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FRESHMAN FOCUS. MRS. SHARON SANCHEZ 2005-2006. FOCUS: WHY?. Students have an opportunity to begin their high school experience with success in the classroom, success socially and success with technology. Curriculum . Personality Traits Team Building Organization Goal Setting
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FRESHMAN FOCUS MRS. SHARON SANCHEZ 2005-2006
FOCUS: WHY? Students have an opportunity to begin their high school experience with success in the classroom, success socially and success with technology.
Curriculum • Personality Traits Team Building • Organization Goal Setting • Time Management Presentation Skills • Portfolio Public Speaking • Computer Skills Research Skills • Word Ethics • Excel • PowerPoint
Why Personality Traits? • Understanding personality traits helps you understand yourself! • Can serve as an aid to career exploration • Will serve as an aid to the portfolio process
Organization/Time Management • Organization of homework and activities by use of their agenda • Introduce ways to manage time more effectively • Use timelines to break down projects into smaller pieces.
Team Building • Important in order to build unity within the classroom and school
Computer Skills • Word - Basic/Intermediate • Excel - Basic • PowerPoint - Basic/Intermediate
AdditionalSkills • Presentation Skills • Public Speaking • Research Skills
Portfolios • Getting Started
EvCC • This class qualifies for tech prep college credit. We are aligned with Everett Community College. Students who earn a B or better (not B-) qualify to get credit for both high school and EvCC once the application is filled out and the check for $20 is received.
I believe…. • that EVERY student can be successful. • that every student who works can find focus in school and in their goals. • that every student can reach their goals especially with support.
Thank you for coming! • Any questions?