Keystone

The Keystone Class is focused on providing one major goal:

To allow students the opportunity to develop life skills that will enhance professional and occupational behaviors.

The students will develop behaviors in four major areas: Organizational skills, interpersonal communication, leadership skills, and career exploration.

"Coming into this class, I had two career choices in mind - medical and engineering. After taking the field trips and listening to guest speakers, I have decided on engineering."

-Jay

"I have learned to be organized and to give a firm handshake. Also, you should make great eye contact when meeting people."

-Brittany

"I have learned how important communication is and that loyalty is important for your job."

-Natalie

-Sign agenda contracts and use agendas daily to enhance time-management skills.

-Write weekly goals and set long-term goals.

-Practice formal introductions and learn how to introduce speakers.

-Invite administrators to our class.

-Create a business card.

-Introduce yourself to three adults in the building and acquire signatures on the back of the business card.

-Develop proficient letter writing skills.

-Recite "One Man Awake" poem by memory in front of peers.

-Design a budget and investigate salaries of various careers.

-Prepare questions for speakers in the areas of communication, law enforcement, and health professions.

-Participate in the application process, cover letter writing, resume writing, interviewing skills, job shadowing, and PowerPoint presentations.