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The School District of New Berlin is committed to providing a solid foundation for all students to be successful in their chosen path after graduation. The vision of a New Berlin graduate identifies the knowledge, skills and dispositions our students should have in order to be ready to effectively navigate college, career and future opportunities.
Why is it important to focus on College & Career Readiness?
The more students can connect what they are learning now to their future, the more prepared they will be for success. Through their planning and learning experiences in middle and high school, students will also learn that it is important to be ready for change, as it is likely they will have multiple careers in their lifetime.
Nearly all of our students aspire to continue their education after high school. That is good news since most jobs require that they do. There are, however, many different ways to pursue a post-secondary education and each have a value in the current and projected economy. Finding the right fit for each student is critical to ensure that they make a wise investment and are adequately prepared to be successful.
Students also need to understand and value their future role in the economy and know how to develop a plan to secure credentials that differentiate them from others who will be competing for the same opportunities someday. They need to know what it takes to secure and sustain employment at the time that is right for them.
Most importantly, students need to develop self-confidence and self-advocacy skills required to persevere when things don’t go as planned.
Programs, Supports and Services
In addition to those already available on our website (see left side bar under College and Career Readiness), please refer to our strategic plan as well as our Education for Employment plan for additional detail. For an overview of the CCR programming implemented K-12, please refer to the District’s “College and Career Readiness – All In!” flyer.
Academic & Career Planning
For students in grades K-6, we are focused on developing a love of learning and providing a foundation for Academic and Career Planning at the secondary level. Many opportunities exist to enrich the curriculum at all grades. Students in grades 7-12 are provided with additional instruction and mentorship during their advisory periods.
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