Academic and Career Planning
Academic & Career Planning
What is Academic and Career Planning (ACP)?
Academic and Career Planning (ACP) is a process where students take the lead in shaping their future, with guidance and support from adults along the way.
Through ACP, students learn more about their interests, strengths, and potential career options. They do this by exploring who they are, looking into different careers, and building planning skills that help them make thoughtful choices about what comes after high school.
ACP is meant for EVERY student.
That includes students with disabilities who have IEPs and transition plans, students with Section 504 plans, English Learners, Gifted and Talented students, and those experiencing homelessness or involved in neglect or delinquency situations.
The goal is for students to earn a diploma with purpose, not just by going through the motions. We support this by helping students build strong connections with trusted adults, learn how to adjust to challenges and opportunities, and start shaping their own path toward a successful future.
How can families stay engaged in the ACP process?
Families are a key part of the ACP process. They’re encouraged to look over their child’s plan and have conversations about interests, strengths, and possible opportunities. Those discussions help students make more thoughtful choices that connect to their goals for the future.
Do students need to choose a careerpath early on?
No. Students are not expected to pick a career in 6th grade.
ACP is a time for students to learn more about who they are and explore how their interests and strengths might connect to different opportunities and careers. Staff, families, community members, and students all play a role in supporting that exploration.
As students move through middle and high school, their plans are revisited and adjusted so they can continue making thoughtful choices about what comes next.
Can a student change their mind?
That’s completely normal. ACP is built to help students explore and learn as their interests and skills grow over time. Students are encouraged to revisit and adjust their plans as they gain new experiences.
Changing direction is a natural part of the process and helps students make more informed choices about their future.
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We monitor and align ACP goals through our District’s Scorecard and individual school scorecards.
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- Strengthening connections between students and opportunities in our local community
- Responding to student interests and needs
- Aligning with evolving workforce needs
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High School Courses and Career Planning
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Career and technical education is provided grades 9-12
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13 Advanced Placement Courses, Transcripted Credit and Advanced Standing courses
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Early College Credit Program and Start College Now
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Postsecondary education preparation and Student Planning Conferences
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Youth Apprenticeship, CTE Concentration, Work-Based Learning
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Simulated Work Experiences and Hands-on Field Experiences
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Construction and Welding Career Pathways
Industry-recognized credentials offered
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Microsoft Office Specialist, Solidworks, Assistant Childcare Teacher
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Nursing Assistant, EMR/EMT, CDL (through Start College Now)
Career and Technical Education Student Organizations
- SkillsUSA
- FCCLA
- FBLA
- FFA
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- Xello training
- CTE/ACP conferences
- Business tours
- Guest speakers
- Meetings with post-secondary institutions
- DPI ACP trainings
- Student/Staff ACP conferences
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The purpose of E4E is to do all of the following:
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Prepare elementary and secondary students for future employment
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Ensure technological literacy: to promote lifelong learning
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Promote good citizenship
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Promote cooperation among business, industry, labor, postsecondary schools, and public schools
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Establish a role for public schools in the economic development of Wisconsin
Rice Lake Elementary Schools Provide The Following Activities To Support Student's Academic and Career Profile:
4K- Pumpkin Patch
- Children's Theatre
- Children's Museum
Kindergarten
- Various Field Trips
- Fire Department Visit
- Post Office Visit
- Bank Visit
- Royal Credit Union
- Waste Management by site
- Restaurant Visit
- Apple Orchard
- St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
1st Grade
- Various Field Trips
- Royal Credit Union
- Dental Health
- Barron Electric
- Hunt Hill
2nd Grade
- Various Field Trips
- Royal Credit Union
- Tainter Police Officer Visit
- Dental Health
3rd Grade
- Brentwood Memory Care
- Royal Credit Union
- Junior Achievement Our City
- Fire Department Firehouse
- Dental Health
- Barron Electric
- Great Lakes Aquarium
4th Grade
- Various Field Trips
- Chippewa Moraine Ice Age Trail
- Fort Folle Avoine
- Royal Credit Union School Sense
- Junior Achievement Our Region
- Hilltop Elementary Culver’s Night
- Career research projects
- Hilltop School Store
Community Partnerships
- Rice Lake Public Library http://www.ricelakelibrary.org/kids/
- Barron County National Night Out
- Law Enforcement
- Fire Personnel
- Emergency medical staff
- Various community businesses
- Marshfield Clinic
- Reach Out and Read Program
- Summer School Programming Options
- Cool Creator Club
- Child Development Days
Click here for a link to Wisconsin's E4E Legislature
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Contact our building counselors for more information.
Rice Lake Middle School
Rice Lake High School