What is FAFSA? Federal Student Aid for College or Career School

What’s FAFSA?

·        It’s a free application online to receive federal student aid (money)

·        A chance for students to borrow money to pay for college or career schools

Why do I need it?

·        Are you planning on going to college? Who’s paying for it?

·        You can get money to pay for college at LCC, or any community college or university in the U.S.

·        Do you need money to go to Career School (vocational or trade school)?

What’s ‘Student Financial Aid’?

·        Grants (free money, doesn’t need to be repaid)

·        Scholarships (free money, doesn’t need to be repaid)

·        Student Loans (must be repaid)

o   Subsided Loans

o   Unsubsidized Loans

o   Direct PLUS loans (aka Parent PLUS loan)

How do I apply?

·        Apply online – Click Here

·        Its’ free to apply 

What is the deadline to apply for FAFSA?

·        March 1, 2015

Resources:

What is the difference between Grants and Loans?

What are Grants, Scholarships, and Loans?

What is the Direct PLUS Loan?

What is the difference between Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans?

What are my Options After High School?

High school seniors have many options after graduating college. You can enroll in a career and technical trade college or vocational school, apply for an apprenticeship program, or attend a community college, or four year university.

Career Quest

New Horizons Computer Learning Center - Lansing

Regency Cosmetology - Lansing

Excel Academics of Cosmetology - Lansing

Ross Medical Education Center - Lansing

 West Michigan College of Barber and Beauty

  Northwestern Technical Institute

  Fiser’s College of Cosmetology

Hillsdale Beauty College 

Mid-Michigan Community College

Art Institute of Michigan

Flint Institute of Arts

ITT Technical Institute  

Specs Howard School of Arts 

 

Michigan Bricklayers Apprenticeship Program

Lansing Electrical JATC (Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee)

Lansing Urban Farm Project

Bekum American Corp

Greater Michigan Construction Academy

Michigan Carpenter and Millwright Training Program

Michigan Laborer's Training and Apprenticeship Institute
 AmeriCorps Program

Lansing Community College

Delta College
Jackson College

Kellogg Community College

Grand Rapids Community College

Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Mott Community College

Calvin College

Henry Ford Community College 

Oakland Community College 

Schoolcraft College 

Washtenaw Community College

Wayne County Community College

 

Michigan State University

Ferris State University

Sienna Heights University

Spring Arbor University

Adrian College
Alma College
Albion College
Saginaw Valley State University
Central Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University
Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo College

Grand Valley State University

Olivet College
Hillsdale College

Hope College

Northwood University

Madonna University

Baker College

Kettering University
Wayne State University
Aquinas College 
Clearly College
University of Michigan
Lawrence Technological University
Michigan Technological University

NTHS Induction Ceremony

National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony took place on Friday October 3 at Lansing Community College West Campus. 36 high school seniors were inducted as active members. A candle lighting ceremony was conducted by students who presented seven attributes of NTHS membership: skill, honesty, service, responsibility, scholarship, citizenship, and leadership. Inductees then read the NTHS Pledge. Following the ceremony was a small reception for everyone to enjoy. Parents, Counselors, EatonRESA Staff, School Administrators, and Principals were invited to attend the event.

Requirements for Participation in NTHS through Eaton RESA

1. Students must be enrolled at the Eaton RESA Career Center for both junior and senior year.
2. Juniors need to achieve an average GPA of 3.5 or better. Seniors must maintain a 3.5 through Marking Period 5.
3. Juniors have 8 or fewer unexcused absences (including tardies) and Seniors have 7 unexcused absences or fewer through Marking Period 5.
4. Complete a leadership activity and 10 community service hours for seniors.

Purpose and Mission of NTHS

• Honor student achievement and leadership
• promote educational excellence
• Enhance career opportunities for its student members
• Reward excellence in workforce education
• Develop self-esteem and pride
• Help schools build and maintain effective partnerships with local businesses

Parents: How to Access PowerSchool to view Grades and Attendance

Go to the search bar in your internet browser and type the following:

www.eatonresa.org

Find the tab called 'Services' and a drop down menu will appear. Select 'Career and Technical Education.'

When you click on 'Career and Technical Education,' this page should appear:

Scroll to the bottom-left corner. Click on the link called, "PowerSchool."

When you click the PowerSchool click, this page will appear. 

Click on "Create Account" and follow the instructions. 

**Please Note** You must create a username and password BEFORE you log into PowerSchool.

Questions? Contact your Student Service Coordinator:

Mrs. Brocklehurst 

Mrs. McCullen 

Mrs. Hamers 

Ms. Hazelman

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. 

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