Carroll County
Area Technology Center
1704 Highland Avenue Carrollton, KY 41008 Phone (502) 732-4479
Student Handbook
2015-2016
Kentucky Department of Education
Office of Career and Technical Education
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Principal’s Message3
Nondiscrimination PolicyTITLE VI, TITLE VII, TITLE IX, AND SECTION 504 AND ADA 4
Mission of Area Technology Centers4
Goals ofArea Technology Centers4
Academic Probation4
Accreditation4
Admission Procedures4
Appropriate Dress5
Asbestos Inspection6
Attendance Policy6
BellSchedule6
Books and Supplies6
Bomb Threat Evacuation Procedures6
Breaks7
Bullying/Hazing7
Calendar8
Career Pathways8
Carl D. Perkins Funds9
Check Out9
Cleanliness of Buildings, Restrooms, and Grounds10
College and Career Readiness10
Conduct11
Cooperative Education12
Course Syllabi12
Crime Awareness and Campus Security12
Discipline12
Driving and Parking Regulations13
Drug Free Policy13
Earthquake Procedures14
Field Trips14
Family Rights and Privacy Act of 197414
Fire Drills15
First Aid Policy16
Floor Plan of School16
Grading System and Course Work Requirements 16
Grievance Procedure17
Hall Passes19
Hazardous Communications Plan19
Harassment Policy19
Inclement Weather Schedule22
Industry Certifications22
Internet Use Policy22
Insurance25
Lab/Classroom Safety25
Lost and Found26
Makeup Work26
Medical Record26
Medications26
Personal Telecommunication Devices26
Program Changes26
Program Offerings27
Senior Plan27
Smoking Policy/Use of Tobacco Products 27
Student Follow-Up27
Student Organizations27
Student Services28
Suspension and Expulsion of Students28
Telephone28
Textbooks28
Tornado Drill28
Tuition and Fees28
Visitors28
Weapons on Campus29
Work-Based Learning29
Work Orders30
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
The staff of the CarrollCountyAreaTechnologyCenterwould like to welcome you to our school. We are pleased that you have chosen our school to further your education.
Our professional staff is committed to helping you succeed in your chosen field. It is our desire to help you in any way we can to achieve your professional goals. Your attitude, attendance and desire to learn are important in reaching your goals. Working together, we can prepare you for employment opportunities that will be available to you.
The information in this handbook will help you become familiar with the policies and procedures of our school. Please feel free to ask any questions of any staff member and take advantage of the services we provide.
We wish you success in your training with us.
Tony Jury
Carroll Co. ATC Principal
Equal Education and Employment Opportunities M/F/D
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Nondiscrimination Policy –
TITLE VI, TITLE VII, TITLE IX, AND SECTION 504 AND ADA
The Carroll County Area Technology Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status or religion in admission to vocational programs, activities and employment practices in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (revised 1992), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and shall provide, upon request by qualified disabled individual, reasonable accommodations including auxiliary aids and service necessary to afford individuals with a disability an equal opportunity to participate. For more information, contact David Pepper, EEO Coordinator, 1704 Highland Avenue, Carrollton, KY 41008, (502) 732.4479.
MISSION OF AREA TECHNOLOGY CENTERS
“To develop a skilled and versatile individual by providing
technical education and training.”
GOALS OF AREA TECHNOLOGY CENTERS
Provide technical skills training to secondary students that lead to successful post high school transition
Enhance career exploration options for secondary students
Collaborate with local school districts to enhance the educational growth of all students
Respond to the training needs of business and industry for the community
Become an Area Center of Excellence to continually improve quality technical education for life-long learning
ACADEMIC PROBATION
When students fail to maintain a “C” in any course taken at the AreaTechnologyCenter, it will be left to the discretion of the area technology center Principal whether or not to reenroll students.
Students will be reenrolled after parents, students, and high school administration has agreed to a plan of action.
ACCREDITATION
The educational programs at Carroll County Area Technology Center are fully accredited by the Commission on Occupational Education.
ADMISSION PROCEDURES
Priority is given to students who are 15 years of age or older during the school year in which they enroll in a technical program and are in grades nine (9) through twelve (12) at their high school. Access to programs is not denied to younger students who desire to use the facilities of technical schools for career education experiences designed to produce occupational awareness, orientation, exploration, and limited work exposure. High school students desiring to attend the technical school should contact the high school counselor or other designated school officials to plan enrollment procedures.
APPROPRIATE DRESS
All students should dress and groom themselves appropriately as if they were employed in industry or business in the specific occupational area. In addition to adhering to home high school dress policies, students must dress in accordance with specific safety regulations established by the technical instructor(s) in a given program. As Career and Technical classes may be hazardous, it is important that all safety precautions be taken which may include but not be limited to the following:
Hard hats shall be worn where hard hat type head protection is required
Safety glasses shall be worn when operating any equipment and/or using chemicals that require eye protection. Students and instructors must wear safety glasses in the shop setting. Students choosing not to wear safety glasses as directed by their instructor will receive a zero for the day and will not be allowed to participate in work site activities. Students will also be referred to the principal as a safety hazard for this offence, which can be grounds for dismissal.
Shop clothing in heavy work areas such as welding, diesel, and industrial maintenance shall be cleaned frequently
Hair length must be of a length that poses no safety hazard or must be contained under a head covering to ensure safety
Loose or flowing clothing or dangling jewelry supported by loose chains, strings, or wires, which may become caught in machinery, should be avoided in shops equipped with moving or rotating power equipment
Clothing that adequately protects legs and arms must be worn in the industrial shops
Gloves and safety glasses must be worn by all health and human services students when in direct contact with body fluids.
Skirts or shorts must be finger-tip length
School and/or program specific information will be furnished by each Career and Technicalprogram teacher.
Related Safety Considerations:
- Students who operate equipment, which appears unsafe for use, should immediately inform the instructor.
- No student should disregard unsafe conditions nor create unsafe situations for self or others.
The following items are not permitted:
- Any clothing that displays a bare stomach or back
- Tank, tube, halter, low-cut, or spaghetti strap tops
- Biker shorts
- Oversized pants worn below the top of the hips
- Clothing with any type of profanity or sexual remarks, scenes/slogans that are suggestive
- Any article of clothing that discriminates in any form or promotes drug, violence, or gang activities
ASBESTOS INSPECTION
All school buildings have been inspected for asbestos containing materials and comply with current regulations.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Each student is expected to attend classes regularly and at the prescribed time. An accurate record of attendance and absences will be kept in each course and reflected on the student’s transcript. Each student shall assume responsibility for regular attendance, completion of all assignments, completion of all examinations and completion of required laboratory, internship, and clinical time.
Upon returning to class from an absence, the student must present to the instructor an excuse signed by the home high school principal or designee indicating whether it is an excused or unexcused absence.
BELL SCHEDULE
Instructors will provide and review the bell schedule at the beginning of the semester.
BOOKS AND SUPPLIES
Students may be required to purchase workbooks and safety supplies required in some training programs. Items may be purchased in the bookstore located in the school’s main office. Instructors will notify students of the required books and supplies during the orientation process.
(Note: Also see the section on Textbooks.)
BOMB THREAT EVACUATION PROCEDURES
After a bomb threat has been received, the school administrator or his/her designee will verbally announce the evacuation of the building. Staff and students will evacuate the building through the same exit used during fire drills. Staff and students should move far enough away from the building to be protected against debris in the event of an explosion. Immediately upon giving the evacuation signal, the police, fire department and other appropriate agencies will be notified. The principal will be responsible for directing the search of the building and receiving information from search personnel. Once a thorough search of the building has been completed, the principal will announce that staff and students may return to the building.
BREAKS
Student breaks will be designated by the principal to accommodate class schedules. Students must return to the classroom or lab when the instructor signals the break is over. No food or drinks are allowed in the shops or classrooms at any time. Instructors may designate a specific area in the shop or classroom where students can break which is away from any equipment or instructional materials.
Breaks are a privilege, not a requirement, and may be removed at any time. Students are expected to keep the break area clean. Do not leave wrappers and/or food in the lobby area. Food/drink shall not be taken into the bathrooms. Tardiness to class upon return from break will result in the suspension of break privileges. Purchase of food/drink is allowed only during designated break time. Students are not permitted to use the vending machines at any other time.
No change is kept in the office, so please do not ask.
Bullying/Hazing
The KentuckyCenter for School Safety addresses Cyber Bullying: (
Cyber bullying involves the use of information and technology such as e-mail, instant messaging, the publishing of defamatory personal web sites, and online personal polling web sites that are used to support conscious, willful, deliberate, repeated, and hostile behavior by one or more people with the intent to harm others. On-line harassment or threatening is Cyber bullying.
In order to effectively participate in the democratic process as adults, students must learn to respect the rights of others and to interact with them in a civil manner. Therefore, students are required to speak and behave in a civil manner toward students, staff, and visitors to the schools.
ACTIONS NOT TOLERATED
- The use of lewd, profane or vulgar language is prohibited.
- In addition, students shall not engage in behaviors such as hazing, bullying, menacing, taunting, intimidating, verbal or physical abuse of others, or other threatening behavior.
- This policy extends to any/all student language or behavior including, but not limited to, the use of electronic or online methods (Cyber Bullying).
- Such behavior is disruptive of the educational process and interferes with the ability of other students to take advantage of the educational opportunities offered.
These provisions shall not be interpreted to prohibit civil exchange of opinions or debate protected under the state or federal constitutions where the opinion expressed does not otherwise materially or substantially disrupt the education process or intrude upon the rights of others.
Students who violate this policy shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.
CALENDAR
Instructors will provide and review the school calendar at the beginning of the semester. Copies will be available in the ATC office.
CAREER PATHWAYS
Allied Health—Kristie Beatty, Instructor
Career Pathway: Allied Health
Industry Certification:
KOSSA—Allied Health
Automotive Technology—Corey Martin, Instructor
Career Pathway: Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Section A-B-C-D
Industry Certification: ASE Student Certification—
Maintenance and Light Repair
Career Pathway: Automobile Service Technology Section A-B-C-D
Industry Certifications: ASE Student Certification—
Maintenance and Light Repair Heating and Air Conditioning
Suspension and Steering Electronic/Electrical Systems
Engine Performance Brakes
Engine Repair Manual Transmissions and Transaxles
Business Management—David Pepper, Instructor
Career Pathway: Business Management
Industry Certification:
KOSSA—Business Management
Health Sciences—Tonya Lindsay, Instructor (Owen Co. Satellite program)
Career Pathway: Pre-Nursing
Industry Certification:
State Registered Nursing Assistant (SRNA)
Career Pathway: Pharmacy Technician
Industry Certification: Certified Pharmacy Technician
Career Pathway: Phlebotomy Technician
Industry Certification: Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Career Pathway: Electrocardiograph Technician (EKG) Technician
Industry Certification: Certified EKG Technician
Health Sciences—Candy Gibson, Instructor
Career Pathway: Pre-Nursing
Industry Certification:
State Registered Nursing Assistant (SRNA)
Career Pathway: Pharmacy Technician
Industry Certification: Certified Pharmacy Technician
Career Pathway: Phlebotomy Technician
Industry Certification: Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Career Pathway: Electrocardiograph Technician (EKG) Technician
Industry Certification: Certified EKG Technician
Informatics/Administrative Support—Kevin Hoover, Instructor
Career Pathway: Informatics/Administrative Support
Industry Certification:
MOS—Excel, PowerPoint, and Access (Informatics)
MOS—Excel, PowerPoint, and Word (Administrative Support)
Information Technology—Randy Mitchell, Instructor
Career Pathway: Digital Design/Gaming
Industry Certification:
KOSSA—Communications Test
Industrial Maintenance Technology—Roger Combs
Career Pathway: Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Industry Certifications:
NCCER—Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (Level 1)
KOSSA—Manufacturing Test
Welding—David Coghill, Instructor
Career Pathway: Welder—Entry Level
Industry Certifications:
2F (AWS) American Welding Society Qualification Certification
Kentucky Department of Transportation 3-G
KOSSA—Manufacturing Test
Hybrid Pathways
It is possible for Carroll County students and iLEAD Academy students to earn Hybrid Pathways through participation in Project Lead the Way courses and Career and Technical Education courses. The blending of these courses help students apply technical skills along with science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills to solve real-world problems.
Possible Hybrid Pathways Include:
• Electrical Engineering
• Automotive Engineering
• Construction Architectural Engineering
• Welding Engineering
CARL D PERKINS FUNDS
The CarrollCountyAreaTechnologyCenter receives funding through the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act which is designed to improve, expand, and develop programs for students enrolled in career and technical education programs. The amount of funding a school receives is determined by the number of students who live in the school district and the number of families with children living in the school district whose income is at poverty level in proportion to the total living in the state. The funds allocated to the ATC is based on the percent of students from a local school district who are enrolled in the ATC in proportion to the total number of students from that school district who are enrolled in technical education programs at the high school and the ATC. These funds are used to make improvements to the programs so that the training the students receive is current with knowledge and technical skills needed by business and industry.
CHECK OUT
No student will be dismissed from school early or due to illness without permission from their parents/legal guardian and the home high school.
High school students signing out to leave the area technology center will only be allowed to leave with a parent/legal guardian/or approved designee. The student must first be checked out at the home high school before being released from the area technology center. Proper identification must be presented to ATC office personnel. Approval for student release and parent/legal guardian/or approved designee will be confirmed with the home high school before the student is released. A copy of the identification will be placed in the student’s folder with the time and date the student left school.
Carroll County students who need to sign out must report to the ATC office. They will then be referred to the high school office to seek permission and sign out following CCHS policy.
CLEANLINESS OF BUILDINGS, RESTROOMS, AND GROUNDS
Every effort is made to properly maintain the buildings and grounds. Students are asked to assist in this effort by disposing of their trash in containers provided. Students failing to observe these regulations will face disciplinary actions.
Every effort is made to provide the cleanest restrooms possible. Students should take pride in helping to keep the restrooms clean. It is considered a serious offense to deface walls or damage fixtures and will result in disciplinary action being taken. Smoking in restrooms is strictly prohibited. If a student spends an extended period of time in the restrooms without notifying the teacher or principal, he/she will be disciplined as skipping class.
COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS
The vision of the Kentucky Board of Education is to ensure that all students reach proficiency and graduate from high school ready for college and careers. The board’s vision is informed by a changing economy that requires P-12 schools to prepare students for a more complex and competitive workplace.
College-Ready requires that a student meet benchmarks set on a college entrance/placement examination in the areas of English, Math, and Reading. This includes the ACT, COMPASS or KYOTE. College Readiness is not based upon a composite score on these exams, rather a sub score from each category listed, and each section score does not have to come from the same assessment. The Kentucky Council of Postsecondary Education have set this benchmarks, while they are slightly different from the ACT benchmarks, students who reach the ACT benchmarks have a 50 percent chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75 percent chance of earning a C or higher in the corresponding credit-bearing college course.