Curriculum

Core Competencies
Eighth Grade Curriculum
Seventh Grade Curriculum

Eighth Grade Curriculum Strands & Learning Standards:

Dreamwork (DW)

1. Student has created a career or educational plan which reflects their personal goals, interests and skills.
2. Student is able to visualize her/his potential future.
3. Student demonstrates understanding of social and cultural diversity.

Lifestyles (LS)

1. Student applies concepts related to living on their own in the “real world” simulation.
2. Student can access key local resources.
3. Student demonstrates understanding of earning, spending and saving through the simulated lifestyle process.
4. Student creates a budget.

Negotiations (N)

1. Student can define “negotiation” and can give examples of everyday negotiations that take place in student’s life and in society.
2. Student can explain reasons for and benefits of negotiation related to self and counterpart.
3. Student has demonstrated knowledge of the process of negotiation and has used it in mock negotiation.

Career Based Learning (CBL)

1. Student can understand and explain the difference between a job and a career.
2. Student can demonstrate an understanding of skills and abilities necessary for success in any job.
3. Student is able to assess skills necessary for career choice.
4. Student demonstrates understanding of job application process through role play.
5. Student completes one job/career shadow and presents findings.

High School Transition/Orientation

1. Familiarize all students with high school expectations (cultural and academic).
2. Introduce students to their high school guidance counselor.
3. Acquaint the counselor with the particular needs and aspirations of the participant in the “team” format and discuss the PDP.
4. Advocate for the most appropriate course of study given the interests, aptitudes and abilities of the student
5. Introduce students to appropriate high school personnel.  If the receiving high school does not have a JMG site, arrange services through the school’s transition coordinator, guidance office or other appropriate transition/support personnel.

Seventh Grade Curriculum Strands & Learning Standards:

Self-Understanding (SU)

1. Student is able to identify, understand and apply knowledge of social roles.
2. Student has participated in REACH battery assessments and is able to utilize results.
3. Student is able to articulate personal values.
4. Student is able to identify, understand and effectively manage emotions.
5. Student demonstrates ability to make healthy choices.
6. Student can identify and understand personal interests, aptitudes and abilities.

Communications (C)

1. Student can differentiate between opinion and fact.
2. Student can identify and demonstrate key communication skills.
3. Student is able to express her/his needs and wants.
4. Student is able to listen and contribute appropriately in a group situation.

Organizational Skills (OS)

1. Student uses a method of time management.
2. Student has established long and short-term goals.
3. Student demonstrates organizational skills.

Study Skills (SS)

1. Student effectively uses basic study skills.
2. Student uses knowledge of personal learning style in their study habits.
3. Student recognizes value of completed homework.

Decision Making (DM)

1. Student demonstrates an understanding of decision-making.
2. Student can take responsibility for actions and behaviors.
3. Student demonstrates appropriate anger control techniques.
4. Student demonstrates appropriate conflict resolution techniques.
5. Student devises and implements a Personal Development Plan.
6. Student is able to define and demonstrate empathy.

Character Development (CD)

1. Student demonstrates an understanding respect for self, others and rules.
2. Student takes responsibility for actions and behaviors.
3. Student is able to define and demonstrate empathy.
4. Student understands the value of good character.
5. Student can understand the benefit of a positive attitude.
6. Student is aware of the benefits of being perceived as a person of good character.
7. Student demonstrates leadership skills.