Maplewood Career Center Adult Education Adult Workforce Development Student Catalog of Programs 2018-19 7075 State Route 88 Ravenna, Ohio 44266-9188 (330)296-2892 www.mwood.cc Revised 4/2018 Mission Statement Maplewood Career Center Vision Maplewood Career Center shall prepare learners to be productive, responsible, and successful members of society. Through progressive curriculum and dynamic hands-on learning, Maplewood Career Center challenges each student to develop lifelong skills that relate to the leadership and teamwork necessary in their future careers and community rules. Maplewood Career Center will establish a relationship with staff, students, parents, and community business that allows all learners to reach their full potential. Mission Maplewood Career Center provides individuals with educational experiences that aid in personal growth and the development of career/technical skills leading to graduation, higher education, and/or employment. The Adult Education program shall assist individuals and companies in the efforts to develop leadership, build new skills, upgrade skills, keep abreast of technologies, and to develop competencies in areas of need and workforce development and personal interest. EQUAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY It is the policy of Maplewood Career Center to provide an equal education opportunity for all students. Any student who believes s/he has been discriminated against based on his/her race, color, disability, religion, gender, or national origin while at school or a school activity should immediately contact the Maplewood Career Center’s Compliance Officer, the Supervisor of Business Affairs. Any student making a complaint or participating in a school investigation will be protected from any threat or retaliation. The Compliance Officer can provide additional information concerning equal access to educational opportunity. 2 Welcome Welcome to Maplewood Career Center Adult Education. The Adult Education Department conducts career development training programs for adults interested in a new career as well as enrichment classes. Our instructors are certified professionals committed to education. They provide students the best training possible to gain entry-level employment at the conclusion of the program. This catalog includes basic operational guidelines pertaining to Adult Workforce Development at Maplewood Career Center. It explains procedures and helps promote a positive and satisfying learning experience. Additionally, this catalog helps promote an efficient and smooth operation for the school system. Please keep this catalog with you at all times, and refer to it to answer questions as they arise. If an answer cannot be found in the catalog, please consult the Adult Education Office for assistance. I hope your classes prove beneficial and help you in your new career choice. Our Best Wishes, Michael Hinton Director of Workforce Development 3 Table of Contents Mission Statement ........................................................................................................ 2 Equal Education Opportunity Statement .................................................................... 2 Welcome ...................................................................................................................... 3 Table of Contents ......................................................................................................... 4-5 School Overview .......................................................................................................... 6 Governing Body and Administrative Staff ................................................................... 6 Preparedness for Toxins & Asbestos Hazards ............................................................ 6 Organizational Chart .................................................................................................. 7 School Calendar .......................................................................................................... 8 School and Parking Map ............................................................................................. 9 Program Instructors Information ............................................................................... 10 Important Notice .......................................................................................................... 11 Registration Information – Admission Requirements ................................................. 11 Payment of Fees .......................................................................................................... 12 Options to Pay ............................................................................................................. 12 Transfer of Credits …………………………………………………………………………. 12 Change of Address or Phone Number ......................................................................... 12 Late Registration ......................................................................................................... 12 Refund Policy .............................................................................................................. 13 Withdrawal Policy ....................................................................................................... 13 Veteran’s Refund Policy …………………………………………………………………… 14 Withdrawal Procedures ............................................................................................... 14 Returned Checks .......................................................................................................... 14 Types of Financial Aid ................................................................................................ 15 Program Expenses ....................................................................................................... 15-16 Tuition Breakdown by Program ………………………………………………………….. 15-16 Attendance Policy ........................................................................................................ 17 Leave of Absence …………………………………………………………………………… 18 Re-Enrollment – Re-Applying to Maplewood Career Center Programs ……………. 18 Re-Enrollment – Re-Applying – Veterans ………………………………………………. 18 Tardiness, Cutting Class, Leaving Class Early …………………………………….….. 18 Probation Based on Unsuccessful Attendance ………. ……………………………….. 19 Student Records ........................................................................................................... 19 Student Grading System .............................................................................................. 20 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) ....................................................................... 20 Probation Based on Unsuccessful Academic Progress ……………………………….. 20-21 Behavior/Conduct Code …………………………………………………………………… 21 Scholastic Dishonesty .................................................................................................. 21 Graduation Requirements ........................................................................................... 21 Certificate of Completion ............................................................................................ 21 Center Operations & Policies – Counseling & Placement Services ......................... 21-22 4 Table of Contents (continued) Transportation, Motor Vehicles, & Parking ............................................................... 22 Externships & Clinicals............................................................................................... 22 Dress Code .................................................................................................................. 22-23 Telephone Calls ........................................................................................................... 23 Electronic Communication Devices ............................................................................ 23 Unauthorized Area ..................................................................................................... 23 Breaks .......................................................................................................................... 23 Smoking & Tobacco Products ..................................................................................... 23 Drug Free School & Community Program ................................................................ 23 Center Closing Due to Weather ................................................................................. 24 Safety & Liability ......................................................................................................... 24 Laboratory Cleanliness ............................................................................................... 24 Health Services ............................................................................................................ 24-25 Transporting ill or injured students Control of casual and non-casual contact communicable diseases Control of blood-borne pathogens Disciplinary Probation and Dismissal ........................................................................ 26 Due Process ................................................................................................................. 26 Complaints ................................................................................................................... 26 Title IX and Section 504 Grievance Procedure .......................................................... 26-27 Alleged Discrimination and Harassment Grievance Procedure Crime Awareness & Campus Security