Length: 2 terms

Grade Level: [Ross, Michael] 11-12

Program Description: Introduction to I-JAG, a career exploration and preparation program, provides an educational, hands-on approach in exploring personal strengths and weaknesses. Students will work to build strengths in academic areas, time management; learn about personality and temperament, understand communication models for personal and career use, identify values and understand the relationship between personal actions and consequences that follow. Students will make connections to their career interests, abilities and aptitudes by determining their education and career goals. The program format involves individual assignments, team building activities/projects, academic remediation, community service and guest speakers. Fieldtrips may be included at least one time per term. Students will also have the opportunity to attend the annual, I-JAG Leadership Development Conference in the fall. This meets for two consecutive terms.

Advanced I-JAG

Length: 2 terms

Grade Level: [Ross, Michael] 11-12

Prerequisite: completion of part one is strongly suggested or instructor approval

Program Description: Advanced I-JAG, offers an advanced career preparation program that provides an educational, hands-on approach in employability/job attainment skills (resumes, cover letters, job applications, interviewing, etc.) and work place survival skills. Students will continue their own self- study on career options, with emphasis on planning for life after high school graduation. This format involves individual assignments, team activities/ projects, academic remediation, service learning and guest speakers. Fieldtrips may be included at least one time per term. All students will be expected to complete a job shadow and participate in the student led Career Association. Seniors will complete a professional career portfolio. Students will also have the opportunity to attend the annual, I-JAG Career Development Conference in the spring. This meets for two consecutive terms.

Career Emphasis I-JAG

Length: 2 terms

Prerequisite: Successful completion of introduction and advanced I-JAG or instructor approval

Grade Level: 12th

Program Description: I-JAG Career Emphasis offers students the opportunity to demonstrate their attainment of the thirty-seven core competencies and to complete the goals in their individualized career plan. Students will work with I-JAG Specialist to gain a better understanding of the relationship between educational achievement and career planning, through individualized assignments that provide hands on approach in their career field of interest. Students will be expected to participate in service learning activities and the student-led Career Association. This meets for two consecutive terms.

I-JAG is…

1. A class designed to help all students’ transition from high school to the real world

2. More than a class about careers, it’s also about civic, social, and community minded opportunities

3. A hands-on class that offers something for everybody whether you want to go to college, military, or work

4. A chance for you to explore the “real you” and your place in the world

5. A great resource for career, college, financial aid, and personal counseling

Mark the checklist if any of these descriptors apply to you. ___________________ _________________

_____ I live in a single parent household/I live with someone other than my parents.

_____ I have been charged criminally for things other than traffic related incidents.

_____ I am looking for the opportunity to be involved in something special like I-JAG

_____ I have at least two teachers that will share nice things about me to Mr. Ross

_____ I am going to be the first person in my family to graduate from high school.