Why School to Career?

Through my time here I have approached many student who I have felt needed a little boost or guidance with career exploration. I often get a strange response I don't really comprehend. "WHY WOULD I NEED THAT?" Well here are a few thought on WHY. High School and the teen years can be very confusing. Student are focused on studies, social life, and just trying to make it through. BUT what comes next. Many have no clue, and that's okay. That is why you explore. Take the opportunity to learn about yourself, likes, dislikes, wants, needs, goals. You have the ability to do this now without the worry of huge bills, and the everyday concerns of people working to clothe, feed, and shelter themselves. When you know what you like and more about what you want choosing a career and a future path is a little easier. You are able to explore now in an atmosphere that supports you. When I work with a student closely I get to know them. I can see clearly, even if they can't, opportunities that are around them. Program and experiences that they will enjoy and at the same time enhance their life now and in the future. Their is a path of success and happiness for all of us we just need a little help finding it sometimes. I encourage student of all grades and abilities to begin the path of self discovery, and I'm here in my little office if you ever want or need a little help finding that path. I love the student i work with and work hard to make them successful but in the end it comes down to you making the initial moves. Take one step on to the path and you'll find each step after that is just a little easier.

-Mrs. Ellis

Job Shadow Requirements

In oder to take part in the job shadow program you must be a junior, senior, or sophmore with special permission from Mr. Dewar.

1. Please complete a permission form and application and return them to Mrs. Ellis.
2. Research the career on the bridges program and save it to your portfolio.
3. Set an apointment with Mrs. Ellis.

The day of the job shadow:

1. Be on time
2. Dress for sucess
3. be polite
4. bring your permission form
5. Bring your questions packet
6. verbaly thank you host

After the Jo shadow:

1. Fill out the questions and reflection form
2. return it to Mrs. Ellis
3. write a thank you not to the professional that hosted you for the day.
4. After all of this is finished you absence will be excused.

for any further questions speak to Mrs. Ellis in the School to Career office.

Future Teacher conference

The date of the conference has been changed to April 16. More information will came at a later date.

Do you like animals? Join the Zoo Crew.

Capron park is now taking applications for the teen zoo crew. See Mrs. Ellis for more details or go to www.capronparkzoo.com and look under volunteers.

Human Services Academy

There will be an informationa session on Wednesday Febuaray 13 @ 1:00 in the auditoium to discuss the human service acedemy. All student in the 2009 graduating class are welcome to attend. This program prepares student for a rewarding career working with individuals that have developmental disabilities along with future enrollment in BCC and it will not cost a thing. While in school you will receive training in medication adminstration, first aid, CPR, human rights and much more. upon graduation and sucessful completion of the program you Will be offered a full time job. See Mrs. Ellis or come the the meeting to learn more.

Job Shadows and 08-09 Internships

February brings about job shadow time again. I would like to note that any student who would like to take part in our 2008-2009 internships must have preformed a job shadow this year. Job shadows are open to junior and seniors, and any sophomore over 16 who is seriously considering an internship next year. Please see me in my office if you would like to take part in either the job shadow or internship program.

Thank you,
Mrs. Ellis

The State of My Office

Though not relevant in any way, I felt the need to comment on the state of my office. Prior to today I had random paperwork and supplies stored in various places through out my closet of an office. I would not be surprised if it was a store room in past life. Well, my generous boss bought me a file cabinet, for which I am thankful to her. Here is the BUT. In the process of trying to organize all of my STUFF into the cabinet I may have creates a mess that I am now buried under. SO if any student wants to save me by helping clean this disaster I have created, I'm waiting somewhere under all of the paper and cardboard boxes.