Welcome to LNHS Occupational Course of Study

 One of Two NC Future Ready Diploma Paths

Exceptional Children
 
Preparing Students for Life and Work
Honored in Who's Who Among America's Teachers 2005 & 2007
 
Robert Little, EC Teacher     Judy Moose, Job Coach     
rlittle@iss.k12.nc.us               judymoose@iss.k12.nc.us               

 704.799.8555 ext 1361                      704.799.8555 ext 1365                                                           
 

OCS Program Mission
 
Our mission is to work together to meet or exceed the requirements of the OCS program in order to earn a North Carolina diploma and become productive citizens. We will accomplish this by respectfully listening to each other and helping each other while we build our work skills.

OCS Program Vision

Our vision is for every OCS student to graduate with a North Carolina diploma within four years prepared for life and the workforce.
 
OCS Program Focus
Our focus is on 21st century Life and Career Skills as identified by the Partnership for 21st Century Skills. (www.21stcenturyskills.org)

Flexibility and Adaptability

·         Adapting to varied roles and responsibilities

·         Working effectively in a climate of ambiguity and changing priorities 

Initiative and Self-Direction 

·         Monitoring one’s own understanding and learning needs 

·         Going beyond basic mastery of skills and/or curriculum to explore and expand one’s own learning and opportunities to gain expertise 

·         Demonstrating initiative to advance skill levels towards a professional level 

·         Defining, prioritizing and completing tasks without direct oversight 

·         Utilizing time efficiently and managing workload 

·         Demonstrating commitment to learning as a lifelong process 

Social and Cross-Cultural Skills 

·         Working appropriately and productively with others 

·         Leveraging the collective intelligence of groups when appropriate 

·         Bridging cultural differences and using differing perspectives to increase innovation and the quality of work 

Productivity and Accountability 

·         Setting and meeting high standards and goals for delivering quality work on time 

·         Demonstrating diligence and a positive work ethic (e.g., being punctual and reliable) 

Leadership and Responsibility                                                                         

·         Using interpersonal and problem-solving skills to influence and guide others toward a goal 

·         Leveraging strengths of others to accomplish a common goal 

·         Demonstrating integrity and ethical behavior 

·         Acting responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind 

 Used with permission. For more information visit Life and Career Skills.

OCS Goals and Measures
 

We will meet or exceed the requirements for the OCS program as measured by:

         

 * Completion of the core curriculum courses of English, Math, Science and Social Studies with an overall proficiency of 70% or more

 

 * Completion of the Occupational Preparation courses with an overall proficiency of 70% or more

 

 * Completion of the Career Tech and Elective courses with an overall proficiency of 70% or more

 

 * Completion of the Career Portfolio and Required Work Hours with 100% proficiency
 
Last Modified on September 10, 2011