Hinds County Career & Technical Center

Student Handbook

Dr. Stephen Handley, Superintendent

Dr. Delesicia Martin, Assistant Superintendent

Hinds County Career Technical Center Staff

Ms. Patricia Ashmore, Director

Ms. Travita Horton, Counselor

Ms. Vivian Moreland, Secretary

Krishna Boone, Student Services Coordinator

Brittney Jones, Student Services

Instructors/Programs/Student Organization

Jennifer Tighe, Simulation & Animation, TSA

Prentiss Fults, Automotive Service Technology, Skills USA

Juana Caston, Business Fundamental/Marketing, DECA

Joyce Causey, RN, Health Science I, HOSA and Skills USA

Roberta Fairchild, RN, Health Science II, HOSA and Skills USA

Joshua Payne, Agricultural Environmental Science Technology, FFA

Terris Thomas, Law Enforcement & Public Safety, Skills USA

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SCHOOL DIRECTORY

14020 HIGHWAY 18

RAYMOND MS, 39154

FAX: 601-857-2212

www.hinds.k12.ms.us

Ms. Patricia Ashmore, Director...................... 601-857-3680

Ms. Travita Horton, Counselor....................... 601-857-3679 (EXT. 1047)

Ms. Vivian Moreland, Secretary..................... 601-857-3680 (EXT. 1043)

TST...................................................................601-857-3680 (EXT. 1048)

Testing Room…………………………………………………..

This Handbook is to be used as a guide for students who attend the Hinds Career Technical Center. It is

imperative that students as well as their parents become familiar with the guidelines outlined in this

handbook. All students enrolled at Hinds Career Technical Center must follow the Hinds County Schools

Districts Student/Parent Handbook as well as the Hinds Career Technical Center Student Handbook. If

you have any questions about the content of this handbook, please contact the Director, Patricia

Ashmore at the (601)857-3680.

VISION

The vision of Hinds County Career & Technical Center/Raymond Campus Career Center is to

facilitate a safe learning environment to challenge, innovate, and engage the 21th century

student by providing state-of-the art technology and occupational training that addresses the

future needs of tomorrow’s workforce.

Mission

Believe. Achieve. Succeed

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Home School Relationship

Hinds County Career Technical Center will work collaboratively with the feeder schools to ensure thatstudents at the feeder schools have the opportunity to take classes at the Career Center and stay ontrack for high school graduation requirements. Because of differences in scheduling, Terry High Schoolwhich is on Block Scheduling will come to the Career Center in the morning on alternate days during their1st & 3rd Blocks or 2nd and 4th Blocks. THS students will eat lunch when they return to THS for the 5th

Block.

Raymond High School will come every day during RHS’s 4th & 5 periods for 2nd year students and againduring 6th and 7th periods for 1st year students. RHS students will eat lunch before they come to the CTC.

Hinds County CTC will make every effort to coordinate with the home schools when it comes to schoolwide activities such as 9 week exam schedule, SATP Exam schedule, pep rallies, and other school-wideevents.

Career Center Programs

Presently, all programs at Hinds County CTC offer a total of 4 Carnegie units (2 per year). No credit isawarded for parts of a year. The exception is Agricultural Environmental Science Technology whichoffers 3 one unit courses.

Agricultural and Environmental Science and Technology(AEST)

Agriculture and Environmental Science and Technology will target careers at the professional andtechnical levels in agriculture. Students enrolled in these courses should be better prepared to pursuedegrees at the community college and 4-year-college level.

Concepts of Agriscience is the foundation course for the Agricultural and Environmental Science andTechnology program. All students must complete Concepts of Agriscience before being allowed to enroll in theadvanced courses of the program. The course serves as an introduction to the sciences, technologies, andapplied practices of the progressive agriculture/agriscience industry. Emphasis is on an active learningenvironment enriched with technology and science-based applications. The course focuses on providing anopportunity for students to explore the different fields of the agricultural sciences and develop foundation skillsand knowledge needed for advancement in other courses and programs. Concepts of Agriscience may be taughtto students in grade 9 or 10. The course carries 1 Carnegie unit of credit that can count as a science electivecredit for high school graduation.

Science of Agricultural Animals is an advanced level course for the Agricultural and EnvironmentalScience and Technology Program. The course focuses on the development of skills and knowledgerelated to the anatomy and physiology, growth and nutrition, breeding and reproduction, evaluation,health, and management of agricultural and other domesticated animals. The course carries 1 Carnegieunit of credit that may count as an elective science credit for high school graduation. Students may alsoearn an additional ½ Carnegie unit by completing a successful supervised agricultural experienceprogram.

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Science of Agricultural Environment introduces and develops skills for students in environmental areasrelated to the use and management of natural resources in the food and fiber systems. Newtechnologies being used to enhance human capabilities to monitor and protect the environment areintroduced. The overall focus is on maintaining and protecting resources to assure quality human life.Important relationships of living organisms to land and soil, water, the atmosphere, waste management,forestry, and energy management are included. Stress is on understanding global environmental issuesand developing appropriate attitudes of environmental stewardship. The course carries 1 Carnegie unit ofcredit that can count as a science elective credit for high school graduation.

Science of Agricultural Plants is an advanced level course for the Agricultural and EnvironmentalScience and Technology Program. The course focuses on the development of skills and knowledgerelated to the production of plants for food, fiber, ornamental, and other purposes. Instruction isprovided in the basic principles of plant science as well as cultural practices and the use of technology toefficiently and effectively meet consumer needs. Plant growing structures, plant classification, growth,propagation, culture, pests, harvesting, and marketing are included. The course carries 1 Carnegie unit ofcredit that may count as an elective credit for high school graduation. Students may also earn anadditional ½ Carnegie unit by completing a successful supervised agricultural experience program.

Auto Service

The Automotive Service program is nationally certified by ASE/NATEF. This program teaches basicautomotive safety, brakes, electrical, steering and suspension system. Students receive 2 Carnegie unitsfor each year of the course. The course includes classroom and hands-on experiences that preparestudents for employment or continuing education in the auto service industry. This program was writtento incorporate the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) learning objectives/contentand hours. Any student who successfully completes this program will be eligible to apply to obtain theASE exams. ASE requires 2 years of employment before certificates are issued. Students receive 1 yearof credit for completion of the secondary program.

Business Fundamental/Marketing

Business Fundamentals provide instruction in basic business skills and knowledge related to economicfundamentals, management, communications, finance, human relations, career development, ethics, andbusiness etiquette. The Marketing program provides instruction in basic marketing skills. Courses in theprogram provide a foundation of skills and knowledge related to basic principles of marketing, relatedeconomic fundamentals, marketing planning, and sales and distribution. Instruction is also provided onspecialized topics related to fashion marketing, international marketing, and sports, special events, andentertainment marketing. This is a 2 year program where students can earn 2 Carnegie units for eachyear.

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Criminal Justice

The Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Cluster helps prepare students for careers in planning,managing, and providing legal, public safety, protective services and homeland security, includingprofessional and technical support services. The Criminal Justice program provides instruction in the legalsystems in the United States, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Protection, Police and Highway Patrol,Homeland Security and Specialized Law Enforcement Agencies. Students will have the opportunity toparticipate in job shadowing and the President’s Physical Fitness Training. This is a 2 year program wherestudents earn 2 Carnegie units each year.

Health Science

The Health Sciences program introduces students to careers available in the health field, basic anatomyand physiology, and basic patient care skills. Upon completion of this course, students will be trained tobe entry-level general basic health-care assistants and trained in CPR and first aid. Students will be ableto make an informed choice of a health occupation that they plan to pursue. This course offers 2 Carnegieunits. Students who complete Health Sciences I may count one of the credits earned in this course as onescience credit toward graduation requirements if they complete both years of the Health Sciencesprogram.

The second year course is primarily to expose students to advanced skills in the various healthoccupations and the basic health-care sciences. Students may participate in shadowing experiences inselected health-care facilities. Upon completion of this advanced course, students will be trained to workas entry-level assistants in various health occupations and will be certified in CPR at the health-careprovider level. This course offers 2 Carnegie units. Students who complete Health Sciences II may countone of the credits earned in this course as one science credit toward graduation requirements if theycomplete both years of the Health Sciences program. This program includes a minimum of 100 hours ofclinical-type experience during the second course.

Simulation & Animation

Simulation and Animation Design is a pathway in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM) career cluster. This program is designed for students who wish to develop, design, andimplement projects in the ever-expanding field of game design and development. The programemphasizes the techniques and tools used in game design and the creative design or content of suchmedia. Both theoretical learning and activity-based learning are provided for students who wish todevelop and enhance their competencies and skills. The program focuses on the basic areas of ethics,character development, audio and video production, and design using visualization software. Theprogram finishes with a performance-based unit that requires students to develop their own gamingenvironment. This comprehensive project component provides practical experience toward developinga portfolio of work. This is a 2 year program. Students will receive 2 Carnegie units for each year.

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Entrance Requirement

The Hinds County Career Technical Center has an open admissions policy provided guideline

requirements for the program of interest has been met. (See program requirements below )

Minimum Requirements for enrolling in a program:

• At least 16 years of age

• Minimum of 8.0 for Math and Reading Levels on the TABE

• At leastSuccessful completion of Algebra I (B) is recommended for Animation and Simulation.

Biology I is required for Health Science.

Recruitment & Placement

Recruitment and Placement begins with the announcements and publication of recruitment dates. Once

dates are established, the CTE Director, Counselor, and Special Populations Coordinator, and selected

teachers visits the home schools and meet with all 9th and 10th grade students including students with

disabilities, ELL etc.

During this visit the students fill out program of interest cards. Applications for the Career & Technical

Center are left with the school counselors as well as placed on the Career Center’s website. After the

CTC recruitment visit; course choice sheets and CTC applications are provided to all 9th & 10th grade

students at each high school by their home school counselors.

Students are selected for CTC programs by the lottery process. When applications are returned to the

Career Center, the names are separated by program of interest. The director, counselor, special

population coordinator, and the teacher for that particular program draw names until the class is full.

(These names will include exceptional education students as well who have completed an application).

Two additional names are pulled in the case one or two students decide not to attend. If there are more

names than slots available in a particular program, the remaining students’ names go back into a basket

based on their second choice of program.

Exceptional Education students under the general or occupational diploma will be placed in a regular

career technical program according to the IEP Committee. The Exceptional Education teacher must invite

the Student Services Coordinator and the Program instructor to the IEP meetings. All students will be

accepted on a lottery basis .

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Entrance Requirements & Fees

Courses Credits PrerequisitesAgricultural & Environmental Science andTechnology  (AEST)

● Concepts of Agriscience● Science of Agricultural Plants● Science of agricultural Animals● Environmental Science Technology

1111

● Grade 10­12● (All students must take Concepts before they can take the

other courses in the program) C or higher in Science fromthe previous year

● 8.0 TABE

Auto Service Technology I

Auto Service Technology II

2

2

● Grade 10­12● Minimum 2.5 GPA● Maximum of 3 minor office referrals● 8.0 TAB

Business Fundamental

Marketing

2

2

● Grade 10­12● Minimum 2.5 GPA● Maximum of 3 minor office referrals● 8.0 TABE

Law & Public Safety I

Law & Public Safety II

2

2

● Grade 10­12● Minimum 2.5 GPA● Maximum of 3 minor office referrals● 8.0 TABE

Health Science I

Health Science II

2

2

● Grade 10­12● Must have taken and passed Biology with a “B” average● 95% attendance● No more than 3 minor office referrals● 8.0 TABE

Installation &  Service I

Installation & Service II

2

2

● Grade 10­12● Minimum 2.5 GPA● Maximum of 3 minor office referrals● 8.0 TABE

Simulation & Animation I

Simulation & Animation II

2

2

● Grade 10­12● 95 % attendance rate● Minimum GPA 2.75● “B” or higher in Algebra or Geometry● 8.0 TABE● No more than two minor disciplinary referrals

Note: A student must that the 1st year’scourse before being allowed to take the 2ndyear’s course. Further, students mustattend both year 1 and year II in order to beconsidered a “completer”.  11th gradestudents will be given first choice in 1st

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year programs.

Career & Technical Coursed offered at the home schools

Courses Credits Prerequisites

Science, Engineering, Technology & MathSTEM 1 ● Students must be enrolled in the 9th grade

● Raymond Freshmen Academy (Carver)● Terry High 9th Grade Academy

Family Dynamics

Family & Individual Health

.5

.5

● Terry High School students

● Terry High School students

Returning Students

Students returning (2nd year) will receive top priority in program placement. To be eligible to return to a

program the second year, a student must have achieved a passing grade for the first year. The student

will be admitted based on space, availability, and instructor recommendation. A student with an “F” is not

allowed to return. Students in the Criminal Justice and Health Science Programs and their parents are

required to attend a parental meeting in May before students are permitted to come back the second

year.

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

Purposes of Regulation

Students of Hinds County School District are expected to become familiar with the policies of the Hinds

County School District Parents and Students Handbook, Career Center Students Handbook, and conform

to regulations for conduct as outlined by the Career Center. Students who fail to observe these

standards of conduct will be referred to the Director for appropriate action.

Should a student receive disciplinary action for violating rules and conduct during a fieldtrip or Student

Organization Competition, the student will not be allowed to participate in future events.

Student Code of Conduct

See the Hinds County School District Handbook for Parents and Students.

POLICY & PROCEDURES

Discipline

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The Director is primarily responsible for the enforcement of student discipline. The Director will

recommend disciplinary action to the home school principals for his/her approval. (Refer to HCSD

handbook on discipline for examples of offenses that would require student discipline).

The goal of the Hinds County Career Technical Center is to provide students with a foundation that will

enable them to use abilities and talents in a real world situation. Every work situation has a number of

written and unwritten rules—violations of which can cause serious problems. Disciplinary measures will

be administered to fit school violations and offenses. In case of violations of the Hinds County Technical

Center rules and regulations, every attempt will be made to discuss the infraction and impress on the

student the seriousness of the offense. If discussion and counseling do not resolve the problem; or if the

offense is of very serious nature the director will recommend suspension to the home school principal. In

all cases, the suspension will be effective at both the Career Technical Center, and the “home” school.

Career Technical Center Addendum to the Dress Code

TUCK and PULL

The Career Center has a procedure on dress code for all students, “Tuck and Pull.” (Tuck your shirt and

pull your pants up). All teachers must enforce this practice in the hallways and classroom.

• Clothing and jewelry must be considered appropriate for the area of technical training

• Shirt tails below waist must be tucked in pants/shorts before entering the building.

• No shorts or open toe shoes will be worn in the HEAVY LAB(S) at any time.

• No spaghetti straps shall be worn in any program.

• All lab clothing will adhere to OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Act) Regulations.

• Students must wear appropriate uniforms for the lab.

PROFESSIONAL DRESS

To prepare students for the ever changing atmosphere of the workplace, the first Wednesday and

(Thursday for THS alternate day students) of every month has been designated as professional dress

day at the Career Center. Appropriate dress for Professional Dress days will be as follows: Male

students; dress slacks or khakis, button up shirt, tie and dress shoes/ Female students; a nice skirt,

dress, or dress slacks, blouse, jacket and dress shoes. (No spaghetti straps, shorts, sagging pants) A

grade will be given for dressing appropriately on these days.

Transportation Policies

Transportation for Hinds County School District students will be provided by Durham transportation to

and from the Career Center. Each student must work with the school official and bus drivers to be on

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time for all departures and to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner while on the bus. The

“home” school is responsible for the operation and scheduling of buses.

On certain occasions, (work to be done on student’s vehicle or early arrival for a fieldtrip) students may

be permitted to drive to the Career Center. Prior approval must be obtained before driving the vehicle.

To obtain this permission, the student will need request a form from the Career Center office then have

the authorization form signed by both their parents and the “home” school principal. Students are not

permitted to drive their own vehicles to fieldtrips or competition. Students are expected to obey all

traffic regulations and park in designated areas. No riders are permitted.

ATTENDANCE POLICY (See HCSD Parent/Student Handbook on attendance)

Admission to Class

Students are to report to class immediately upon their arrival at the Career Technical Center. All students

must be in their classroom prior to the ringing of the bell. Instructors will check roll, record absences, and

tardiness daily.

Absences

Please refer to the HCSD Parent/Student handbook section on guidelines for absences. Some CTC

program such as Health Science, have additional guidelines. See the Course syllabus for your specific

program.

Dismissal Procedures

No student may be permitted to leave school prior to the dismissal time unless permission is authorized

and secured by the parent or legal guardian of that student. No student will be dismissed early during

State Testing (CPAS) and 9 week exams. No student will be dismissed early for a school sponsored event

without the Principal’s request. (No coach or teacher can grant students permission to be dismissed from

the Career Center.

If police or court officials request the dismissal of a student during school hours, parents should be

notified as soon as possible or thereafter.

Emergency Procedures

If an emergency situation occurs that requires students, faculty, and staff to move to a place of safety,

Career Center staff will implement the Hinds County School Crisis Management and Emergency Policy &

Procedures. (See Crisis Management Plan) Students will be instructed on emergency procedures at the

beginning of the school year and throughout the year. Student will be expected to participate in various

drills throughout the school year and participate in tornado, fire, intruder, and hazardous/bomb threats.

It is vital that students follow the instructions given by school personnel and emergency agencies.

Safety

The safety of our students and instructors is of paramount consideration in the learning process, First, we

do not want our students or instructors injured; secondly students should learn safe work practices and

procedures so their entrance into the world of work will be smooth and accident free. Safety is an

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integral part of each programs curriculum. Every student must take a safety test related to their program

and score 100% before being allowed to use any equipment in the lab or classroom. We strive to comply

will all aspects of the OSHA code and accepted industrial safety standards. All students are expected for

follow all safety rules.

The individual instructor will have the discretion to determine if jewelry can be worn in the

classroom/lab. Students will receive a detailed Safety Manual which will be required reading and the

contents of it will be covered in orientation.

FEES

All programs at the Hinds County CTC require lab fees. Materials that are part of the basic educational

program are provided without charge to a student. A student is expected to provide his or her own

supplies of pencils, paper, erasers, and notebooks and may be required to pay certain other fees or

deposits, including:

• Club dues

• Materials for a class project that the student keeps

• Fees for damaged textbooks, and school-owned equipment

• Replacement student identification cards (if applicable)

VENDING MACHINES

Vending machines have been placed in the break area of the building. Student may use these machines

with the permission of their program instructor at the designated time. Break is a privilege and must be

earned by the student. We will continue this practice only as long as trash is not thrown around the

campus and all rules are followed. The Hinds County Career Technical Center is striving to meet Senate

Bill 2369 and MDE Office of Healthy Schools guidelines, therefore only healthy snacks are allowed in the

vending machines.

Conferences

Conferences may be held as needed and may be scheduled to include a counselor or administrator.Contact the counselor or the director to arrange conferences in which one or both are to be included.Conferences with parents or other individuals shall be scheduled during the teacher’s planning time (7:45– 9:15) or after school at 3:50-4:30. Individuals coming to the school for conference must report to theoffice before going to the conference. Two District-wide parent/teacher conference days are scheduledfor the school year. Parents may refer to the school calendar for these dates.

VISITORS

Parents are welcome to visit the Hinds County Career Technical Center. All visitors must first report to

the main office to sign in, provide identification and obtain a pass. Visitors must return to sign

out prior to leaving the building. Visits to individual classrooms during instructional time are permitted

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only with the Director’s approval, and such visits are not permitted if their duration or frequent visits

interfere with the delivery of instruction or disrupts the normal school environment. Since visitors may

serve as role models to students, all visitors must adhere to the highest standards of courtesy and

conduct.

GUIDANCE SERVICES/STUDENT SERVICES

The Hinds County Career Technical Center provides a full range of guidance and support services to the

students, prospective students, and parents. This service includes: Occupational, College information,

Career information, individual counseling, job placement assistance, assessment, consultation, academic

assistance, and referral. It is the goal of the Career Technical Center to help each student to use their

innate abilities to a maximum. The director, counselors, student services coordinator, lab assistant, and

teachers are available to assist any student or parent who has a need for information, exploration of

individual goals, abilities and aspirations, or questions about the Career Technical Center.

Parents are encouraged and invited to visit with the counselor at the Career Technical Center. Parents

may call the counselor’s office (601-857-3679) and make an appointment to talk about their child’s

progress.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

It is expected that each student participating in the Career Center programs become a member of thestudent organization within their program area. The membership fee is included in the Hinds CountyCareer Center lab fee (see course syllabus). All competitions will require each student to be in officialdress apparel. Students with extreme hair color and styles, extreme body piercing will not be permittedto compete in competitions. Hands on participants will be required to wear official uniforms (supplied bythe Career Center). Competitors will be required to complete additional work outside normal schoolhours.

Student organization for Simulation and Animation

The Technology Student Association is a national organization for Technology students. Thisorganization fosters personal growth, leadership, and opportunities in technology, innovation, design,and engineering. Members apply and integrate science, technology, engineering and mathematicsconcepts through co-curricular activities, competitive events and related programs.

Mississippi TSA is the only organization dedicated exclusively to students enrolled in technologyeducation classes’ grades 7-12. It has a productive history that spans three decades. It is currentlycomprised of 38 chapters with over 1400 students and advisors as members.

Leadership attire: Grey or black dress slacks/skirt, white shirt, black dress shoes. Competitive attire:khaki pants and TSA polo shirt.

Student organization for Business Fundamental & Marketing

DECA is a national organization with over a 60 year history, DECA has touched the lives of more than ten

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million students, educators, school administrators and business professionals since it was founded in1946. Their strong connection with our organization has resonated into a brand that people identify as aremarkable experience in the preparation of emerging leaders and entrepreneurs.

DECA’s programs and activities have constantly evolved as we use the latest technology and applycutting edge educational research. Our core focus has remained consistent and is captured in our mission.DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality andmanagement in high schools worldwide.

Leadership attire: DECA Jacket, navy or black suit, white shirt, black dress-shoes. Competitive attire:Business attire.

Student organization for Health Science

HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) is a national student organization endorsed by the U.S.Department of Education and the Health Science Education Division of ACTE. HOSA's two-fold mission isto promote career opportunities in the health care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality healthcare to all people. HOSA's goal is to encourage all health occupations instructors and students to join andbe actively involved in the HSE-HOSA Partnership.

HOSA provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition exclusivelyfor secondary, postsecondary, adult, and collegiate students enrolled in HSE programs. Mississippi HOSAmembers have leadership opportunities at the local, district, state, and national levels. Leadership isavailable to Mississippi HOSA members at the state fall leadership conference. Student members areable to compete in leadership and skill competitions at the district and state conferences. Our top threestate contest winners represent our state association at the national conference.

Leadership attire: HOSA Jacket with logo, white dress shirt or collarless blouse, black dress slacks/skirtor Black or navy suit, white shirt, black dress shoes. Competitive hands on attire: scrubs with HOSA logo.

Student organization for auto Service, Health Science, and Criminal Justice

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has askilled workforce. SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization serving teachers and high school andcollege students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations,including health occupations. It was formerly known as VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America).SkillsUSA–Mississippi is a state association affiliated with National SkillsUSA, an organization serving highschool and college and professional members who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled andservice occupations, including health occupations. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers andindustry representatives; working together to ensure America has a skilled work force. It helps eachstudent to excel. SkillsUSA was formerly known as VICA (the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America).Leadership attire: Skills USA Jacket, black dress slacks/skirt, white shirt/ collarless blouse, black dressshoes. Competitive hands on attire: Dickies khaki work pants and shirt.

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Student organization for AEST

The National FFA Organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students bydeveloping their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success throughagricultural education. Presently, the Mississippi FFA Association has 4,119 FFA Senior members in 104local FFA Chapters and 585 Junior members in 27 local FFA Chapters which is a total membership of4,704. We believe that the FFA is one of the best student organizations in the world for training theFuture Leaders of Our Country.

NTHS (National Technical Honor Society) Open to all students

Thousands of schools and colleges throughout the U.S. and its territories have a chapter of the honorsociety on their campus. These member schools agree that NTHS encourages higher scholasticachievement, cultivates a desire for personal excellence, and helps top students find success in today'shighly competitive workplace.

NTHS awards an increasing number of scholarships each year to its members. NTHS Mississippi currentlyhas 82 active chapters with 704 secondary and postsecondary members enrolled.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Hinds County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,

sex, disability, religion or age in the admission to and provision of educational programs,

activities and services or employment opportunities and benefits. The following office has been

designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding the non-discrimination policies of the

district.

John Neal, Title IX

Community Relations

Hinds County School district

13192 Highway 18

Raymond, MS 39154

601.857.5222

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Print Student Name School Grade

______________________________ ___________ _________

HINDS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT/CAREER TECHNICAL CENTER

2013-2014

STUDENT HANDBOOK, CODE OF CONDUCT, PROGRAM SYLLABUS

STUDENT AND PARENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The STUDENT HANDBOOK, CODE OF CONDUCT and PROGRAM SYLLABUS are to help

your son/daughter gain the greatest possible benefit from his/her school experience. The Career

Center needs your help and support as we guide your child in choosing a career or college. After

you have read and discussed this document with your child, please sign this sheet, and return it

to the school. This form will be kept in the student’s file.

FAILURE TO RETURN THIS ACKNOWLEDGMENT WILL NOT RELIEVE A STUDENT OR THE

PARENT/GUARDIAN OF THE STUDENT FROM RESPONSIBILITY FOR KNOWLEDGE OR THE

NON-COMPLIANCE OF THE CONTENTS OF THE STUDENT HANDBOOK, CODE OF CONDUCT

AND PROGRAM SYLLABUS.

I have received and understood it is the student’s and parent’s responsibility to review the

following documents:

• Student Handbook

• Program Syllabus

___________________________ _____________________________ ________________

Print Student Name Student Signature Date

____________________________ __________________

Parent’s Signature Date

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