Planning 10 Outline

Planning 10                      Course Outline

Mrs. Hermanson

Room 201

Planning 10 and Grad Transitions are required for graduation.

The aim of planning 10 is to enable students to develop the skills they need to become self-directed individuals who set goals, make thoughtful decisions, and take responsibility for pursuing their goals throughout life.  Planning 10 provides opportunities for student to:

·  plan for successful learning in the Graduation Program

·  explore a wide range of post-secondary education and career options

·  think critically about health issues and decisions

·  develop financial literacy skills related to pursuing their education and career goals

·  begin planning for their transition beyond secondary school

By the end of the course students will:

Þ     become informed decision makers, able to understand the effects of their choices on themselves and others

Þ     develop an understanding of their personal responsibility for attaining and maintaining their health and financial well-being

Þ     develop an understanding of education and career choices

Þ     demonstrate the attitudes, skills, and knowledge that enable them to plan for the successful transition from secondary school to their adult lives

Þ     be able to access information and analyze it for accuracy, bias and relevance

Students will start Graduation Transitions (4 credits) in Planning 10 and complete the program before graduation.

The course will be divided into four major sections:

1. The Graduation Program
2. Education and Careers
3. Health
4. Finances

Most of the time will be spent focusing on Education/Careers and Health. 

Attendance and participation are important to this course.  Information will be presented daily and assignments will have deadlines. Students must come prepared to work every class. 

This means you will need to bring:

Þ     A pencil/pen or both

Þ     A binder with loose leaf paper

Optional equipment:

Þ     Pencil Crayons/Felt pens

Þ     Scissors

Þ     Glue stick

Assessment:

·  80% for Term 1 and 2

·  20% for a Final Project

There will be numerous assignments, projects, quizzes and tests during the semester.  Within each term, marks will be assigned as follows:

Þ     20% Tests and Quizzes

Þ     80% Assignments/homework (projects, worksheets, class discussions, computer work, reflections, etc.)

During Planning 10 we watch 2-3 feature films. The following is a list of films that we may view in this course:

·  Door to Door: The Story of Bill Porter ( special needs, overcoming obstacles)

·  Philadelphia ( HIV/AIDS, discrimination)

·  The Sololist ( homelessness/ mental health)

·  Sicko ( health care)

·  Juno ( family planning/sexual health)

·  Save the Last Dance ( relationships, racism)

·  Bend It Like Beckham ( stereotyping, diversity)

·  Super Size Me ( health/diet)

·  Mean Girls (cliques, relationships)

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