- School District of Beloit
- ACP Opportunities and Events for Grades 6-12
ACP Opportunities and Events for Grades 6-12
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Academic and Career Planning, or ACP, is a process whereby students create their interests and information-based vision for life success through self-interest exploration, career awareness and exploration in both the workforce and educational sectors, and the development of career planning skills. This process begins in 6th grade and is continued through the middle and high school years. It utilizes the KNOW, EXPLORE, PLAN, and GO processes as outlined by the ACP framework from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The ACP experience culminates with an individual portfolio of skills and artifacts that each student has developed in this journey with the support of teachers, counselors, and other adult practitioners. Each senior will present their final portfolio to a panel as part of their graduation requirement.
Middle School ACP Activities/Outcomes/Opportunities (Grades 6-8)
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6th Grade
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Identify a career of interest to research
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Introduction and use of Xello
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Xello lessons
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Complete Matchmaker and Learning Styles in Xello
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Career Tek visit and program exploration
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7th Grade
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Career Awareness - explore the 16 Career Clusters
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Revist Matchmaker and Learning Styles in Xello
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Xello lessons
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Career presentations by outside industry/college professionals
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Explore industry and higher education learning credentials needed in careers
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8th Grade
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BMHS transition - explore academies and pathways
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BMHS Academy visit
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Panel presentations - students, academy leaders, industry/college professionals
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BMHS Expo Night
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Career/ Job research project
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Xello lessons
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Career Tek visit and program exploration
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High School ACP Activities/Outcomes/Opportunities (Grades 9-12)
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9th Grade
(* = Guaranteed Experience)
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*College and Career Fair
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Academy and pathway exploration
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Introduce Senior Portfolio expectations
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Set up individual ACP portfolio folder
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Develop a 4-year plan and ACP goals
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Portrait of a Graduate exploration
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Career Interest Survey
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Xello lessons
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10th Grade
(* = Guaranteed Experience)
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*Practice Interviews
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Begin core pathway courses
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Career professional preparation - create a resume and cover letter
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Review and revise ACP goal
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Career connections - field trips/guest speakers/job shadows
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College connections - speakers/field trips/presentations
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Xello lessons
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Work-based learning: Craftsman With Character
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11th Grade
(* = Guaranteed Experience)
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*Industry and/or college field trip
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Enroll in middle-level pathway courses
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Review and revise ACP goal
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Career connections - field trips/guest speakers/job shadows
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College connections - speakers/field trips/presentations
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Xello lessons
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Work-based learning opportunities - Co-op, Youth Apprenticeship, Internship, Craftsman With Character
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12th Grade
(* = Guaranteed Experience)
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*Senior Portfolio presentations to panel
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Enroll in senior level pathway/capstone courses
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Review, revise, and finalize ACP goal and portfolio
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Career connections - field trips/guest speakers/job shadows
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College connections - speakers/field trips/presentations
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Xello lessons
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Work-based learning opportunities - Co-op, Youth Apprenticeship, Internship
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