School: J. R.

Tucker High School

Teacher: Ms. Keilondi Johnson
36 Week Class
2015-16 School Year
Course Title: Life Planning

Course No.: 8227

Course Fee: $7.00

Club Dues: $13.00 (FCCLA)

Course Description:

This course helps students to determine the goals and resources they need in order to be successful in
their lives. It focuses on using practical problems solving to set goals regarding life choices in the
areas of career, personal and family relationships, wellness, and use of resources. The students are
given the opportunity to explore career interests and what they need to do in order to be financially
independent.
Instructional Philosophy:

Students are expected to participate in classroom instruction through discussion, scenarios, cooperative
learning, role-play, etc. Academic standards will be supported through the use of these instructional
techniques. Participation in FCCLA and in the community is strongly encouraged. FCCLA is an
integral part of the Family and Consumer Sciences program.
Student Learning Goals:

The goal of the course is for students to incorporate the use of practical problem solving into
relationship decisions.

The student assignments reinforce the importance of good writing skills and process skills.

The student will learn to examine problems using critical questions that will lead to reasoned,
thought out action.

The student will learn the importance of balancing relationships including family and career which
will enhance employability skills needed in the workplace and homes of the future.

Assessment Plan:

Grades are calculated in the following ways:

30% Daily Classwork
10% Participation/Homework
10% Quizzes
50% Project(s)/ Test
Any student identified as a CTE Completer/Finisher will sit for an industry credential test. An industry
credential test may be any industry certification examination, licensure or occupational competency
assessment as approved by the Virginia Board of Education.

Extra help is available during the week by appointment.

Syllabus: The summary outline of the course.
Week
Topics or Units Taught
1. Introduction/ Rules, Safety, Overview
2. Addressing Elements of Student Life (FCCLA)
3. Applying Problem-Solving Processes to Life

Situations
4. Applying Problem-Solving Processes to Life
Situations
5. Developing a Life Management Plan
6. Developing a Life Management Plan
7. Developing a Life Management Plan
8. Developing a Life Management Plan
9. Developing a Life Management Plan
10. Developing Strategies for Lifelong Career
Planning Career Exploration/Job Skills/ Interview Practice/Skills Mock

Week
Topics or Units Taught
19. Developing Career, Community & Life

Connection
20. Developing Career, Community & Life
Connection
21. Developing a Financial Plan
22. Developing a Financial Plan
23. Developing a Financial Plan
24. Developing a Financial Plan
25.
26.
27.
28.

Developing a Financial Plan

Developing a Financial Plan
Developing a Financial Plan
Developing a Financial Plan

Interviews

11. Developing Strategies for Lifelong Career

Planning-Career Exploration/Job Skills/ Interview Practice/Skills Mock

29. Examining All Aspects of an Industry

Interviews

12. Developing Strategies for Lifelong Career

Planning Career Exploration/Job Skills/ Interview Practice/Skills Mock

30. Examining All Aspects of an Industry

Interviews

13. Developing Strategies for Lifelong Career

Planning Career Exploration/Job Skills/ Interview Practice/Skills Mock
Interviews

14. Developing Strategies for Lifelong Career

Planning Career Exploration/Job Skills/ Interview Practice/Skills Mock
Interviews

15. Developing Strategies for Lifelong Career

Planning Career Exploration/Job Skills/ Interview Practice/Skills
Mock Interviews

16. Developing Strategies for Lifelong Career

Planning Career Exploration/Job Skills/ Interview Practice/Skills
Mock Interviews

17. Developing Strategies for Lifelong Career

Planning Career Exploration/Job Skills/ Interview Practice/Skills Mock
Interviews

18. Developing Strategies for Lifelong Career

Planning Career Exploration/Job Skills/ Interview Practice/Skills Mock
Interviews

End of First Semester Exam

31. Creating and Maintaining Healthy

Relationships
32. Creating and Maintaining Healthy

Relationships
33. Examining Components of Individual and

Family Wellness
34. Examining Components of Individual and

Family Wellness
35. Demonstrating Leadership Within the

Community
36. Demonstrating Leadership Within the

Community
End of Second Semester Exam

*Additional subjects such as Workplace Readiness Skills including: Personal Qualities and People Skills; Professional Knowledge and Skills;
Technology Knowledge and Skills and All Aspects of Industry will be discussed throughout the year through various lesson activities.
*CTE Certification Test preparation throughout the year

**In addition to other projects and assignments each student will complete/participate in the following: Mock Interview
Project
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Students Signature
Parents or Guardians Signature

***The Syllabus is designed to be a tentative schedule of units taught and is subject to change as needed.