General Housekeeping: Forms
Practicum in Graphic Design and Illustration
Lesson Plan
Performance Objective
Upon completion of this lesson, each student will demonstrate the characteristics necessary to
be a successful student in the Practicum in Graphic Design and Illustration program.
Specific Objectives
 Students will identify the critical rules of program operation.
 Students will explain the procedures for reporting an absence from school or work.
 Students will learn the policies and procedures of the Practicum in Graphic Design and
Illustration program.
 Students will obtain the necessary signatures on required forms.
This lesson should take five class days to complete.
Preparation
TEKS Correlations
This lesson, as published, correlates to the TEKS listed immediately below. Any changes or
alterations to the activities may result in the elimination of any or all of the TEKS listed.
§130.90. Practicum in Graphic Design and Illustration
(c) Knowledge and Skills
o (1) The student demonstrates professional standards/employability skills as required by
business and industry. The student is expected to:
(A) identify and participate in training, education, or preparation for certification
to prepare for employment;
(B) identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors and personal qualities
needed to be employable such as self-discipline, self-worth, positive attitude,
integrity, and commitment;
(C) demonstrate skills related to seeking and applying for employment to find
and obtain a desired job, including identifying job opportunities, developing a
resume and letter of application, completing a job application, and
demonstrating effective interview skills;
(D) maintain a career portfolio to document work experiences, licenses,
certifications, and work samples;
(E) demonstrate skills in evaluating and comparing employment opportunities;
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(F) examine employment opportunities in entrepreneurship.
o (2) The student applies academic knowledge in art and design projects. The student is
expected to:
(A) apply English language arts knowledge and skills by demonstrating skills such
as: correct use of content, technical concepts, and vocabulary; using correct
grammar, punctuation, and terminology to write and edit documents;
composing and editing copy for a variety of written documents such as
brochures, programs, posters, flyers, and magazine covers; and
(B) apply mathematics knowledge and skills by identifying and demonstrating
skills such as: the use of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions applied to
measurement and scale; demonstrating a knowledge of arithmetic operations;
using conversion methods such as fractions to decimals and inches to points; and
applying measurement to solve a problem.
English
110.42(b) Knowledge and skills
(6) Reading/word identification/vocabulary development. The student uses a variety of
strategies to read unfamiliar words and to build vocabulary. The student is expected to:
(A) expand vocabulary through wide reading, listening, and discussing; and
(B) rely on context to determine meanings of words and phrases such as
figurative language, idioms, multiple meaning words, and technical vocabulary.
(7) Reading/comprehension. The student comprehends selections using a variety of
strategies. The student is expected to:
(F) identify main ideas and their supporting details;
(G) summarize texts; and
(J) read silently with comprehension for a sustained period of time.
Speech
110.56 (b) Knowledge and skills
(1)(A) Explain the importance of communication in daily interaction.
(2)(E) Participate appropriately in conversations for a variety of purposes.
(3)(A) Use appropriate communication in group settings.
(E) Use appropriate verbal, non-verbal, and listening strategies to communicate
effectively in groups.
(5)(B) Use language clearly and appropriately.
Tasks
 Students will secure signatures on all forms, as specified by the teacher.
 Students will return all paperwork in a timely manner.
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Accommodations for Learning Differences
It is important that lessons accommodate the needs of every learner. These lessons may be
modified to accommodate your students with learning differences by referring to the files
found on the Special Populations page of this website (cte.unt.edu).
Preparation
 If possible, display each form on projector screen.
 Copy the handout sheets and rubric for the students.
 Have materials ready to go prior to the start of the lesson.
 SUGGESTION: Make folder packets for each student ahead of time. Have students write
their names on the folder; the folder becomes part of the year’s permanent record files
for the school year.
Instructional Aids
 Student handouts
Materials Needed
 Copies of all forms
Equipment Needed
 Teacher computer
 Projector (for digital presentation)
Introduction
Learner Preparation
 Ask students why rules are necessary.
 Ask why daily attendance is important.
 Explain that is an honor to be accepted into this program and that all students must
maintain high expectations to remain in the class.
Lesson Introduction
 Explain each form in detail and check for understanding.
 Tell the class that all forms must be returned with appropriate signatures by the end of
the first week of class.
 Obviously, if a student has not secured employment by the first day of school that
student will not be able to fill out the Training Plan form; however, make sure they fill in
everything except the employment information. (They will need to do this once they are
employed.)
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Outline
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OUTLINE
The following forms are included in the students’ packets:
Training Plan Form
 Used by the teacher to complete a student’s
training plan
 Can also be used by the teacher when visiting
training stations, if kept in a Visitation binder
Student Responsibilities
 Rules of the program should be strictly adhered to
in order to avoid problems.
 Key rule: If a student is absent from school that
student is not to report to work
 Key rule: A student may not quit a job without the
teacher’s permission or is in jeopardy of failing the
class for the grading period.
 Key rule: Theft is not condoned. Immediate
removal from the program
Syllabus
 Details what the students will learn
 Grading policy
Classroom Rules
 A must for every teacher
 Personalize to your methods
Unemployed Student Policy
Dependability Grade
NOTES TO TEACHER
Copy the instructions and
grading rubric and make
into a packet.
Tell the class about some
of the things you learned
at previous jobs. Explain
how those skills helped
you to become a teacher.
Explain the necessity of
learning as much as
possible about a job
because some of the skills
learned will help with
future employment.
Explain to the class that
customers see a business
much differently than the
employees see it.
Ask the class if they ever
wanted to work at a place
where they shopped. Have
them give reasons why
they wanted to work
there.
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Go over all the criteria
in the assignment and
check for
understanding.
Summary Verification Signatures Form
 Ensures the parent received all the paperwork
Wage and Hour Report
 This is an auditable document and all students must
keep an accurate record of the hours worked. Keep
these in the permanent record files.
 There are several samples included
The teacher will hand
out the instructions
and go over them for
this assignment. If
possible, it would be
helpful if the teacher
made one to show as
an example.
“Mobile Me” Activity:
Students will create a mobile about themselves and
will share it with the class. Assign this on the first or
second day of class (due by the end of the first
week).
Hang all of the
mobiles in the
classroom for the first
few weeks of school.
Multiple Intelligences Guide
Existentialist
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
Kinesthetic/
Bodily
Logical/
Mathematical
Musical/Rhythmic
Naturalist
Verbal/Linguistic
Visual/Spatial
Application
Guided Practice
The teacher will go over each form individually and thoroughly. It is extremely important
that all students understand what is required of them in order to be in the program. Set a
deadline (usually the end of the first week of school) for all forms to be returned with
signatures.
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Keep in mind that during the first few days of classes, students will leave or enter your
program. You will need to keep up with all paperwork and will need to see that the new
students receive all documents.
Independent Practice
 Students will complete all worksheets and forms.
 Students will obtain appropriate signatures as required by the deadline set by the
instructor.
 Mobile Me
The student will introduce his or herself to the class by creating a mobile that reflects
the individual’s interests and personality.
Summary
Review
 Why is it important to follow all rules of the program?
 Why do students have to secure permission before they quit their job?
 What happens to a student who is fired from his/her job?
 What is the policy on theft?
Evaluation
Informal Assessment
 Incentive for turning in all forms before the deadline
Formal Assessment
 Daily grade or test grade on the deadline
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Practicum in Graphic Design and Illustration SYLLABUS
Welcome to the dynamic world of Graphic Design and Illustration! You have been selected from
many applicants to experience a fun and rewarding year. It is my intent for you to learn a great
deal about the world of work as you learn about yourself.
This course consists of the following topics:
Introduction
Portfolio Information
Preparation for First Day of Class
Useful Websites
Practicum Schedule
General Housekeeping
Training Station Orientation
History
Leadership
Management and Interpersonal Skills
Goin’ Global
Math
Career Exploration
Program Forms
Additional Activities
Works Cited
As you can see, we will cover a lot of ground this year. Please take this suggestion seriously:
READ ALL COURSE MATERIALS! There will be a lot of information given and discussed in class
that is not in the text; however, you are still accountable for reading assigned chapters.
Students entered in Graphic Design and Illustration competition are more successful due to
reading the material in the text.
GRADING:
Your grade will consist of the following: weekly work reports, dependability grades (see
Dependability sheet), individual and group assignments, daily work, tests, and your employer
evaluation.
(Insert Club Name Here)
: Practicum in Graphic Design and Illustration
All co-op students are expected to join (enter professional competition organization here) and
to participate in competitive events. Dues are $______ for the school year.
_____________________________
___________________________
Parent’s Signature
Student’s Signature
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Student Responsibilities in Cooperative Training Program
Type Your School District Name Here
Career and Technical Education Department
In order to establish and maintain a responsible, high quality type of Cooperative Training
Program for (insert name of school or school district), it is essential that the student, the
parents, the training sponsor, the coordinator, and school administrators agree to these basic
principles:
1.
It is the responsibility of the coordinator to provide appropriate interview opportunities
for student job placement. The coordinator must grant final approval of all job
placements.
2.
It is the responsibility of the student to remain at the same training station throughout
the training period. A change may be made only when approved by the coordinator.
3.
A student will be removed from the Cooperative Training Program and lose state credits
for any of the following reasons:
a.
If the student is dismissed from the training station and the coordinator
determines that the dismissal was for sufficient reasons. Example: Theft or
unethical conduct.
b.
The second time a student has been fired and/or quits without the permission of
the coordinator, he/she is released from the program without credit.
c.
If a student’s attendance drops below 90%, the student may be removed from
the Cooperative Education Program. Removal from the class would result in loss
of credit for the term.
4.
The student is under school supervision at school and during the work schedule at the
training station. School credit is given for four hours spent on the job, as well as in the
classroom. The student must work a minimum of 15 hours a week, 10 of which must be
Monday through Friday.
5.
If the student is to be absent from school on any particular day for any reason, the
student is required to notify the teacher-coordinator no later than 12:00 (noon) on the
day of the absence. He/she may not report to the training station without having first
received permission from the coordinator. Failure to observe this rule will result in
unexcused absences in all classes missed.
6.
A student who is fired or quits a job shall receive a nine-weeks grade no higher than 60
for the grading period during which he/she was fired. The student is expected to find
his/her own employment within five days. Grades will be reduced from the sixth day
forward.
7.
Students enrolled in Cooperative Education are expected to belong to the youth
organization, as activities are related.
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It is with the above understanding that we enter into this agreement to provide the best
training for the individual student.
_________________________________
Parent or Guardian’s Signature
______________________________
Student’s Signature
_________________________________
Coordinator’s Signature
______________________________
Principal’s Signature
*** If you wish to communicate via e-mail, please list your e-mail address below:
_________________________________________________________________
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Classroom Rules
1. You must be in class on time; failure to do so may result in an after class detention on the
day you are late! Class is from INSERT TIME
2. Bring your materials to class and be ready to work on assignments. ALWAYS BRING YOUR
TEXTBOOK OR COURSE MATERIALS.
3. Sleeping is NOT allowed in class. We will cut your work hours if you are too tired.
4. No work from other classes is to be done in our class. You are earning credit for this course,
so you must devote your attention to our subject material.
5. Do not comb hair, put on makeup, paint fingernails, etc. You don’t have to impress us—we
like you as you are.
6. Treat all guest speakers with respect. Treat all substitutes as respectfully as you treat me.
7. RESPECT each other at ALL TIMES. Refrain from talking to your neighbors when someone
else has the floor.
8. NO FOOD OR DRINKS ARE ALLOWED IN OUR CLASS.
9. You are responsible for your conduct in your other classes. If you are a behavior problem in
another class, it will be brought to my attention. You will be subject to removal from the coop program due to behavioral problems.
10. Park in the designated parking lot only. DO NOT park in the front of school or in the
teachers’ lot.
________________________________
Parent or Guardian’s Signature
_____________________________
Student’s Signature
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Dependability Grade
An important characteristic of a good employee is dependability. It is vital that the student
realizes the importance of being dependable on the job and in the classroom. To reinforce this,
a “DEPENDABILITY GRADE” has been created. It is treated as a MAJOR TEST GRADE and is
averaged in with the other major test scores.
When a student is absent from school for ANY REASON, he/she must telephone his/her
Practicum (co-op) teacher before NOON that day. If the teacher’s phone rings to voicemail, the
student should leave the following information:
Name, date, time, reason for absence, and phone number
It is the student’s responsibility to phone his/her employer to report the absence in a timely
manner from work. Practicum students are also required to sign in each day on the Practicum
Dependability Log, located in the classroom.
Practicum students are required to sign in each day on the Practicum Dependability Log!
Failure to phone the teacher in the event of an absence or to sign in when present will result in
points being deducted from the “Dependability Grade” in the following manner:
ABSENT
0 DAYS = 100%
1 DAY
2 DAYS
3 DAYS***
4 DAYS
5 DAYS
CALLED IN
FAILED TO CALL or SIGN IN
97%
93%
90%
87%
83%
87%
78%
65%
37%
0
***If you are absent three or more continuous days and you have a doctor’s note, you will be
exempt from this system for the period of time in which you were absent.
As you can see, it is critical that you become a dependable, responsible, young adult!
____________________________
Parent or Guardian’s Signature
______________________________
Student’s Signature
Practicum Teacher’s Phone Number: (xxx) xxx-xxxx
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Policies Governing Unemployed Students
1. If a student is released from a job because he or she has been found guilty of theft or
unethical conduct, the student is released from the program with no credit.
2. Students fired from jobs for reasons other than theft or unethical conduct, even though they
go to work at another job, may receive a NINE-WEEKS/SIX-WEEKS (Circle one) grade of no
higher than 60 for the grading period during which they were fired.
3. Students fired from jobs are expected to find their own employment within five school days.
Grades will be reduced from the sixth day forward.
4. Students who are laid off will have ten days to find a job and the coordinator will assist them
in finding a job. Grades will be reduced from the 11th day forward.
5. If a student quits a job without permission from the coordinator, he/she will receive a NINEWEEKS/SIX-WEEKS (Circle one) grade of no higher than 60 for the grading period during which
he or she quit the job.
6. The second time a student has been fired and/or quits without permission from the
coordinator, he or she will be released from the program with loss of credit.
I understand that any time the practicum student is not employed in an APPROVED training
station; he or she must be under the supervision of the practicum instructor from the end of
the class period through the end of the school day, until a new training station is secured. The
student may be exempt from this restriction if he or she has a scheduled appointment for a job
interview. (Documented proof of interview is required.)
__________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
___________________________
Student’s Signature
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Summary Signature Verification Form
I have reviewed the following forms:
Practicum in Graphic Design and Illustration (Co-op) Syllabus
Student Responsibilities in Cooperative Training Program
Classroom Rules
Dependability Grade
Policies Governing Unemployed Students
My signature acknowledges I have read all documents listed above and agree to abide by the
stated policies.
___________________________
Parent or Guardian’s Signature
__________________________
Student’s Signature
Please return this form to the teacher.
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Wage and Hour Report
_________________________
Name/ID#
_________________________
Hourly Wage $
_________________________
Training Station
_________________________
Total Hours for 3 Weeks
_________________________
Student Signature
WEEK
Fill in by
Local
HOURS
From
MONDAY
From
WORKED
To
TOTAL
HOURS
CLASSES
MISSED
REASON FOR ABSENCE
1 2 3
TUESDAY
1 2 3
WEDNESDAY
1 2 3
THURSDAY
1 2 3
FRIDAY
1 2 3
SATURDAY
1 2 3
SUNDAY
1 2 3
TOTAL HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY
TOTAL HOURS FOR WEEK
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Mobile Me
Objective: The student will introduce his or herself to the class by creating a mobile that
reflects the individual’s interests and personality.
Materials Needed:
Coat hanger
String, ribbon or yarn
A one-hole punch
Family pictures
Samples of previous creative designs or artwork
Pictures and words cut out from magazines
Directions:
Make a mobile that depicts who you are and be prepared to share it with the class. You must
include a minimum of three pictures of yourself (or family), no less than two samples or your
previous design/artwork, and at least six of the following items:
Achievements
Car you drive
Pets
Sports
Favorite nursery rhyme
Pet peeve
Favorite food
Favorite color
Favorite music
Quotation
The last book you read
Favorite Art Style or Artist
Etc. (Your Choice)
Have fun with this project! We will hang them in the classroom after everyone presents theirs
to the class.
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