The School District of Cashton recognizes the importance of family engagement as students in grades 6-12 explore various topics related to college and career readiness. Parents/guardians can expect their student to participate in the following activities aligned with ACP:
Grade 6: Students (and their parents) participate in a middle school orientation before the beginning of the school year to facilitate a smooth transition from elementary school. They have the opportunity to become familiar with the building expectations and school policies, as well as learn how to use lockers and see classrooms. Students participate in career development discussions and activities throughout the school year. Parents are also invited to parent/teacher conferences at mid-quarter of first, second, and third quarter.
Grade 7: Students (and their parents) participate in an open house before the beginning of the school year. They have the opportunity to review building expectations and school policies, as well as see classrooms. Students participate in career development discussions and activities throughout the school year. Parents are also invited to parent/teacher conferences at mid-quarter of first, second, and third quarter.
Grade 8: Students (and their parents) participate in an open house before the beginning of the school year. They have the opportunity to review building expectations and school policies, as well as see classrooms. Parents are invited to parent/teacher conferences at mid-quarter of first, second, and third quarter. Students participate in career development discussions and activities throughout the school year. Families also participate in Academic & Career Planning conferences to provide information to prepare students for success in high school, while discussing and getting ready for postsecondary education, work, and/or the military.
Grade 9: Students (and their parents) participate in a high school orientation before the beginning of the school year to facilitate a smooth transition. They have the opportunity to become familiar with the building expectations and school policies, as well as see classrooms. Parents are invited to parent/teacher conferences at mid-quarter of first, second, and third quarter. Students also participate in career development discussions and activities throughout the school year. Topics may include the importance of maintaining a strong academic record and personalized course selection.
Grade 10: Students (and their parents) participate in a high school open house before the beginning of the school year. They have the opportunity to review building expectations and school policies, as well as see classrooms. Parents are invited to parent/teacher conferences at mid-quarter of first, second, and third quarter. Students also participate in career development discussions and activities throughout the school year. Topics may include: Personalized course selection (dual credit options) and job opportunities related to high school course selection.
Grade 11: Students (and their parents) participate in a high school open house before the beginning of the school year. They have the opportunity to review building expectations and school policies, as well as see classrooms. Parents are invited to parent/teacher conferences at mid-quarter of first, second, and third quarter. Students participate in career development discussions and activities throughout the school year. Families also participate in Academic & Career Planning conferences to provide information to prepare students for success in high school, while discussing and getting ready for postsecondary education, work, and/or the military.
Grade 12: Students (and their parents) participate in a high school open house before the beginning of the school year. They have the opportunity to review building expectations and school policies, as well as see classrooms. Parents are invited to parent/teacher conferences at mid-quarter of first, second, and third quarter. Students participate in career development discussions and activities throughout the school year. Families also participate in Academic & Career Planning conferences to provide information to prepare students for success in high school, while discussing and getting ready for postsecondary education, work, and/or the military.
