Occupational Course of Study
What is the Future Ready Occupational Course of Study (OCS)?
The Occupational Course of Study is one of two ways to achieve an NC High School Diploma. This is a diploma pathway option with requirements that are intended to build work-ready and community college-ready skills.
The consideration of the OCS Pathway for students who wish to attend a 4-year college or university upon graduation is not an appropriate option.
Who is eligible for the Occupational Course of Study?
The IEP Team, which includes parents and the student, makes recommendations as to the appropriateness of the Occupational Course of Study for a particular student based on his/her post-school transition needs and goals.
Upon the recommendation of the Occupational Course of Study by the IEP team, the parent and student must sign the Statement of Understanding document if the student and parent agree to participate in this course of study.
The Occupational Course of Study consists of the following vocational training components in addition to academic requirements:
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Academic Requirements:
English
____ English I
____ English II
____ English III
____ English IV
Math
____ Intro to Math I
____ Math I
____ Financial Management
Science
____ Applied Science
____ Biology
Social Studies
____ Founding Principles of the US and NC: Civic Literacy
____Economics & Personal Finance
____ PE & Health
_____ 4 Career/ Technical Classes
___ Complete and Present Portfolio
____ Complete IEP Objectives
Occupational Course of Study Benefits
Student Benefits
- Work skills acquired in the school environment as well as the business environment
- Diversity of Career Paths explored
- Job Coaches on Site
- Positive Work Ethic Model
- Employment Opportunity
Parent Benefits
- Unity of School & Home Instruction
- Community Organizations Contact
- Participation in Career Choice & Employment Search
Responsibilities of a Parent
- Attend IEP Meetings
- Collaborate with CCS Staff and Community Agency Representatives
- Assist with transportation for the student to work sites.
- Discuss appropriate behavior and attitude with student
- Be sure that the student has proper attire for working or job shadowing at work sites.
- Encourage successful student involvement and completion of the program.