HUMAN SERVICES

PRACTICUM(FCS CO-OP)

Kempner High SchoolMs. Ladha

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Joint effort between:

FBISD classroom

Texas Education Agency, State of Texas

Community employers

GOAL OF PROGRAM

• To prepare youth to meet their responsibilities as individuals in our society by guiding the students to employment conditions and developing desirable attitudes toward school, employment, social and civic responsibilities.

• The course offers the opportunity for the students to work in the field that they believe to be their career choice. It helps to determine whether their choice is the right one before continuing their education.

WHO CAN BE IN THE PROGRAM?

• Minimum 16 years old & must be able to provide their own method of transportation

• Hold valid work documentation (SS Card)

• Already have a job that meets Co-Op approval or be willing to apply and get one during the 1st week of school

• Must be accepted into the program

COURSE CONTENT• Interviews• Resumes• Job seeking skills • Leadership skills • Time management skills• Personal development • Human relations • Business management • Communication skills • Money management• Organizational skills

GRADING SYSTEM

Established by FBISD for all Co-Op courses in district:

• Classroom Work 50%

• Employer Evaluation 25%

• Tests/Projects/Time Report 25%

**Must maintain 70% overall to pass the class**

TIME REQUIREMENTS

• 10 hours a week• 90 hours a 9 weeks• 170 hours a semester• 340 hours a year

**must meet time requirements to get credit for the course**

THE FIRST TEN MINUTES OF CLASS

• Fill hours worked the day before on your time report.

• Add your check stub in your folder (if you were paid)

• Complete classroom warm-up

**Time reports are due every nine weeks and count as a MAJOR grade**

MISC. INFORMATION

• Supplies are provided this year• Make sure you get all of your paperwork signed by your parents

and employer• Make your dentist and doctor appointments After 12:10pm

You must go to school in order to go to work that day!!!

TRAINING STATION DO'S

Always be on time.Call Ms. Ladha if you are sick/plan on being absentDress appropriatelyTake criticism well- learn from your mistakesFollow company rules concerning breaks Have a cheerful attitude with co-workersBe considerate, cooperative, and respectfulBe loyal to your me and your company

DO'S CONTINUEDBe considerate, cooperative, and respectfulMind your own businessKnow a brief history about the businessGive an honest day’s work for a day’s payEnjoy the job and the people with whom you workTry to participate in all appropriate business activities (seminars, workshops, social functions)

TRAINING STATION DON'TS

• Never receive visitors• Do not abuse the telephone – no personal calls• Do not gripe• Do not chew gum• Never participate in office gossip• Do not act immature at work

DON'TS CONTINUED• Do not stop working until it is time to go

home• Do not take request days off excessively (plan your days off in advance)• NEVER quit a work – based training

placement without talking to Ms. Ladha• NEVER be dishonest with money,

merchandise, time or effort• Avoid dating someone at work

SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYMENT GRADE

This (daily) grade is earned by maintaining high standards related to successful employment. Everyone begins with a 100 .

The following points will be deducted from your grade:

• -2 for tardies (each)

• -5 for being disruptive

• -5 for skipping class

• -5 for breaking rules (each time)

• -5 for feuding in class

• -5 for failure to participate in class activities

• -10 for not calling before an absence

TOP STUDENTS Follow the class rules Good evaluations from

employer Good behavior Good class participation