Students in Katie Jacobs’ fourth grade class at Franklin Elementary worked on building hydraulic powered claws in class during the month of May. This end of the year STEM project led to seeing life-sized machines up close and in person.
Career Awareness and Exploration
"Career Preparation" is the term used to describe a variety of activities that are available during students' education in order to prepare them for success beyond their K-12 experience. The Lake Washington School District facilitates a variety of opportunities for students to become prepared for the future. A core value is to ensure that there is equity and access for all students.
Four steps you can take to explore career options
- Become familiar with Xello
- Visit your high school college and career guidance centers
- Enroll in CTE courses
- Participate in career connected learning opportunities