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This competency group may only be completed as a project. Please select the “Projects” button above to see the description.
Important Enrollment Information
Please note that this Advisory enrollment is for part-time students. Full-time students are enrolled internally and automatically once they are accepted into the full-time program.
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3 to 4 weeks
Important Enrollment Information
Please note that this Advisory enrollment is for part-time students. Full-time students are enrolled internally and automatically once they are accepted into the full-time program.
Positive Mindset – Students will demonstrate an understanding of positive mindsets by examining the qualities and actions of a person that is grounded in a positive mindset and applying these techniques to their own personal growth.
In this project, you will learn about positive mindsets and how it can shape your whole attitude, and provide you with the key to success!
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3 - 4 weeks
Personal Well-Being: Healthy Relationships – Students will demonstrate an understanding of personal well-being and developing healthy relationships by examining positive mental and emotional characteristics, characteristics of a healthy relationship, and how one forms positive relationships with peers both face-to-face and in a virtual environment.
In this project you will increase your awareness of how your mental and emotional well-being connects to your relationships. You will also research resources and strategies that will help you understand what constitutes a healthy relationship, and how to develop these healthy relationships in your own life.
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3-4 weeks
Personal Well-Being Stress Management – Students will demonstrate an understanding of personal well-being by examining causes, indicators, and ways of managing stress.
In this project, you will learn all about what causes stress, how people behave when under stress, and how to create ways to minimize its negative effects.
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3-4 weeks
Personal Well Being—Social Media – Students will demonstrate an understanding of personal well being by examining how to be safe using technology and how to identify and deal with cyberbullying.
This project will help you determine the pros and cons of participating in the various social media platforms available. You will learn how to avoid cyberbullying, and how to use proper online behavior to show the best and most accurate representation of yourself on the internet.
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3-4 weeks
Career Pathways Exploration – Students will demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between personal interests and potential careers by examining their personal interests, skill sets, and evaluating careers that match with them.
In this project, you will get first-hand experience making the connection between what you like to do, what you are good at doing, and the career opportunities that incorporate the two.
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3-4 weeks
Networking through Career Connections – Students will demonstrate an understanding of networking by making connections with professionals in various careers of interest and reflecting on these interactions.
In this project, you will learn the importance of networking and how to network effectively. You will come to understand that the people you meet and the connections you establish can have a significant impact on your future.
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3-4 weeks
Academic Planning – Students will demonstrate an understanding of academic planning by setting goals for learning in high school and developing a plan for achieving and periodically re-evaluating these goals.
In this project, you will be laying out your high school goals and connecting them to your future college and career goals. You will be researching your high school options and finding out which high school will best fit your needs.
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3-4 Weeks
Civic Engagement and Responsibility: Exploring Opportunities – Students will demonstrate an understanding of civic engagement and responsibility by brainstorming and researching areas of personal interest in their community and volunteering opportunities relating to one or more of these areas.
You will delve deeply into issues or efforts that interest you and have the opportunity to assess the needs of your world, country, state, or local community.
We offer regular online open house webinars where VLACS staff members provide parents and students with an overview of our programs and answer questions about online learning.