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

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.

Getting Jobs . . . Skilled Trade Workers

What's Happening?
Governor Snyder is focusing on CTE, Career and Technical Education, as an important career route for high school students. Below is a video that his team created on skilled trade workers and how students can acquire these job opportunities in Michigan. CTE provides lots of potential for students who are interested in an alternative route to education.

What are some examples of Skilled Trade Careers? 

• Auto Technology and Collision
• Construction and Woodworking
• Heavy Equipment Operation and Repair
• Welding 
• Computer Aided Drafting / CAD

Who is a Skilled Trade Worker? 

• Auto Machinist, Mechanic or Technician
• Diesel Engine Mechanic 
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
• Cement Mason
• Electrician
• Construction Technician
• Ironworker
• Rig Technician
• Furniture Designer
• Crane Operator
• Locksmith
• Power Line Technician
• Utility Arborist
• Draftsman
• Commercial Pilot
• Dental Assistant

Further Information:
Governor Rick Snyder's Facebook

Course: Animal Science and Zoo Management

Students in the Animal Science and Zoo Management course experience real-world interactions with animals while participating at Potter Park Zoo. On a daily basis, you might be caring for animals by feeding them, cleaning their cages, and learning about the physiology and anatomy of animal bodies. This class is a mixture of hands-on interactions and classroom teaching.

Students can learn skills that will contribute to further education in Marine Biology, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Zoology, Conservation, and Environmental Education.

Need a Student's Opinion of the Zoo Program?

Blog Post by Morgan, Charlotte High School student

Course: Computer Graphics, 3D, and Animation

Students in the Computer Graphics, 3D, and Animation course utilize exciting software programs that help them learn skills needed for potential job opportunities and college degrees in Mass Communications, Video Production, Digital Media, Marketing, Advertising, Computer Graphics and Multimedia. 

1. Maya is a 3D animation program that teaches students to model and design humans, animals, and objects.
2. Adobe Photoshop is a 2D graphics program that teaches students depth, dimension, shadows, light, layering, and colors.
3. Adobe Flash is a 2D animation program to create character animation and motion for the web.

 

Questions for Parents and Students

Parents:

Are you curious about the advantages of enrolling your child in a 'Career Prep Center'? Have you considered the benefits of hands-on learning, job training, and internship opportunities for your child? Did you know they have an opportunity to receive help from our Student Services Coordinators to write a resume, cover letter, and practice job interview training?

Students:

Are you a visual learner? Do you like hands-on activities? Do you think you would enjoy participating in a college setting and meeting new people? Do you have a hard time sitting still for long periods of time listening to lectures? Have you thought about the advantages of going toward a non-traditional route?

Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center offers numerous benefits for parents and students. It is our intent to provide students with an exceptional education and guidance toward career planning.

Click here to download the Career Center Brochure
Questions? Contact us (517) 483-9966

List of Programs Available

Here is a list of 17 programs offered for the 2014-15 Academic School Year:

Animal Science and Zoo Management

Auto Collision Repair

Automotive Technology

CADD / Pre-Engineering

Computer Graphics, Animation and 3D

Computer Support

Construction

Criminal Justice

Emergency Medical Services and Fire Science

Fashion Design

Health Technology

Heavy Equipment Operations

Heavy Equipment Repair

Insurance and Risk Management

Law Enforcement

Mobile App and Web Development

Welding

Need more Information? Click here to download Program Flyers

Sign up! Programs still available for students: 

Auto Collision Repair

Automotive Technology

Construction 

Criminal Justice

Emergency Medical Services and Fire Science

Health Technology

Law Enforcement

Click here to download the Enrollment Form

Questions? Contact us (517) 483-9966