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Mrs. Jennifer Hill Work-Based Learning Instructional Leader

Woodland High School WBL Orientation. Mrs. Jennifer Hill Work-Based Learning Instructional Leader. What is Work-Based Learning?. Partnership involving the school, employer, student, instructor, and parent. Aligns in-school instruction with on-the-job training.

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Mrs. Jennifer Hill Work-Based Learning Instructional Leader

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  1. Woodland High School WBL Orientation Mrs. Jennifer Hill Work-Based Learning Instructional Leader

  2. What is Work-Based Learning? • Partnership involving the school, employer, student, instructor, and parent • Aligns in-school instruction with on-the-job training • Opportunity to earn high school elective credit while learning and earning on the job • Planned and supervised by the Work-Based Learning Instructional Leader according to a signed Training Plan and Agreement

  3. WBL Program Guidelines • You represent Woodland High School and the Henry County School System • Demonstrate a cooperative attitude, abide by all rules set out in the WBL handbook and training agreement, and be punctual, responsible, and mature • Excessive absences/tardies may result in point deductions/grade penalties • Completion of school work takes priority over employment

  4. WBL Program Guidelines • Must have a current work permit on file (under 18) • All work sites/job locations must be approved by your WBL Instructor • WBL grade will be negatively affected if student is fired, quits, or falsifies WBL reports • School bell schedule over-rides work schedule • Attendance at all school and county-wide meetings (Employer Appreciation)

  5. WBL Program Guidelines • Always notify your WBL Instructor when: • You are fired/released from work • You are interested in changing jobs • You have any school or work-related problems that affect your ability to maintain employment • You are absent from school but still going to work

  6. Employer Guidelines • Employ the student according to the WBL Manual guidelines – minimum number of hours are required • Follow all federal, state, and local regulations regarding the employment of students • Provide all training and instruction, supervise, and evaluate the student’s work performance • Communicate regularly with the WBL instructor to facilitate best possible work experience for student

  7. Student Responsibilities • Obtain employment that relates to your career objective and coursework • Remain on track for graduation • Obtain parental permission • Maintain and submit job-related documents in a neat, orderly and up-to-date manner • Sign in/out daily at the attendance office • Exhibit self-control, professionalism, loyalty, and honesty • Abide by all policies of the WBL Program

  8. When you don't have a job ... • Notify your WBL Instructor immediately! • Two-week grace period to find employment • Maintain a job search log and submit this log weekly for two weeks for credit • Zero points will be awarded if employment is not secured after the two-week grace period • Early release privileges may be suspended • This process must be approved by your WBL Instructor

  9. Job Changes • Notify your WBL Instructor immediately! • Job Change Forms must be completed: • Student request for a job change (Form A) • New employer information and signature with new Training Plan and Agreement signed by all parties (Form B) • Two-week notice verification form from current employer (Form C) • Failure to follow these procedures may result in a failing grade during the current grading period

  10. Daily Sign Out • MANDATORY – county policy • You are only authorized to sign yourself out • Do not loiter (hang around) – leave school immediately after signing out • WBL sign out sheet is to be used when leaving school for work only. Follow school check-out procedures for all other reasons. • Keep your WBL identification cards handy to show administrators and/or parking lot security • Grade penalties will be assessed for failure to sign out properly

  11. Meetings • MANDATORY – all WBL students are required to attend monthly school meetings (Room 415) the first Tuesday of each month. • Meetings will be held during your lunch time- be prompt! Bring a lunch or purchase Pizza lunch for $4. • Meetings will consist of: • Distribution of school-related news that is relevant to WBL students • Verification of incomplete and/or missing student work • Instructional lesson • Meetings are graded as part of your Major Test Category (50%)

  12. Employer Appreciation • All Work-Based Learning students are expected to support an end of the year appreciation activity for their employer. • This is a graded activity funded by students. • Cost = $15.00 • Graded as part of your Major Test Category (50%)

  13. How Your Grade is Calculated • CATEGORY 1 – Class Work (35%) • Weekly wage and hour reports • Daily sign-out • Instructional assignments • CATEGORY 2 – Major Tests (50%) • Monthly wage summary reports • Orientation Test (and other tests as assigned by your WBL Instructor • Meetings • Employer and Teacher Evaluations • Automatic failing grade in this category if fired from job, quit job w/o permission, and/or falsify WBL records • CATEGORY 3 – Semester Exam (15%) • Semester exams will be a ‘take-home’ project that will be due on a specific date during the last six weeks of a semester.

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