EHOVELINK News and Updates for Parents April 2012

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• There is an End in Sight• Work-based Learning or

Career Ques ons?• What’s Le To Do

Senior Year?• Academic, Credit or

College Ques ons?• Save the Dates

• Career Passport . . . a Tool to Lead to Employment

• Organize Your Job Search Online• Real-life Careers, Right Now• Ge ng Ready• Make the Most Out

of Summer• What’s Le to Do Junior Year?

• Learning To Be Our Future Leaders

Next Steps in Second SemesterWe are here to help your teen transition to the next step. It’s the time of year to think about the next phase of your teen’s high school experience.

SENIOR Shannon Ebert:Visual Media Tech • Perkins HS

Career Goal: Marketing/Business Owner

Clubs: National Honor Society, Student Council, BPA President

Letters: Basketball, Volleyball, Academics

Plans to graduate with 62 college credits

What’s Next: Will attend University of Findlay on a volleyball scholarship

“The freedom I receive from going to EHOVE and BGSU Firelands is a privilege that I wouldn’t trade for anything.”

JUNIOR Aus n Kramer:Industrial Tech • Monroeville HS

Career Goal: To be a successful metal fabricator

Clubs: FFA

Letters: Basketball, Football, Academics

What’s Next: Thinking of applying for Summer JumpStart

“EHOVE is getting me a headstart on learning what I need for a career.”

Safety First at EHOVEPlease help us keep EHOVE a safe place for students and staff by following these four simple rules:

1. All students are required to wear their Pride Gear at all times to help staff quickly identify individuals who should not be in the buildings.  During a school emergency, this would also assist law enforcement in the same manner. 

2. When visiting campus during the school day, parents and guests are required to stop at the Welcome Center. You will receive parking directions and a pass listing the specifi c building or area you are authorized to visit. 

3. When picking up your teen at the end of the school day, please follow the security offi cer’s directions at the Welcome Center and make use of the designated pickup area. 

4. Please do not drop off or pick up your teen on Mason Road or at the outlet mall. The Erie County Sheriff’s Offi ce has notifi ed EHOVE that stopping on or allowing students to cross Mason Road is extremely dangerous. Deputies will be patrolling the area to issue citations to those using the road or outlet mall’s parking lot as a drop off or pick up point.

If you have any questions or wish to discuss school safety issues, please contact Principal Smith at x230 or Deputy Mazur, the School Resource Offi cer, at x395.  Thank you for supporting school safety at EHOVE.

Aus n and Shannon are pu ng their plans in place.

Make the Most Out of SummerSummer JumpStart is designed for students to get an early start on vital workplace skills between their Junior and Senior years. Students have the opportunity to gain work experience through paid employment, internships and job shadowings related to their career tech program.

Qualifi cations to participate in Summer JumpStart include good attendance, grades and discipline in the fi rst three grading periods, plus successful completion of certain competencies and an approved resume. A letter will be sent home

in mid-March to all students who qualify. Signup forms and details about qualifi cations and deadlines are available by searching the keywords “summer jumpstart” at www.EHOVE.net.

Ge ng ReadyAs part of the College & Career Readiness program, Juniors have attended a resume workshop, been introduced to CareerLink and learned about preparing for the ACT and ASVAB tests.

They have also started working on their career portfolios, an organizational tool to keep certifi cations, college credit info, work samples, awards, letters of reference and a resume. This resource will help him/her apply for college or a job. As a Senior, your teen will receive more in-depth training.

Work Experience is a Good ThingCareer-driven and college-bound Seniors who qualify can choose Early Placement to replace lab time with this off-campus, work-based learning opportunity that is related to their EHOVE career tech program. Students participate in real work experiences to build a resume, gain work experience, earn money and network with potential employers.

• Is your teen heading to further training? Work experience prepares your teen for college and a career.

• Explore what options their career fi eld has to offer

• Experience what will be required in their career fi eld

• Discover how college and academic courses apply in their career fi eld

• Secure an internship or job opportunity while in school or after graduation

It’s not too late to apply. Participants must meet attendance, discipline, grading and other qualifi cations, such as successful completion of certain competencies. Signup forms and details about qualifi cations and deadlines are available by searching the keywords early placement at www.EHOVE.net.

What’s Le To Do Senior Year?Work with your teen to make sure he/she:

• Is actively working on his/her Career Portfolio: resume completed/approved, college credit info organized, work samples nearly completed

• Has visited a guidance counselor to make sure everything is in place for graduation

• Paid all fees at EHOVE and their partner school for the school year

• Has applied to colleges, completed scholarship applications and reviewed fi nancial aid applications

What’s Le to Do Junior Year?• Work with your teen to make sure he/she has signed up to take the ACT.

Why? To meet college application and scholarship deadlines and to have time to retake it to improve their score (if needed).

• Students who will attend a four year college, two year technical school or EHOVE Adult Education should be researching choices now

• Schedule college visits over the summer

• Identify a dream college choice and a backup choice

• Be ready to apply in the fall of Senior year

There is an End in SightTo help your teen fi nish strong during their Senior year, teachers and counselors are preparing them to enter the world of work and college.

In January, Seniors participated in mock interviews with local employers. Currently, they are completing the sections of their Career Portfolios, which are required to be completed by April 26. Talk to your Senior — is he/she on track? Seniors will receive their fi nal career portfolio and EHOVE certifi cate of completion at Senior Recognition on May 24. Look for a mailing in late March that will have all the details about Senior Recognition.

“Mock interviews are great because they are preparing me to be more confi dent for when I go into a real interview.” Visual Media Tech student Grace Sessler (Margare a HS)

“It was honestly the best thing I’ve ever done. I really got to experience the working world and all the responsibility that follows with a job.”Health Tech student Megan Popke (Huron HS) who worked at The Commons of Providence in Sandusky through Summer JumpStart and con nues to work there now.

EHOVE Adds Another Great Benefi t for StudentsAnother great resource is now available for students at EHOVE. College Access Advisor Lisa Hull has joined the EHOVE Team to help your teen explore the variety of college options, scholarships, fi nancial aid and more.

Made possible through a partnership with Terra State Community College, she will provide information through classroom presentations and can assist any student with college questions in her offi ce located in A102. Walk-in or pre-scheduled appointments for students are usually available from 8:30 am-2:30 pm on most Wednesdays and Thursdays. Special appointments for parents and students are also available during or after the school day. For more information, please contact Lisa Hull at x229 or LHull@EHOVE.net or make appointments through Building A Secretary, Heather Plue at x0.

Career Passport . . . a Tool to Lead to EmploymentEach career tech program has its own list of skills called competencies that are relevant to its fi eld and creates a customized training plan.

Students are graded in each competency area and the results can be presented to employers through the student’s career portfolio. Employers benefi t because they know in advance what their student employee can do and how they can help him/her succeed.

Save the Dates

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College Access Advisor Lisa Hull with Cosmetology Junior Marley Mesenburg (Edison HS) and Engineering Tech Junior Tyler Fleming (New London HS)

Career Advisor Jennifer Wertz with Electrical Tech Junior Cassondra Baughn (Bellevue HS) and Auto Body Junior Bailey Calhoun (Danbury HS)

Academic, Credit or College Ques ons?Contact Community Partnership Coordinator Heather Horowitz at x236 or HHorowitz@EHOVE.net.

Work-based Learning or Career Ques ons?Contact Guidance Counselor Jim Johnston at x269 or JJohnsto@EHOVE.net, Guidance Counselor Tricia Rosekelly x248 or TRosekelly@EHOVE.net or Guidance Secretary Melissa Stombaugh at x355 or mstombaugh@EHOVE.net

Real-life Careers, Right NowAffordable - Flexible Hours - Located Close to Home - Enrolling now!

On January 4, Seniors were invited to learn about Adult Education’s training programs for in-demand careers in healthcare, public safety, industrial trades, business, hospitality and other relevant career fi elds. Many are a logical next step for graduating high school students, as the programs complement the high school’s training programs,

industry certifi cations and employment connections.

Didn’t attend EHOVE in high school? That’s ok! Whether you want to start a new career or are looking to improve your skills for your current job, EHOVE Adult Career Center can help you achieve your career goals. More information is available at www.EHOVE.net or by calling x280.

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Organize Your Job Search OnlineCareerLink is a tool accessible at www.EHOVE.net for all current students, EHOVE alumni and local employers.

Current Students and alumni can utilize an online career search tool to build and store resumes and other components of their career portfolios. They also have access after logging in to job listings and available internships directly from local employers.

Learning To Be Our Future Leaders

We have so many reasons to be proud of EHOVE students. They work hard in school, in their work-based learning jobs, and in their after-school activities, yet they still fi nd time to give back to their communities. Go to the News Center at wwwEHOVE.net or the Facebook page to fi nd out more about the activities listed below and many other activities.

• Collecting food and toiletries for the needy and socks to keep senior citizens warm

• Donating toys and refurbishing bikes as holiday gifts for local children

• Holding fundraisers to benefi t the Special Olympics and teaching local elementary kids about anti-bullying techniques

• 340 students have been recognized for their academic accomplishments by making the Honor Roll or being selected as Student of the Nine Weeks

• 397 students have 95% or better attendance

EHOVE student organizations play a key role in the students’ community service activities and leadership training.

Student Organization Presidents Shannon Ebert (BPA – Perkins HS), Jessie Ratliff (Student Council – Norwalk HS), Bailie Prater (SkillsUSA – South Central HS), Emleigh Oliver (FCCLA – Perkins HS) and Lindsey Beck (FOSEA – Bellevue HS)

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Stay ConnectedEHOVE wants to share your teen’s experiences and

memories with you. Throughout the year a large number of

photos and videos, featuring as many students as possible,

will be available for viewing through our many channels.

Access them at www.EHOVE.net.

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EHOVE Career Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.