One (1) of the desired educational outcomes of the County is for students to have the prerequisite knowledge, attitude, and skills with which to enter the world of work at some later time in their lives. West Virginia Board of Education Policy 2510 directs that student be made aware, from the earliest grades, of careers in the workplace; that they be generally prepared for particular careers through career majors and other teaching mechanisms.

Part of the process of learning about careers is learning to demonstrate both the willingness and ability to be punctual; to be present regularly at the learning site; to participate in the learning activities; and, to complete assignments on time as directed.

For students to develop these basic "workplace behaviors", teachers will need to emphasize their importance as they conduct learning activities. Such reminders can be part of directions, assignments, learning reviews, and feedback sessions on how well students functioned during activities.

As with other types of learning, one (1) of the most effective strategies for helping students realize the importance of these "workplace behaviors" is for staff to model the behaviors that will be expected of the students.

Since the development of good work habits takes time, effort, and continued reinforcement, such learning should start at the elementary level and build with increasing emphasis through the high school programs.

Public Law 103-239, School-to-Work Initiatives Act of 1994
West Virginia Code 18-2E-8
West Virginia Board of Education Policy 2510 and Policy 2520