Unit 9 TEACHER ONLY INFO!

This page contains information regarding the Choices program.  It is for teacher use ONLY.  Do NOT share with students.

 

The Choices website used for teachers and students is listed below.

Choices Explorer Website:

http://www.ms.bridges.com Links to an external site.

 

The next three pdf files have instructions for creating professional and student accounts using Choices and how to use Choices.  The first file is for you the professional to create your Choices account.  The second file is a set of instructions to share with students on creating their Choices account.  The final file will aid you in beginning to use Choices.

Setting Up Choices Explorer:

Download MS - How To Create a Professional Account.pdf

Download MS - How To Create a Student Portfolio.pdf
 
Download Getting Started Using Choices Explorer and Choices Planner.pdf

 

If you need additional help with understanding how to set up and use Choices, please contact the Bridges person below.  Ms. Grantham can best assist you with any needs you may have regarding Choices.  Her email and phone numbers are provided.

Bridges-Contact Info.

Important Information from Diane Grantham:

  • The high school course catalog must be revised and up-to-date before beginning the 8 grade activities. Check with the high school counselor to make sure this has been done.
  • The 8th grade must complete the MS 8th Grade Guideway in Choices Explorer. The last step (9) directs the student to move the portfolio to their future high school. After this step, the student must complete the MS 8th Grade Guideway Part 2 in Choices Planner. The will guide the student through the steps of building the iCAP.
Many of the schools did not complete the 8th Grade Guideway Part 2 this year; thus the students do not have an OnTrack iCAP. MDE is monitoring the completion of the Guideways and an OnTrack iCAP because this is the Accreditation Standard 20 that all schools must meet.

 

Please adhere to these Timeline Guidelines. 

Timeline
8th grade Guideways should be completed by December

Part 2 should be completed by the end of April

Download Cluster_Finder_Definitions.doc

 - Students can use these as they complete a portion of the guideways

 

 

It is suggested that you have students complete the upcoming assignments in career areas that interest them.  However, allow them the opportunity to research, present, and create items in different career options in a pathway or cluster.  This affords students the opportunity to learn more about various career options.