COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS WEEK!
March 6 - March 10, 2017
Let's get ready Maryville!
What does College and Career Ready mean in Elementary School?
College Ready [Kol-ij Red-ee] – noun. A College Ready student is an academically prepared student, ready for postsecondary education or training without the need for remedial coursework. Whether you are pursuing a four-year degree or studying for a skilled trade license, being ready means having the reading, writing, mathematics, social, and cognitive skills to qualify for and succeed in the academic program of your choice.
Career Ready [Kuh-reer Red-ee] – noun. A Career Ready student possesses both the necessary knowledge and technical skills needed for employment in their desired career field. For example, a student who is ready to become a teacher not only possesses knowledge of education policy, but also possesses all required certifications required to become a teacher.
Ultimately, college and career readiness demands students know more than just content, but demonstrate that they know how to learn and build upon that content to solve problems. They must develop versatile communication skills, work collaboratively and work competitively in a school or work environment. Ensuring that you possess both the academic and technical know-how necessary for a career beyond the classroom is a great step toward succeeding on whatever path you choose.
THEME DAYS
TUESDAY: I have BIG dreams! (Students may dress up in their pajamas.)
WEDNESDAY: Career Day (Students may dress up as their favorite career.)
THURSDAY: Maryville: College and Career Begin Here! (Students should wear their Maryville apparel.)
FRIDAY:Graduation Day (More information to come)
What else will happen during College and Career Week?
- Classes will be provided with College and Career Readiness packets to use in classes.
- There will be a "Guess Where I Went to College?" guessing game for students.
- Links will be provided to websites and videos promoting College and Career Readiness in Elementary School.
- We have scheduled multiple speakers for each grade level, including college admissions officers, professors, current college students and individuals associated with the career and technical fields.
- Classes will be provided with College and Career Readiness Bingo boards.
- Fake College Applications and Resume builders for students
- College and Career Readiness Morning Announcements
- Career Scavenger Hunt
- Student involvement with College and Career Research and "Ask Me" Buttons
- College Pennant Art Activity
- And much more. . . .
Classroom Bingo
Don't forget your FREE SPACE!
WORDS:
College Tuition Application Work Doctorate
Career Mascot Semester Internship Professor
Campus Dormitory Experience Training Graduate
Degree Course Major Bachelors Diplomia
Scholarship Apprenticeship Masters Readiness
Staff Scavenger Hunt
HELPFUL LINKS
Monster University: A fake website designed exactly like a real university with fun games, activities and fakes for kids.
Reach Higher: Michelle Obama's program to make college more fun and "cool." Great for older kids. Lots of celebrities promoting college and life after high school. Visit Reach Higher on social media to get a lot of pictures of videos of celebrities promoting college.
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Information about jobs and careers, as well as resources, teacher lesson plans, games and more.
Jobs at the Zoo: Cool video website from San Diego about all the different kinds of jobs available at a zoo.
Youth Rules!: Program designed to promote career readiness in the younger generation
What can I do at home?
However, students will have the opportunity to earn prizes by participating in some out of school activities. For example, a student can research a college or career at home, turn in the completed worksheet to Mrs. Barron and then wear an "Ask about (college/career)" button for the week, letting other students know he or she is knowledgeable on a specific college or career.
Students may also complete a college pennant at home that will be proudly displayed at Maryville.
I am currently writing universities and asking for donations to be utilized as prizes.
Questions or Suggestions for College and Career Readiness Week?
Email: kaet.barron@bullitt.kyschools.us
Website: http://maryvillecounselor.weebly.com/
Location: 4504 Summers Dr, Louisville, KY, United States
Phone: 502-869-2400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Maryville-Elementary-School/156469511090654?ref=bookmarks