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| Aug 19 |
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Class syllabus, rules and regulations
Candy Quiz
Puzzle Talk |
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WELCOME to Mrs. Fowkes's careers class :O )
Glad to have you!!!! |
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| Aug 21 |
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Choices Fortune Cookie Freedom Writers
DVD |
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Begin filling out worksheet |
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Tues. Aug 25 |
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| Aug 25 |
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Complete Freedom Writers Defend Freedom
Writer character of choice |
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Following the movie, students will complete a worksheet
reflecting on the differences and similarities between MHS and Woodrow
Wilson High School. You will pick one character that aligns
(goes with) your fortune cookie quote.
Be prepared!!!! Debate to follow :O ) |
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Worksheet due today!! |
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| Aug 27 |
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Discuss graduation requirements for Mitchell High School-
you need to know this stuff! Begin work on crossword puzzle |
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Take good notes!! Quiz on Monday |
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| Aug 31 |
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Quiz on graduation requirements
Biodot Activity and Stress Management |
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Class will deal with an auction and their personal
reaction to stress
Techniques in dealing with stress will be addressed |
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| Sept 2 |
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Do What You Are- personality style
inventory
Once inventory is complete, choose one career of interest and design a power point to present in class next time |
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Career PowerPoint |
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Fri Sept 4 |
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| Sept 4 |
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Class will present their career power points
Thanks to those who agree to go first :O )
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Have a GREAT and SAFE Labor Day weekend :O ) |
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| Sept 9 |
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Remaining class members will present their career power points
Watch FISH video and be ready to discuss
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| Sept 11 |
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JP Skelly will be in to discuss the career opportunities in the field of radio
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Complete and turn in at the end of class Presenter Sheet |
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Fri Sept 11 |
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| Sept 15 |
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Careers Without A Plan
Students will engage in a career activity where they are randomly given a career and must figure out a budget to live by |
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Complete budget sheet in class |
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Tues Sept 15 |
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| Sept 17 |
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Post High Graduation Plans |
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Students will research post high school opportunities in small groups. Groups will then present their findings to their peers |
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Thurs Sept 17 |
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| Sept 21 |
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Amanda Graves from Muth Electric will be in class to present information on the variety of careers available in the field of eletrical construction |
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10 facts on Muth Electric presentation |
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Mon Sept 21 |
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| Sept 23 |
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Dakota Wesleyan University tour
Students will have a first hand look at life on a college campus |
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10 facts on Dakota Wesleyan University |
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Wed Sept 23 |
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| Sept 25 |
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Educational Opportunities in South Dakota
Students will use a booklet entitled Educational Opporutnities in South Dakota. They will research and compare the differences between state, private, and technical institutes |
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Class worksheet |
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Fri Sept 25 |
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| Sept 30 |
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Brief discussion on the purpose of a high school transcript Information provided on a transcript and the purpose of such will be addressed
FISH video
Discuss the working environment and how that could be applied to our classroom
Tie into workplace dilemmas- small group activity. Students will present their solutions to each of their dilemmas |
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Students will identify the different components on a transcript
Review information provided on the FISH video |
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Wed Sept 30 |
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| Oct 2 |
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Ruthie Swartout will present information to the class about the training and career of a hypnotist |
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Presenter sheet |
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Fri Oct 2 |
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| Oct 6 |
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Transferable skills will be addressed
Students will watch the video "SuperSize Me" and identify transferable skills displayed. |
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Identify transferable skills |
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Thurs Oct 8 |
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| Oct 8 |
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Complete the video "SuperSize Me"
Class discussion on the variety of skills. Also addressed will be the power of the media!! |
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Transferable skill identification sheet
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Thurs Oct 8 |
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| Oct 12 |
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Diversity Training
Ms. Buckley will be in class to present information
dealing with diversity. Students will be required to submit 10 facts
from today's lesson |
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Mon Oct 12 |
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10 Facts on information learned on Diversity in our World |
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| Oct 14 |
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Officer Russ Stevenson will be in to discuss with students the law enforcement career field. |
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Wed. Oct 14 |
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Presenter sheet |
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| Oct 19 |
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MTI in a Bag-- Mr. Scott Fossum will visit with students the many opportunites availabe at Mitchell Technical Institute. Required education, salaries, job placement in the technical fields will all be addressed! |
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NO Assignment :O ) |
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| Oct 21 |
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Another presenter will be visiting our class today. Mr. Scott Gerlach from Wright Brothers Aviation will provide information on the delights of being a pilot. Mr. Gerlach's enthusiasm is contagious with this career field :O ) |
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Presenter sheet |
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Turn in at the conclusion of class |
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| Oct 23 |
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Transferable skills will be today's topic. Students will learn about the variety of skills they may already possess to help them with their job seeking along with the need for furthering their education. To emphasize this point, students will watch the movie "Super Size Me" |
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While watching the video, students are to list skills they believe could be transferable |
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Due Tuesday, October 27 |
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| Oct 27 |
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We will finish viewing the movie "Super Size Me" Students be prepared to discuss skills you believe to be transferable. Also to be addressed will be the influence of the media |
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Transferable skills sheet |
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Tuesday, October 27 |
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| Oct 29 |
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Mr. Brad Wiese from GF Advertising will be in class today to discuss the field of a graphic designer. Mr. Wiese will address the creative aspect and customer service in this type of work |
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Presenter sheet |
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Thursday, October 29 |
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| Nov 2 |
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TC Crelly, a favorite presenter of high school students, will be in to discuss his line of work as a tattoo artist |
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Presenter sheet |
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Monday, November 2 |
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| Nov 4 |
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One more presenter!! Mr. Doug Dailey will be in to visit and provide information on the career of an attorney. Mr. Dailey will also provide insight in the area of juvenile law. |
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Presenter sheet |
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Wednesday, November 4 |
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| Nov 6 |
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Today's topic will be on the destruction of meth! We will have Ms. Ticknor in to share with students information, stories, and activities to heighten awareness of illegal drugs and their consequences. |
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10 facts sheet |
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Friday, November 6 |
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| Nov 10 |
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Today's topic will be the importance of making plans. Graduation requirements from Mitchell High School will be discussed. Students will use the remainder of classtime working on their high school 4 year plan |
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4 year plan |
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Friday, November 13 |
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| Nov 13 |
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Turn in 4 year plan
Jason Mehlhaff will discuss the topic of "Turning One's Life Around"
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Take notes for quiz!! |
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| Nov 17 |
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National Guard Armory!! Today we will be heading to the National Guard Armory to receive first hand information about our military forces and their lifestyle in the field |
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No assignment
Study for Sexual Harrassment quiz |
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| Nov 19 |
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Learn about ProStart and the many benefits of taking such a class :O )
Today will be a class work day. First students will complete a "Career Matchmaker" through a program called Career Cruising. From there, students will be given time to work on their semester projects which requires in-depth research into a career of interest to them. A class presentation will be due on Tuesday, December 15.
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Continue work on semester project |
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| Nov 23 |
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Field trip to Mitchell Technical Institute's south campus.
Students will have the opportunity to see first hand the variety of programs available at our tech institute just down the road! |
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10 facts learned from today's trip |
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Monday, Nov. 23 |
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| Nov 25 |
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In small groups, students will investigate the variety of tests to help prepare them for college, technical schools, the military, and the world of work |
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Present to the class your group's findings at the conclusion of class |
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Continue work on your semester project |
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| Dec 1 |
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Mr. Baus will be in to discuss the career field of a carpenter
Students will then learn about ways to get, keep, and lose one's job along with interview styles. |
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Complete a pocket resume |
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Thursday, Decmeber 3 |
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| Dec 3 |
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FINALLY, the topic of Sexual Harassment in schools and in the workplace will be discussed in today's class. Issues addressed will include the types of sexual harrassment, what to do if one feels they are being harrassed, and the consequences of harrassment |
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Take notes for quiz |
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Continue work on your semester projectNone |
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| Dec 7 |
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Quiz over Sexual Harassment
Class will watch the movie "The Pursuit of Happyness"
This video provides insight into perseverance, one's priorities,
and life's struggles |
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Continue work on your semester project |
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| Dec 9 |
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I will be absent from class today.
However, we will have a phenomenal presentation on Disability Etiquette. Kathy Tupper and associates will be in to discuss
and share important information dealing with disability etiquette in school and the work
place. |
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Take notes for quiz on Friday |
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| Dec 11 |
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Quiz on Disability Etiquette
Finish watching the movie "The Pursuit of Happyness"
Turn in to Mrs. Fowkes's T-drive your explanation of what is happiness? Money? Friends? Work????? |
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Turn in movie response to Mrs. Fowkes's T-dirve.
Have your semester project ready to go!!! |
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| Dec 15 |
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Students will present their semester projects in class random order |
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If you didn't present in class today be ready for your presentation next time! |
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| Dec 17 |
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Students will finish presenting their semester projects
If done early, our Careers class will be involved in a "Career Scavenger Hunt" |
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No assignment |
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| Dec 21 |
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Class will be involved in community service at the Salvation Army :O ) |
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You all have been an abosolute delight! Have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year. I will miss you next semester! |
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| Jan 4 |
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Go over Syllabus/Classroom Rules; Puzzle Activity |
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No assignment |
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| Jan 6 |
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No School due to weather |
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Stay safe and warm |
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| Jan 8 |
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No School AGAIN |
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Be careful out there!!! Hope to see you Tuesday! |
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| Jan 12 |
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Topic of the Day: Graduation Requirements
Issues addressed will include courses needed to graduate from MHS and the best courses offered to our students to help prepare for "life beyond high school" |
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Graduation Requirements crossword puzzle
Be prepared for quiz on Thursday! |
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Thursday, Jan 14 |
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| Jan 14 |
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Quiz on Graduation Requirements
Students will complete the personality survey: Do What You Are |
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Use worksheets located in Mrs. Fowkes's T-drive to address careers of interest from the Do What You Are survey
When completed, return to Mrs. Fowkes's T-drive, hand in folder |
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Tuesday, Jan 19 |
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| Jan 19 |
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Mrs. Mills will be covering for me today. Students will begin work on their 4 year plan.
Students will need to plan for the remainder of their high school career (not in stone). Courses will be selected to reflect careers of interest and post high school needs. |
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Complete 4 year plan sheet
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Turn in after class or next time! |
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| Jan 21 |
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Healthy life choices and our stress levels both in school and on the job
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Auction activity to determine students' values and ability to handle
stress
Stress reduction techniques will be addressed
Turn in 4 year plan if not already done |
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| Jan 25 |
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NO SCHOOL- Snow Day :O ( |
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| Jan 27 |
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Fortune Cookie Students will watch the
movie "The Freedom Writers" Students are to look for
similarities and differences from Woodrow Wilson High School and MHS |
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Begin working on Freedom Writers worksheet |
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Wednesday, January 27 |
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| Jan 29 |
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Finish watching "The Freedom Writers"
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Finish worksheet You will pick one
character that aligns (goes with) your fortune cookie quote.
Be prepared!!!! Debate to follow :O ) |
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Worksheet due today!
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Living Life Without a Plan Students will
randomly be given a career and then in groups of 4 put together a
monthly budget.
At the end of class, each student will be given an unexpected
financial crisis |
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Stay within your budget and use resources
available to you. |
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Budget due at the end of class. |
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| Feb 4 |
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Muth Electric will be in to address the
variety of careers in the technical field of a journeyman :O )
Students will have the opportunity to actually wire a fan! |
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Students are to take note of 10 facts
shared in today's class |
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Fact sheet due at the end of class |
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| Feb 8 |
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We will be taking a road trip to Dakota
Wesleyan University. |
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Students are to list 10 facts learned from
today's visit |
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Fact sheet due at the end of class |
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| Feb 10 |
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JP Skelly will be in to visit with
students about the variety of careers in the field of radio. JP
will focus on the career of a news director but will also address
other opportunities as well. |
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Presenter sheet is to be filled out during
class |
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Presenter sheet due at the end of class.
Enjoy your 4-day vacation!! |
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| Feb 16 |
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Students will be taking a walk to Mitchell
Technical Institutes North Campus. Students will receive
information about MTI's culinary arts, med tech, and med lab programs. |
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Fact sheet |
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Fact sheet due at the end of class Extra
credit- list 3 differences between a 4 year college/university and a
technical institute. |
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| Feb 18 |
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How to fill out a job application to get
that job!! Mrs. Jo Freier from Verifications will be in to discuss
with students the importance of accuracy when applying for a position.
A variety of job applications will be displayed and discussed. |
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Students are to fill out a job application
using strategies shared by Mrs. Freier |
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Job application due at the end of class |
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| Feb 22 |
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Diversity Training- Mrs. Buckley will be
in to share with students insight on the issues surrounding diversity.
Students will be enlightened in the importance of viewing everyone as
having something to contribute to our world |
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No assignment |
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| Feb 24 |
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Post secondary
opportunities Students will break into small groups to learn of the
variety of opportunities available to them beyond high school |
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Present to class facts learned about their
post-secondary program |
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No assignment |
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| Feb 26 |
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MTI south campus- today we will be heading
to MTI's south campus. Students will learn about wind energy,
SCADA, computer systems, telecom, satcom, and much more. |
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Facts sheet |
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Due at the conclusion of class |
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| Mar 2 |
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Students will finish presenting their
research from a variety of post secondary opportunities Time
remaining we will discuss unknown military heroes
Opportunity for extra credit will be provided |
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Post secondary group worksheet |
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Tuesday, Mar 2
Prepare for quiz on Thursday |
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| Mar 4 |
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Quiz on post secondary opportunities
Class discussion will be on financing one's future including
educational opportunities
Students will be introduced to the Mitchell Community Scholarship |
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Mitchell Community Scholarship to be
placed in T-drive |
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Monday, Mar 8 |
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| Mar 8 |
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Our class will be going to Logan Luxury
Theater to watch the movie To Save A Life Dealing with
peer pressure, peer perspectives, and how to reach out beyond oneself |
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No assignment |
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| Mar10 |
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MTI in a Box
Mr. Scott Fossum will be in to discuss in greater depth
the different programs and opportunities at a technical institute |
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Turn in 10 facts learned from today's visit! |
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Wednesday, March 10 |
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| Mar12 |
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Mr. Doug Dailey will be in to visit and
provide information on the career of an attorney. Mr. Dailey will also
provide insight in the area of juvenile law. |
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Turn in presenter sheet |
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Friday, March 12 |
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| Mar 16 |
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Finally, an opportunity to process and
discuss the movie "ToSave a Life"
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No assignment - have a great spring break! |
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| Mar 22 |
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Transferable skills will be addressed.
Students will learn the importance of transferable skills in today's
tough job market.
We will be watching the film "SuperSize Me" |
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Students are to identify 30 careers with a
transferable skill from the movie. |
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Wednesday, March 24 |
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| Mar 24 |
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Finish watching "SuperSize Me" Discuss
the impact of huge companies and the power of the media |
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Turn in transferable skills worksheet |
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Wednesday, March 24 |
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| March 30 |
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Jeff Logan will be providing valuable information on
how to obtain a job in today's tough competitive market |
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Presenter worksheet |
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Tuesday, March 30 |
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| April 1 |
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Quiz on information provided by Mr. Logan
Discussion on financial aid opportunities
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No assignment! |
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| April 7 |
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TC Crelly will present information
today on the career field of a tattoo artist. Mr. Crelly will
address getting/giving a tattoo along with the health issues involved
in such activity
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Presenter sheet |
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Due at the end of class |
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| April 9 |
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Ruthie Swartout will be in to visit about
the career opportunities available to those interested in the field of
hypnosis. Mrs. Swartout will also demonstrate a technique used
to help individuals dealing with a phobia |
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Presenter sheet |
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Due at the end of class |
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| April 13 |
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Today class will use a lot of numbers
:O ) Students will first determine their grade point average
based on their 3rd week report card. From there, financial aid
issues will be reviewed and students will complete the Mitchell
Community Scholarship in preparation for their senior year!! |
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Mitchell Community Scholarship application |
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Due on Thursday, April 15 |
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| April 15 |
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Randy Doescher will be in to present
information about the variety of opportunities available in today's
culinary arts field. Mr. Doescher will also demonstrate his
skills by preparing a treat for the class- yum!! |
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Presenter sheet |
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Presenter sheet Mitchell Community
Scholarship is due today! |
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| April 19 |
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A law enforcement officer from the
Mitchell Police department will be in to address the career field of
law enforcement. |
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Presenter sheet |
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Due at the end of class today |
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| April 21 |
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Class rank
Jerry Norton will be in to share information on the career field
of a rodeo clown. Should be GREAT information
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Presenter sheet |
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Wednesday, April 21 |
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| April 23 |
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The serious topic of Sexual Harassment will be discussed
with information provided specifically on the impact in school
and the work place |
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Take good notes as there will be a quiz on Friday
over Sexual Harassment
If absent, be sure and get the notes from someone in class.
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Continue work on semester project |
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| April 27 |
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Quiz on Sexual Harassment
Kathy Tupper and associates will be in to discuss
and share important information dealing with disability etiquette in school and the work
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Take good notes |
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Quiz on Thursday, April 29 |
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| April 29 |
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Quiz on Disability Etiquette |
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Work on semester projects!! |
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| April 30 |
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Continue work on semester project! |
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| May 2 |
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Job Interview Styles
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Students will learn the different styles they could
potentially run into when applying for a job.
Students will receive information and then role play in small
groups what a "style" might look like |
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| May 6 |
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Disability Etiquette |
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Be prepared for a test on Thursday, May 8 GET notes if you missed
class today as you will still be responsible for the test! Questions
will also include interview styles
Finish up work on your semester projects as presentations will
be starting very soon as in May 12! |
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| May 8 |
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Disability Etiquette Quiz
Semester project presentations |
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Test on Interview Styles and Disability Etiquette
Students will present information on their job shadowing experiences |
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| May 12 |
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Semester project presentations |
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Students wil continue to present information on their
job shadowing experiences.
This is a huge project. Please come to class prepared |
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| May 14 |
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Storm Chaser Todd Heitkamp |
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Mr. Heitkamp will be in to discuss the career field
of a meteorologist. Mr. Heitkamp will also address the activities
of a storm chaser
Presenter sheet will be due at the end of class |
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| May 16 |
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Finish up with student presentations on job shadowing
experiences
If time--Giving Kids the World
This video demonstrates the power of one's actions on the lives
of others. |
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It has been wonderful having each and everyone of you
in class. Have a relaxing and safe summer!!
Mrs. Fowkes |
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