School District of Hillsboro Academic and Career Planning Guide
This document outlines a comprehensive Academic and Career Planning (ACP) guide for students, emphasizing collaboration between students, staff, parents, and the community to help students understand themselves, post-secondary options, and align educational coursework with career and life goals. It establishes a framework involving self-assessment, exploration of career clusters, financial literacy, and academic planning. The guide details grade-level goals from 6th to 12th grade, provides information on communication with parents, and introduces 'Programs of Study' aligned with 16 Career Clusters, complete with recommended courses and college opportunities. The plan aims to assist students in developing personalized roadmaps for their academic and career futures, enabling them to transition effectively to post-secondary education and the workforce.