MidDel Tech Center Student Handbook

MDTC

Mid-Del Technology Center

MID-DEL TECHNOLOGY CENTER MISSION STATEMENT We provide you training for today, education for tomorrow, and opportunities for a lifetime.

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MDTC

Mid-Del Technology Center Welcome to Mid-Del Technology Center!

Your decision to attend Mid-Del Technology Center indicates that you have made a commitment to dedicate your time, energy, and talents to learn and grow. Students may choose from a wide variety of career majors. We offer college credit through the Cooperative Alliance with Rose State College. I encourage all of our students to take advantage of this opportunity.

Mid-Del Technology Center offers the classic tradition of personalized education with a dedicated faculty and staff. We encourage our students to become active learners, attend class regularly, and seek out opportunities to associate with fellow students through their student organizations, and to take advantage of the many resources our Tech Center has to offer.

The 2018-19 Student Handbook and Academic Planner offers an overview of pertinent information and serves as a resource tool for our student body. Our goal is to help you be successful in education, the workplace, and in life.

We wish for you a highly successful year. Again, thank you for choosing Mid-Del Technology Center.

Sincerely, Mr. Rick Mendenhall

Chief Operations Officer Mid-Del Technology Center 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS Mid-Del Technology Center Information .................................................. 4 Accreditation ........................................................................................... 5 Mission Statement .................................................................................. 5 Core Values ..................................................................................................... 5 Campus Sites .......................................................................................... 6 Career Clusters, Career Pathways and Career Majors ............................... 7 Full-Time Programs and Campus Information ........................................ 8 Mid-Del Technology Center Faculty ................................................. 10-11 Student Information .......................................................................... 12-21 Student Organizations ..................................................................... 22-25 ACT Test Dates ..................................................................................... 26 Notice of Non-Discrimination ................................................................ 26 MDTC List of Calendar Dates ............................................................... 27

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MID-DEL TECHNOLOGY CENTER BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. LeRoy Porter , President Mr. Tim Blanton, Vice President Mr. David Bibens, Clerk Mrs. Jimmie Nolen, Member Senator Jim Howell, Member

MID-DEL A D M I N I S T R A T I O N Dr. Rick Cobb, Superintendent

THE MISSION OF MID-DEL SCHOOLS “When the young people of Mid-Del enter our schools, they will be safe.

When they enter our classrooms, they will be challenged.

When they leave our schools, they will be ready.”

MID-DEL TECHNOLOGY CENTER ADMINISTRATION Mr. Rick Mendenhall, Chief Operations Officer Mr. Alan Plemons, Director of Instruction Mrs. Cindi Stearns, Assistant Director

DIRECTORS AND COORDINATORS Ms. LaDonna Selvidge, Licensed Practical Nursing Mr. Blake McCrabb, Business & Industry Services Mrs. Patti Duran, Marketing & Communications Mr. Jefferson Tarver, Tinker Training Campus Ms. Lydia Vaquera ELITE Mr. Dale Henthorn, Adult Career Development Mrs. Edie Shelton, Health Careers

OPERATED IN COOPERATION WITH THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Dr. Marcie Mack, State Director of Career and Technology Education

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ACCREDITATION Mid-Del Technology Center is accredited by the following accreditation agencies: Oklahoma Department of Education Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education

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MID-DEL TECHNOLOGY CENTER Mid-Del Technology Center receives its funding from the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, local millage, and federal funds. MDTC is the only technology center in Oklahoma to operate under a public school board of education.

Our programs serve juniors and seniors from three high schools: Del City, Midwest City, Carl Albert, as well as, students that are home-schooled or attending a private school within the Mid-Del District. We also offer both full- and part-time occupational programs for adult students as well as training developed specifically to meet the needs of business and industry. Our Tinker Training Campus offers training customized to satisfy current personnel requirements at Tinker AFB.

OUR CAMPUS SITES ARE: MAIN CAMPUS

Mid-Del Technology Center 1621 Maple Drive, Midwest City, OK 73110 (405) 739-1707 Rick Mendenhall, Chief Operations Operator

ADULT CAREERDEVELOPMENT

Dale Henthorn, Director (405) 739-1712

BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY SERVICES C A M P U S

3921 S.E. 29th Street, Del City, OK 73115 Blake McCrabb, Director (405)672-6665

TINKER TRAINING CAMPUS

3420 D Avenue, Building 1, Suite 9 Tinker Air Force Base Aircraft Maintenance for Tinker Employees Jefferson Tarver, Director (405) 734-7266

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CAREER CLUSTERS, CAREER PATHWAYS & CAREER MAJORS Rationale for Career Clusters: About 16 years ago, the U. S. Department of Education divided the world of work into 16 groupings of occupations called Career Clusters. These groupings were based on common knowledge and skills required for success in a Career Cluster.

Career Clusters Connect.... ...Today’s preparation to tomorrow’s careers.

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Learners are better prepared for career success when they can relate their educational experiences to their future goals and aspirations

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Today’s jobs take a different type of training than in the past; therefore, a different type of instruction is needed.

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Career Clusters keep instruction relevant.

• Career Clusters provide options for the emerging workforce. ...Academic, technical and employability skills.

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Career Clusters provide the instructional framework for Career & Technical Education to offer industry-focused, student-centered, and performance-driven learning.

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Career Clusters provide transferable skills for today’s workers.

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Career Clusters prepare students to compete for high-demand, highwage, and high-skill jobs.

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Career Clusters provide a better-qualified workforce for business and industry.

• Career Clusters provide courses that are aligned to industry credentials. ...Educational systems.

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Career Clusters provide a conceptual structure to expand educational and career opportunities for learners.

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Career Clusters provide continuous learning opportunities to help learners advance in their careers.

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Career Clusters create an easier transition to postsecondary education.

Career Clusters support uniform curriculum alignment across educational systems.

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For the 2018-2019 school year, MDTC has divided 17 full-time career program offerings into career clusters. The following chart shows the career clusters and MDTC career programs.

CAREER CLUSTERS

MDTC CAREER PROGRAMS

Ag., Food & Natural Resources

Service Careers Technology

Architecture & Construction

HVAC Construction Trades Residential Piping Systems Service Careers Technology

Arts, A/V Technology & Comm.

Graphic Communications

Business, Management & Admin.

Business & Information Technology Medical Office Licensed Practical Nursing Health Careers Certification

Health Sciences Hospitality & Tourism

Service Careers Technology

Human Services

Cosmetology Early Care & Education

Information Technology

Cyber Security Professional

Manufacturing Cluster

Welding

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Pre-Engineering

Transportation, Dist. & Aviation

Automotive Collision Automotive Services Service Careers Technology Aircraft Structures Heavy Maintenance

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PREPARE TO EARN PROGRAM ACCREDITATIONS AND CE RTI FI CATI O NS Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk • Administrative Assistant American Heart Association CPR • American Red Cross • American Welding Society Automotive Service Excellence • A+ • Network+ • Brainbench Certification • Child Development Associate • Cleet Certification • Forklift Licensing • Medical Office Assistant • Multimedia Specialist • Office Manager Oklahoma Board of Nursing • Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology

TRY OUR BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY SERVICES Computer Training • Customer Service • Facilitation Skills Job Profiling and Analysis • Leadership/Management Development Quality Initiatives • Safety • Strategic Planning • Team Development Training for New/Expanding Industries

OUR PARTNERSHIPS HELP US STAY ON THE CUTTING EDGE Automotive Training Managers Council • Warren CAT •Wiring Solutions • Del City Chamber of Commerce • Discoversoft • First National Bank • Hudiburg Motor Group • GE Oil & Gas Midwest City Chamber of Commerce • National Automotive Technology Foundations, Inc. • Rose State College • SMC Technologies • The Children’s Center • Tinker Air Force Base • OG&E • United Systems • Midwest City Fire Department • Midwest City Police Department

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MID-DEL TECHNOLOGY CENTER DAYTIME FACULTY

Auto Collision Dan Durant Automotive Service Technology George Regier Automotive Service Technology Robert Sharp Aircraft Structures Heavy Maintenance Ron Russell Medical Office Carla Dame Business & Information Technology Teresa Thompson Computer Repair/Networking Virginia Dewey Construction Trades Eric Winkle Cosmetology Whitney Koons Cosmetology Arletha Doolin Early Care & Education Teresa Widick Graphic Communications Craig Lewis Health Careers Certification Angela Norwood Health Careers Certification Michele Elliott Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Jim Hudson New Beginnings Sonja Fox New Beginnings Randelyon Phillips Service Careers Danny Addington Practical Nursing Penny Sederis Pre-Engineering Glenn Cox Residential Piping Greg Dilbeck Welding Jeff Hayes STARS Curtis Hair Assessment Jordan Minnick Math Janie Renshaw

STUDENT SERVICES Tina Murphy Abbey Charlow Curtis Pratt

Financial Aid Coordinator Career Advisor Career Advisor Employment Specialist

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TINKER TRAINING CAMPUS Jefferson Tarver Teresa Ransom DeJuan Tarver William Hersey Betty Taggart Randy Bland Donnie Staley Fred Bennett

Director Supervisor GFP Instructor Instructor Instructor Instructor Instructor

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY SERVICES, DEL CITY Blake McCrabb Scott Cline Forrest Doshier

Director Industrial Coordinator Safety Coordinator

ELITE Lydia Vaquera Jamie Yarbourgh

Elite Coordinator Employment Specialist

SECRETARIES Rina Keefover Jana Morgan Cindy Winkle Cassandra Richards Jennifer Sanders Tammy Goodwin Donna Hudson Sarah Clayton Cindy Miller Jana Tanner

Activity Account Adult Education Executive Secretary ELITE/Full Time Enrollment Business & Industry Student Services Finance Inventory/Travel Claims Nursing Receptionist

TEACHER ASSISTANTS Stacey Reiner Michele Robison Melody Torrey

New Beginnings New Beginnings New Beginnings

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STUDENT INFORMATION The faculty and staff at Mid-Del Technology Center would like to welcome you to one of the finest technical training schools in the state. We are glad to have you here and hope that your time with us will be educationally profitable for you.

We hope that you will participate in our varied activities and thus find those things within our school that will prepare you to live a better life and take your place in this complex society. Remember that your success in this school will be directly proportional to your efforts. In order that we may maintain quality training, it is necessary to establish certain regulations to guide you. The following regulations will help all students become better school citizens:

SCHOOL HOURS Morning Session: Afternoon Session:

7:45 a.m. to 10:25 a.m.

11:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT High School students may earn 1.5 units on their high school transcript for each semester successfully completed.

POST-SECONDARY S T U D E N T S Any student who is not currently enrolled in high school is classified as a postsecondary student and must pay tuition. Post-secondary students are expected to follow school policies and regulations as outlined in the adult student handbook.

COLLEGE CREDIT A College Alliance has been formed between Mid-Del Technology Center and Rose State College. The College Alliance allows students to co-enroll in approved technology center programs and to receive college credit leading toward the Associate of Applied Science Degree. Benefits of the Alliance include: (1) Allows students to begin working on a degree while still in high school (2) College credit is awarded immediately upon successful completion of the course (3) Hours earned at Mid-Del Technology Center may be used to apply towards an Associate in Applied Science degree at Rose State or be transferred to any college or university that accepts them.

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GRADING SYSTEM Numerical grade averages are issued to all students. Students with a failing grade average or unsatisfactory progress for the nine-weeks will be counseled. Students with a failing grade average or unsatisfactory progress the first or second semester may forfeit the opportunity to attend the preceding semester or following school year.

The following grading scales are used in Mid-Del Schools: A = 90 – 100 B = 80 – 89 C = 70 – 79 D = 60 – 69 F = 59 –and below Competency Certificates are issued to students attending Mid-Del Technology Center.This document indicates the performance level attained for each specific course in the career major(s).

ATTENDANCE POLICY AND PROCEDURES Punctual and regular attendance is of tremendous value to the student’s total learning process. Mid-Del Technology Center’s attendance policy is modeled after the workplace. As a student, you are expected to be in class every day of school and take care of personal business on your own time.

The following “VACATION DAYS” are allowed for the 2018-19 school year.

September 3 – Labor Day September 17 – Professional Day Parent Teacher Conferences are in the evening October 11 & 16 October 19-22 – Fall Break November 12 – Veteran’s Day November 19-23–Thanksgiving Break December 21 - January 4 – Winter Break January 7 – Professional Day January 21– Martin Luther King, Jr. Day February 18 – President’s Day Parent Teacher Conferences are in the evening February 12 & 16 March 18-22 – Spring Break May 23 – Last Day of Classes April 19, 26 and May 3, 26 – Snow Days (if not used)

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EXCUSED ABSENCES Students are allowed 10 (ten) absences per semester grading period.

Violation of the ten-day limit will result in failure for the grading period. For grading purposes, the student shall receive a 59 average, unless his/her actual earned grade is lower than 59. Violation could also result in removal from the Technology Center. Any absences excused by a doctor or court statement will not be counted toward the ten-day limit per semester. Doctor and court statements should specify dates missed. Doctor statements should also specify illness.

Excused absences are those due to illness or personal injury, medical and/or dental appointments, court appearances, religious holidays, and family emergencies.

All excused absences need to be accompanied by parent calls and/or doctor’s statement. (DOCUMENTATION MUST BE SUBMITTED WITHIN FIVE SCHOOL DAYS). All written assignments missed during an excused absence must be completed. Any lab/shop grade taken during a school day is a participation grade and it cannot be made-up. A parent or guardian should contact Mid-Del Technology Center when a high school student is absent.

The attendance office number is (405) 739-1707.

MAKE-UP POLICY FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES 1. Students who have an excused absence have the privilege to make up written assignments only. However, it is the student’s responsibility to get the assignments from the instructor. NOTE: Lab/shop grades cannot be made-up.

2. Students shall be allowed one day plus the number of days absent to complete the assignments.

3. All make-up work must be done before school, at break, after school, or at home. Any work made up at school must be done under the supervision of the instructor.

4. Students absent due to disciplinary measures (i.e. suspension) will either be given an alternative assignment to make up the lab/shop grades or the lab/shop grade will not be averaged in to the final grade.

UNEXCUSED A B S E N C E S : •

No parental contact, left campus without permission, oversleeping, etc.

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If an absence is unexcused, the student will receive a “0” for the missed assignments and/or tests.

• Three unexcused tardies equal one unexcused absence.

Principals will make the final determination as to whether or not an absence is excused or unexcused.

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TARDY POLICY Students are expected to be in the classroom when class is scheduled to begin. Students are encouraged to arrive to class early in an effort to maximize learning.

Any student who is late to class MUST report to the main office to obtain a tardy slip. Students will not be admitted to class without a tardy slip.

UNEXCUSED TARDIES TO CLASS 1st Offense ……Instructor Conference with Student 2nd Offense……Conference with Counselor 3rd Offense……Conference with Administrator, Tardy Contract Signed and Loss of Break 4th Offense……To be Determined by Administrative Staff, which may include ISR *****Tardies to class are accrued and documented per semester. ******

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REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION Students are expected to make progress toward satisfying completion of their course of study in order to be eligible to continue enrollment. Factors considered in continuation are proficiency in course of study, attitude, and attendance.

BREAKS Students are given a scheduled 10-minute break each morning and afternoon session. For cosmetic and safety reasons, food and/or drinks will not be permitted in any of the shop areas. Students who abuse this time will be subject to losing their break and/or other disciplinary actions will be taken.

MEDICATION If it becomes necessary for a student to take any form of medication at school, a “Parental Authority To Administer Medication Form” must be completed, signed and on file with the office. This form is available in the office. All medication will be kept in and dispensed through the main office. Refer to the Mid-Del Schools “Student Expectations” Policies, Procedures, and Safety Guidelines handbook for further information on MEDICATION.

USE OF TOBACCO In accordance with school board policy and state law, the use or possession of tobacco products or paraphernalia used with tobacco and tobacco products by any student, regardless of age is prohibited on campus, in any building, in school vehicles, or while attending any school-sponsored or authorized activity, including instructional trips.

Simulated tobacco products and electronic smoking devices are also prohibited.

WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DE VI CES Students are prohibited from using wireless devices for incoming or outgoing calls and texting during instructional hours. Wireless devices should not be visible and are not to be activated during instructional hours.

Camera phones are strictly prohibited during school hours. Refer to the Mid-Del Schools “Student Expectations” Policies, Procedures, and Safety Guidelines handbook for further policy regarding WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES.

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TECHNOLOGY AND THE INTERNET The school is responsible for protecting its network in a reasonable manner against unauthorized access and/or abuse, while making them accessible for authorized and legitimate users. This responsibility includes informing users of expected standards of conduct and the punitive measure for violating them. For students to remain eligible as users, student use must be in support of and consistent with the educational objectives of the district.

Access requires responsibility.

Students and all other users of the district’s networks and other technological resources are responsible for respecting and adhering to local, state, federal, and international laws and guidelines governing use of information and the available technologies. Violators will be subject to punitive measures supported by board policy.

PERMISSION TO LEAVE CAMPUS The school is responsible for all students during school hours. If it is necessary that a student leave the school during class hours, the student must check out through the main office and obtain a check-out slip. Failure to check out will result in an unexcused absence. Parental permission will be secured before a high school s t u d e n t is released.

CONDUCT Students are expected to act in a manner like that expected of an employee in a work setting. You should show respect for the property, rights, and privileges of others; just as you expect and appreciate this respect when others show it to you. For example, action which includes hazing, bullying, harassment or initiation type activity will not be tolerated. You are responsible to the teachers and school employees for your conduct while you are here. Good behavior can help make your school life a happy and rewarding one. Violations of school regulations or local, state, and federal laws will not be permitted and will result in disciplinary action being taken by school officials. Refer to the Mid-Del Schools “Student Expectations,” Policies, Procedures, and Safety Guidelines’ handbook for further information on CONDUCT.

ITEMS NOT OF AN EDUCATIONAL NATURE While faculty and administration will make every effort to protect students’ personal belongings, items that are not of an educational nature should not be brought on campus. Computer games, cameras, iPads, etc. have no educational merit and should not be brought into this school building.

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DISCIPLINE Mid-Del Technology Center is an extension of the three area high schools in the Mid- Del School system and is under the same policy and procedures set forth by the Mid- Del Board of Education. (See “Student Expectations”, handbook) Students will be expected to abide by the rules and regulations set forth by administration, teachers, and Mid-Del Board of Education while in attendance at school, school-sponsored activities, or being transported to or from school or school- sponsored activities in district-owned equipment.

Any student who is found to be guilty of disobeying the rules or showing disrespect for any teacher and/or school property will be subject to disciplinary action. The disciplinary action to be taken will depend on the severity of the violation and the number of times the student has broken regulations.

Removal of break time is time assigned in a supervised classroom or office during their program’s scheduled break time. In some instances, work detail may be used as an alternative to the removal of break time when deemed appropriate.

In-school restriction is an alternative to home suspension when deemed advisable by the principal. In-school restriction is assignment during part of or all of a student’s schedule, where said student spends the time in a monitored, structured study environment at the student’s home high school. Students will have access to regular child nutrition programs during assigned restriction. Placement in an in-school restriction program at the home high school is not appealable.

Disciplinary action that involves suspension from school, regardless if it is initiated at the high school or at the Technology Center, could result in suspension from both the Technology Center and high school.

LOCKERS Some students will be assigned lockers by their instructors. These students are expected to keep their lockers clean and never defaced in any manner.

This applies to the inside as well as the outside. Lockers or locker mates are not to be changed without principal approval.

Any locker malfunction should be reported to their instructor. Students are cautioned not to keep money or other valuables in their lockers.

Students have no expectation of privacy concerning lockers, desks, or other school property. All student lockers, desks, and other school property are subject to periodic inspection. When such inspections are announced, each student shall open his or her locker and remain present during the inspection.

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The District or Mid-Del Technology Center is not responsible for items in lockers.

DRUG DOG A drug dog may be used on the campus at any time without prior notification to the students. The drug dog is an agent of the school district and provides school officials with reasonable suspicion to search a vehicle if a positive hit is made on the vehicle. Please refer to the Mid-Del Schools “Student Expectations” Policy and Procedures and Safety Guidelines handbook for consequences concerning drugs and weapons found in a search.

USE OF TELEPHONE Students are not to use the office telephone or the instructor’s phone, except for emergencies. Students will not be called out of classes for telephone calls nor will telephone messages be delivered, except in the case of an emergency.

VISITORS Visitors wishing to tour our facilities must have prior approval by administration. Students are not allowed to bring visitors, including children, to the school for the entire class period. In all cases, prior permission must be obtained from the instructor and appropriate administrator.

STUDENT SAFETY AND WAIVER OF RESPONSIBILITY

The Board of Education, administration and staff of Mid-Del are committed to providing a safe learning and working environment. The school is in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to the safety of the facilities, equipment, and materials.

Each student must pass a safety examination, and have a waiver of responsibility signed by a parent or guardian on file before using equipment or participating in any shop activities.

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DRESS CODE For the safety of the student, clothing should be appropriate for the career and technical education program the student is receiving the training.

Inappropriate clothing, as determined by the program instructor, will not be permitted. Students must comply with each program’s safety standards if they wish to stay in the program. In many programs, protective eyeglasses, protective footwear, and hard hats will be required.

All students attending Mid-Del Technology Center will follow the same dress code policy as stated in the Mid-Del Schools “Student Expectations” handbook.

Caps and/or hats may be worn in the classroom and/or lab area at the discretion of the instructor. Hoods on hoodies are to be removed upon entering the building.

Any type of wearing apparel that distracts from the classroom atmosphere is considered inappropriate. The administrator will be the final judge of what is appropriate dress for school.

DRIVING REGULATIONS All students who park at MDTC must complete and have on file a Student Car Permit. Student will need to present a valid driver’s license and insurance verification form. Decal cost is $10.

All student cars must display a Technology Center parking decal. Decals need to be located in the lower left corner of the front windshield.

Students are expected to park in designated student parking areas only (large area south of the main entrance.) Due to the large number of guests and conferences held on campus, our visitor parking must be kept clear of students. Repeated violations of student parking restrictions could result in the student’s vehicle being towed from the premises.

Students are not allowed to park behind any shop areas.

Under no circumstances are students allowed to sit in or go to vehicles during break or loiter in the parking lot before or after school.

If, at any time, students violate the rules and regulations concerning their use of personalvehicles, driving privileges may be revoked and the student will be required to find other means of transportation. Other discipline may also be administered. Security personnel in the parking lots have the same authority as the instructor.

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STUDENT SERVICES Student services are available for every student attending Mid-Del Technology Center. These services include assistance with educational planning, interpretation of test scores, occupation information, career information, personal counseling, school and/or social concerns, or any other questions that you would like to discuss with a counselor.

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING PROGRAM Students may be eligible for On-The-Job Training. OJT is an off-campus portion of the Technical program designed to provide additional live work that will add to the student’s occupational experience. OJT is a privilege for students who qualify. It is not a required part of the training program.

Students must obtain approval from their instructor and must have all OJT forms completed and returned to the office of the principal before reporting to the OJT work station.

JOB PLACEMENT Information regarding job openings is available to students through the help of the Student Services Department at Mid-Del Technology Center. MDTC instructors work with area businesses to place students. MDTC encourages students to use as many on-line job link resources, as many employers primarily use on-line job link websites to locate perspective employees. MDTC staff assists students with employability skills, resume writing, job applications and interview skills by utilizing the Oklahoma Career G u i d e .

NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY Membership in the Mid-Del Technology Center Chapter of the National TechnicalHonor Society is extended to students who have distinguished themselves through leadership, academic scholarship, service, honesty, career development, and skilled workmanship. Through the Honor Society, students participate in service projects, leadership development, and social activities affiliated with both the school and community, and receive special recognition.

TECHNICAL RESOURCE ACADEMIC CENTER

Proficiency in the basic skills of math and reading is essential in technical programs. Each student who wishes to enter studies at Mid-Del Technology Center must participate in Key Train, an on-line academic program. Key Train is designed to help students improve reading and math skills.

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STUDENT OF THE QUARTER Each quarter, a student who exhibits exemplary performance, attendance, attitude, and diligence will be eligible for selection as Student of the Quarter. Applications for this honor are submitted by the students’ instructors.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Secondary and post-secondary students enrolled at Mid-Del Technology Center areencouraged to participate in one of several student organizations, which offers leadership development activities as well as skills and leadership competition at the local, district, state and national levels.

NEXT STEP TUITION WAIVER The Next Step Tuition Waiver” gives graduating Mid-Del Technology Center students the option to continue with their current training as well as providing all Mid-Del high school graduates the opportunity to attend MDTC after they graduate. The “Next Step Tuition Waiver” can be utilized for career majors at Mid-Del Technology Center that are not full to capacity with students at the time the student wants to participate in the “Next Step Tuition Waiver” program.

To be considered for the scholarship, the following requirements must be met: •

Student needs to bring a copy of their transcript to the Mid-Del Technology Center Counseling Office, along with the “Next Step” application.

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Student must schedule and pre-pay to take the a c a d e m i c r e a d i n e s s test in the Adult Education Office. The cost of the test is $20.00. To schedule the a c a d e m i c r e a d i n e s s t e s t , students can call 405-739-1707 or go to the Student Services Office at Mid-Del Technology Center.

Students can reserve a place in class by making a $100.00, nonrefundable, instructional deposit. Once the academic readiness test and the instructional deposit have been made, then the student can be preenrolled.

The “Next Step Tuition Waiver” is not redeemable for cash. The redemption value is not to exceed the cost of training at Mid-Del Technology Center for one year.

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BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS OF AMERICA (BPA) The mission of Business Professionals of America is to contribute to preparation of a world-class workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic, and technological skills.

Business Professionals of America (BPA) is a cohesive agent in the worldwide networking of education, business, and industry. Business Professionals of America is the leading student organization in preparing a world-class workforce. Business Professionals of America has set a standard of excellence for CareerTech student organizations.

BPA is for any student enrolled in a business, office or information technology course or program in a secondary, middle, or post-secondary institution.

FAMILY, CAREER AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA (FCCLA) The mission of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is to promote personal growth and leadership Development through family and consumer sciences education.

Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner, and community leader, members develop skills for life through: • character development; • creative and critical thinking; • interpersonal communication; • practical knowledge; and • occupational preparation.

HEALTH OCCUPATIONS STUDENTS OF AMERICA (HOSA) The mission of Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is to enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill, and leadership development of all health occupation e d u c a t i o n students, thus helping the students meet the needs of the health care community. HOSA provides opportunities for students enrolling in health occupations

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HOSA provides opportunities for students enrolling in health occupations education programs to sharpen their occupational skills while developing valuable leadership, decision-making, and employment skills. Individuals must actively participate in the teaching process for true learning to take place, and there must be a method to support pathways of success for all learners. All individuals in an educational development setting should be held to high expectations and should have a plan to reach their highest potential.

SkillsUSA OKLAHOMA SkillsUSA is the organization for students and instructors in trade, industrial, and technical occupations programs.

SkillsUSA is recognized by state and federal departments of education as an integral part of the curriculum in public high schools, technology centers, and junior/community colleges.

SkillsUSA prepares America’s high performance workers. It provides quality education experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship, and character development. It builds and reinforces self-confidence, work attitudes, and communications skills. It emphasizes total quality at work, high ethical standards, superior work skills, life-long education, and pride in the dignity of work. SkillsUSA also promotes understanding of the free enterprise system and involvement in community service activities.

SkillsUSA is not an extracurricular activity like a drama club or a basketball team. Students are motivated to excel as they acquire job and leadership skills; to understand the democratic process through their local chapter work; to work together to improve school, workplace, and community; and to earn individual recognition for both skill and leadership achievement.

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NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY The mission of National Technical Honor Society is to honor student achievement and leadership, promote educational excellence, and enhance career opportunities for the NTHS membership.

Mid-Del Technology Center’s National Technical Honor Society helps students to be a leader in providing recognition for excellence in career and technical education and creating significant occupational opportunities for America’s top workforce education students.

National Technical Honor Society is committed to: •

providing the highest quality recognition for outstanding students in career and technical education,

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supplying excellent services to our diverse and multi-cultural membership and member schools,

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creating new and emerging relationships between the educational community and business and industry,

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being a flexible organization on the leading edge of technology and constantly responding to change,

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maintaining financial responsibility to meet our increasing needs, and

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sustaining growth, innovation, and continuous improvement based upon ongoing evaluation.

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ACT TEST DATES • 2018-19 TEST DATE September 8, 2018 October 27, 2018 December 8, 2018 February 9, 2019 April 13, 2019 June 8, 2019

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

August 3, 2018 September 21, 2018 November 2, 2018 January 4, 2019 March 8, 2019 June 14, 2019

LATE FEE Aug. 17, 2018 Oct. 5, 2018 Nov.16, 2018 January 18, 2019 March 22, 2019 June 21, 2019

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION The Mid-Del Public School District No. I052 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender expression or identity, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, age, or genetic information in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Mid-Del Schools Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning Address: 7217 S.E. 15th Street, Midwest City, OK 73110 Phone: 405-737-4461, x 1225

Board Policy: J-18

Email Address: kdunn@mid-del.net

Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying

Threatening behavior, harassment, intimidation, and bullying will not be tolerated. Students are expected to be civil, polite, and fully engaged in the learning process.

See the Student Expectations Handbook for complete policies, definitions, and guidelines.

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MDTC - LIST OF CALENDAR DATES August 10-16 Professional/Work Day September 3 Labor Day September 17 Professional/Work Day October 12 End of 1st Quarter October 11 & 16 Parent/Teacher Conference Evenings

October 15 Start of 2nd Quarter October 19-20 Fall Break November 12 Veteran’s Day November 19-23 Thanksgiving Break December 15 End of 2nd Quarter December 23-January 4 Winter Break January 7-Professional Development January 8 Start of 3rd Quarter January 21 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day February 12 & 19 Parent/Teacher Conference Evenings February 18 President’s Day March 15 End of 3rd Quarter March 18-22 Spring Break March 25 Start of 4th Quarter May 17-MDTC Recognition Ceremony 7:00 pm May 23 Last Day of Classes TBD- All Mid-Del Graduation

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