The Career and T echnology Center Our mission is to help all students be successful in both their career and continued education.
What is CTC? Calendar Policies & procedures College level & college credit Online learning platforms Instructors have industry experience Policies & procedures Teamwork & work ethics Internships
What is Career Education? • All instruction is centered on one particular area or program of study. • Focuses on academics including literacy, math and science applied to CTC career areas. • High expectations for all students - Professional learning and work ethic skills (21 st Century Skills) • We are preparing students to be successful as they graduate and advance to post secondary education or an immediate career opportunity .
What ’ s in my packet? Several key pieces of information – Right Side of Packet • Items to turn in with contact information and parent & student signatures • Emergency Data form • Student Handbook cover • Complete the online computer usage agreement • Items may be turned in tonight to CTC instructor or by Friday, August 26th . We can get your student’s signature at school. • Feel free to take these home and read through information and have your student turn in by the 26 th . • T eachers will go over the student handbook in class during the first days of school.
Student Emergency Data
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Student Handbook
Policies
Attendance, Attendance, Attendance! A TTENDANCE EQUALS SUCCESS!!! Students are expected to meet 94% or better attendance All absences are … absences! with the exception of school related activities • If a student misses more than 10 days they may be removed or placed on a probationary contract. • Students are expected to attend CTC according to the CTC Calendar provided not their sending school calendar . • Students are counted absent if CTC is in session and the sending school is not in session if a bus is provided. A bus is provided from sending schools in most cases with only a few exceptions when CTC has school and other sending schools do not. If a bus is not provided, sending school students are not counted absent. Student Handbook (pages 14-16)
Time For Time (TFT) • TFT attempts to recover lost class time • TFT may be used to reduce absences incurred • Outside of class time Monday – Wednesday until 4:30 or by appointment • Parents must call CTC within 48 hours of absence 650-7189 or email lstewart@fortosage.net TFT will only be applied to parent called in absences.
Student Driving Procedures • Buses are provided for CTC students. • Occasions occur when a student may need to drive (school events, doctors appointments, work on cars, etc.) Y ou must apply for a pre-arranged driving pass. • If a student misses the bus, the parent/guardian needs to contact the sending school administration or student needs to see sending school administrator prior to driving to CTC. DO NOT DRIVE TO CTC WITHOUT GETTING PROPER APPROVAL Student Handbook (pages 12-13)
Student Driving Procedures continued • Students requesting prior approval to drive must – Be in good standing in regards to grades, attendance and discipline – this is a privilege. – Select dates or opportunities throughout the school year . – Complete a driving pass (even for Fort Osage Students) • Students cannot bring another student in their vehicle without permission from all parents, sending school administration and CTC administration • Consequences include suspension and loss of driving privileges for period of time or remainder of the year .
Dress Expectations • Hats may be worn before the tardy bell and after the dismissal bell only. • Clothing should cover the body so that it is not considered a distraction or severely inappropriate. • Clothing should be worn so that all undergarments are not visible. • Proper footwear must be worn in designated areas and may be at the discretion of the instructor . • An unprofessional or inappropriate appearance may affect the individual ’ s performance or others around them. DRESS FOR SUCCESS! Student Handbook (page 18)
Electronic Devices May be used in certain areas and time slots • Before tardy bell and after dismissal bell these devices may be used • During Break while in break area or other common areas • Electronic devices must be put away while in class unless instructors give approval . • Headphones may be worn in hallway, break area and in classroom when situation and instructor allow. Student Handbook (page 19)
Left Side of Packet • Information for you to keep – CTC calendar – Your sending school district calendar • We do not participate in “l ate start ” days – Bus Schedule from Sending School – English IV Information (not for Fort Osage students) – Student Assessment Information – CTSO Consent Form
CTC Calendar • Compared to Sending School Calendar – See handouts in folder • Snow days • Home School Activities • First day August 17 th • College Fair Oct. 24 th • 4:30-6:30pm • Parent/Teacher Conference • Oct. 24 th & 25 th 3-7pm
Dates CTC is in session and sending schools are not. Busses are sent on these days. Students are expected to attend. FOHS: Same Calendar as CTC BSHS/BSSHS: 9/21, 12/21 FOSD Early Release Day – only AM students attend CTC: 9/2, 9/30, 2/17, 3/9, 5/19 GVHS: 12/21, 4/17 FOSD Early Release Day – only AM students attend CTC: 9/2, 9/30, 2/17, 3/9 OGHS: 8/17, 10/21 FOSD Early Release Days- only AM students attend CTC: 9/2, 2/17, 3/9 OGHS Early Release - PM Students Still Attending CTC: 10/14, 10/20, 4/13, 5/5
T ake Advantage of Y our Opportunities • Work with state of the art equipment & knowledgeable instructors with industry experience • College credit, advanced placement, or certification • Internships and on the job training • InI • Awards for achievement in many areas • Resume and portfolio development • And more…
English IV Opportunity 1. Available for Sending School Students 2. Student earns ½ English credit per year 3. The course is online through a system called Blackboard 4. Y ou will have a chance to enroll in the fall
Student Assessments ACT WorkKeys TSA • Measures foundation • Technical test specific to skills for workforce program success • At or above national • Applied Mathematic average/cut score • Locating Information • Pre & Post-test in most • Reading for Information programs • NCRC • Many are Industry • Portable Credential Recognized Credentials • Bronze, Silver, Gold, & (IRC) Platinum
Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO ’ s) Competitive Organizations: extended learning organizations • DECA – An Association of Marketing/E-Studies Students • FFA – An Association of Agriculture Students • SkillsUSA - Automotive T echnology I & II, Auto Collision, Adv . Engineering & Architecture, Computer Support Specialist I & II, Construction Trades, Culinary Arts, Fire Science and EMT , Health Sciences, Law Enforcement/CSI • NTHS – National T echnical Honor Society • 3.0 GPA during high school, “B+” average or better in CTC program, 94% attendance, instructor recommendation
CTSO Letter/Achievement Given to students who earn 300+ points on CTSO Achievement Plan *Consent form for CTSO
CTSO Consent Form
Communication with CTC 1. Call 650-7180 (650-7189 for attendance) 2. Visit 1. Parent Conferences 2. Open House 3. or by appointment 3. Online 1. Website – www.fortosage.net/ctc 2. Facebook – The Career and T echnology Center at Fort Osage 3. Twitter - @FOCTC and #FOCTC 4. Parent Link – 1. Calls every time a student is absent 2. Notification of special events or circumstances (ie. low grades) 3. Keeps you informed and involved in your child's progress *See login sheet in folder
Fort Osage ParentLink login & information is the same for FOHS & CTC. 9 th & 10 th grade students will receive this during Star Time. Returning students: password is the same from last year.
Meet your child ’ s teacher. Submit these forms to teachers: 1. Student Data Sheet 2. Handbook Front Cover 3. CTSO Consent Form (optional) 4. English IV Form (optional) *Online Computer Usage Agreement
Thank you for taking the time to come to CTC. We hope you enjoy your visit with the teachers and look forward to seeing your student on the first day of school!
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