WELCOME TO TCD 2014!

Introductions

We are:*1150 students from…

*24 sending high schools enrolled in…

*21 different (and exciting!) programs seeking…

*College credit, industry licensing or certification and high school credit.

Who are we?

You already met your teachers…who else might

you meet at TCD?

Mr. Carr-Principal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cocbh-mlovM

Ms. Mokry—Assistant Principal

Ms. Awdziejczyk—Assistant Principal

Ms. Rossini --Student Services CounselorMrs. Shackelford--Career Counselor

Mrs. Prunsky, Mrs. Ward and Ms. Carta—TCD School Office

Educational Support Facilitator Curriculum Secretary Registrar for Student Services

Mrs. Blasi, Mrs. Miklinski, Mrs. Wolf, andMrs. Truszkowski

Student Support Team

Mrs. Georgacopoulos—English Specialist Ms. Bending—Math Specialist

Mrs. Nuttle and Mrs. Welch—Student Supervisors

Dr. Thorne—Director of DAOES

TCD is an extended elective.

School rules apply.

Expectations specific to TCD include…

What do I need to know?

Upon arrival, go directly to your program area.

Students must have staff approval to leave the program area.

Arrival at TCDp.6

Students leave from class to meet the buses no more than 5 minutes before buses leave.

Students must have instructor permission to leave!

Departure from TCDp.6

From sending school—See the Dean

From TCD—Report to the TCD Student Services Office

Missed Bus Proceduresp.6

All students take the bus provided by the sending school.

Exceptions are very rare.

Student Drivingp.6

Approval to drive to TCD requires at least 24 hours advanced approval by:

-Sending school-Parents/Guardians-TCD Office

Student Drivingp.6

Students who have permission to drive MAY NOT drive others.

Student Drivingp. 6

Early dismissal must be arranged through the TCD Student Services Office.

24 hours advanced notice is appreciated.

Early Dismissalp.6

Students must show their Sending School ID when they arrive at TCD.

We encourage you to take a clear picture of your school ID. This step could be helpful should you misplace your ID.

Failure to comply will result in discipline at both TCD and the sending school.

ID Cardp.7

TCD is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged student items.

Lockers are provided should a student need to secure personal items.

Personal Propertyp.7

Cell Phonesp. 7 Appropriateness of cell phone use is

determined by the instructor.

Failure to follow program expectations for cell phone use will result in appropriate consequences.

Cell phones may be used in the common areas (halls, etc) during arrival and departure.

Very simple…use them!

Lockers

TCD is a professional environmentOn any given day, visitors include:

-Family members, -Community members,-Future employers, -College representatives, -Media representatives

Professional Conduct p.9, 15-24

Appropriate language, behavior, and appearance are expected by all students at all times.

Professional Conduct p. 9, 15-25

Students must be safe.Therefore…

-Horseplay and/or Fighting, -Failure to comply with preventative

safety requirements, and-Unsanitary behaviors

will result in discipline consequences.

Professional Conduct p. 9, 15-25

Professionally acceptable language is expected at all times.

Communication must be:◦ Appropriate in volume and tone◦ Free from vulgarity, obscenity, or profanity

Professional Conduct p. 9, 16-25

Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment will not be tolerated.

Bring concerning situations to the attention of TCD staff immediately.

Bullying and Harassment p. 16

Due to the unique nature of the TCD environment,

◦ Hats◦ Headgear

◦ Hoods◦ Sun Glasses

must be removed before entering the building.

Hats, Headgear, Hoods, Sun Glasses

Sending schools have a variety of clothing expectations.

TCD students must be safely, appropriately, and completely covered from their shoulders to five (5) inches above the knees when they arrive to school.

Proper Attire p. 19

All discipline situations are unique

Administrative discretion will be used in each situation

TCD administration will coordinate outcomes with sending schools

Student Discipline p.18-26

To enhance student safety, TCD Common Areas are monitored by video cameras.

Video Monitoring Cameras p. 20

Be proud of who you are and what you earn…cheating will result in appropriate sanctions.

Academic Integrity p.26

Please take these opportunities to prepare for the safety of all seriously.

Safety Drills and Procedures p. 18

When possible, prescription medicines must be stored and administered at the sending school.

Medicines are not to be maintained by the student.

Medications p. 14

Emergency First Aid Providers (EFAP)

Technology is made available for academic use only.

Failure to comply will result in loss of access.

Technology Use p. 11-13

Review the handbook w/ your parent/guardian

Complete the form on p. 3 and 4

Return the completed form to your instructor

Parent/Guardian and Student Consent Form p. 3-4

Have a great year!