CURRICULUM HOW-TO

One of the most frequently asked questions is, "How can I fit GoSuccess! into our already crowded curriculum?

The answer, of course, depends on how the classes in your school are organized. Do students have 8 periods a day or do they have block scheduling? Whichever plan the schools follow, the core curriculum courses must be scheduled first.

The majority of schools generally include the following core courses: Math: Three to four years (algebra, geometry, calculus) English: Four years (composition, literature, speech) Social science: Three to four years (history, sociology, psychology, political science, geography, economics).

 According to an article in verywell family, author Denise Witmer writes, "In some cases, a student may be given the freedom to choose one class from a select group of options required in the school's curriculum. In others, a student may have room in their schedule to choose to study something simply based on their interests and aspirations.

"Examples of elective classes may include:

• Arts, such as music, photography, or ceramics
• Computer applications, graphic design, or web design
• Business, law
• Cooking and other life skills
• Physical education
• Psychology
• Trade field studies such as auto mechanics or nursing
• Personal finance"

Using the Elective Period in junior year, students would have the perfect opportunity to learn the Employability skills all employers want, no matter what type of job they will have in the future. 

Another possibility, although less effective, is to use a before school or after school class to accommodate this program.

Being able to get along with coworkers, maintaining a positive attitude, being aware of and utilizing positive communication skills and listening skills, creativity, professionalism, and leadership skills are invaluable to the success of a company and to the success of the people who master these skills.

Employees are motivated by positive interactions and by the feeling they are making a difference in some way. That is what GoSuccess! enables students to do - make a difference accompanied by the sometimes elusive job satisfaction!