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Career Readiness Requirements
The Career Readiness and Internship Program is an initiative that sets Leadership Prep students and graduates apart from both public and private school graduates.
Click here for 8th Grade Requirements
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Click here for 10th Grade Requirements
Click here for 11th Grade Requirements
Career Readiness and Internship Program - Requirements By Grade
Grade
Midterm Evaluation
10% of 1st semester leadership class grade
Final Evaluation
10% of 2nd semester leadership class grade
Additional Expectations
8th
Mock Interview (internal)
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8 Shadowing Hours Completion
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Portfolio-Xello
-Shadow reflection (written and class presentation)
-Self-leadership growth tracking
-Update Resume
-Employability Score
-Shadow supervisor evaluation
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Mini Defense of Learning project
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Xello 8th Grade Career Assessments
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O*Net Career Assessment
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Professional Interview Project
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2 PD days approved for shadowing
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By the end of the first semester, students are expected to identify self-leadership growth outcomes for tracking
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Volunteer/Community Hours as required by LPS
9th
Mock Interview (outside evaluators)
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10 Shadowing Hours Completion
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Portfolio-Xello
-Shadow reflection -Self-leadership growth tracking
-Updated Resume
-Employability Score
-Shadow supervisor evaluation
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9th Grade Xello Career Assessments
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Attend Career Fair
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Mini Defense of Learning project
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Professional Interview Project
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2 PD days approved for shadowing
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By the end of the first semester, students are expected to identify self-leadership growth outcomes for tracking
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Volunteer/Community Hours as required by LPS
10th
Mock Interview (outside evaluators)
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Defense of Learning Presentation w/panel
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12 Shadow/Intern Hours Completion
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Portfolio-Xello
-Updated Resume
-Shadow Hours & Reflection
-Updated Self Leadership growth outcomes
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Roadtrip Nation-Self Discovery Course
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10th Grade Xello Assessments
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2 PD days approved for shadowing
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Volunteer/Community Hours as required by LPS
11th
N/A - not in mandatory leadership class
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15 Hours Internship/Practicum
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Portfolio-Xello
-Updated Resume
-Self Leadership Growth tracking
Shadow/Intern/Practicum hours and reflections
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Complete Adobe and Excel Certifications
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Xello 11th grade Assessments
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Mini Defense of Learning Project
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2 PD days approved for the year.
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Volunteer/Community Hours as required by LPS
12th
N/A - not in mandatory leadership class
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15 Hours Shadow/Internship/Practicum
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Senior Defense of Learning Panel Presentation
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Xello 12th grade Assessments
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Career Certifications as needed (CPR/First AId, Food Handlers Certificate etc.)
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2 PD days approved for the year.
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Volunteer/Community Hours as required by LPS
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Frequently Asked Questions
Students and parents may have questions about the grade level requirements. Please follow the link below for common FAQ's.
Click here for a list of frequently asked questions and answers.
If you have additional questions, please feel free to reach out to our Career Readiness Coordinator.
Christy Scifres
cscifres@lpsfrisco.com
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About Career Readiness Program
Program Overview
The Career Readiness Program encourages students to explore career interests while applying their leadership skills and knowledge to real world situations. Students in grades 8-12 complete requirements that enhance the curriculum in the classroom and give them the opportunity to explore careers for post-secondary life. LPS students will connect with the local community and showcase their leadership skills through mentoring, job shadowing, internships, and practicums.
Credit for Real World Learning
Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, students will receive credit toward graduation by completing yearly requirements that will help inform and influence choices on colleges and careers. Students will have the opportunity to showcase their leadership abilities and improve their employability skills by participating in mock interviews, job shadowing, internships, and practicums with businesses in the community.
Why Career Readiness?
Everything we do at Leadership Prep ties back to our mission “to inspire students to learn, grow, and lead for a lifetime.” We know that all learning doesn’t happen at school, and we want real-world learning to be part of the leadership experience. By challenging students to apply their knowledge and stretch their learning capacity, the future potential and employability of each student can be greatly expanded. The five-year requirements of this program greatly exceed the expectations of area schools allowing Leadership Prep School graduates to have professional opportunities that others may not have until after high school.
Personalized Career Exploration
Students can customize their experiences according to their personal and career interests. The flexibility of the program allows students to prepare for any post-secondary opportunity including colleges, universities, trade and technical schools, military service, apprenticeships, or workforce training. The hands-on learning with professionals can help students discover new areas of interest or a dream job.
Preparing Future Leaders in the Workforce
Leadership Prep is working with a wide range of Community Partners who will participate in mock interviews and job shadowing as well as host students for internships. Students will be able to apply their knowledge to real-world situations with these businesses and professionals.
The Career Readiness Program encourages students to explore career interests while applying their leadership skills and knowledge to real world situations. Students in grades 8-12 complete requirements that enhance the curriculum in the classroom and give them the opportunity to explore careers for post-secondary life. LPS students will connect with the local community and showcase their leadership skills through mentoring, job shadowing, internships, and practicums.
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Welcome to our 2023-2024 school year! We are very excited about the amazing year the students and staff are going to have and look forward to seeing the young leaders that they become!
Last school year, our Career Readiness Program was introduced to the class of 2025 10th graders with a Defense of Learning presentation at the end of the year where students presented artifacts from their courses and defended their learning-what they did, how they could improve, and how it will help them after they graduate. This year, we are expanding the graduation requirements.
For the 2023-2024 school year, all students 8th-11th grade must complete their grade level Career Readiness requirements.
*The class of 2024 is exempt from the new graduation requirements.
The program consists of three main components: Job Shadow/Internship, Defense of Learning, and a Portfolio. Below is the Quick Links Page for Career Readiness. Students will work in their Leadership classes as well as with the Career Readiness Coordinator to ensure that the requirements are met.
Career Readiness Quick Links Page
*This page has links to information and forms required for the program.
We want to continue to have a great working relationship with our LPS families and know that our collective goal is to see our students succeed in school and become future ready. If you or your business would like to help our students have opportunities throughout the year, please complete and submit this Google form and the Career Readiness Coordinator will get with you about your availability.
Things we are looking for: Job Shadow places, Career Fair, Guest Speakers, Job Tours, Donations/Sponsorships. Our students would love your participation!
Career Readiness Involvement Form
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Would you like to volunteer your time or help our program?
At LPS, we strive to make sure our students are Career Ready when they graduate. Students are given multiple opportunities throughout the year to help them build their portfolio. We partner with our community businesses and families to provide these opportunities and are asking for your help.
If you or your business is interested in participating in any of our future ready and career-based activities, please fill out this form and submit it and the Career Readiness Coordinator will get in contact with you!!Job Shadow: (Can range from 1 to 15 hours per student per year) Students, based on grade level 8th-12th, are required to complete job shadow/internship hours each year. Students get approval of the place they would like to shadow/intern and then complete the hours.Career Fair: (3 hour commitment in the Spring TBD) LPS hosts a Career Fair in the Spring where we bring in representatives from different career fields to answer questions from students about their field. This is open to ALL careers (health care, social services, trades (electrical, HVAC, construction etc.), legal, IT, military, entrepreneurial, etc.) We want our students to be exposed to multiple types of careers!Guest Speaker: (We will have guest speakers throughout the school year in our Leadership classes based on the lesson they are working on. Examples: managing stress, speaking about your specific career choice, professional behavior etc.)Job Tours: LPS students are able to go to specific job sites to tour and explore different companies and the job duties that are available. (Example: students have toured Main Event to learn about the different job opportunities and skills that an employee needs in order to work there)Donation/Sponsorships: If you are unable to participate in the options above, but would like to help, we always welcome sponsorships for needed items (light snacks/drinks for our speakers or career events, small give away items, gift certificates for student excellence etc.)Contact Us to Get Involved!
For more information and to discuss becoming involved in our program, please contact Career Readiness Coordinator, Christy Scifres at cscifres@lpsfrisco.com
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Quick Links page with Requirements and Forms Needed
Career Readiness Quick Links
*The links will be updated as needed.
Career Readiness Program Overview
8th Grade Career Readiness Requirements
9th Grade Career Readiness Requirements
10th Grade Career Readiness Requirements
11th Grade Career Readiness Requirements
Job Shadow/Internship Expectations
Approval Letter for Shadow Experience
Job Shadow Post Reflection Form
Career Readiness Involvement Google Form
Christy Scifres-Career Readiness Coordinator
972-370-3650 ext. 2050
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Where can I find shadowing hours?
Students may find more success in reaching out to personal contacts (former employers, family, friends, community members) with a statement of interest when looking for an opportunity. We encourage students to seek job shadowing opportunities in fields that they may be interested in pursuing.
Job Shadow Useful Resources
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Texas Health Resources High School Volunteer Programs https://www.texashealth.org/Volunteer/Academic-Programs/HSSSL
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Texas Children's Hospital Shadowing Opportunities https://www.texaschildrens.org/departments/child-life-department/student-opportunities
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Will I receive a day off of school to visit a business to shadow?
Yes. Students get 2 Professional Development days to work on completing their job shadow requirements.
- "Report an Absence" form,
- Chose "Other" and
- Upload documentation of your visit with your grade level and "job shadow requirements".
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Email to all Parents for the 2023-2024 School Year
Parents and Students of LPS,
Welcome to our 2023-2024 school year! We are very excited about the amazing year the students and staff are going to have and look forward to seeing the young leaders that they become!
Last school year, our Career Readiness Program was introduced to the class of 2025 10th graders with a Defense of Learning presentation at the end of the year where students presented artifacts from their courses and defended their learning-what they did, how they could improve, and how it will help them after they graduate. This year, we are expanding the graduation requirements.
For the 2023-2024 school year, all students 8th-11th grade must complete their grade level Career Readiness requirements.
*The class of 2024 is exempt from the new graduation requirements.
The program consists of three main components: Job Shadow/Internship, Defense of Learning, and a Portfolio. Below is the Quick Links Page for Career Readiness. Students will work in their Leadership classes as well as with the Career Readiness Coordinator to ensure that the requirements are met.
Career Readiness Quick Links Page
*This page has links to information and forms required for the program.
We want to continue to have a great working relationship with our LPS families and know that our collective goal is to see our students succeed in school and become future ready. If you or your business would like to help our students have opportunities throughout the year, please complete and submit this Google form and the Career Readiness Coordinator will get with you about your availability.
Things we are looking for: Job Shadow places, Career Fair, Guest Speakers, Job Tours, Donations/Sponsorships. Our students would love your participation!
Career Readiness Involvement Form
Please feel free to reach out for any additional questions or concerns that you have. We are looking forward to a great year!
Christy Scifres
Career Readiness Coordinator
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Practicum and Internship Course Guide for 2023
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Leadership Prep School Career Education Partners
We'd like to thank the following people and companies for providing their time and mentorship to our students in the Career Exploration Program:
- Toyota Plano National Headquarters
- Microsoft TEALs
- National Cyber Scholarship Foundation
- WhirlyBall/Laser Whirld of HEB
8th Grade Career Exploration Partners
- Allen Americans
- Quest Medical
- Credit Union of Texas
- Collin College Technical Campus
Guest Interviewers
- Southwest Airlines
- Billings Productions
Special thanks to our Career Fair contributors:
- High School Career Connect
- Main Event of Frisco
- The Cove
- Peterbilt Motors
- US AirForce
- Walgreens
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Notice of Non-Discrimination
Career and Technical Education Public Notification of Nondiscrimination
Leadership Prep School (LPS) offers career and technical education programs in “Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications,” “Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM),” “Business, Marketing, and Finance,” “Health Science,” “Law & Public Service,” and “Education & Training.” Admission to these programs is based on the admission standards found in the High School Course Guide.
It is the policy of LPS not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
It is the policy of LPS not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
LPS will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.
For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Dana Camp, (dcamp@lpsfrisco.com) and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, Jasmine Washington, (jwashington@lpsfrisco.com) both can be reached at 972-370-3650.
Methods of Administration (MOA)
Division of Review and Support
Office of Special Populations Monitoring
(512) 463-9414
