School to Career
Program

W.F. Kaynor Technical High School is committed to a total school reform.  The basis of this initiative involves the introduction and implementation of work- based, school -based and connecting activities for all ninth grade students.  The mission of our School to Career reform is to create a sustainable, project- based initiative, in which all staff will be trained in STC and all students will receive school-based, work-based and connecting activities as an integral part of their high school education.

COMMON COMPETENCIES

     The School to Career Mission is that students receiving a diploma from W.F. Kaynor Technical High School will know, understand, and be able to do the following:

LANGUAGE ARTS

    1.   Read a variety of texts with understanding.

    2.   Read technical terminology with understanding.

    3.   Use and apply appropriate terminology in written text.

    4.   Complete work-related written materials.

    5.   Use the conventions of standard English to write clearly and legibly.

    6.   Produce materials necessary for entry into the career field.

MATHEMATICS

    1.   Select and use appropriate mathematical approaches and tools necessary to complete job tasks.

    2.   Apply math skills to calculate and solve problems in shop.

ATTITUDE  &  ATTRIBUTES

    1.   Assume responsibility for behavior and consider the possible consequences of their actions.

    2.   Assume responsibility for the consequences of their actions.

    3.   Transfer newly acquired knowledge and skills to new situations.

    4.   Adjust personal style to demands of the situation.

    5.   Develop initiative by taking on challenges and responsibilities.

    6.   Take initiative as the situation demands.

    7.   Demonstrate integrity, honesty, and intellectual curiosity

    8.   Persist on own, without need for close supervision.

    9.   Persist until the job is done.

 10.   Work effectively under stress.

 11.   Recognize and demonstrate moral and ethical conduct.

 12.   Apply ethical principals to behavior.

 13.   Maintain a professional image.

 14.   Demonstrate a positive self-concept and motivation.  

CUSTOMER SERVICE

    1.   Demonstrate a customer service attitude.

    2.   Document and process customer information/orders.

    3.   Maintain accurate/complete information about customers.

    4.   Interpret customer information to identify needs.

    5.   Inform customers when their needs cannot be met.

    6.   Communicate with customers in a professional manner.

WORKING INDEPENDENTLY & COLLABORATIVELY WITH OTHERS

    1.   Work effectively in a team context.

    2.   Provide support to others on the team.

    3.   Employ a variety of strategies for constructively resolving conflicts.

    4.   Keep personal conflicts from impeding job performance.

    5.   Respond appropriately to constructive criticism.

    6.   Offer options to problems and negotiate solutions.

    7.   Accept changes without complaint.

    8.   Work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

    9.   Recognize change as an integral part of the job.

 10.   Set rigorous challenges and goals.

LEARNING RESOURCES & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

    1.   Identify and apply effective and efficient strategies for exploring and using information in a technology-rich environment.

    2.   Apply information-gathering skills and strategies to locate and use print, non-print and electronic resources to enhance skills and solve problems.

    3.   Select, interpret, analyze, organize and synthesize information from a variety of sources and formats.

    4.   Use word processing, spreadsheet and database software to process information efficiently.