Preparing for College *Choosing a college *Succeeding in college Preparing for Work *Explore career choices *Begin portfolio Preparing for Family *Dating and Partner selection *Personal/Family Relationships
Housing and Interior Design
*Begin by looking at various types of housing and how we choose housing. *Compare rental costs at various cities in Kansas and the U.S. *Learn about basic principles of design *Home decorating ideas, *Understanding household appliances and equipment *Students will complete a major project: design and calculate the cost of furnishing their dream homes.
Exploring Teaching as a Career
*Why teach *What makes a good teacher *Current events in education *Classroom management *Technology in education *Create lessons
Community Connections
Learn about resources available in the McPherson Community as well as volunteer opportunities nationwide and worldwide. Includes 40 hours of volunteering that will count as your graduation requirement. Classroom learning will include: *Soft skills necessary for success *Exploring Volunteering options *Actual volunteering hours *Students will need to document their experience through the use of a portfolio using a variety of media.
Teaching Internship
A year-long course based upon the application of Teaching/Training Pathway competencies. This course requires the application of skills within the teaching and training professions. Extensive observation in a classroom setting will be required