College and Career Exploration

Why should we start talking about it now?

To help students' identify areas of interest
Develop understanding of strengths and weaknesses
Identify the meaning of college
Identify the meaning of careers
Establish goals for our future

Every child UPK-6 has a college and career folder!

Career

Students are always excited to have the counselors visit their classroom for classroom curriculum. Counselors teach the difference between a job and career and discuss the benefits of starting early. counselors help students identify their strengths and weakness. Students are able to focus on their skills and interest and identify what they want to be when they grow up.

Naviance

A computer program that will allow you to track your college and career exploration experiences
Will be used throughout the remainder of your school career
Helps you explore college and career options
Take interest inventories
Compile resume type skills
Keep track of awards and honors and extracurriculars

College

Getting Started

Each year, our career curriculum aims toward helping students gain an understanding about:

What is college?

What are the different types of colleges?

What are the different types of degrees?

How to get into college?

During the sixth grade, students have the opportunity to visit a local college on a field trip. Students have the experience to tour the campus and talk to admission advisors. The field trip allows student to explore the classroom and speak with department faculty about diverse areas of study.