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Vermilion Local Schools

Every adult helping every child succeed today, tomorrow, and beyond!

Grade 8

Experiences for all 8th grade students that address academic (A), career (C), and personal/social  (PS) domains.

 

Personal Learning Plan

A, P/S, C

 

Testing Information

A

 

Individual meetings with Counselor/ Course Selection Planning

A, P/S, C

 

Academic Success Strategies

A

 

Parent Programs

A, P/S, C

 

 

 

 

Personal Learning Plan

Ohio Means Jobs is an online tool for students to plan, organize, track, and research.  Students create “backpacks” where to define interests, values and skills.  Students are able to search careers and develop a plan for the future.

Testing Information

·      During April and May, students will participate in the state of Ohio tests.

College and Career Readiness Class

·      All 8th grade students are enrolled in the Lifeskills class to provide opportunities for and college and career exploration as well as social emotional growth. 

Individual Meetings with Counselor, Academic Advisement and Course Selection

·      Individual appointments with students and parents to address academic, career and personal issues as needed.  During the first semester students will visit EHOVE Career Center.

·      Advise student on participation in College Credit Plus dual enrollment opportunities. 

Academic Success Strategies

Strategies are embedded in the school schedule throughout the school year for students.  These are available through:

·      National Honor Society Tutoring

·      Workforce Development Program

·   ·    IEP transition services

·      IEP academic support

·      504 disability accommodations

·      Counseling services

Parent Programs

·      Parent University programs in college planning, Internet safety, College Credit Plus, Financial Aid and Scholarships, and Stress Management.

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