Grade Policy and Marking Periods

What is the Grading Policy at Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center?

• All high school credit is issued by the student’s high school based on the grades recommended by Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center.
• Students who have not satisfactorily completed the trimester/semester due to behavior and/or a failing grade will need administrative approval to return.
• Students will be graded every six (6) weeks.  Each local school will be given the letter grades for inclusion on the student’s home school report cards.
• Students and parents are encouraged to monitor progress regularly using the PowerSchool parent/student portal (see page 8).
• Students will be evaluated on career and employability skills weekly.  The student’s career and employability grade count toward 25% of the total grade.  The criteria for earning career and employability skills points is explained in the class syllabus.

What do I need to know about Marking Periods? 

Students are graded every 6 weeks, excluding holidays.There are a total of 6 Marking periods throughout the school year.

When are Marking Periods? 

Marking Period 1 = October 10

Marking Period 2 = November 21

Marking Period 3 = January 16

Marking Period 4 = February 27

Marking Period 5 = April 17

Marking Period 6 = May 29

Click here to read the Parent and Student Handbook online

Attendance Policy: Absences

What is considered an 'Excused' Absence'?

1. Eaton RESA School Closings

2. Weather: Snow Days

3. Oral Surgery, or any type of surgery

4. Chronic Health Issues with medical documentation

5. Acute Illnesses with medical documentation

6. Emergency Room or Hospital Needs

7. Family Funeral: We need a copy of the funeral pamphlet or brochure. Please drop it off at the main office.

8. Court Appointments due to custody issues: we need documentation

9. Job Shadows or Work Based Learning Experience

10. School Field Trips: We need documentation from your home school

What is considered an 'Unexcused Absence'?

1: Doctor's appointments or check ups that can be scheduled AFTER school

2. Dentist Appointments

3. College campus visits unless your counselor calls us to verify your appointment

4. School related activities that were not confirmed by your high school

*IMPORTANT*

You need to have your High School Counselor or Main Office contact us directly to excuse you. If we do not hear from your counselor or home school, than you will be unexcused.

Weather:

In the event of snow or other inclement weather, Eaton RESA Administration will determine if the Career Preparation Center will be open. If classes are cancelled, it will be announced on TV (WLNS – TV 6, WILX – TV 10, WSYM FOX 47), associated websites (www.wlns.com, www.wilx.com, or www.fox47news.com) and radio (WJIM 97.5, WFMK 99.1, WJIM 1240 AM, WITL-FM 100.7 FM).   

In the event that a student’s home school is closed due to inclement weather but Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center is open, the student is not required to attend his/her Career Preparation Center program.  The absence will not be charged against the student’s attendance record.

School Calendar

EATON RESA CAREER PREPARATION CENTER

STUDENT CALENDAR

2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR

  

First Day for Students..................................................................................................................................................... September 2

End of 1^st Marking Period................................................................................................................................................. October 10

Bring Your Parent to School Day.............................................................................................................................. October 13-17

End of 2^nd Marking Period........................................................................................................................................... November 21

Thanksgiving Break (no school)........................................................................................................................... November 26-28

Winter Break (no school).............................................................................................................................................. Dec 22-Jan 2

Return from Winter Break................................................................................................................................................... January 5

End of 3^rd Marking Period................................................................................................................................................ January 16

Martin Luther King Day (no school)................................................................................................................................ January 19

Presidents’ Day (no school)........................................................................................................................................... February 16

End of 4^th Marking Period............................................................................................................................................... February 27

Good Friday (no school)........................................................................................................................................................... April 3

Spring Break (no school).................................................................................................................................................... April 6-10

End of 5^th Marking Period....................................................................................................................................................... April 17

Memorial Day (no school)....................................................................................................................................................... May 25

Last day for Seniors.................................................................................................................................................................. May 29

Last day for Juniors................................................................................................................................................................... June 5

Class Activity: Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Students

Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center hosted a class activity with students, instructors and staff. On Tuesday, September 16, students from the Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement class participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge at LCC West Campus. Students joined the Lansing Community College Police and Fire Academy students to support ALS. 

What is the' Ice Bucket Challenge'?

The Ice Bucket Challenge is to promote the awareness of the disease called ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). ALS is also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.

During the Ice Bucket Challenge, someone has a bucket of ice water dumped on their head. One of our Criminal Justice students participated in the event to honor her uncle who was a Firefighter for 13 years but passed away earlier this year from ALS. It was a special event and we were honored to show our support.

Donation Results of our ALS Ice Bucket Challenge:

Lansing Community College has posted the final donation results:
The ALS Association: $226.93
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation: $80
Local Fallen Law Enforcement Foundation: $60

Students: Who is your SSC?

What is an 'SSC'?

• SSC stands for 'Student Services Coordinator.' 
• We have 4 staff members assigned to our programs at Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center. 
• You can meet with your SSC during the school year either in class or in the office. 
• Do you have questions about your class, or need to know how to retrieve your LCC TUID and password? Ask your SSC. Stop by the office at LCC West Campus Room M104. 
• SSC's help students by providing: 
• Scholarship information
• Financial Aid for College
• Creating Resumes and Cover Letters
• Performing Mock Interviews and Preparing for Real Job Interviews
• Setting up Job Shadows

Who is my assigned SSC? 

Student Services Coordinator are assigned to specific programs. Find your program in the list below:

• Mrs. Brocklehurst
• Auto Technology (AM/PM)
• Auto Collision Repair (AM)
• Construction Technology (AM)
• Fashion Design (PM)
• Welding (AM/PM)
• Welding II (AM)

• Mrs. McCullen
• CAD - Computer Aided Drafting (AM)
• Computer Support (AM)
• Criminal Justice (Am/PM)
• Emergency Medical Services and Fire Science (AM)
• Law Enforcement (AM/PM)
• Mobile Applications and Web Development (PM)
• Mrs. Hamers
• Animal Science and Zoo Management (AM/PM)
• Heavy Equipment Operations (AM)
• Heavy Equipment Repair (AM/PM)
• Insurance and Risk Management (AM)
• Ms. Hazelman
• Computer Graphics, Animation and 3D (AM/PM)
• Health Technology (AM/PM)
• Health Technology II (PM)

Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center Home Page

Students: Break the Code of Silence

We want students to be safe in school. What can we do?

OK2SAY is a new program launched by the State of Michigan for students. The program attempts to stop violent behavior and threats before it occurs by peers or in the school. It operates as a CONFIDENTIAL hotline for students, school staff, neighbors and parents to report and share any violent threats in the schools.

Students - How can I report a threat?
When you see someone get bullied, do you walk away because you're afraid? OK2SAY asks that you report any type of violence at school and this includes bullying. You're information (name) is confidential. So why not break the code of silence and send a text to OK2SAY to report this incidence.

Are you Going to 'Stay Quiet'?
So often students remain quiet and do not report threats that go on with their peers at school. When you see someone getting hurt or in trouble, are you going to stay quiet or go get help? What if you were in that situation--would you want the 'watcher' to walk away or go get help for you? 

How Does it Work?

Submit tips and threat reports:

1) Text to 652729

2) Call 8-555-652729

3) Go to the website

4) Send an email

These tips are then on to local authority and law enforcement. 

Military Families: Resources for Students

Is your Mom, Dad, Brother, or Sister in the Military? 

Question: What is the Military OneSource?

Answer: Offers free individual and family counseling, financial counseling, free online tutoring; resources to assist military families locate scholarships, and health coaching to assist teens.

Question: What is the Military Kids Connect website?

Answer: Provides great resources for students on military life, personal stories from other students, coping with stress, home recipes and games.

Need Tutoring Help?

Free Tutoring services available for subjects in Math, English and Science

Click here for Tutoring Help

Have questions? Contact information:

Michigan Army National Guard Youth Coordinator:  

Angie Spina

517-481-9894

Military Family Life Counselor Child and Youth: 

Maritza Rodriguez-Arsenau

ngselfridgemisurge@magmflc.org

Attendance Policy

Parents and Students: What is our Attendance Policy? Q & A

• Question: I'm late to class. What do I do?
• Answer: Sign in at the front desk, Room M104 at LCC West Campus. Check in with Ms. Ruben or Ms. Taylor who will give you a red hall pass.

•  Question: Can I leave class early?
• Answer: No, unless it is a school related activity such as a sports event, play rehearsal, band practice, etc. Your home school must contact us by phone or email BEFORE you can leave class.
• Are you 18 years old? Have you filled out an "Age Majority Form" at the front desk with Ms Ruben or Ms Taylor? If 'yes,' than you can leave early without parental consent.
  

•  Question: My parent/guardian called to excuse me from class because I have a school related activity going on. Why do I have an 'Unexcused absence?' in my attendance?
• Answer: Your home school must contact us directly to verify that you need to be excused. Once we hear from them, than we will adjust your attendance.

•  Question: My class is going on a field trip, and I noticed that my attendance says I was  absent. Why was I marked absent?
• Answer: You forgot to turn in your 'Field Trip Request Form'. Don't have it? Come to the front desk, Room M104 at LCC West Campus to pick up a form from Ms Ruben or Ms Taylor.

Examples of Excused VS Unexcused Absences:

**YOU MUST SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION FOR A DOCTOR'S NOTE OR HOSPITAL NOTE WITHIN TWO (2) SCHOOL DAYS OF THE ABSENCE.**

• Question: How can I Submit Documentation?
• Answer: Students can drop off the note to Ms Ruben, or Fax = 517-483-9967

Click here to Download and Save the Attendance Policy 

 Questions? Contact us (517) 483-9966

Class Times and Bus Transportation

CLASS TIMES:

Morning session class times are 7:35 AM to 9:35 AM.  

Afternoon session class times are from 12:15 PM to 2:15 PM.

BUS TIMES:

Transportation Schedules for Morning AM classes to Lansing Community College West Campus from your home high school:

Charlotte

Buses will be leaving the high school at 6:35 a.m.

DeWitt

Bus will be leaving from in front of the high school at 6:40 a.m.

Eaton Rapids

Buses will be leaving from the front entrance of the high school at 6:30 a.m.

Grand Ledge

Bus will be leaving from the high school at 6:45 a.m.

Lakewood

Bus will be leaving from the high school at 6:20 a.m.

Maple Valley

Bus will be leaving from the high school at 6:15 a.m.

Potterville

Maple Valley bus picks you up at 6:45 a.m. in front of high school.

Lansing Schools

Check with Home School Dean Transportation.

Other Schools

No transportation is provided for Morning AM session.

Afternoon classes, check with your home high school.

Eaton RESA High School Program at Potter Park Zoo

Potter Park Zoo Gears Up for Another Year of Eaton RESA’s High School Zoo Program. 

Starting this week, Eaton RESA high school students will begin their first semester enrolled in Eaton RESA’s Animal Science and Zoo Management program.  The class is held at Potter Park Zoo for juniors and seniors interested in learning about veterinary medicine, anatomy, conservation, zoology and environmental education. 

Students have the chance to interact with a diversity of animals as well as engage in classroom learning. Whether pouring rain or sunshine, students will work in various capacities to handle and care for animals living indoors or outdoors. Divided into a morning and afternoon session, the program is held Monday through Friday all year round.