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    Lamar High School Career Cluster Survey
             
    Circle the items in each box that best describe you. You may make as many or as few circles in each box as you choose. Add up the number of circles in each box. Look to see which three boxes have the highest numbers. Find the corresponding Career Clusters immediately following this survey to see which Career Clusters you may want to explore.
             
    Box 1 Activities that describe what I like to do: Personal qualities that describe me: School subjects that I like: Total Number circled in Box 1
    1. Learn how things grow and stay alive. 1. Self Reliant 1. Math
     
    2. Make the best use of the earth's natural resources. 2. Nature Lover 2. Life Sciences
    3. Hunt and/or fish. 3. Physically Active 3. Earth Sciences
    4. Protect the environment. 4. Planner 4. Chemistry
    5. Be outdoors in all kinds of weather. 5. Creative problem solver 5. Agriculture
    6. Plan, budget, and keep records.    
    7. Operate machines and keep them in good repair.    
             
    Box 2 Activities that describe what I like to do: Personal qualities that describe me: School subjects that I like: Total Number circled in Box 2
    1. Use my imagination to communicate new information to others. 1. Creative and imaginative 1. Art/Graphic design
     
    2. Perform in front of others. 2. Good communicator/good vocabulary 2. Music
    3. Read and write 3. Curious about new technology 3. Speech and Drama
    4. Play a musical instrument. 4. Relate well to feelings and thoughts of others. 4. Journalism/Literature
    5. Perform creative, artistic activities. 5. Determined/tenacious 5. Audiovisual Technologies
    6. Use video and recording technology.    
    7. Design brochures and posters.    
             
    Box 3 Activities that describe what I like to do: Personal qualities that describe me: School subjects that I like: Total Number circled in Box 3
    1. Perform routine, organized activities but can be flexible. 1. Organized 1. Computer Applications / Business and Information Technology
     
    2. Work with numbers and detailed information. 2. Practical and logical 2. Accounting
    3. Be the leader of a group. 3. Patient 3. Math
    4. Make business contact with people. 4. Tactful 4. English
    5. Work with Computer programs 5. Responsible 5. Economics
    6. Create reports and communicate ideas.    
    7. Plan my work and follow instructions without close supervision.    
             
    Box 4 Activities that describe what I like to do: Personal qualities that describe me: School subjects that I like: Total Number circled in Box 4
    1. Work under pressure. 1. Compassionate and caring 1. Biological Sciences
     
    2. Help sick people and animals. 2. Good at following directions 2. Chemistry
    3. Make decisions based on logic and information. 3. Conscientious and careful 3. Math
    4. Respond quickly and calmly in emergencies. 4. Patient 4. Language Arts
    5. Work as a member of a team. 5. Good listener 5. Occupational Health Classes
    6. Follow guidelines and meet strict standards of accuracy.    
             
    Box 5 Activities that describe what I like to do: Personal qualities that describe me: School subjects that I like: Total Number circled in Box 5
    1. Investigate new places and activities 1. Tactful 1. Language Arts/Speech
     
    2. Work with all ages and types of people 2. Self-motivated 2. Foreign Language
    3. Organize activities in which other people enjoy themselves 3. Works well with others 3. Social Studies
    4. Have a flexible schedule 4. Outgoing 4. Marketing
    5. Help people make up their minds 5. Slow to anger 5. Food Services
    6. Communicate easily, tactfully, and courteously.    
    7. Learn about other cultures.    
             
    Box 6 Activities that describe what I like to do: Personal qualities that describe me: School subjects that I like: Total Number circled in Box 6
    1. Care about people, their needs, and their problems. 1. Good communicator/good listener 1. Language Arts
     
    2. Participate in community services and/or volunteering 2. Caring 2. Psychology/Sociology
    3. Listen to other people's viewpoints. 3. Non-materialistic 3. Family and Consumer Sciences
    4. Help people be at their best. 4. Uses intuition and logic 4. Finance
    5. Work with people from preschool age to old age. 5. Non-judgemental  
    6. Think of new ways to do things.    
    7. Make friends with different kinds of people.    
             
    Box 7 Activities that describe what I like to do: Personal qualities that describe me: School subjects that I like: Total Number circled in Box 7
    1. Interpret forumlas. 1. Detail oriented 1. Math
     
    2. Find the answers to questions. 2. Inquisitive 2. Science
    3. Work in a laboratory. 3. Objective 3. Drafting/Computer Aided Drafting
    4. Figure out how things work and investigate new things. 4. Methodical 4. Electronics/Computer Networking
    5. Explore new technology. 5. Mechanically inclined 5. Technical Classes/Technology Education
    6. Experiment to find the best way to do something.    
    7. Pay attention to details and help things be precise.      
             
             
             
    1 Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources  The production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and resources including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products/resources.
    2 Arts, Audio Video Technology and Communications Designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services.
    3 Business, Management, and Administration Business Management and Administration careers encompass planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations. Business Management and Administration career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy.
    4 Health Science Planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health infomatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development.
    5 Hospitality and Tourism Hospitality and Tourism encompasses the management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, and recreation events and travel-related services.
    6 Human Services Preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs
    7 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Planning, managing, and providing scientific research and professional and technical services (e.g., physical science, social science, engineering), including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services.