<p> Soaring to the Future GKHS Careers Lesson Plan 2014-2015 Grade 11</p><p>Date Section Topic Supplies September 29 & 30, CAREER  College/Career  College/Career Fair 2014 Fair Form</p><p>CITIZEN  Bullying</p><p>Learning Target:  I will understand my personal reasons for choosing a particular college/career.  I will understand the importance of a College/Career Fair.  I will be able to identify bullying, become aware of how to respond to bullying, and commit to a bully free school.</p><p>Agenda</p><p>Monday, September 29 College/Career Fair The GKHS College/Career Fair will be held September 30 in the GKHS Gym. Discuss the following information with your students to help them prepare for the College/Career Fair.</p><p>Ask students to raise their hands if they are interested in each of the following career/education options:  Military  Apprenticeship  2-Year College  2-Year Technical College  4-Year College/University All of these options will be represented at the GKHS College/Career Fair tomorrow.</p><p>Exploring colleges and careers is important in 11th grade, to help you learn about options/programs/careers. Learning what is required for college entrance and specific careers will help you choose the right classes to take in high school.</p><p>Discuss the following information with your students to help them benefit from the College/Career Fair tomorrow:  Before you go: o Find out which colleges will be at the fair. The list will be posted near the Career Center and near the Counseling Center. Make a list of what you want to learn more about. o Write down any questions you have. o Bring your list, a pen or pencil, and the College/Career Fair form.  While You Are There: o Visit booths and ask college/career representatives your questions. o Take a minute to jot down important information on your College/Career Fair form before moving on to your next booth. o Check out some of the other booths when you’re done with the colleges on your list. You may find something great that you had not considered.</p><p>September 29th and 30th 11th Grade Careers Page 1 of 4  When You Get Home: o Ask yourself which colleges/careers stood out and why. o Organize the college/career material you collected and review it that week while it’s fresh in your mind. o Go over any notes you took during the fair. o Throw out the brochures that you are not interested in so you may focus on those you are interested in. o Do more research on the colleges/careers you are thinking about. Explore websites, contact the admissions office, or plan a campus visit.</p><p> Questions to ask college representatives: o Why do students want to come to your college? o What are some things you offer your students that other schools do not? o What are some of your highlighted academic departments on campus? o What are the basic requirements for admissions? What was the average accepted student’s qualifications? o What is your school known for (academic areas, sports, etc.)? o How much does it cost to attend your school? o What clubs/activities are available?  Questions to ask military representatives: o What do I have to score on the ASVAB test to qualify? o How long do I have to enlist for? What is the minimum commitment? o Am I eligible for any special enlistment programs or bonuses? o What are the major differences in pay, benefits, and job opportunities between the services? o How long is basic training? Where is it? What is it like? o What physical fitness requirements must I meet to enter the military and succeed in basic training? o What jobs are available? o How much money can I get for college?  Questions to ask career/apprenticeship representatives: o What are the minimum requirements? o How long is the training program? o What kind of certification will I earn? o What is the pay for this career?</p><p>Tuesday, September 30 College/Career Fair  Hand out the College/Career Fair Forms before taking students to the gym at 9:00.</p><p> This form is a Careers assignment.</p><p> During the College/Career Fair, students need to visit at minimum of 5 booths and gather information from those booths to fill out the College/Career Fair Form.</p><p> Show students the back of the College/Career Fair form. Questions to ask representatives are listed on the back of the form.</p><p> The College/Career Fair Form is due in Careers after you return from the fair. Students will place the Career/College Fair Form in the CAREER Section of the portfolio. </p><p> Do not lose the Career/College Fair Form it is a Careers assignment. September 29th and 30th 11th Grade Careers Page 2 of 4 Bullying  When your students are not at the College/Career Fair, go through the Bullying Power Point/Lesson Plan with your students.</p><p>September 29th and 30th 11th Grade Careers Page 3 of 4 College/ Career Fair Bell Schedule</p><p>Notes: 1. College/ Career Fair will be held in the Large Gym 2. Advisory Lesson – Reviewing the College/ Career Handout and District Bullying Curriculum.</p><p>Period 1 7:30-7:55</p><p>Period 2 8:00-8:30</p><p>College/ Career Fair 8:30-8:35 1. Seniors to Large Gym for College/ Career Fair 2. Grade 9,10,11 to Careers</p><p>8:35-9:00 1. Seniors in Large Gym w/ Advisors 2. Grade 9,10,11 in Careers</p><p>9:00-9:05 1. Seniors passing to Careers 2. Juniors passing to Gym w/ Advisors</p><p>9:05-9:30 1. Juniors in College/ Career Fair 2. Grade 9,10,12 in Careers</p><p>9:30-9:35 1. Junior passing to Careers 2. Sophomores passing to Gym w/ Advisors</p><p>9:35-10:00 1. Sophomores in College/ Career Fair 2. Grade 9,11,12 in Careers</p><p>10:00-10:05 1. Sophomores passing to Careers 2. Freshman passing to Gym w/ Advisors</p><p>10:05-10:25 1. Freshman in College/ Career Fair 2. Grade 10,11,12, in Careers 10:25-10:30 1. Freshman travel to Careers. 2. Grade 10, 11, 12 in Careers 10:30-10:35 1. All students in Careers</p><p>Period 3 10:35-12:10 First Lunch 10:35-11:05 Class 11:08-12:10 Second Lunch 11:08-11:38 Class 10:40-11:08, 11:40-12:10 Third Lunch 11:40-12:10 Class 10:40-11:40</p><p>Period 4 12:15-12:45 Period 5 12:50-1:20 Period 6 1:25-2:00 September 29th and 30th 11th Grade Careers Page 4 of 4</p>