Tarpon Springs High School – Blueprint for Professional Success

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

The purpose of this course is designed to prepare students for the workplace in the twenty -first century. The course includes developing human resources, work ethics, decision making, balancing work and family, as well as other skills. These skills a re often referred to as "business skills". Exploration of a variety of careers is highly recommended through a job shadowing experien ce. Development of a portfolio will provide a personal file and organizational tool for the student to transfer knowledge to a real life experience. Business/health/human and public services/ community/ technology partnerships are essential to provide current workplace practices. Planned and supervised job shadowing experiences must be provided through one or more of the follow ing: (1) directed workplace experiences (2) student projects (3) simulations (4) outside of class explorations. Instruction and le arning activities are provided in a laboratory setting using hands -on experiences with the tools, materials and technology app ropriate to the course content and in accordance with current practices. Activities provide instruction in the use of current equipment and technology, such as personal computers, software, and multi -media platforms. Driver Education/Traffic Safety