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Career and Counseling News for October 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS

CTE Spotlight Nights

McDonough CAPA (Dance and Theater) Program Presentation

CCR Night Presentation Power Point

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CTE Application Process

CTE Application Information

CCPS CTE Website

Career and Technical Education - Charles County Public Schools

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CCPS CTE Programs by School

Programs by School - Charles County Public Schools

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💡CTE CORNER💡

🚨CTE VIRTUAL SHOWCASE🚨

CTE Showcase - Charles County Public Schools

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CTE Pathways Available in Charles County

Programs by Interest - Charles County Public Schools

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CTE Pathways by Career Cluster

Blueprint for Maryland's Future

The Holland Code theory uses the acronym RIASEC, which stands for realistic, investigative, artistic, social, enterprising and conventional, to describe the main six personality types.

Blueprint for Maryland's Future - Charles County Public Schools

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Holland Code (RIASEC)

The term Holland Code, Holland Codes and abbreviation RIASEC refer to John Holland's six personality types: Realistic (R), Investigative (I), Artistic (A), Social (S), Enterprising (E) and Conventional (C). According to Holland’s Theory of Career Choice, choosing work or an education program environment that matches, or is similar to your personality, will most likely lead to success and satisfaction.

What Personality type are you?

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Xello

Xello is engaging college and career readiness software that unlocks every student's potential by opening their eyes to future possibilities and equipping them with the self-knowledge, skills, and confidence to build actionable plans for future success.

PPW Information

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School Counselor Corner

Hazel Health

Our district is offering all students free online counseling services with a licensed therapist, through our partnership with Hazel Health. Services are 100% confidential, and completely free for families. Enroll your student in under 5 minutes at: hazel.co.

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Hazel Health Flyer (Spanish)

Charles County Hazel Health (Spanish)

💡 Reminders 💡

📆 IMPORTANT DATES 📆

October 2nd: Rosh Hashanah
October 9th: Spotlight on CTE @ Northpoint Highschool (6-8pm)
October 11th: Yom Kippur
October 12th: CCPS Fall Chess Tournament (Thomas Stone HS 8:00am-12:30pm)
October 12th: Community Day Fall Festival @ The Village Green from 10am-12pm
October 14th: Columbus Day: Schools Closed for Students/Teacher/Parent Conference Day
October 16th: Title 1 Presents Curriculum and CCR Night @ GSMS from 6-7:30pm
October 17th: Spotlight on CTE @ Stethem from 5:30-7:00 pm
October 21st: CTE APPLICATIONS OPEN (Closes November 8th)
October 23rd: Spotlight on CTE @ McDonough Highschool (5:30-7:30 pm)
October 30th: End of Quarter 1
October 31st: Happy Halloween!!
October 31st: 2 Hour-Early Dismissal for Students
October 31st: 2nd Quarter Begins

CTE INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

Important CTE Links for Charles County Public Schools

1) CTE Overview

2) CTE Programs by Interest

3) CTE Programs by School

4) CTE Application Link

5) MD Blueprint Overview

Attendance Matters

Students who attend school regularly have been shown to achieve at higher levels than students who do not have regular attendance. This relationship between attendance and achievement may appear early in a child's school career.

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