The Career and Technology Center

Our mission is to help all students be successful in both their career and continued education.

What is CTC?

• Focuses on academics including literacy, math and science applied to CTC career areas.

• All instruction is centered on one particular area or program of study.

• High expectations for all students

- Professional learning and work ethic skills (21st Century Skills)

• We are preparing students to be successful as they graduate and advance to post secondary education or an immediate career opportunity.

What is Career Education?

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 28th. 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 28th.

• Teachers will go over the student handbook in class during the first days of school.

Student Emergency Data

http://bit.ly/1MH10IB

Student Handbook

Policies

Attendance, Attendance, Attendance! ATTENDANCE 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 12-14)

• TFT attempts to recover lost class time • TFT may be used to reduce absences incurred • Outside of class time Monday – Thursday until

4:30 or by appointment • Parents must call CTC within 48 hours of

absence 650-7189 TFT will only be applied to parent called in absences.

Time For Time (TFT)

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.) You 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 10-11)

• 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.

Student Driving Procedures continued

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 16)

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.

• Headphones may be worn in hallway, break area and in classroom when situation and instructor allow.

Student Handbook (pages 17-18)

Left Side of Packet

• Information for you to keep

– CTC magnet – CTC calendar

– Your sending school district calendar

• We do not participate in “late 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 18th

• College Fair Oct. 26th • Parent/Teacher Conference

• Oct. 26th & 27th 3-7pm • Oct. 29th 7am-3pm

Take Advantage of Your Opportunities

• Work with state of the art equipment & knowledgeable instructors

• College credit, advanced placement, or certification

• English IV credit opportunity for Sending School Students

• Awards for achievement in many areas

• Leadership, competition and travel through CTSO

• Resume and portfolio development

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. You will have a chance to enroll in the fall

ACT WorkKeys TSA • Measures foundation

skills for workforce success • Applied Mathematic • Locating Information • Reading for Information

• NCRC • Portable Credential • Bronze, Silver, Gold, &

Platinum

• Technical test specific to program

• At or above national average/cut score

• Pre & Post-test in most programs

• Many are Industry Recognized Credentials (IRC)

Student Assessments

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 Technology 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 Technical 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

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 Technology 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 3. Keeps you informed and involved in your child's progress

*See login sheet in folder

Communication with CTC

Fort Osage 9th and 10th grade students will receive these ParentLink information sheets in Star Time @ FOHS.

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

We hope you enjoy your visit with the teachers and look forward to seeing

your student on the first day of school!