The School District of Elmbrook values the development of students in academic and personal pursuits. One of the ways we support this growth is through Academic and Career Planning or ACP. The goal of ACP is to equip students with knowledge and experiences to help them identify their strengths and passions in order to make decisions for their future. Students in grades six through twelve will engage in the ACP process throughout the state of Wisconsin. For more information see the DPI ACP website https://dpi.wi.gov/acp

Academic and Career Planning engages students in the following questions within the context of their grade level:

• Who Am I? (Know)

• Where Am I going? (Explore)

• How Do I Get There (Plan)

• What Can I Do Now? (Go)

Students will have opportunities to engage in academic and career planning while in middle school.  These experiences include, but are not limited to:

• Students grades 6-8 will engage in a lesson supporting academic and career development during resource period once a week quarters 2-4 

  • Students use the Xello program for lessons that help support interest, career, and college exploration. Students will share their profile with their parents at the end of the ACP unit. 

  • Students will create a personal "storyboard" in Xello that acts as a portfolio of their ACP learning throughout middle and high school  

• Students will have the opportunity to attend career-focused field trips 

• Students will have the opportunity to listen to career speakers within the school and classroom 

• Students will have the opportunity to attend a career day at school  

You will receive updates throughout the year about these ACP experiences. Please feel free to reach out to your child's counselor if you have any questions.