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Fall/Winter 2015Volume 5 Issue 1

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: Hinds County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion or age in the admission to and provision of educational programs, activities and services or employment opportunities and benefits. Contact: Mr. John Neal, Title IX 601-857-5222

SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST:

Inside this Issue:Hescheles’ Gearheads - Engineering & Robotics 2

Mr. Sias’ News - Automotive Technology 2

Sewell’s AEST News 2Cotten’s Place - Law & Public Safety 2

Mrs. Jones - The Marketing Mix 3

Tighe’s Techies - Simulation & Animation 3

McCarty/Sias - Health Science Team 3

Horton - Counselor’s Corner 4Walker’s Student Services News 4

More News 4

Student Services is off to a great start! We started the year off with Mr. Reggie Harris and staff

from Hinds Community College speaking to our students about all that HCC has to offer for

prosp e c t ive s t u d e n t s . The sessions were very informative, and several students were interested in learning more

The comprehensive School Counseling Program at Hinds County School District addresses the

needs of all of our students by helping them to gain competencies in the areas of academic, personal, and career development. Students’ today will need all of these areas to succeed in school as well as life.

Here at Hinds County Career and Technical Center we seek to provide a School Counseling Program that is made up of classroom guidance, small group activities, individual counseling, and college and career planning.

Every student at the Career Center participates

about the college.Lab/tutorial sessions have also started with

select students coming into the student services lab to increase their skills in areas such as math, reading, and language arts. The students have been using two new programs, IXL and ReadTheory, to work on these skills. They are finding both to be very useful and helpful, and most actually enjoy using the programs!

It is our goal to make all students feel welcome in the student services lab, and we want to provide them with assistance in all areas of their matriculation though high school. ■

in classroom guidance. Our students will learn about topics such as bullying, conflict resolution, drug, tobacco and alcohol prevention, career awareness, and post-high school planning. Individual counseling is also offered and students are sometimes referred to the Counseling department to meet the needs of the individual.

If you want to learn more about Hinds County School District’s school counseling program or any of the courses that we offer here at the Career Center please feel free to contact Mrs. Horton , the Career & Technical Counselor, at 601-857-3680.■

November 5 - SkillsUSA Fall LeadershipNovember 8, 9 - DECA Fall LeadershipNovember 14 - Director’s Advisory MeetingNovember 23-27 - School Break (Thanksgiving Day)December 2, 3 - Professional Dress DayDecember 2 - Ms. Linda Fondren, author of Shape Up Sisters will be guest speaking.December 3, 4 - EEOC’s Youth@Work will be guest speaking.

• Fall Leadership Conferences

• Open House• Demo CPAS Testing• Nine Weeks Exam• Professional Dress Day

We would like to give a special thanks to the

following people for coming to speak with our students:

Mr. Reggie Harris Recruiter of

Hinds Community College

Mrs. Lacey LoftinRespresentative of

RiseUp! Mississippi

Congratulations to the following students for

being chosen:

Al’iza Miller (THS - Simulation)

Elizabeth Keyes (RHS - Marketing)

Stephon Davis (RHS - Automotive)

Jordan Curry (THS - Marketing)

Students of the Month

We are off to another great year! In keeping with Hinds County School District’s new

Vision and Mission, Hinds County Career & Technical Center (CTC) provides an engaging and empowering environment that ensures excellence for all students! The seven technical courses provide an environment where our students explore the world and experience authentic learning through:

• Fieldtrips• Job shadowing/mentoring• Student organizations• Dual credit/dual enrollmentWe are excited to have been selected as

one of twenty schools in the Nation to be a part of the AT&T/DECA Aspire Academy this year. This academy will provide AT&T mentors through Nephris. The students will travel to AT&T Headquarters in downtown Jackson on December 8, 2015 where they will be interviewed, dine at the Capital One Club, and be filmed in a video for National DECA.

We are even more excited to be participants

in the Microsoft IT Academy. Our students and teachers have the opportunity to become certified Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) or Microsoft Certified Specialist (MOS)

We are excited about our first year of Robotics & Engineering and the Dual Enrollment program at Hinds Community College. The Robotics & Engineering program explores the field of robotic design using different hands on activities. Students will be introduced to the tools used to create robotic devices, and program the onboard microprocessor using the C programming language, along with the use of Learnmate software. Students will cover Autonomous navigation through the C programming language, and CAD application is introduced as a tool used for mechanical design.

Hinds CTC and Hind Community College are in a partnership in which Hinds courses are taught here at the Career Center. Students do not leave the campus to take

these courses. These students are enrolled in both high school and college at the same time earning both high school and college credits for the post-secondary courses. At this time we are offering Simulation & Animation and future classes will hopefully include Practical Nursing, AEST, Health Science, and Automotive.■

Ms. Ashmore’s CornerHorton - Counselor’s Corner

Walker’s Student Services News

Sewell’s AEST News (Continued from page 2)Recently, we have uncovered an unknown

object in the garden, which resembled a mummy. Although the object looked quite peculiar in the ground, the material that we found out was only cement broke off quite easily when picked at with a shovel, and we were able to remove it from our garden. As a team, we have developed many desirable skills in growing plants, in addition to developing our own distinctiveness in taking care of animals on the farm.

In the animal aspect of agriculture, we collect the essential necessities, which are water, feed, and an occasional treats for our pig, Wilbur. While we’re in the process of feeding the animals, we do a routine check of the chickens and gather any eggs that are left behind. Did you know that it takes 21

days for an egg to hatch? And we’re selling these chicks throughout the year while supplies last. If you wish to purchase a chick, please see Mr. Sewell and put your name on a list. The price of the chicks is four dollars. Before we sell the chicks, we make sure they are properly taken care of, and they are healthy. In doing this, we candle the eggs to check and see if there are any indicators of a fertilized egg. On this note, we collectively choose which eggs we want to place in the refrigerator and the rest of the eggs we place in the incubator for more production of chicks. By working closely with plants, animals, and agricultural equipment on a regular basis, our agriculture class has gained a better understanding of animals and plants and how they play a role in our lives.■

Special Thanks!

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The students of automotive technology have been learning about safety and

its importance in the classroom and shop area. We have discussed SkillsUSA, and the students are actively exploring the various leadership and skills competitions that SkillsUSA offers. Automotive Technology students are very excited about the upcoming Ford AAA competitions. The students also aspire to becoming state officers for the Mississippi SkillsUSA.

Students voted for local officers for the Hinds Co. Career Tech Center SkillsUSA Chapter.

The students come to Mr. Sias and Mr. Cotten about competing in the following competitions: Opening and Closing Ceremonies in the SkillsUSA, Quiz Bowl, and public speaking events. In class, the students have been learning how to read tape measures, rulers, micrometers, and thread pitch. Also, they have been learning

Health Science Core I

A lot of exciting things are going on in Health Sciene Core!. After completing

our Unit on Safety, we learned about Infection Control. We’ve also learned about the Classes of Microorganisms. They are Bacteria, Protozoa, Fungi, Rickettsiae, and Viruses. We’ve learned about the Classifications of Infections and Diseases, such as Endogenous, Exogenous, Hospital Acquired Infection, Opportunistic, Local Infection, Systemic Infection, Communicable, and Multi-drug Resistant Organisms. The Chain of Infection goes through the Source, next the Reservoir, then Portal of Exit, then the Method of Transmission, next the Portal of Entry, and finally the Susceptible Host. We also learned the correct rules of Hand Hygiene. We’ve learned about Isolation Precautions and Bloodborne Pathogen Standards. All of these important components of the Infection control unit will help us to become safe and competent healthcare providers of the future. In addition, we have started our next unit on Health Care Systems, Legal and

During the first quarter of Simulation and Animation Design, the first year

students have learned a lot of content material. Topics in class have ranged from ethics to the evolution of gaming, careers and portfolios, game theory, and beyond. Both first year classes will soon be making their first game in Microsoft PowerPoint, a maze game that puts their physical dexterity skills to the test with the use of a standard mouse and basic programming logic. They will later be using digital photography skills in game design and working with our Adobe Photoshop software until school is out for winter break.

The second year students came back from summer vacation refreshed and ready to dive right back into their familiar softwares used in our class as well as the industry. We started the year off by participating in the contest

It is going to be an exciting year

in Robotics and Engineering! We started the year by introducing the students to engineering, and the

safety and ethics that goes along with it. The students learned how engineers can have an impact on society, and how their ethics and morals can affect others around them. Then the students explored the extensive history

First year students have

been focused on units 1 and 2 Orientation and Ethics, and

Personal Health and Safety. The students have also completed their hands-on demonstrations and knowledge of C.P.R. The students learned terminology associated with personal health and safety both on the

job within law and public

of engineering, and all of the various career fields that have emerged in engineering.

The class learned about the engineering design process, and its importance. The students then used this process to create paper roller coasters, which turned out to be a challenge!

Robotics and Engineering is now starting a new unit for Civil Engineering, where the students will be building bridges out of balsa wood. We will be having a class challenge to see who can create the strongest bridge! A few students will be

safety, and in their personal lives. Second year students enrolled in Law and Public Safety have been learning the history, techniques and terminology of Firefighters and Fire Protective Services within unit 9; also the different types of vehicles used by fire fighters and the safety standards they must follow. Since most fires are started with some type of accelerate, we also learned about the five types of hazardous materials and chemicals used in our everyday life, including how they are transported and are beneficial to mankind.

for designing their Technology Student Association (TSA) lapel pin to represent the state of Mississippi. The winner of the lapel pin contest will have their design applied to a pin that is traded with students from all over the United States (and a few additional countries) at the National TSA Conference, which is in Nashville, Tennessee this year. All second year students have composed their own original video game score during our audio unit and are currently working extensively on their programming skills inside our game engine software. They will continue to learn about game production until school is out for winter break.

Both the second year students and first year students are very excited for the start of a new year for their student organization, TSA, and ready to get started on their competitive events! On October

ethical responsibilities of the health care provider. Upcoming classroom activities include: a speaker from MS Organ Recovery Agency, mock trials and scenario group discussions.

We also attended our HOSA Fall Leadership conference on October 3, 2015 at Ridgeland High school. The students enjoyed leadership workshops and hands-on activities geared toward different areas of healthcare. Skills that the students were able to participate in included: Tracheotomy care, Medication Administration of intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, sterile catheterization and wound care. The students are eager and excited about District competition which will be held in Meridian, MS in January 2016.

Health Science Core II

In our Health Science Core II, we have been covering classroom units on Health Care

and Clinical Services. Students are focusing on the aspects of Emergency Care and mastering vital sign skills. For hands-on/

chosen to compete in the MDOT Bridge Building competition in March.

Robotics and Engineering is a part of the student organization TSA, Technology Student Association, and we meet after school once a month to prepare for district and state competitions. Students can compete in a variety of events from 3D Engineering, Robotics, and even Fashion Design!

Later this year we will be building and programming robots, creating 3D models, using our 3D printer and Laser Cutter, and much more! ■

about different hand tools, power tools, and specify tools. One of the most important things is using the right tool for the job.

One great achievement is all the students passed their safety test. On November 5, 2015 Automotive Technology and Law and Public Safety students will be going on a field trip to the SkillsUSA Fall Leadership Conference at Jones County Junior College. We are ready to have a year of fun in Automotive Technology and SkillsUSA! ■

The Law and Public Safety and Automotive students have also been busy selecting officers for our class organization, Skills U.S.A. Both Mr. Cotten (Law and Public Safety), and Mr. Sias (Automotive Technology) are proud of the students willing to voluntarily fill each position. On September 14th, we had transitioned into unit 10 Emergency Medical Services, and explore the legal and ethical implications within E.M.S., types of emergencies, patient assessment, HIPAA laws, and patient confidentiality. ■

8th, TSA chapter members from both Terry and Raymond high school were encouraged to participate in their TSA Fall Leadership Conference at the Agriculture Museum. We had a splendid time and the students felt that the activities and the guest speakers were very informative. TSA requires a lot of time and dedication, and the advisor has very high expectations. Our local chapter received a national award this summer as a “Chapter of Excellence” due to the hard work and dedication that has been put into each competitive event and their advisor was also named “TSA Advisor of the Year” for the state of Mississippi. The bar has been set very high, but we look forward to bringing even more students to the National TSA Conference this summer! ■

lab activities, students are mastering how to properly measure pulse, re s p i r at i ons , blood pressure and temperature.

We are excited for our upcoming field trips in different clinical settings. This year, most of our clinical settings will be at the Merit Health Central. On October 3, 2015, several health science students had fun participating in HOSA (our student organization) Fall Leadership. Our students are gearing up for district competition, which is quickly approaching, January 30, 2016.

Community Service hours is HOSA’s way of giving back to the community. Health Science classes with be hosting: Pennies for Patients, canned food drive, coat drive, Toys for Tots and a blood drive. ■

Mr. Sias’ News - Automotive Technology

Hescheles’ Gearheads - Engineering & Robotics

This year in Agricultural, Environmental, Science and Technology, There are

so many fun activities going on. We have covered plant growth and nutrition, leadership skills, and careers in agriculture. Recently, we have completed a project/presentation where each student presented a different career in plant science. Also in our class conversations, we have discussed all the different aspects of going into an agricultural career. We learned extensively what specifications were required for the career they chose to present in class. In addition, our AEST classmates studied the structure and functions of the specified organelles in a plant cell. Even though many

of the students had previous knowledge about the organelles, it helped to reinforce what they already knew and had learned in our science classes at our home school. During a class conversation, we learned that attitude and ethics plays a very important role in leadership. However, poor leadership skills exemplifies that a leader is not an effective leader for a group to complete a certain goal. After completing the class work of the day, students then start on the work outside.

Guided by Mr. Sewell, our class continued to work on the rehabilitation of the greenhouse. We used tools such as shovels and rakes to remove undesired weeds and

grasses out of the floor space of the greenhouse to prepare for the

growing of plants. Students also began to establish a fall garden for growing many delicious vegetables. In our fall garden we have lettuce, collard greens, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, and many other fall vegetables. Some of the things that we are learning through working in the garden how to cultivate plants, and discovering what nutrients are essential for each type of plant. (Continues on page 4.)

Sewell’s AEST News

Tighe’s Techies - Simulation & Animation

McCarty/Sias - Health Science Team

We have b e e n

moving right along this year! The first year Business students have just finished

units one and two. They have learned about things such as communication skills, how to properly answer the telephone in a business setting, how to give presentations, how to solve customer complaints, and how to

work as a team. The students will soon be learning things such as how to write resumes, demonstrate proper interview techniques, and demonstrate appropriate handshakes and greetings.

The second year Marketing students have just finished unit one. They learned things such as the marketing mix, types of utilities, and the marketing functions. The students have also created flyers and professional dress posters. The next unit they will be learning about is the Pricing unit. They will be learning about things

such as the pricing function and pricing strategies. Then, they will move on to the Promotion unit. In this unit they will develop an advertisement for the Marketing Program by creating a jingle, flyer, or a sample television commercial.

The students have recently elected their DECA officers for the 2015/2016 school year. The Fall Leadership Conference will be held in Olive Branch, MS. this year! We will soon start preparing for DECA competitions and playing the Stock Market Game. ■

Mrs. Jones - The Marketing Mix

Cotten’s Place - Law & Public Safety