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Career Education

At Palmer, Career Education is a two-year program with CLE or CLE-Leadership taken in grade 11 and CLC/Capstone taken in Grade 12.

 

CAREER LIFE EDUCATION (CLE) 11

No Prerequisite                                                                  

This is a required course (4 credits) for graduation on the 2018 Graduation Program.  Elements of the course revolve around three key themes:

  • Personal Development: planning for the successful completion of secondary school is the first step in a positive transition to work or post-secondary education while establishing a healthy balance between school and other life activities.
  • Connections to Community: analysis of global trends and economy.
  • Career Life Plan: encouraging students to explore a wide variety of career and education options through analysis of labour and market trends, workplace safety, work experience opportunities, and identification of essential career and employability skills.

 

CAREER LIFE EDUCATION- LEADERSHIP 11

No Prerequisite/ Acceptance by application

 

Good leaders are needed for today and the future. This course is designed for those students who wish to develop and discover leadership values, attitudes, and skills within their classroom and community while completing the required CLE credit where students will focus on a Career Life Plan, Personal Development & Connections to the Community.

 

  This course is open to Grade 11 students who want to help to create a positive school environment through active participation.

 

Topics include:

  • Exploring career & education options
  • Transition from secondary to post-secondary/work
  • Establishing Healthy Balance between school & life  
  • Exploring Motivation & what it means to lead
  • Goal Setting
  •  Problem Solving/Decision Making
  • Learning to be a Community Leader
  • Social Responsibility

 

Leadership is not a position of popularity, but a position of responsibility and accountability. Students will learn to make decisions that will enhance the entire school community rather than just him/herself. Students taking this course will have the opportunity to participate in a a selection of leadership events based in Palmer.

 

Applications are available in the office and are due by 3pm on February 13, 2025.

Late Applications will NOT be considered.

 

LEADERSHIP 12

No Prerequisite/ Acceptance by application

Leadership 12 is designed to provide highly motivated students with an opportunity to enhance their leadership and organizational skills while working in partnership with the Athletics Program and working on independent projects and fundraising initiatives.

Students will explore leadership skills and strategies in a collaborative setting and they will be given practical opportunities to develop, apply and enhance these skills.  Students will have the opportunity to act as coordinators of a number of events and activities that occur in our school.  This will require students to have a high degree of self-motivation as a great deal of the course work will be in self-directed activities.  Volunteer hours in the school will be required. Field trips will be planned and coordinated to provide class participants with opportunities to experience new, varied and exciting leisure activities. 

Leadership 12 is an excellent program for individuals who are looking for a fun challenge and who want to get involved in the school life at Palmer.  If you are looking for an exciting course that will transform your high school experience, in addition to helping you with extra experiences that employers and post-secondary schools look for, then fill out this application today!

Candidate selection will be based on the following criteria (not in any particular order):

1.          Self-motivation

2.          Reliability

3.          Willingness to accept responsibility

5.          Overall academic standing

6.          Volunteer history

7.          General behavior and attitude

8.          Teacher recommendation/Administrative approval

Applications are available in the office and are due by 3pm on February 13, 2025.
Late Applications will NOT be considered.

 

CAREER LIFE CONNECTIONS AND CAPSTONE (CLC and Capstone) 12

No Prerequisite

This is a required course (4 credits) for graduation. Students will receive a percentage and a letter grade on their official transcript for CLC and Capstone. This course is currently being developed at Palmer as a non-enrolling class; work will be done both online and outside of regular class time.  Students will continue to explore a variety of learning outcomes that are directly relevant to their future personal wellness, living arrangements, financial planning and career pathways. CLC will invite students to consider the impact of their personal and career choices on themselves and others. All students will prepare and present a Capstone Project where students will reflect on a personal passion or interest, and share how they have grown and learned in the core competencies and as a global citizen.