General Information

Description

In this course we will develop your skills in self-reflection, goal planning, and connecting with opportunities and responsibilities in community. We will culminate this learning with a cumulative project. Students in grade twelve will work towards their capstone project. This course will be taught entirely in French.

Expectations and Goals

The goal of this course is to help students develop clarity on how their strengths and interests can be considered in their career and life planning process. Students are also expected to consider personal identity and the needs of their communities when developing their goals and projects. Grade 8, 9, and 10 students have the option to complete their projects in groups, grade 12 students may work collaboratively but must create a unique and individual capstone project.

Format

There will be curriculum-based units in workers rights/unions, basic financial planning, types of work/employment, community needs and community mentorship, and work-life balance/personal wellbeing. These will be the focus of Tuesday and Thursday each week with assessments to follow as detailed below. The capstone (grade 12) or mini-capstone (grades 8-10) will be the focus on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Assessment

For grades 8 and 9, each component of the course will be assessed using a proficiency scale as described below:

For grades 10 and 12, each component will be graded using the above proficiency scale which will then be converted per the points value below. Emerging will be worth 50%-60%, Developing will be 60%-70%, Proficient will be 70%-85%, and Extending will be 85%-100%. Assessments that do not yet meet the threshold for a score of 50% will be discussed with the student and the student will have the opportunity to improve the project to achieve a passing score. If I have concerns about several assessments, I will reach out to the family to discuss support options.

Course Schedule

Month	Topics/Workshops	Check-ins and Assessments
February	General Learning: -Workers Rights and Unions-Financial Planning Project Stage:-Reflection on values-Job aptitude	General Learning: -Workers rights quiz (5pts)-Example financial plan (5pts) Project: -Brief reflection on how values and aptitudes might impact career-life path (5pts)
March	General Learning: -Types of Work-Job Research Project Stage -Brainstorming based on Values/Aptitudes	General Learning: -Interview transcript/notes for interview with a professional in your chosen field (10pts) Project: -no assessment on major project in March
April	General Learning: -Community Needs-Community Mentors Project Stage -Proposal and timeline	General Learning: -Group Poster on a solution to a community need (5pts)-Written reflection on mentor (5pts) Project: -Proposal and timeline must be completed and revised/signed-off by teacher (10pts)
May	General Learning: -Work-life balance and Wellbeing Project Stage -First draft, revisions, final presentation	General Learning: -Wellness plan (10pts) Project: -Completed presentations for grades 8-10- grade twelves to be ready for capstone fair(25 pts)
June	General Learning: -Core Competencies Project Stage -Final Write-Up	General Learning: -Self-reflection (10pts) Project: -Any final written components, and a reflection per the capstone handbook (10pts)

2025 Careers 8-12 Syllabus