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8th Grade ACP

Throughout their time at Birchwood Middle School students will have a variety of opportunities to thoughtfully consider who they are as people and how that relates to future career options. Students will utilize Xello to engage in career-related exploration. They  will be exposed to a variety of hands-on experiences to help them begin narrowing the focus of possible career options.

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Mission

During the 8th grade we will continue to develop students and parents knowledge of Academic and Career Planning. In the 8th grade students will learn about career pathways and various options available to them in high school that can help them pursue their career interests. Post-secondary options will be explored.  Students will further explore educational requirements and skills needed for 3 occupations aligned with their personalized skill and interest set.

Vision

In the 8th grade students will begin narrowing the focus of their possible career interests by being exposed to the following activities and experiences:

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  • Review of Academic and Career Planning Portfolio

  • Enter at least one academic goal for the school year

  • Update and revise Extracurricular; Hobbies and Interests Resume

  • Complete a new Matchmaker Inventory and add any additional careers of interest to portfolio

  • Complete the My Skills Assessment and save results to their portfolio

  • Attend the 8th grade Career Day Field Trip

  • Write a reflection on one of the careers learned about at the Career Fair

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About Us

College and Career Ready

Whether your post-secondary goals include attending a competitive 4-year University, the local 2-year Community & Technical College, joining a branch of the military or applying to enter the workforce immediately upon graduation, your course of study and how you perform during high school directly impacts what options you will have.

We want to encourage students to challenge themselves at the most rigorous level possible but we also want to see students able to monitor and balance all activities when choosing high school courses. It is important to consider your involvement in leadership opportunities, athletics, music, community service, employment, and other extracurricular activities when choosing your course load. 

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Birchwood School District, Board of Education Approved ACP Plan on 5/18/26

 

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