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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.

 

 8th Grade 

Personal Learning Plan - 

A, P/S, C 

Testing Information

Individual meetings with counselor, Course selection and planning

A, P/S, C 

Academic Success Strategies

A, P/S, C

Parent Programs

A, P/S, C



Personal Learning Plan 

Career Connections class - School Counselors and administration try to get all 8th grade students into our Career Connections class; students will start/continue to think about their future by learning about their RIASEC score, their career interests and what they might like to do in the future; 

Testing Information 

During April and May, students will participate in Ohio state testing

College and Career Readiness

During the first semester, 8th grade students visit EHOVE Career Center for an introduction to their programs and offerings.  Classroom lessons, including but not limited to Career Connections, are woven into the 8th grade curriculum through push-in lessons from the school counselor based on student needs and student feedback.   

Individual Meetings with Counselor, Course Selection and Planning

Individual appointments can be made with students and/or parents to address academic, career and personal issues as needed.  School counselors deliver information regarding high school graduation requirements and recommendations for graduation planning through class meetings, classroom lessons, and a course request classroom visit.

Academic Success Strategies

Strategies are embedded in the school schedule throughout the school year for students.  Some of these lessons include: 


Monthly Work Skills Wednesday lessons focusing on executive functioning and employability skills 

National Honor Society Tutoring 

IEP Transition Services 

IEP Academic Support 

504 Accommodations 

Counseling Services 

Mental Health Counseling Services 

Parent Programs

Programs and information nights throughout the school year include Navigation Night, Conference Nights where counselors are available, College Credit Plus Information NIght, Financial Aid and Scholarship nights, Graduation Plan meetings with parents in grades 9-12