provided the titles.

• Lab classes will be provided to help you in the process of completing this assignment.

Resume (10marks)

• Using your completed works from Myblueprint and the handout called Transition Into The Workplace A Study Guide. You will combined the information from this guide as well as Myblueprint to create a resume.

• This will be done in class in draft works then you will have a scheduled lab class to complete the good copy and submit at the end of class.

• This resume is to be completed in good edited copy and place in your Work History Section in your Portfolio.

Sandy Brown222 Princess StreetKingston, Ontario

E7B 6T41-613-634-7798

sbrown@gmail.com Job Objective: To work part-time on weekend, as a cashier at Chucky Cheese. • Employment History: • 2013-2014 J & S Power *Babysitting *Cooking• *Supervising the children while at • the part to play. • 2013 Heritage Newspaper *Deliver Newspapers• Summer • • Volunteer Experience • 2014 Rosewood Retirement Home *Playing the piano to adults• 2013 Child Birth Kingston Centre *Organized products that were • being sold• Daniel Baptista• 2013 Treasure Valley Ranch *Clean Tack• Stacey Way *Exercise Horses• *Training • • Award • 2014 Holy Cross Catholic S.S. *Honor Role (87%)• 2013 Canadian National Association *Gold Medal for Figure Skating• • Education • 2014-15 Holy Cross Catholic S. S. *Grade 10• 2013-14 Holy Cross Catholic S.S. *Grade 9• • Interests • 2011 – 2014 Hunting License *Hunting to Eat Wild Game• 2007 - 2014 Kingston United *Soccer• 2007 - 2014 Kingston Impact *Basketball• 2005 - 2014 Gladstone Riding Stable *Horse Riding • • • References Available Upon Request

Cover Letter (10 marks)

• Using your completed works from Myblueprint and the handout called Transition Into The Workplace A Study Guide.

• You will combined the information from this guide as well as Myblueprint to create a cover letter.

• Your Name• Mailing address,• City, • Province,• Postal Code• Telephone Number• Email address• • Today’s Date• • Your addressee’s name (name of potential employer)• Professional title, • Organization name,• Mailing address,• City, • Province,• Postal Code• • Dear Mr. (or Ms.) Last Name:• • Start your letter with a grabber - a statement that establishes a connection with your reader, a

probing question, or a quotable quote. Briefly say what job you are applying for. • Example: Place, job and part time work.• • The mid-section of your letter should be one or two short paragraphs that make relevant points

about your qualifications. You should not summarize your resume You may incorporate a column or bullet point format here.

• • You want to thank the individual that is taking the time to consider your application for the job you

are applying, but also request the opportunity of an interview. Remember to closing by saying “thank you”.

• • Sincerely yours,• • • • Your name(typed)• • Enclosure: resume

Agenda(10marks)

• You will require your Holy Cross Catholic School issued Agenda, or purchase a 2015 Agenda from your choice of store. . This Agenda will be used daily in class.

• The other option is to create one that starts Feb. 1st to the end of April.

• It is evaluated once a week, and we use it do develop your skills recording, day to day homework in all four of your classes, extra curricular activities, appointments, assignments, test etc.

• Your school agenda outlines all the great events

that happens at Holy Cross and has useful tips to stay on top of your studies.

• There is a month at a glance and the weekly planner in the issued agenda you will be using both types for recording.

Health and Safety

• Passporttosafety• We will have a scheduled lab class

to complete the course material and you will be given time to complete the quiz.

• There are two certificates you will be required to print off once you have completed the two.

• You have the choice to print in colour which is excellent for interviews with prospective employers.

• Put these two certificate in your Portfolio in the Work History section.

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An Academic Career Path (20marks)

• Academic Planner Booklet-this booklet allows you to look at your past, present and future planning with courses while setting goals.

• Taking the time to reflect on what matches you and your goals.

Hmmm I wonder what my career will look like…

College or University…..Engineering

or Electrician?

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Community Service Completed For Graduation Requirement

• Community Service-you green sheet with information related to your experience as a volunteer.

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Awards

• Music• Sports• Hobbies• Academic • Achievements• Report Cards

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Study Habits

• Schlessinger Media- a series of 7 videos on skills development for dealing with stress, organization, strategies when taking tests .

• You will be provided with handouts to be completed while watching the video.

• Discussion while taking up these questions will occur.

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Work History

• Work History- You will be provided with two booklets each are to provide skill development.

• Communication Booklet• Transition into the

Workplace Booklet• Resume• Cover Letter

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Researching An Academic Path• Researching An Academic

Path- Careers doesn’t have a final exam but instead you will have a culminating research project on a career of choice.

• You are to choose one from three possible paths: Apprenticeship, College or University.

• You will require support with your family(parents/guardian) on a number of areas while completing this project

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