Mr. Adams's Teaching Site

Syllabus … http://tinyurl.com/ccsyllabus

The big assignments

• Mock Interview
  • Interview is morning of 2/26
    • Appropriate dress
  • Complete portfolio by interview day
    • Cover letter
    • Resume and references
    • Application
• Grad Project
  • School project
    • Career shadow
      • Recommended shadow week is March 15-19.
      • Students are responsible for contacting mentors and setting up shadows, NOT PARENTS nor TEACHERS.
      • Parents and students sign placement agreement, including taking responsibility for transportation.
      • Placement agreement form must be completed and submitted to EAHS office at least 24 hours prior to missing school day.
      • Requires minimum four hours at job site shadowing.
      • Student must complete shadow interview.
      • Take pictures, if possible.
    • Portfolio
      • Shadow interview
      • Observation overview (questionnaire)
      • Career research form
      • Thank You Letter
    • Presentation
      • PowerPoint-based presentation
      • Includes information on career, shadow experience, required education/training, and student’s future plans.
      • Minimum five minutes
      • Two teachers adjudicate on April 30 during school-wide activities.
  • Class project
    • Mostly the same as school requirements
    • Exceptions:
      • Portfolio must be digital portfolio, using googledocs.
      • Presentation must include iMovie digital story.
      • Presentation must be delivered in class for a grade, also.
    • Class project will satisfy school requirements.

Concerns, problems, questions? The sooner you bring them up, the more ways Mr. Adams can help.