High School Seniors: Work on a Local Farm

JOB POSTING

JOB POSTINGS FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

WHO: Lansing Urban Farm Project

WHAT: Apprenticeship Program

WHERE: Lansing, Michigan

HOW TO APPLY: Click to view Contact Info

ATTEND AN ORIENTATION SESSION:

JANUARY 26 - 6 pm @ Foster Community Center, 200 N. Foster Ave

FEBRUARY 17 - 6 pm @ Foster Community Center, 200 N. Foster Ave

Job Posting: Greater Michigan Construction Academy

JOB POSTING

JOB POSTINGS FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

WHO: Greater Michigan Construction Academy

WHAT: Apprenticeship Program

WHERE: Lansing and Midland, Michigan

HOW TO APPLY: Click to view Contact Info

High School Field Trip: Construction Technology Students

Eaton Career Preparation Center students have multiple opportunities to participate in field trips off campus. Construction Technology students went to the South Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. 

The class received a tour of the construction site where workers are building an addition onto the chapel. Scott Mason, Superintendent of Wieland-Davco Construction, spoke with students regarding the project. 

Class instructor Scott De Ruischer encouraged students to ask questions. The field trip was a great success, students engaged in hands-on learning and real life experiences.

Fashion Class Goes to Younkers

Students in the Fashion Design program at Eaton Career Preparation Center have the chance to attend weekly field trips to Younkers in the Lansing Mall. This is a consecutive field trip that lasts 18 weeks over the entire school year. Students meet with staff at Younkers to learn all aspects of the retail business including buying and selling, supply chain, customer service, pricing, visual merchandising, and understanding retail strategies. 

Store duties and responsibilities are divided up among the class: setting up the floor and dressing mannequins, pricing and folding clothes as well as taking merchandise off the truck. Instructor Anne Wojtkowski explains that this opportunity is like a mini internship for students.

Class Field Trip: Michigan Supreme Court

 

 

High School students in the Law Enforcement program at Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center had the opportunity to visit the Michigan Supreme Court and 54A District Court in Lansing. Students participated in hands-on exhibits and activities at the Learning Center. A mock courtroom and jury is located in one of the exhibits at the Learning Center to teach students how court cases are conducted. The class enjoyed their field trip and had a wonderful experience.

For more information:

Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center

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

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. 

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.

What is Articulated College Credit?

What is Articulated Credit?     

Articulated and Direct College Credits allow high school students to acquire college credits upon successful completion of a college level course. Eaton RESA's programs are based upon college level work. So students can earn college credits if they pass all the necessary requirements to complete the program (assessment tests, homework, test, grades). 
 
What is the difference between Articulated and Direct Credit?  

Direct Credit allows you to earn college credits that can transfer to most community colleges in Michigan. Articulated Credit also allows you to earn college credit but it must be used at a specific college, in this case, the credit must be applied at Lansing Community College. Most of the Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center programs offer Direct College Credit. However, we have two programs that only offer Articulated College Credit --- Heavy Equipment Operator and Repair at AIS.
 


 

How is Direct Credit Awarded to the Student?  

Direct credit is awarded to a student who: a) meets the performance objectives for a specific college course; b) obtains the required Accuplacer level prerequisite for the course(s), c) passes the college course final examinations, if one is required. These credits are shown as numerical grades on the student’s college transcript.

Why is this important for you to know?  

Articulated and direct credits allow high school students to earn college credits while they are still enrolled in high school. You can save time and money right now.

What does this all mean? You're getting a jump start on college by having the chance to earn college credits BEFORE you graduate high school.

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