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Instructor:                  Mr. Peter  Mackie Hayman

Conference Hours:    By appointment

Telephone Number:  Heritage HS 919 570-5600

E-mail:                          phayman@wcpss.net  

 

Course Description and Objectives

This culminating course is for students who have earned two technical credits, one of which is a completer course, in one Career Cluster. The Advanced Studies course must augment the content of the completer course and prepare students for success in transitioning to postsecondary education and future careers. Students work under the guidance of a teacher with expertise in the content of the completer course in collaboration with community members, business representatives, and other school-based personnel. The four parts of the course include writing a research paper, producing a product, developing a portfolio, and delivering a presentation. In the modern economy, employers need people that know how to work in diverse teams to solve complex problems. This course is focused on building the mindsets and tools needed to do just that. In mixed teams, you will work to solve problems for real businesses and organizations. Students will demonstrate their abilities to use 21st century skills.

Grades: 9-12

Credit: 1 Elective Credit

 

Class Materials

Ear buds/Headphones for computer use

Pen, Pencil, Paper, Highliters

Tissues and Anti-Bacterial Wipes

 

Recovery Policy

 

In order to give each student the best possible learning experience, it is imperative that all parties are held accountable for success (or failure) in the classroom.  The responsibility falls on each student, their parents, and their team of teachers.  We understand that a student may struggle to master some concepts in a timely manner.  Therefore, our Academic Recovery Process is accessible to all students and offered when: the student is attending class on a regular basis, the student has given sufficient first effort on assignments, and the student completes recovery in a timely manner.

Course Grading

The course is operated like a business.  Students will be “compensated” (graded) on the basis of their “production” (classwork). Students will be assessed on the design thinking process and will create and complete team evaluations. 

Quarter Grading

  • Written reflection after each of the three problem-solving cycles (25%)
    • Weekly Work Reflection
    • Cycle Reflections
  • Product/proposal made to the business partner for each problem cycle (25%)
    • Collaborative Work Skill Evaluation
    • Professional Work Habits
    • Product/Program Feasibility Analysis
  • Portfolio of all work artifacts and documents over the three problem cycles (25%)
    • Agendas
    • Research
    • Meeting Notes
    • ETC.
  • Pitch presentations made for each of the three problem cycles (25%)
    • Slide Deck
    • Presentation Skills Assessment

 

Special Sessions

As an honors advanced studies course, this course contains unique opportunities to engage in real work with real community businesses and organizations. To make this possible, this course will require 3 special sessions that will take place online outside of normal school hours.

  • Wednesday, February 24 
    • 6 pm - 8 pm
  • Thursday, April 16
    • 6 pm - 8 pm
  • Thursday, May 27
    • 6 pm - 8 pm

It is vital that you attend these sessions. Please mark these dates and times on your calendar.

Course Summary:

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