Applingcountyhigh School

ApplingCountyHigh School

GENE STARR
PRINCIPAL
DAVID WILLIAMS
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL / / 482 BLACKSHEAR HIGHWAY
BAXLEY, GEORGIA 31513
(912) 367-8610
FAX (912) 366-9877

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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“Home of the Pirates”

ApplingCountyHigh School

GENE STARR
PRINCIPAL
DAVID WILLIAMS
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL / / 482 BLACKSHEAR HIGHWAY
BAXLEY, GEORGIA 31513
(912) 367-8610
FAX (912) 366-9877

WORK BASED LEARNING WELCOME LETTER:

EDUCATIONAL TRAINING AGREEMENT

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

YOU MUST HAVE A JOB A WEEK BEFORE THE SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS..

GUIDELINES

ATTENDANCE POLICY

PERSONAL DRESS AND APPEARANCE

FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS

COURTESY

INTERACTING WITH AUTHORITY

TIPS FOR SUCCEEDING ON THE JOB

HANDLING PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

WORK-BASED LEARNING MONTHLY MEETINGS

WORK PERMIT INSTRUCTIONS

TRAINING PLAN DEVELOPMENT WORKSHEET

SAMPLE EDUCATIONAL TRAINING PLAN

GRADING

SAMPLE EMPLOYER LETTER

EMPLOYMENT EVALUATION FORM

SAMPLE GRADING SCALE FOR A 140 POINT EVALUATION

PORTFOLIO OUTLINE

PORTFOLIO POINT VALUES

PORTFOLIO GUIDELINES

WORK-BASED LEARNING WEEKLY PRODUCTION REPORT

EARLY RELEASE UNDERSTANDING

INSURANCE VERIFICATION FORM

SAFETY TRAINING AGREEMENT

WORK-BASED LEARNING COORDINATOR

Dear Work Based Learning Student:

Welcome to the ApplingCountyHigh School’s Work Based Learning (WBL) Program. I hope you will find this experience to be beneficial, profitable, and enjoyable. The results are up to you.

Through the Career Related Education Cooperative Program, Internship, Employability Skills Development, or Youth Apprenticeship your career pathway will be more enhanced. Also, through the development of a training plan and on-the-job training your skills and aptitudes will be greatly improved.

The Career Technical Service Organizations (CTSOs) are an integral part of this program, Therefore, through your active participation as a member of FBLA, TSA, FFA, FCA, HOSA, or Skills USA you will benefit through various social events and leadership opportunities.

There are many forms you will be asked to complete and these forms are required by the Georgia Department of Education. Please keep all forms up-to-date.

I hope this handbook will answer some of your questions concerning the Work Based Learning program at ACHS. Please keep this handbook in your notebook at school and refer to it throughout the year.

Good luck and best wishes for a rewarding and challenging year! I am excited about working with each of you!

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“Home of the Pirates”

Sincerely

Trudy Greenway, Ed.D.

WBL/YAP Coordinator

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APPLING COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

WORK-BASED LEARNING (WBL) PROGRAM

EDUCATIONAL TRAINING AGREEMENT

Student Name: ______
Parent/Guardian Name: ______
Employing Company Name: ______
Employing Company Address: ______

Employing Company Supervisor’s Name: ______

Work Phone Number: ______

Work-based Coordinator’s Name: ______

The Student Agrees:

1. To be at least 16 years of age and to have a Social Security number.

2. To secure a work-permit if under 18 years of age and to file a copy with the school office, state Department of Labor, and the employer. Work permits can be obtained from the school office or the work-based learning coordinator and must be documented with a birth certificate.

3. To assist the Work-Based Learning Coordinator in finding an appropriate employment position related to the career focus area of the program and the career objective of the student.

4. To provide transportation to and from work.

5. To attend school and work regularly and not go to work without first going to school, or go to school without going to work, unless previously discussed with the Work-Based Learning Coordinator. Failure to adhere to this part of the agreement may result in the student receiving appropriate academic and/or disciplinary action. If a student will be absent from school or work, the Work-Based Learning Coordinator should be notified as soon as possible.

6. To discuss all aspects of the employment with the Work-Based Learning Coordinator and the worksite supervisor—not with other students, coworkers, etc.

7. To represent the school and employer by demonstrating honesty, punctuality, courtesy, and a willingness to learn. If the student is dismissed from employment due to negligence or misconduct, proved by school investigation, the student will be dropped from the Work-Based Learning program and not receive academic credit.

8. To work a minimum of 7.5hours a week for one work release period; or 15 hours a week for two work release periods.

9. To make employment changes only with the approval of the Work-Based Learning Coordinator. The Work-Based Learning Coordinator reserves the right to change the student’s employment situation if necessary.

10. To be evaluated by the work-based learning coordinator and the Work-Based training supervisor a minimum of once per grading period.

11. To be aware that employment in the Work-Based Learning program does not necessarily qualify a student to receive unemployment compensation.

12. To submit to the Work-Based Learning Coordinator a weekly record indicating activities engaged in at the worksite and total hours and salary earned during the week.

13. To allow the release of student records regarding academic performance, attendance, and discipline for the purpose of employment and program follow-up.

The Parents/Guardian of the Student Agree:

1. To encourage the student to carry out effectively his/her duties and responsibilities at both the school and place of employment.

2. To assume responsibility for the conduct and safety of the student from the time he/she leaves school until he/she reports to work; likewise, from the time he/she leaves his/her job until he/she arrives home.

3. To make inquires concerning the student’s training, wages, or working conditions through the work-based learning coordinator rather than directly to the employer.

4. To understand that the student must attend school and work regularly and not go to work without going to school, nor go to school without going to work unless previously approved by the Work-Based Learning Coordinator.

5. To offer assistance to the Work-Based Learning Coordinator, serve as a resource person, and/or aid in other ways that could benefit the school and the student.

6. To allow the release of student records regarding academic performance, attendance, and discipline for the purpose of employment and program follow-up.

The Employer/Worksite Supervisor Agrees:

1. To provide a variety of work experiences for the student that contributes to the attainment of his/her career objective.

2. To employ the student for at least 7.5 hours per week for one work release period during the academic year.

3. To adhere to policies and practices which prohibit discrimination on the bases of race, color, national origin, sex, and handicap in recruitment, hiring, placement, assignment to work tasks, hours of employment, levels of responsibility, and pay.

4. To provide instructional materials and occupational guidance to the student.

5. To evaluate the student, in consultation with the Work-Based Learning Coordinator, a minimum of once per grading period.

6. To adhere to all federal and state regulations including child labor laws and minimum wage regulations. Students employed through a work-based learning program are not eligible for unemployment compensation.

7. To adhere to income tax and Social Security withholding regulations.

8. To provide time for consultation with the work-based learning coordinator concerning the student and to discuss with the work-based learning coordinator any difficulties that may arise.

9. To inform the Work-Based Learning Coordinator before any disciplinary action is taken in regard to the employment of the student.

The Work-Based Learning Coordinator Agrees:

1. To assist in the academic and occupational instruction of the student.

2. To conduct supervisory visits to the student’s place of employment.

3. To render assistance with educational and training problems of the student.

4. To assist the work-based training supervisor in an evaluation of the student’s performance a minimum of once per grading period.

5. To maintain records pertinent to the student, the employer, and the school.

I have read the above agreement and will carry out the responsibilities delegated to the best of my ability.

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Student Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature Date

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Employer Signature Date Work-Based Coordinator SignatureDate

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

Work-Based Learning students are expected to excel in three major areas: academic performance, school and workplace behavior, and job performance.

As a work-based learning student, you must maintain a C average at school and have a 90% attendance record. You may take advantage of many support services to help you achieve these goals, but you have to do the work!Failure to meet either of these goals can result in termination from the program and possible loss of credit. You must have initiative, motivation, and be willing to take responsibility for your actions.

Apprenticeship students are expected to complete a minimum of 2000 work hours with your employer, achieve mastery of all tasks outlined in your training plan, and complete your postsecondary education (i.e. technical college, 2 or 4 year college or university, or registered apprenticeship program such as Plumbers and Pipefitters Local #177). While completing your postsecondary education, you continue to work with your Apprenticeship Program employer. Failure to meet these goals can result in termination from the program and termination from employment.

To participate in work-based learning, you must demonstrate acceptable behavior at school and at the worksite. You are expected to follow the standards of behavior of ApplingCountyHigh School’s student handbook both at school and at the worksite.

You are to follow any additional standards required by your job site. Standards of behavior at the job site will be discussed during orientation.

Guidelines are included in this handbook for the following:

*Attention to Personal Appearance

*Commitment of Time

*Handling Personal Relationships

*Following Instructions

*Interacting with Authority

*Courtesy

*Training Plans

*Attendance Policy

*Tips for Succeeding on the Job

*Portfolio

A WBL STUDENT MUST HAVE A JOB A WEEK BEFORE THE SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS. If at that time a student is still unemployed, he/she will be enrolled in a regular class. If a period of unemployment occurs during the year and lasts for more than two weeks, the student will be assigned duty by the coordinator at the school for the last block of the day.

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Student’s Signature Date Parent’s Signature Date

ATTENDANCE POLICY

The Work-Based Learning experience is designed to instill the importance of positive work habits and attitudes both on the job and in the classroom.

Students must assume responsibility for regular attendance at:

*The student’s school

*The student’s work site on the assigned days

Remember, if the student does not attend high school the student cannot report to the job site except by special permission.

THE STUDENT’S ATTENDANCE WILL AFFECT HIS/HER ELIGIBILITY FOR CREDIT.

It is also important in the student’s evaluation by both his/her employer and teacher.

STUDENTS MUST GO TO WORK EVERY DAY THAT THEY ARE REQUIRED TO BE IN ATTENDANCE. The student is an employee of the business and the employer depends on him/her to be at work everyday. The employer assigns important work to the student everyday and if he/she is absent then that work is not completed. STUDENTS ARE EMPLOYEES OF THE BUSINESS PARTNERS and must follow the same rules as other employees.

*If the studentissick and cannot attend work, he/she MUST call his/heremployer BEFORE he/she is scheduled to begin work that day. The student should always carry his/heremployer’s number with him/her.

*If the student knowshe/she will be unable to attend work in advance, for example, the student must take a test at school, let his/heremployer know why he/sheis going to be absent and the days he/she will be absent.

*The WBL Coordinator STRONGLY encouragesstudents and parents to schedule all doctor and dentist appointments outside of the students work hours; however, should the student have an appointment, let his/heremployer know PRIOR to the day of the appointment.

*If a studentis absent due to a death in the family, he/she must call or have someone else call his/heremployer and instructor.

*Unexpected absences are considered to be evidence of undesirable work behavior and are STRONGLY discouraged.

*Failure to report to work without a phone call and/or prior approval:

First Offense -written warning

Second Offense- possible removal from the program

PERSONAL DRESS AND APPEARANCE

It's easy to maintain a professional look at all times at the workplace if you follow these guidelines:

*Dress appropriately at the worksite.

*Keep your hair well groomed and in an appropriate style.

*If you have a uniform, keep it clean.

*Keep make-up, perfume and jewelry to a minimum.

*If a student is unsure of the dress code, he/she will definitely need to ask his/her employer.

*Prior to beginning work, the student will be instructed about appropriate dress for his/her job. In general, do NOT wear the following items at the worksite: hats, jeans, shorts, miniskirts, sandals, sheer or low-cut blouses, tank tops, spandex, cropped blouses that show your stomach or back, or windsuits.

FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS

Performing your duties correctly will help you achieve success on the job. Responsible workers have learned that following all instructions from their employers or fellow workers completely and accurately guarantees that the job will be done right!

Follow these steps:

*LISTEN: Concentrate on the instructions you are receiving. Pay attention to the details, they will be important when you are completing the task. Look at the person while listening.

*TAKE NOTES: Write down important details as you receive your instructions. You can refer to your notes as you complete the task.

*ASK QUESTIONS: Be sure you understand the instructions. If you don't, ask your employer to repeat them or explain them further. You can be sure that your employer would rather repeat instructions than have you repeat a task if it is not done correctly!

*FOLLOW YOUR INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY: Don't try to create a short cut by leaving a step out. The task may not make sense to you, but if you follow the instructions exactly, you'll get it done correctly.

COURTESY

Showing courtesy to both your supervisor and your fellow workers will make a difference.

Remember these easy guidelines:

*Be courteous to fellow workers and others.

*Always say "please" and "thank you."

*Make courtesy a habit.

*Treat co-workers, patients, customers, and/or clients with respect and sensitivity.

INTERACTING WITH AUTHORITY

The relationship you have with your employer will be one of the most important relationships you will have during your Work-Based Learning experience. Applying the guidelines you've already read and the advice below will help you have the best possible relationship with your employer.

*Always treat your employer with courtesy and respect.

*If you need something, ask for it, don't demand it.

*Accept constructive criticism:

­Listen to it

­Learn from it

­Don't feel put down

Constructive criticism is meant to help you improve your future work performance. It is an important part of working. If you accept what is being said, you can learn what to do the next time.

TIPS FOR SUCCEEDING ON THE JOB

Listed below are some tips that will help you succeed on the job:

*Be neat and clean.

*Dress appropriately for the work environment.

*Be friendly and courteous.

*Keep yourself occupied at all times. If you have a job to do-do it. If you "don't have” something to do, ask your mentor.

*If you have a work related problem, it is your responsibility to talk with your supervisor first.

*If the problems continue consult with your Work-Based Learning coordinator.

*If you have a problem with school and assignments, it is your responsibility to talk with your school facilitator immediately!

*Take criticism without resentment and learn from constructive criticism.

*Don't make excuses. Chronic excuse makers are rarely believed.

*Give your best effort at all times. Remember, your job is important.

*You are entitled to respect on your job. Your supervisor and your fellow workers are also entitled to respect. Give the same courtesy you expect in return.

*Always notify your supervisor if you are going to be absent. Attendance at school and work is a must.

*Ask questions if you do not understand directions or if you need more information to do your job.

HANDLING PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

*Personal calls during work hours are not allowed.

*Socializing is limited to break time and lunch.

*Visiting fellow students during work hours is not permitted.

Work-Based Learning Monthly Meetings

You are expected to attend meetings associated with the Work-Based Learning program throughout the year. It is your responsibility to make arrangements for a work schedule that allows participation in the school-based component of this program. You are expected to make arrangements with your employer well in advance of your meeting requirements so that work schedules can be arranged to accommodate your needs.

If there is an issue with the employer’s willingness to participate in establishing your work schedule to accommodate required meetings, contact your Work-Based Learning coordinator so that an intervention can be arranged. Attend all regular meetings on the dates and times announced.

Work Permit Instructions

In order for a work permit to be signed by a designated school official, the following information must be provided on the work permit form:

1. Information from the Minor’s Birth Certificate – This section should be completed by the student’s parent or guardian.
   
2. Employment Information – This section must be completed by the employer. Also, it is mandatory that the employer’s signature and title appear on the permit before it can be signed by a school official.

Once the above information has been completed, the work permit form should be carried to the school to be signed. Some form of proof of age must be presented to the designated school official. A driver’s license or birth certificate is proof of age. The school official will complete the work permit form and return the white copy of the form and a work permit card to you. Give the white copy of the work permit form to your employer. Make a copy of this form and your card and turn this copy in to your coordinator to be kept on file. Keep the work permit card to use if there is a job change. Future employers can use a copy of the work permit card. Once you reach 18 years of age, you will not need a work permit.