All students at West Ranch High School are involved in School-to-Career activities.

Focus On Your Future is a program that touches all students.

9th GRADE

Focus: Who Am I?
(Determine strengths, learning styles and aptitudes)
Activities
Present vision of School-to-Career/CTE, Who am I Assembly,
Career Path application submission,
Discovery Portfolio: Who am I project (NAVIANCE)

10th GRADE

Focus: What Are My Interests?
(Determine interest & find out what options are available)
Activities
Discovery Portfolio: Career & Interest Survey (NAVIANCE)
Career Path application submission, High School Media Day

11th GRADE

Focus: Where Do I Go From Here?
(Determine what is needed to plan for the future)
Activities
Discovery Portfolio: Resume, Goal Setting, Career Exploration, College Major Survey (NAVIANCE)
Connecting to Success Event, High School Media Day, Job Shadow
College Trips, SCV College and Career Day
Obtain Work Permit, Sign up for ROP classes and/or Work Experience class,
Career Path application submission and review

12th GRADE

Focus: How Am I Going To Get There?
(Begin the transition process for post high school life)
Activities
Discovery Portfolio: Cover Letter, Application, Brag Sheet, 5/10 year plan (NAVIANCE)
Major Quest (COC/AVID), Career and College Speakers, SCV College and Career Day
High School Media Day, Strengths-finder Assessment
Sign up for ROP classes and/or Work Experience class
Complete Career Path – Awards Night

Career Paths provide students with an opportunity to complete a sequence of classes that lead to certification and recognition at graduation. Current career Paths for 2009-2010 include: