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Erie County Technical School
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2006-2007 |
This handbook is for informational purposes and benefits General McLane High School students who attend the Erie County Technical School. It does not replace the General McLane High School Student Handbook or Erie County Technical School Student material. It is intended to serve as a supplement to them and be a simple resource guide for students.
*Please note that "GM" denotes General McLane High School and "ECTS" denotes the Erie County Technical School throughout this handbook.
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ECTS students are provided the opportunity to earn the following special student privileges which are outlined in various portions of our handbook. The following are privileges which will be afforded ECTS students who display positive behavior while adhering to the guidelines set forth for GM/ECTS students. Please note these privileges cab also be denied at any time at Mr, Astorino's discretion.
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ECTS PM Card |
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Full day ECTS field trips |
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Co-op |
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Excusal from GM for GM/ECTS conflicting days off |
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Driving Privileges |
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Upon arrival to GM, students attending ECTS in the AM report to the athletic lobby. Then, from GM, all students must ride the EM bus to ECTS. Students are not permitted to be dropped off directly at ECTS without reporting to GM. Any exceptions must be pre-approved by Mr. Astorino with a written excuse from the parent.
7:45 AM |
Report to Athletic Lobby. Mrs. Szymanowski takes roll |
7:50 AM |
Bus Departure |
8:00 AM |
Lab Begins |
10:45 AM |
Lab Dismissal |
11:00 AM |
Arrive back at GM. Report to Mrs. Szymanowski |
11:15 AM |
Report to period 3 and continue with normal GM schedule |
AM ECTS students will eat lunch at GM at the time designated by their 3rd period class. AM students will finish the day with period 3 and 4 in their normal schedule.
Students attending ECTS in the PM will ride their regular bus to the high school. These students will attend their 1st and 2nd period at GM in the normal schedule and eat lunch A. PM ECTS students will receive a GM/ECTS Pass the first day of school. This pass will be distributed by Mrs. Szymanowski and will serve as your pass all year. Replacement passes will be issued at a cost of $3.00.
11:05 AM |
All PM ECTS students are excused to report to the GM Dining Room. (All PM students will receive a laminated GM/ECTS Pass giving them permission to be excused at 11:05 AM to report to the Dining Room). |
11:10 AM |
Lunch (Lunch is excused at 11:30) Do not leave the Dining Room prior to 11:30. |
11:15 AM |
PM Drivers check out at Athletic Lobby / Mrs. Szymanowski (or with the guidance office) |
11:35 AM |
Departure to ECTS for all PM Bus Riders (Term 1 - Report to Main Lobby. All other terms report to Athletic Lobby.) |
11:55 AM |
Arrival at ECTS |
12:00 PM |
Lab Begins |
2:45 PM |
Lab Dismissal |
From ECTS, bus riders will board the GM Bus which will drop you off at McKean Elementary. If you live in McKean, you will get on the appropriate McKean Elementary Bus. If you are going to Edinboro, board the bus that takes you to Edinboro Elementary. (which is Bus #___). At either elementary school, you will take the bus which includes your home route. Inquire at the elementary school main office when you arrive as to which bus includes your home on its route. Any student who must return to GM will continue on the bus from ECTS and will be dropped off at the Athletic Lobby.
Students are required to attend ECTS during their regularly scheduled session on the following dates when GM is not in session:
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The Bus Schedule on these dates is as follows
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Parents are responsible for getting students to the appropriate bus stop on days that General McLane is not in session. Students who do not attend ECTS on these days will be assessed an unexcused absence.
Students are required to attend GM during their regularly scheduled session on the following dates when ECTS is not in session. This will also include any unforeseen days, such as snow days
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PLEASE NOTE: This form is also available in the Guidance Office.
If a two hour delay occurs AM ECTS students will not go to ECTS and should report directly to Mrs. Szymanowski in the Library for attendance. PM ECTS students will be excused from their 2nd period class early for a special lunch at 11:15 AM.
The following schedule will be used by ECTS students for Activity Day at GM
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Arrive back at GM at 11:00 AM per normal schedule. Report to Mrs. Szymanowsi. |
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Report to period 3 at 11:25 AM with all students and continue with normal GM schedule. |
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PM ECTS students riding the bus will eat a Special Lunch at 11:15 AM. This lunch will be prearranged for PM ECTS students. |
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Bus riders will then depart on the GM Bus for ECTS at 11:35 AM |
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Drivers may leave at 11:15 AM following check-out in the Athletic Lobby with Mrs. Szymanowski as per their normal schedule. |
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Since the Assembly Day Schedule is different for each assembly, AM ECTS students will be given specific instructions for that day. These instructions will address the ECTS bus departure and return. PM ECTS students will not be affected by a GM Assembly.
The following schedule will be used by ECTS students for Early Dismissal Day at GM
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AM students will leave for ECTS at the normal time. | |
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Departure from the ECTS will be at 10:15 AM. | |
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Arrival back at GM will be at 10:30 AM. Mrs. Szymanowski will check you in and you will report to your 3rd period class. |
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PM students riding the bus eat Lunch A then meet in the Library at 11:05 AM. |
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Bus riders will then depart on the GM Bus for the ECTS at 11:35 AM. |
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Drivers may leave at 10:30 AM following check-out at the Athletic Lobby. |
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Students will be dismissed from the ECTS at 1:35 PM & will be transported by a GM bus to their same destinations. |
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If you are going on a field trip or special event with GM or ECTS and will miss school for the "other", you must go through that school's official excusal procedure. You must obtain written permission from all of your teacher agreeing to your absence, with final approval obtained from Mr. Astorino at least two days prior to the event.
(See the Special Permission Slip at the end of this booklet. Additional slips are available in the Guidance Office at GM. **This form can also by used for sporting events that may require you to miss a portion of your scheduled day.)
If an ECTS student misses his/her bus due to a transportation error at GM, GM will be responsible for transporting the student to ECTS.If an ECTS student misses his/her bus due to their own account, it is the parent's responsibility to provide their child's transportation to ECTS that day. If this is not possible it will be considered an unexcused absence, In that event, the student must report directly to the main office and remain there until proper measures have been completed.
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ECTS does not excuse GM students to attend an assembly. But if you are an active participant in a GM assembly and have to miss ECTS, you must bring in an excuse from your parent/guardian. Have it signed, at least one day prior to the assembly, by Mr. Astorino at GM and take it with you to your ECTS teacher
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AM ECTS students are not permitted to drive to ECTS. However, any Senior-only lab student is permitted to drive. Seniors must report to their third period class on time after checking in with Mrs. Szymanowski. |
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PM ECTS students may be permitted to drive to ECTS provided they are registered drivers of GM and of the ECTS. GM Student Driving Permission Forms are available in the Main Office |
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Student drivers may not transport other students to the ECTS under any circumstances. Siblings are permitted to ride together |
PM ECTS students interested in participating in extra-curricular activities can take the bus back to the high school following dismissal from the ECTS. You will be dropped off at the Athletic Lobby. Students are encouraged to actively participate in student activities and athletic programs.
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The ECTS Program is open to students in 10th, 11th, and 12th grade. The following vocational areas of study / labs are available at ECTS.
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In addition ECTS offers the following labs for Seniors only:
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Graduation requirements for ECTS students are the same as all other courses of study at GM. To be eligible for a diploma at GM, ECTS students must have completed at least 28 credits (out of a possible 32 credits) by the end of their senior year. If you have any questions or concerns about meeting these graduation requirements, you should see Mr. Astorino as soon as possible.
All high school students are required to complete a portfolio. As an ECTS student, your portfolio must be completed at the ECTS and not at GM. Mr. Astorino will serve as your advisor at GM. You will meet with him in the auditorium during the monthly advisory meetings at GM. If you decide to withdraw from ECTS, you will be reassigned a new advisor at GM.
Scheduling of courses at GM will take place every spring. Following the scheduling process, you will receive a copy of your completed schedule during the summer. ECTS students are encouraged to check their schedule to ensure proper lab placements and proper time slots. If there is a discrepancy or change needed in your schedule, please contact Mr. Astorino.
ECTS students who earned a final grade of F during the year at ECTS will not be permitted to return to that particular lab the following year. You may apply to another lab and if accepted, you would be placed in AM - Level 1. It is critical that you notify the ECTS in early summer that you wish to apply for that alternate lab. Remember, failure of an ECTS lab may jeopardize graduation with your class at GM.
ECTS students who fail a required GM course must plan on attending summer school. Otherwise, you may jeopardize graduating with your class at GM. As an ECTS student, you do not have the flexibility in your schedule to retake courses during the school year and expect to graduate with your class. Upon initial acceptance to ECTS, each student receives a letter from Mr. Astorino that will provide details regarding course failure.
ECTS students planning on dropping, adding, or changing an ECTS Lab must obtain the proper paperwork (green drop/add/change form) from the GM Guidance Office. Students must have parent/guardian consent prior to school approval of a drop/add/change. ECTS lab changes are coordinated through the ECTS guidance office and lab changes will take place prior to October 1st or at the end of each semester.
If a lab is full, you may be placed on a waiting list. Students will be notified of a lab opening as it becomes available. Remember, eleven participating schools at ECTS have the opportunity to place students in these slots as they become available. Students may not get their first choice, therefore they are asked to list alternative choices. Extra efforts are put forth to enable students to get into their first lab choice.
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The mission of the Erie County Technical School (ECTS) is to educate people to have skills and attitudes to be successful in their choices of career paths by providing a cooperative educational environment.
Please note that the ECTS grading percentage scale is as follows:
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Students will receive a quarterly report card from GM which may have their ECTS grade listed on it. ECTS does send quarterly report cards home. GM Students will receive progress reports at the middle of each term from their GM instructors. ECTS instructors will issue progress reports for students experiencing deficiencies only. Parents are encouraged to contact ECTS staff to check on their students' progress and grades. Each instructor has voice mail and email options. (firstinitiallastname@ects.org)
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ECTS students can earn two kinds of certification. Students who meet all curriculum requirements in a lab would receive a Certificate of Completion for that lab. Students who meet a portion of the competencies would receive a Certificate of Participation for that lab. It should be noted that either of the certificates will only be awarded to a student if they complete their senior year at ECTS. Students can inquire with their ECTS lab instructor concerning competencies required for that lab.
Sophomores who enter ECTS will participate in a written assessment measuring their knowledge coming into the technical program. The results will be utilized by the faculty and staff in designing instruction. Seniors who have completed a three year program and all curriculum requirements at ECTS will participate in a mandatory PDE sponsored evaluation. The evaluation will enable students to demonstrate their competencies through a written as well as a hands-on evaluation. Students will receive a listing of their competencies as they perform on the PDE approved competency test. Students who meet or exceed the PDE stated levels in a given lab are awarded an additional certificate entitled the Pennsylvania Skills Certificate.
| Automotive Technologies - | Certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE); Doctor of Motors; GM Specialized Electronics Training. (SET); PA inspection License, AYES. |
| Child Care - | Assistant Group Supervisors and Child Care Aide upon completion of PA Dept of Public Welfare requirements; Child Development Associate (CDA) certification and Certified Child Care Professional (CCP) certification. |
| Cosmetology - | Upon completion of the 1250 course hours, students are prepared to take the state cosmetology license exam. Specific licenses may also be obtained for manicurist and skin esthetician. |
| Electronics - | Certified by the Electronics Technicians Association International (ETA). |
| Networking Technologies - | Students who complete the 280 hours of instruction are prepared to take a standardized test to qualify as a Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA). |
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Students who meet all requirements are eligible to take certification exams for American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute's Lodging Management Programs 1 & 2 and the Pennsylvania Health, Safety & Sanitation Certificate. |
| Construction Trades, Electrical Engineering & Facility Engineering - |
NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) offers national certifications to students as they complete modules throughout each curriculum. |
| Tool and Die - | Certified by NIMS (National Institute of Metalworking Skills). Upon completion of hands on projects students passing the written test may become certified in several different areas. |
| Culinary Arts - | Certified by the ACF (American Culinary Federations). Students completing the curriculum have the opportunity to pass the written ACF test for certification. |
| Graphic Communications - | Certified by PrintED (Graphic Arts Research Foundation). Upon completion of the curriculum students receive PrintEd certification. |
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Co-op is a hands-on training experience at an available work site. Co-op is available to seniors. Qualified students are paid and are expected to be productive workers throughout the training process. Co-op replaces your lab time at the ECTS. To qualify for Co-op the following student information will be considered: grades, attendance, skill level, and behavior. Inquire with your lab instructor if you are considering entering the Co-op Program. To obtain Mr. Astorino's approval, you must provide the form to the GM Guidance Office two days in advance of when you wish it to be returned to you.
An articulation agreement is a process which permits students to gain college/university credits for course work completed at the high school level. The student may possibly apply these credits to their college transcript once enrolled in an Associate or Bachelor Degree program at a participating institution. Some of the ECTS articulation agreements with post-secondary schools are listed on the following page. Additional agreements are being formed on an on-going basis. Please inquire at ECTS with your ECTS Guidance Counselor and lan instructor.
Examples of Post-Secondary Schools Participating In Articulation Agreements |
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| Art Institute of Pittsburgh | Johnson & Wales |
| Clarion University | Mercyhurst College |
| Com. College of Allegheny Co. | Ohio Auto/Diesel Technical College |
| Edinboro University of PA | Pennsylvania College of Technology |
| Erie Business Center | Remington Educational Center |
| Erie Institute of Technology | Tri-State Business Institute |
| Gannon University | Triangle Tech |
Exceptional students who have completed 50% of their training at ECTS are eligible to be nominated by their lab instructors for membership into this national organization. ECTS quarterly grades must be a "B" or higher. The student's GM quarterly grades must be at least a "C".
Students are inducted into the National Technical Honor Society during the ECTS annual induction ceremony. The national office offers each member special services, such as, letters of recommendation to potential employers, colleges and universities, or other parties requested by the member.
The Skills USA is an opportunity for students to gain additional skills in personal communication, civic responsibility, and competition in all phases of vocational/technical education. Skills USA provides preparation training for future "business leaders". Students have the opportunity to compete in ECTS lab competitions as well as at the district, state, national, and international levels. All ECTS students are eligible to join the organization. Membership fees are due on a yearly basis. Only technical and vocational students can be a Skills USA member. Many foreign countries participate, too.
ECTS holds its first Open House in the fall for enrolled ECTS students. The Open House starts the evening with a dinner by-reservation-only, followed by the traditional Open House activities. Parents, guests, and students are invited to tour the labs and visit lab instructors. ECTS holds a second Open House in January for GM students considering enrolling the following year at ECTS. Ninth grade students and their parents are invited to tour the labs and visit with lab instructors during this Open House. Additional open houses may be scheduled throughout the year. Should you and your parent wish to schedule a private Open House, please call the ECTS guidance counselor.
Post secondary educational institutions as well as other post high school training facilities are invited to spend the day at ECTS in October. ECTS students and their parents have the opportunity to meet with military recruiters and two year and four year university and college representatives during this training day.
A formal Awards Ceremony will be held annually for ECTS graduating seniors. Students will receive a Certificate of Participation or a Certificate of Completion (student must have met all course competencies). Student speakers and a listing of awards attained by students will be featured during this special event. In order to receive either a Certificate of Completion or a Certificate of Participation you must have completed at a minimum your senior year at ECTS.
All ECTS students will be assigned a guidance counselor at ECTS (Mrs. Palo) and at GM (Mr. Astorino). Please be aware that the ECTS offers a complete support staff for students as does GM.
| Mr. John Hansen Principal |
868-9640, ext. 355 jhansen@ects.org |
| Mrs. Patty Palo Guidance Counselor (all grades) |
868-9640, ext.352 ppalo@ects.org |
| Mrs. Jan Kennerknecht Supervisor of Instructional Support |
868-9640, ext.365 jkennerknecht@ects.org |
| Ms. Stephanie Borsukoff Math Instructor |
868-9640, ext. 364 sborsukoff@ects.org |
| Mrs. Elaine Shaffer Co-op Coordinator |
868-9640, ext.363 eshaffer@ects.org |
Visit the Erie County Technical School's web site www.ects.org
(click here to print Special Permission Slip)
| Name ___________________________________________________ | Date _________________ | |||
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| I would like permission to attend / participate in a field trip / special event / athletic event for GM / ECTS on | _____________________ | |||
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| PRE-APPROVAL: Request permission (signatures) from the following four professionals before Final Approval will be considered. Permission is granted at the individual discretion of each teacher. All signatures are required prior to submitting for final approval. | |
| ________________________________________________ 1st or 3rd Period Teacher - Date |
________________________________________________ Patty Palo / ECTS Counselor - Date |
| ________________________________________________ 2nd or 4th Period Teacher - Date |
________________________________________________ ECTS Lab Instructor - Date |
| FINAL APPROVAL: This form must be completed, signed by the above, and given to Mrs. Schau at least two days prior to the event before Mr. Astorino grants his approval. | |
| ________________________________________________ Gary Astorino / GM Counselor |
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| PLEASE NOTE: This form is available in the Guidance Office | |
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