Career Life Education Course Syllabus

Teacher: Ms. Lewis

Contact Info: janet.lewis@cmsd.bc.ca

Class Website: mslewisteaches.weebly.com

Course Overview:

The Career Life Education course endeavours to enable students to develop the skills required
to become self-directed individuals who set goals, make thoughtful decisions, and take
responsibility for pursuing goals throughout their lives.

In Career Life Education, students will:

􀀹 become informed decision makers

􀀹 understand the effects of their choices on themselves and others

􀀹 be able to access information and analyze it for accuracy, bias, and relevance

􀀹 develop an understanding of their personal responsibility for attaining and maintaining

their:

• overall health
• financial well-being
• pursuit and achievement of educational and/or career goals

􀀹 develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that enable them to plan for their successful
transition from secondary school into adulthood

􀀹participate in field trips that relate to course curriculum

Course Content:

I. Stereotypes/Discrimination in our World

o A look at stereotypes in our world as it applies to student’s lives.
o Discrimination, bias, and prejudice will be discussed in relation to current events and “hot-
button topics” of the day.

II. Education and Careers

o Self-awareness and self-inventories
o Post-secondary education and training
o Job-seeking, employability skills – Interview skill and resume building
o Workplace standards and safety
o Transition planning

III. Health

o Healthy living and relationships

o Healthy information and media literacy
o Health decisions and their effects: sexual decision making, HIV/AIDS,
substance misuse, road safety, mental health

IV. Finances

o Financial literacy skills: budgets, credits

o Costs of post-secondary education and career options
o Personal financial planning for transition from secondary school

V. Graduation Requirements

Evaluation:

Students are evaluated on an on-going basis. All submitted work that is graded is cumulative
and will be counted towards final marks. Each student has the ability to be successful in this
course; in most cases, success is simply a choice and involves a sincere effort.

Course Evaluation Breakdown:

Tests & Quizzes 35%

Projects & Presentations 30%
Assignments: 20%
Homework Checks: 15%

Term Breakdown:

Term 1: 45%
Term 2: 45%
Final Project/Exam 10%

Expectations: Courtesy – Respect – Responsibility

1. BE ON TIME: Classes begin promptly. If you are late, please enter class quietly and ask another
student what you have missed (at the appropriate time). If the door is shut- knock.
2. BE PREPARED: Each class you need to come with a textbook, binder, pens, pencils and student
agenda. I’ll let you know in advance if other materials are required.

3. HOMEWORK: Homework checks are frequent. At this grade, if you don’t do it, you will get a
zero.

4. EXTRA HELP: I’m always willing to help you out. Make an appointment; check before or after
school or at an appropriate time in the class.

5. PARTICIPATION: This is expected and required for a successful class. You need to participate to
learn!

6. MISSED CLASS: If we are active on the class website at the time, check the page for assignments
you may have missed. If this is not an option, find an appropriate and/or convenient moment for the
teacher, and ask for your missing assignment. You must call the school for ALL absences and bring a
note from a parent/guardian if possible.

7. TESTS: Advance notice will be given for all major tests. There may be some surprise quizzes
given once and a while. If you miss a test, you will be expected to write it ASAP at a time we discuss.

8. WASHROOM: Please try to visit the washroom during classroom breaks (between classes, lunch,
etc.), you may ask to go at an appropriate time during class, but don’t abuse the privilege.

9. EXPECTATIONS: There must be a mutual respect between us in this classroom. How our time
together goes is really up to you.

10. ATTENDANCE: Due to the dense course content, regular attendance is mandatory. As a
general rule it would be wise to contact me, and the office, if you are going to be absent.

11. USE OF TECHNOLOGY: At NO TIME will it be appropriate to have your phone out while I
am speaking. We will touch on when there is an appropriate time. At no time will it be appropriate to
have headphones in during class unless specifically directed.

13. FOOD and DRINK: You may have food and drink in the classroom to an extent. I will not
accept energy drinks in the classroom and you may have a snack ONLY if I see that you can clean up
after yourself after.